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Louisiana ranked 4th in nation for men murdering women

September 28, 2014

Blair Brown, founding president of Equality for HER and communication studies junior, witnessed domestic abuse between two University students last year. Her roommate’s boyfriend came into their...

Suspect arrested in Sept. 14 Tigerland shooting

By Staff Reports September 22, 2014

Baton Rouge police arrested a 23-year-old man on attempted first-degree murder charges stemming from a Sept. 14 shooting behind Reggie’s Bar in Tigerland. Jerome Lamar Verret, of 3026 Monroe...

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

Crime briefs: Scotland native arrested twice

September 16, 2014

Scotland native arrested twice Officers arrested Garry William of Scotland twice Saturday after responding to complaints from the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. LSUPD spokesperson Capt. Cory Lalonde...

Two victims shot in Tigerland, investigation still ongoing

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez September 14, 2014

UPDATE 09/15/2014 3:10 P.M.-- There are still no suspects in the Tigerland shooting that injured two people early Sunday morning, Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson Cpl. Don Coppola, Jr. said...

New LSUPD app, available for both iOS and Android, will allow students quick access to several campus saftey services 

LSUPD launches app to report crimes

September 9, 2014

LSUPD launched a new smartphone app Tuesday that promotes safer travel across campus and allows users to anonymously upload photos and videos of suspicious incidents and emergencies. LSU SHIELD, available...

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

Student arrested for fighting on game day

September 9, 2014

LSUPD arrests student for fighting on game day A University student was arrested for fighting at a tailgate Saturday. LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said Allen Evans of Winnsboro was accused of fighting...

LSU sophomore tight end Deangelo Peterson scores a touchdown as Alabama senior linebacker Cory Reamer defends at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday.

Former LSU tight end accused of choking girlfriend

By Associated Press September 9, 2014

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A former LSU football player has been arrested for allegedly choking his girlfriend, then taking her cellphone so she could not call for help. The Advocate reports East...

A sea of football fans head down Victory Hill toward Tiger Stadium shortly before the game against South Carolina on October 13, 2012.

Gameday crime rates slower despite battery text

September 7, 2014

The first home game against Sam Houston State on Saturday brought eager tailgaters but slower crime rates, said LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde. Although he did not have Saturday’s specific numbers...

BRAVE, Baton Rouge Violence Area Elimination has recently gained outstanding support and recognition from the Baton Rouge community.

BRAVE combats crime in Baton Rouge

September 3, 2014

Both domestic and gang violence in the city have been curbed thanks to the success of the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination initiative. BRAVE, a program created in 2011 with the City of Baton...

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

Crime Briefs: Student booked for DWI, traffic light violation

September 2, 2014

Student booked for DWI, Traffic Light Violation Police pulled over 19-year-old Amanda Lafleur of Lafayette on Tuesday, Aug. 26, after she failed to stop at the red light at the Highland Road and South...

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

East Baton Rouge Parish militarizes police force, LSU reacts

August 27, 2014

Police departments across the country, including East Baton Rouge Parish, are stocking up on military-grade weapons, including assault rifles, armored vehicles and grenade launchers. Map: Military rifles...

Fraternity brothers arrested for removing door to housemother’s room

August 26, 2014

Fraternity brothers arrested for forcibly removing door to housemother’s room Four Sigma Chi fraternity brothers were charged after they forcibly removed the door to their housemother’s room. In...