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LSUPD, students weigh in on national campus concealed carry debate

LSUPD, students weigh in on national campus concealed carry debate

By Sarah Gamard March 7, 2016

Gun regulation on U.S. college campuses is not a new issue, especially in the South. But the passage of time has not hindered the ongoing, nationwide debate over safety versus citizens’ rights. A...

Ivory Amos

Crime Briefs: Former University employee arrested for felony theft, malfeasance in office

By Sarah Gamard March 3, 2016

Former University employee arrested for felony theft, malfeasance in office Walters said LSUPD officers arrested Srinivas Thouta, 38, on March 2 for felony theft, malfeasance in office, five felony...

Daniel Thomas

Crime Briefs: Man booked into prison after vehicle found in the lake near sorority house

By Sarah Gamard February 25, 2016

Man booked into prison after vehicle found in the lake near sorority house LSUPD spokesperson Kevin Scott said Daniel Thomas was arrested on Feb. 23 at 12:45 a.m. and booked into East Baton Rouge...

The Information Technology Residential College James F. Broussard Hall will be the new Career Discovery Residential College in the Fall of 2014.

LSUPD investigating reported sexual assault in Broussard Hall

By Staff Reports February 19, 2016

On Wednesday, LSUPD responded to Broussard Hall in regards to a reported sexual assault, LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard confirmed. At this time, the incident is still under investigation by...

Ivory Amos

Crime Briefs: Man arrested for trespassing in Acadian Hall

By Sarah Gamard February 18, 2016

Man arrested for trespassing in Acadian Hall LSUPD spokesperson Capt. Marshall Walters said Ivory Amos, 26, was arrested Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. for criminal mischief and criminal trespass at Acadian Hall...

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

Man caught masturbating in car outside Miller Hall, arrested on two counts of obscenity

By Staff Reports February 13, 2016

LSUPD officers arrested Phillip Cooper, 20, on two counts of obscenity Saturday after a woman reported to police that she observed him masturbating in his car outside of Miller Hall while she gave him...

LSUPD

Crime Briefs: Two men arrested on DWI charges

By Sarah Gamard February 11, 2016

LSUPD arrests man for DWI Walters said Nathan Hawkins, 46, was arrested Feb. 7 at 9:03 p.m. for DWI, careless operation and open container in a vehicle. Walters said LSUPD observed Hawkins driving the...

Warren Malik, 19, was arrested and booked to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Feb. 3.

Crime Briefs: Armed robbery suspect arrested after three months

By Sarah Gamard February 4, 2016

Armed robbery suspect arrested after three months On Feb. 3 at approximately 3 p.m., LSUPD identified Baton Rouge Community College student Malik Warren, 19, as a suspect for an armed robbery on the University’s...

Ryan Ballard, founder of the Krewe of Chewbacchus Mardi Gras parade, makes adjustments to a hand made silicone tongue on a float at their headquarters at the Castillo Blanco Art Studios in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Mardi Gras security to be tighter following global terrorist attacks

By Sarah Gamard February 4, 2016

The major Mardi Gras celebrations gearing up this weekend are expecting warm weather, an influx of tourists and increased surveillance following recent global terrorist attacks. Mardi Gras goers can expect...

Man arrested in relation to the home robbery of Akasha Market owner

By Staff Reports February 3, 2016

On Monday, Michael Lewis was arrested in relation to the Jan. 31 home robbery of Akasha Market owner Rania Ahmed, according to BRPD spokesperson Cpl. Don Coppola.In a text, Coppola confirmed that Lewis...

Two-decade owner of Akasha Market is now leasing the building on indefinite leave after being victim to a recent armed robbery there on Jan. 4, 2016 in Tigerland.

UPDATE: District Attorney responds to Akasha Market home invasion

By Sarah Gamard February 2, 2016

Saturday night was already peculiar for Akasha Market owner Rania Ahmed because her 15-year-old son wanted to sleep in her bed instead of his own.They fell asleep together at midnight, and Ahmed woke up...

LSUPD

Crime Briefs: Bus driver involved in altercation with student

By Sarah Gamard January 29, 2016

Bus driver involved in altercation with student On Jan. 21, at 6:14 p.m. student Corey Bretz, 32, and non-student transit bus driver Hewitt Armstrong, 45, were arrested and issued misdemeanor summonses...