Your risk of being a victim of property crime is one in fifteen, Hull told KNOE. A Northeast Louisiana AgCenter agent has been recognized for his work in the agricultural field by being named the Conservation Systems Soybean and Corn Researcher of the Year for 2023. Feb 18, 2023. A grand jury on Wednesday, Feb. 22, indicted a teen for two counts of rape and one count of kidnapping in the Madison Brooks case and the court has released his name. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images). 364.33% higher than the Louisiana violent crime rate of 639.4 per 100,000 people. FILE: A Target store sign is seen on August 21, 2019 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. You have a 1 in 16.3 chance of being the victim of a property crime in Monroe each year. WebNewsBreak provides latest and breaking Monroe, LA local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and On the ground underneath the drivers door was a partial marijuana cigarette. A night of heavy rains flooded roads and sent Region 8 residents scrambling for higher ground. Monday, Monroe Police conducted a welfare check on an alleged An Arkansas House panel on Wednesday endorsed Republican Gov. Officers reported watching video And 112.13% higher than the Louisiana property crime rate of 2,884.4 per 100,000 people. google_ad_client = "pub-0361038878511174"; Today, were highlighting turkey vultures at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. All rights reserved. WebWelcome to CRIMEWATCH Monroe County This resource is for building public awareness of crimes and those that commit criminal acts in Monroe County. According to authorities, crack cocaine was found in his hand and he was then placed in handcuffs. (KNOE) - The Monroe Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 5 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2022, in the 8400 block of Millhaven Road. The Arkansas 94th General Assembly is considering several pieces of legislation. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Monroe has declined by about 2%. Covering the Capitol: Arkansas lawmakers considering legislation, West Monroe approves 1% hotel occupancy tax near Ike Hamilton Expo Center/Indoor Sports Complex, Monroe police searching for two suspects accused of attempted murder, ULM hosting 35th annual spring conference; esteemed speaker to give presentation, NELA water system boil advisories, updated 3/3, Students at Riverbend Elementary receive literacy kits from West Monroe Community Center and Atmos Energy, West Monroe voted third among USA Todays Southern Small Town awards, South Arkansas Arts Center to host March art class, themed Floral Fantasy, Louisiana State Police launch new tool to receive community feedback on their service, Pine Bluff School District to operate only one junior high, one high school, Family of Camden teen who was killed speaks out, Emails show governors Europe trip raised staffing, itinerary questions, Arkansas House panel endorses Sanders education overhaul, Franklin Medical Center addresses false Medicaid notices, Two Vidalia men arrested on charges involving sex crimes against a juvenile, El Dorado man accused of rape, kidnapping, and more, NELA LSU AgCenter agent recognized for significant work in agriculture field, Monroe man arrested, accused of raping minor inside mothers home, Weekly Flu Report: ADH releases information on 2022-23 flu season, Arkansas expanding resources for foster care systems, Lincoln Prep partners with Grambling councilwoman to build community garden, New La. Beginning this fall, Pine Bluff School District will only operate one junior high and one high school. To put that into perspective, there was one violent crime incident for every 56 residents in Monroe last year. WebMONROE, La. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. The Oscars will air on ABC and can be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app as well as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV or FuboTV. Authorities the man is facing more than a dozen assault charges for inappropriately touching young girls. Five of the 50 U.S. metro areas with highest violent crime rates are located in Louisiana. WMPD says they are trying to locate a fourth minor suspect who they believe was also involved in the murder. Its a program where students are chosen by the staff each semester to participate and build relationships with local authorities. It's mathematically the same as doing per capita comparisons and isn't conveying that there are 100,000+ people in a location. Louisiana's average level. The buss dashcam caught the incident on video. COVID-19. Occupancy taxes are used all over the world as ways to fund things for their community, West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell told KNOE. ( KTVE/KARD) A Monroe man is in jail after The South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) will be hosting local artist Pam Vernon to lead the March Corks and Canvas art class. A Monroe man has been arrested after being accused of committing a sex crime against a juvenile. Nominees for all categories were chosen by a panel of relevant experts, including editors from USA Today; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. WebNewsBreak provides latest and breaking local news and reports on Monroe, LA crime and public safety, and updates from police and fire departments, so you stay informed, The car then traveled off-road to the left and turned left onto South 26th Street. Monroe's property crime levels tend to be much higher than Louisiana's average level. Education. Crime. Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022. Theresa Lawson from the Childrens Coalition of NELA joins us to talk about the upcoming event, Round Up and Literacy Night. The DOTD plans to close part of off I-20 in Monroe tonight, Feb. 28, so a large traffic sign can be replaced, according to the Louisiana State Police. Through the 90's Monroe's population has declined by about 3%. Thousands fill heart of MSU's campus for As heart health month comes to a close, Dr. Hunter Harrison from St. Francis Medical Center talks about the importance of healthy living. Parrish, who owns Clawdaddys Restaurant, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 31, ,