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Shock, uncertainty follow arrest of popular attorney with accused drug dealer

March 13, 2025March 25, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

The Monroe community is grappling with shock and uncertainty following the arrest of 33-year-old attorney Breshatta Davis, a well-known legal advocate and social media personality. Davis, who has been heralded as a rising star in the legal field, was taken…

Arrest, Attorney Breshatta Davis, drug dealer, Metro-Narcotics, Monterius D. Simpson

Brent Vidrine arrested 2nd time on amended charges

March 7, 2025March 25, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Former Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine was arrested and booked into the Ouachita Parish jail on Friday, marking his second arrest related to alleged financial misconduct during his tenure as superintendent. Friday’s arrest stems from an October 2024 grand…

Arrest, Brent Vidrine

Lyons, Brown arrested in Hibbett Sports shooting

February 27, 2025March 6, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Authorities have announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the violent incidents that occurred at Pecanland Mall and Hibbett Sports earlier this month. Philick L. Lyons Jr., 22, and Derrick D. Brown Jr., 24, were taken into…

Derrick Brown Jr, gang-related, Hibbett Sports, Pecanland Mall, Philick Lyons Jr, Shooting

Man arrested after shooting death of 61 year man here

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A 42-year-old man has been arrested following the shooting death of a 61-year-old man on Honeysuckle Drive on Tuesday. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of Patrick Morris, 61, who was fatally shot after an altercation in…

death, Jeremy Billups, Patrick Morris, Shooting

12 suspects in Hibbett shooting identified, arrests have begun

February 20, 2025February 27, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Police Chief Victor Zordan announced last week that twelve suspects have been identified in connection with a shooting that occurred during a Jordan 5 sneaker release at Hibbett Sports earlier this month, arrests are begun and the public’s help is…

Demarice Hollins, Hibbett Sports, Paul Thomas, Police Chief Victor Zordan, shooting suspects

Hit and Run victim Frazier on life support, suspect arrested

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A hit-and-run incident in West Monroe has left a 19-year-old fighting for his life and a suspect behind bars. On February 9, 2025, West Monroe Police Department officers discovered Alonzo B. Frazier lying in a ditch on Glenwood Drive. The…

Alonzo Frazier, hit and run, Shana Marks, West Monroe Louisiana

81 year old to face execution for death of six year old son

February 13, 2025February 20, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Murders

A DeSoto Parish judge has scheduled the execution of Christopher Sepulvado, an 81-year-old death row inmate convicted of murdering his 6-year-old stepson in 1992. The execution date was set for March 17, following Governor Jeff Landry’s recent announcement of protocols…

Christopher Sepulvado, execution, Murder

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