Two arrested for stealing items from Middleton Library
Two men unaffiliated with the University were arrested after being charged with felony theft of multiple stolen goods in Middleton Library from Jan. 22 to Feb. 3.
LSU Police Department spokesperson Capt. Cory Lalonde said MP3 players, cell phones and other items were reported stolen from the library. After receiving several reports, LSUPD recognized a description of a man who was present at the time of the thefts.
Through further investigation, officers identified 19-year-old Michael Bobby Willis of 1868 Tennessee St., Baton Rouge, as the suspect. Lalonde said officers detained Willis on Feb. 6, where they found him in possession of a stolen iPod.
Lalonde said Willis admitted to the thefts after further questioning.
Willis was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison on two charges: felony theft and possession of stolen goods.
Following Willis’ arrest, officers received information that 19-year-old Timothy Ricard of 1879 Kentucky St., Baton Rouge, was also involved in the thefts.
Lalonde said investigators located Ricard on Feb. 9, who acknowledged stealing items from Middleton library.
Ricard was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison.
Lalonde said the investigation is still ongoing. Additional charges and arrests may be made in the future.
 
Man arrested for domestic abuse after victim steps forward
A man unaffiliated with the University was arrested on Feb. 10 after being charged with simple battery.
On Feb. 6, a victim came forward and accused 18-year-old Jourdain Thrash of several cases of abuse. Lalonde said one of these incidents occurred on Feb. 3 at the University.
After further investigation, Lalonde said officers noted the other acts of violence occurred off campus. He said the Baton Rouge Police Department was contacted in reference to those batteries.
Thrash was arrested and booked on Feb. 10 at 11:50 a.m. into the East Baton Rouge Parish prison.
 
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