In the wake of a recent tragedy on Bonner Drive, leaders of the Nation of Islam are stepping forward to encourage peace and non-violence among youth in South Monroe. On Monday, Monroe Police began investigating the death of a young…
Tag: Violence
Multiple violent incidents, murder, mark start of 2025
A series of violent incidents, including a homicide and the arrest of a mother when her three-year-old shot her four-year-old, have occurred in the Monroe area since late December, according to local law enforcement. Child Shot in December Incident, Mother…
Violence: If churches don’t act it implies God doesn’t care
Churches are challenged to organize and speak up in light of increasing gun violence in our community. By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. As bullets continue flying and lives are lost on our streets, the silence from Monroe’s faith community grows deafening.…
Local leaders upset about violence, escapes at Swanson
The NAACP, and elected officials are concerned over the violence and escapes that continue to plague Swanson Correctional Center in Monroe. In the last week, six juvenile inmates injured a guard and escaped for a while before being captured. …
What did we get for the $25,000 crime study?
Six months ago the city hired an expert to advise the city on how to eliminate its growing crime problem. That was July 11, 2017. The consultant was paid $25,000 to help solve the problem, but what did we…
Our homes must share blame for violence culture we are creating
Youth need less exposure to violent language and images and more positive role models to reduce violence in our local community, that’s what the majority of respondents to the Free Press online poll said, and that’s important because it places…
Funeral set for 15 year old victim
Funeral services for a 15 year old youth, whose cause of death is still under investigation, is scheduled for next week, The funeral service for Davontae D Johnson (15) of Monroe, will be held Wednesday July 12 at the Greater…