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14-02-2025
- Politics
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Second arrest made in case involving damaged traffic signs, flyer distribution in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A second arrest has been made in connection with the defacement of traffic signs and the distribution of flyers in plastic bags across multiple jurisdictions. David Hart, 45, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Plaquemines Parish and charged with criminal damage to property by defacing with graffiti. Authorities say additional charges may be filed in other jurisdictions. Hart's arrest follows the arrest of Robert Hebert II, 42, who was also charged with criminal damage to property. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) said the case involves dozens of Ziplock bags containing flyers and corn kernels left in driveways, along with damaged signs in Walker. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, the flyers contained crime statistics and content aimed at specific groups of people. LPSO is asking anyone who has received one of the flyers to call 225-686-2241 (ext. 1) or submit a tip through the LPSO app. The investigation is being handled by: U.S. Marshals Service East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office FBI Authorities say the case remains under investigation, and more details may be released as the case progresses. New Mexico man arrested after Livingston Parish child porn investigation Second arrest made in case involving damaged traffic signs, flyer distribution in Louisiana Vice President Vance accuses European leaders of censoring free speech Rock the Country Ticket Sweepstakes Baton Rouge Mayor Edwards' plan to shift library funds to police hits snag WATCH: Driver in Utah escapes car before train smashes into vehicle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-02-2025
- Politics
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Baton Rouge Mayor Edwards' plan to shift library funds to police hits snag
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — East Baton Rouge Parish Library (EBRPL) leaders say they plan to work with Metro Council members after a resolution to renew a library tax millage failed to pass Wednesday. The packed council meeting at City Hall drew library advocates and police officers, with many urging council members to support a lowered tax renewal for 10 years. After discussions with council members, library officials requested to remove the item from the agenda as they work toward a compromise. EBRPL Director Katrina Stokes said the library plans to resubmit its original renewal proposal for a 10.5-mill dedicated tax. According to the library system, the proposal could be reintroduced at the Feb. 26 Metro Council meeting, with a vote expected on March 26. Mayor-President Sid Edwards has proposed rededicating library funds to the general fund, using the money to increase police pay, invest in economic development, and improve infrastructure. 'Careful consideration has been made to ensure that we will maintain the best publicly funded library system in the state. I am looking forward to working with the EBR Metro Council to better prioritize how the city-parish spends valuable taxpayer money,' Edwards said on Feb. 6. If the Metro Council approves the plan in March, voters would decide on it in the October election. See how one Baton Rouge library employee has inspired kids for nearly two decades Second arrest made in case involving damaged traffic signs, flyer distribution in Louisiana Vice President Vance accuses European leaders of censoring free speech Rock the Country Ticket Sweepstakes Baton Rouge Mayor Edwards' plan to shift library funds to police hits snag WATCH: Driver in Utah escapes car before train smashes into vehicle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
