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Man found shot in car near LSU Lakes

By Staff Reports November 2, 2016

A man was found shot in the neck near the LSU Lakes around 9:30 a.m. this morning, BRPD spokesperson Sgt. Don Coppola Jr. said. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and the extent of his injuries...

Officer Boris McKnight from LSUPD performs motorcycle maneuvers at the The 13th Annual Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 in Gonzales. The championship is put on to benefit the Dream Day Foundation and St. Jude's Hospital.

Crime Briefs: Man arrested after pushing fans, resisting police

By Trey Couvillion October 26, 2016

Man arrested after pushing fans, resisting police LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 24-year-old non-student was arrested after pushing fans and resisting police last gameday. On Oct. 22, prior...

Student arrested for battery of an officer after vomiting on others in student section

Student arrested for battery of an officer after vomiting on others in student section

By Staff Reports October 23, 2016

LSU student, Renuka Koritala, was arrested during the LSU-Ole Miss game after Baton Rouge Police Department officers attempted to escort her from the stadium because she was allegedly vomiting on other...

University House

LSU president responds to racist incident at University House-Baton Rouge

Update: The story was updated with student comments at 1:14 p.m. A statement from University House-Baton Rouge was added at 3:12 p.m. LSU President F. King Alexander tweeted out a statement in response...

The LSU police department is testing new equipment which automatically scans and pulls up data on nearby license plates.

Crime Briefs: Pumpkin man attempting to steal spotlight from creepy clowns

By Trey Couvillion October 19, 2016

Pumpkin man attempting to steal spotlight from creepy clowns A 40-year-old man was arrested after causing a disturbance while wearing a pumpkin costume, LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said. On Oct....

The newly renovated LSU PD Mobile Command sits in the parking lot just outside of LSU PD Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

On-campus burglary, vehicle theft rise in annual security report

By Wiliam Taylor Potter October 13, 2016

Motor vehicle theft, burglary and arrests for drug laws on campus have increased significantly in 2015, according to the 2016 Annual Security and Fire Report. The report, which the University sends out...

The LSU police department is testing new equipment which automatically scans and pulls up data on nearby license plates.

Crime Briefs: Student arrested after placing GPS tracking device on ex’s vehicle

By Trey Couvillion October 12, 2016

Student arrested for wearing clown mask A University student was arrested after reportedly wearing a clown mask and chasing students on campus, LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said. On Oct. 9, LSUPD...

Jawan (front) and Jona Fox pose for a selfie.

LSU student charged with criminal defamation following brother’s swastika incident

By Lauren Heffker October 9, 2016

Environmental engineering senior Jona Fox was issued a court summons for criminal defamation Sunday. Jona is the older brother of Jawan Fox, the black University student who allegedly had a swastika drawn...

LSUPD

Crime Briefs: LSU Facility Services truck stolen from warehouse

By Trey Couvillion September 28, 2016

LSU Facility Services truck stolen from warehouse LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 52-year-old man was charged in the theft of an LSU Facility Services truck and other stolen items. Scott said...

LSUPD

Crime Briefs: Unwelcomed tailgaters start gameday fight on Parade Ground

By Trey Couvillion September 21, 2016

Unwelcomed tailgaters start gameday fight on Parade Ground LSU PD Spokesperson Kevin Scott said three non-student men were charged with second degree battery and disturbing the peace after starting...

LSUPD taped off the surrounding area near Thomas D. Boyd Hall on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a call was received from the Bursar's Office about suspicious packages found near the building.

Crime Briefs: Man hurls object that hits someone near Field House Drive

By Trey Couvillion September 14, 2016

Man hurls object that hits someone near Field House Drive LSUPD spokesperson Kevin Scott said non-student John Hopper threw an unknown object that hit someone in the leg near Field House Dr. on campus...

Angelita Campos, kinesiology senior from Opelousas, learns about the benefits of the mobile LSU Shield app from LSU Police Officer Jared Hebert and Sgt. David West. 

LSU Shield app at the center of public safety month

By Kayla Hampton Manship School News Service September 13, 2016

LSU’s Office of Public Safety kicked off a month of safety beginning with the “See Something Say Something” event outside the Student Union that highlighted safety resources available...