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Orleans Clerk of Courts meets with Louisiana Police regarding court documents dumped
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk of Court Darren Lombard met with state police as they investigate the dumping of court documents in a landfill. Something the clerk of court hopes once it's resolved, it never occurs again. 'Why did they decide unilaterally without checking with the clerk of court to destroy those?' said Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche. According to Lombard, about 75 percent of the documents have since been recovered. But Lombard says the process has cost both time and money. 'Going through our inventory list, legacy inventory list, to see what was there and what is not there currently. So we have to go through the process of making sure those documents get restored,' said Lombard. 'Undermines public trust,' Gov. Landry orders LSP investigation into dumped court records Lombard says the city has been cooperative, even offering a location for documents to be stored permanently. He hopes an incident like this never happens again. 'We want to make sure that it is secure and that we can safely move those documents into that location when it becomes available. Available to the public and for reporters and anyone who wants to do research,' said Lombard. Governor Jeff Landry has ordered state police to look into what happened. Both Lombard and Goyeneche welcome the investigation, with Goyeneche saying state troopers will treat this as a criminal investigation. 'Attempting to determine is if that violated any state laws. If you destroy a public record, that could potentially be a felony in this,' said Goyeneche. The city's Chief Administrative Officer Joe Threat previously acknowledged the mishap, but believes it was an accident as staff worked to demolish Hurricane Katrina trailers. Goyeneche says state police will have to determine whether it was intentional or not, adding that it shows how things can go wrong when there's a lack of communication between agencies. 'When you have city agencies that are not working together, you increase the potential of something like this occurring. Importance of communication, coordination and cooperation,' said Goyeneche. Statement from Darren Lombard, Clerk of Criminal District Court and Chief Elections Officer for Orleans Parish after meeting: 'I had an excellent meeting today with investigators from the Louisiana State Police regarding the court records that were needlessly destroyed by the City. The LSP now has a clearer understanding of the importance of these documents and the City's legal obligation to ensure their safe, secure storage—or to provide the necessary funding for the Clerk's Office to do court records is a crime of negligence at a minimum. I am confident the LSP will move swiftly to identify the individual or individuals responsible and determine the appropriate consequences.I remain grateful for their prompt attention to addressing this egregious breach of duty.'Latest Posts Lesser-known candidates look to shake up New Orleans mayoral race at Fresh Voices Forum LSU tight end Trey'Dez Green set to shine in 2025 Tariff talks with China extended, what it means for New Orleans New area to watch in the southern Gulf Hurricane Katrina documentary, 'A Reason To Stay' screening at The Broad Theater Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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$20K reward offered to find driver that killed toddler and father in Long Beach
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors increased the reward to find the hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed a 3-year-old and her father in 2022. The deadly crash happened in North Long Beach on the night of March 1, 2022. Samantha Palacios, 3, and her father, Jose Palacios-Gonzalez, 42, were asleep in their apartment on the 6600 block of Rose Avenue when suspect Octavio Montano Islas slammed his 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck through their wall. The Long Beach Police Department said Montano Islas was drunk and driving away from a nearby bar. Initially, LA County offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of Montano Islas. Supervisor Janice Hahn increased the reward to $20,000 after it expired this year. "Today Samantha would have been seven years old, possibly starting 2nd grade in a few weeks, had Octavio Montano Islas not brutally cut her life short. Nothing will fill the gap left by the deaths of Samantha and her dad Jose, but we need to find this driver and hold him accountable. Their families deserve justice," Hahn said. Following the deadly collision, family members and supporters pleaded for justice and implored Montano Islas to turn himself in to the police. "Nothing is going to return our loved ones, but Octavio Montano Islas has to pay for what he did," said mother Esnelia Palacios in 2023. "I ask you to please help us do justice." Investigators described Islas as a 5-foot-8, 160-pound man with black hair and tattoos on his right forearm. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact Scott Jenson of the Long Beach Police Department Detective Division at (562) 570-7218. "To the suspect that took the lives of Jose and Samantha, know this: our officers will not be dissuaded by the passage of time," Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish said in 2023. "We will continue our investigation until we find and arrest you. You will be held accountable for the death of Jose and Samantha — and you will be held responsible for the subsequent pain you've caused by failing to turn yourself in."
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Woman dead inside barricaded SE Portland home; man in custody
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A woman was found dead inside a Southeast Portland home where an armed, barricaded man engaged in a standoff with a heavy police presence for hours. The 'critical incident' began around 6:30 p.m. when police went to the home near SE 170th and Division after a man called to report there was a dead woman inside, PPB said in a release. Because the man — who has not been publicly identified — was believed to be armed, the heavy police response of SERT and Crisis Negotiators was called to the scene. Not long after, officers used flash bangs in 'to breach the front door,' PPB spokesperson Mike Benner said. Once inside, they found the woman, brought her out and declared her dead. At this point it is not clear what the relationship is between the man and the woman. 'Over several hours, tactical teams tried to make contact' with the man who remained barricaded, Benner said, but he refused to comply. Then shortly before 9 p.m., he came out of the house and was taken into custody. Benner said the man was then taken to a hospital for treatment. Police recovered a gun at the scene. Benner confirmed a reverse-911 was used for people living in the area, but that shelter-in-place was lifted. KOIN 6 News will have more information as it develops. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
