Louisiana State Police News

Former Louisiana Police Boss Denies Cover-Up in Ronald Greene Death

Gov. John Bel Edwards trusted Louisiana State Police to “do the right thing” and took a hands-off approach in police matters, even after Black motorist Ronald Greene died in a violent confrontation with troopers following a high-speed chase, the former …

Louisiana State Police Undergo Outside Review

The Louisiana State Police have hired an outside consultant to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the scandal-plagued agency, a potentially years-long process intended to help restore public trust following a string of high-profile beatings of Black motorists. Col. Lamar Davis, …

Ex-Louisiana Police Boss to Testify in Black Man’s Death

The former head of the Louisiana State Police has agreed to appear before the legislative committee investigating the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene _ an in-custody death one lawmaker described March 8 as “a modern-day lynching.” Legislators plan to question …

Louisiana Lawmakers Launch Probe Into Fatal Arrest of Black Motorist

Declaring “no cover-up will be tolerated,” Louisiana’s top GOP lawmaker announced a bipartisan legislative investigation into the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene, an inquiry that will examine the state’s response at “all levels,” from troopers to the …

Jonesboro, Louisiana Fire Chief, Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested for Insurance Fraud

A Jonesboro, Louisiana fire chief and a Jackson Parish sheriff’s deputy have been arrested for insurance fraud over an alleged fraudulent vehicle crash that involved two Jonesboro Fire Department vehicles. In August 2021, Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit-Monroe …

Louisiana State Police Cling to Crash Theory in Black Man’s Fatal Arrest

More than a year and a half after Louisiana state troopers were captured on body camera video brutalizing Black motorist Ronald Greene during his fatal arrest, police brass are still trying to blame his death on a car crash at …

School Bus Crash Leads to Arrest, Insurance Fraud Charges in Louisiana

Three men have been charged with insurance fraud violations after an investigation into a two-vehicle accident involving a private school bus, Louisiana State Police. The LSP arrested 44-year-old Michael Simon of New Orleans after an LSP Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit …

1 Hurt When Crane Falls Onto SUV on Interstate 10 in Louisiana

Louisiana State Police say a construction crane working to widen Interstate 10 collapsed onto an SUV, injuring the driver. Trooper Thomas Gossen says the driver’s injuries were moderate. The accident occurred before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday on westbound Interstate 10 near …

Louisiana State Police Arrest 5 in Staged Crash Case

Louisiana State Police detectives with the Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit have arrested five people for violations of Louisiana insurance fraud laws in relation to an alleged staged crash in Evangeline Parish. The LSP reported that an initial investigation revealed in …

State Police: Man Arrested in Louisiana Had $393K Worth of Stolen Vehicles

The Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of a 38-year-old St. Bernard man who is accused of possessing approximately $393,000 worth of stolen vehicles. Detectives assigned to the Bureau of Investigations Auto Theft/Insurance Fraud Unit arrested Demetrius Robinson on Dec. …