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Arrest made in 2013 assault near LSU Lakes

Arrest made in 2013 assault near LSU Lakes

By Staff Reports October 30, 2017

Baton Rouge Police Department announced Akeem Yarbrough was arrested for battery and attempted kidnapping in 2013, according to a BRPD news release. Yarbrough, 26, will be booked into East Baton Rouge...

LSUPD searching for person of interest in aggravated assault case

LSUPD searching for person of interest in aggravated assault case

By Staff Reports October 4, 2017

The University sent out a broadcast email Wednesday afternoon asking for help locating a man who is believed to have information regarding an aggravated assault that occurred before the Chattanooga game...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSU closes ‘Peeping Tom’ case

By Staff Reports October 3, 2017

LSUPD closed its investigation into a "peeping tom"case after finding the man in question was an LSUPD officer conducting a routine police work according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard. A...

Family of Michael Nickelotte Jr. confirms death

Family of Michael Nickelotte Jr. confirms death

By Staff Reports September 29, 2017

The family of missing University student Michael Nickelotte, Jr. confirmed his death after a body was found on Nicholson Drive Friday night.  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Casey Rayborn...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSUPD dispatched to Highland Hall for ‘Peeping Tom’

By Staff Reports September 29, 2017

LSUPD officers were dispatched to Highland Hall in reference to a "Peeping Tom" on Sunday, according to LSU Media Relations. The complainant told officers a man on the fourth floor of the LSU Parking Garage...

Bart Thompson

LSUPD names Bart Thompson new chief

By Staff Reports September 27, 2017

Major Bart Thompson was named Acting Chief of LSUPD Wednesday morning according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard.  LSU Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO Dan Layzell said...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSUPD dispatched to hospital for sexual assault

By Staff Reports September 26, 2017

LSUPD officers were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a sexual assault on Sept. 23, at approximately 1:20 p.m., according to LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard. The female victim advised...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

UPDATE: Arrest made in LSU Parade Ground fight

By Staff Reports September 13, 2017

Editor's Note: The video contains graphic language. Updated: Sept. 13, 11:06 a.m. LSUPD arrested non-University student Casen Maggio for aggravated battery related to a fight that occurred on the LSU Parade...

Grady Stewart

LSU student uses juggling and unicycling skills to raise awareness for rare disease

By Hailey Auglair September 13, 2017

Grady Stewart has been struggling with Crohn’s disease for two years now, but even that doesn’t stop him from doing what he loves juggling and unicycling.Stewart first learned to unicycle and...

LSU fans tailgate before the first home game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at the Parade Ground.

Confirmed stabbing occurs during LSU tailgate on Parade Ground

By Brandon Adam September 9, 2017

A stabbing occurred on the Parade Ground during Saturday's tailgating festivities, LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard confirmed.  The victim, who was not an LSU student, suffered non-life...

Man in Waitr shirt arrested for assault on LSU campus

Man in Waitr shirt arrested for assault on LSU campus

By Jonathan Verret September 5, 2017

A man in a black Waitr shirt was arrested for alleged assault and making threatening statements at approximately 2:30 p.m. near the LSU Visitor Center on Sept. 1, according to the affidavit of probable...

A squad car rests in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

LSUPD officer on bicycle struck in hit and run

By Jonathan Verret September 1, 2017

An LSU police officer on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle on Fieldhouse Drive at 11:38 p.m. on Thursday, according to LSU Media Relations. The officer was attempting to stop the vehicle, a dark-colored...