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2 days ago
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K-9 helps nab Louisiana man on drug and gun charges during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A traffic stop on Tuesday, June 10, ended with the arrest of an Assumption Parish man on drug and gun charges. Torianno Adarryl Howard Jr., 21, of Belle Rose, was charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, sale, distribution, or possession of a legend drug without a prescription or order prohibited, illegal carrying of weapons in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, no motor vehicle inspection tag, no proof of liability insurance, illegal window tint and failure to dim headlights. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said the stop took place Tuesday, close to LA 308 and Massey Lane, after a traffic violation. A deputy spoke with Howard and had a K-9 perform an open-air sniff of his vehicle. APSO said the K-9 'alerted positive for the presence of controlled dangerous substances.' A search of the vehicle uncovered assorted drug paraphernalia, a gun, synthetic marijuana and marijuana. After his arrest, Howard was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center. Baton Rouge man arrested on car theft, gun charges Democrats demand testimony from Noem over Padilla handcuffing US aiding Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles Military parade set for Saturday Kia's Electric SUV Could Revolutionize Long Road Trips Shaquille O'Neal to pay $1.8 million to settle FTX class action lawsuit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-06-2025
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Three injured in early morning I-10 shooting in Prairieville
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left three people injured early Sunday morning on Interstate 10. According to APSO, deputies responded to reports of gunfire near the 176-mile marker on westbound I-10 around 2 a.m. The sheriff's office said a vehicle carrying several male subjects was traveling west when another, unknown vehicle pulled alongside and opened fire. Three people inside the vehicle were shot. APSO said two of the victims suffered critical injuries, but the victims were able to exit the interstate and call 911. All three were taken to a hospital for treatment. The shooting is under investigation. Further details about the victims or the investigation were not immediately available. Anyone with information should contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office at 225-621-INFO (4636) or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). Jury reaches verdict for man accused of killing local civil rights activist National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles after days of immigration protests Ohio State says every student will become fluent in AI with new program 81 Years After D-Day: Honoring the courage that changed history GOP braces for first 'test run' on codifying DOGE cuts The best trucks for towing for 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-04-2025
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1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing in Ascension Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a fatal stabbing that took place around noon Saturday at a residence on Misty Oak Court in Prairieville. APSO confirmed that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. According to detectives, the victim was related to the suspect. Further details on their relationship or the stabbing were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff's office at 225-473-8671. New Orleans police report second Bourbon Street bomb scare in two weeks Measles cases rise to 700, adding pressure to RFK Jr. Louisiana senator authors bill modifying child abuse, neglect laws 1 dead, 1 in custody after stabbing in Ascension Parish Kansas man wrongly accused in Chiefs parade shooting found dead New Orleans police report second Bourbon Street bomb scare in two weeks Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-01-2025
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Mother and daughter suffer ‘serious injuries' in pit bull attack in Ascension Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – A mother and her daughter were injured in a pit bull attack on Saturday, Jan. 25. It happened at night on Central Park Drive in Geismar and left both women 'with pretty serious injuries,' according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. They were transported to the hospital and are recovering well after surgery, APSO said. The sheriff's office said, 'that they were house and dog sitting for a friend who was not at the residence during the attack.' They said it is not clear at this time whether charges will be filed against the dog owner in this case. APSO said the pit bull was sedated and animal control took possession of it. St. Amant Fire Department responds to carbon monoxide calls; urge people to use less water Cornyn, member of Intel panel, will vote for Gabbard Mother and daughter suffer 'serious injuries' in pit bull attack in Ascension Parish 2025 BMW iX xDrive60: Luxury and Performance Greater Baton Rouge area schools adjust calendars to make up winter storm days Honoring Black History: Southern University School of Nursing voted best program in the US in school's history Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
