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

LSU student arrested in DKE burglary case

By Jonathan Verret August 31, 2017

A student was arrested for allegedly taking items from the Delta Kappa Epsilon house, according to an affidavit provided by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.LSUPD had been dispatched to the DKE house...

Miguel Angel Lopez, 42

LSU Greek community starts GoFundMe for murder victim

By Trey Couvillion August 3, 2017

On July 29, 41-year-old Sara Hernandez was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, who stayed with her body for hours before authorities arrived at the scene, according to a report by The Advocate. Miguel...

EA Sports employee charged with attempted murder following on-campus overdose

EA Sports employee charged with attempted murder following on-campus overdose

By Staff Reports July 16, 2017

On July 15, LSUPD arrested a man for attempted second degree murder, according to an affidavit of probable cause. Joshua Wilton Brian, 33, was arrested after police determined the drugs he had given a...

Outside of Reggie’s during t-shirt night on Monday Nov. 16, 2015, at Reggies and Freds in Tigerland

ATC places Reggie’s Bar on 45-day suspension, issues $8,000 fine

By Staff Reports July 13, 2017

Reggie's Bar was placed on a 45-day suspension, starting July 14, and fined $8,000 at its Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control hearing on July 13.   The bar will also be on probation until Dec....

Man arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium with prostitute

Man arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium with prostitute

By Staff Reports July 12, 2017

A Baton Rouge man was arrested for breaking into Tiger Stadium with a prostitute Monday.  According to the affidavit of probable cause, security guards working inside the stadium notified LSUPD of...

Timeline: Future of Reggie's Bar remains unknown, liquor license suspension back in effect

Timeline: Future of Reggie’s Bar remains unknown, liquor license suspension back in effect

By Taylor Delpidio July 12, 2017

Popular student hangout Reggie’s Bar in Tigerland is temporarily closing once again. District Judge Mike Caldwell dissolved a temporary restraining order July 11 that was allowing the bar to remain...

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

Crime Briefs: Three LSU basketball players arrested for shooting paintballs at pedestrians

By Taylor Delpidio June 28, 2017

Three LSU basketball players arrested for shooting paintballs at pedestriansOn June 16, LSUPD responded to a report that a person walking along Dalrymple Drive in front of the Music and Dramatic Arts Building...

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

Crime Briefs: Man arrested for suspended license, possession near campus

By Taylor Delpidio June 20, 2017

Man Arrested for Suspended License, Possession near Campus LSU Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard said a man was arrested during an LSUPD traffic stop on June 8. The traffic stop was on Highland Road...

LSUPD Police Chief Maj. Lawrence Rabalais speaks to the press Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 about the University's efforts to detain William Bouvay Jr., 42, after he made a bomb threat to LSU's campus on Monday. 

LSUPD chief announces retirement

By Taylor Delpidio June 9, 2017

LSUPD Chief Lawrence Rabalais announced earlier today that he is retiring, effective July 5.In an email, Media Relations Director Ernie Ballard has said a search for a permanent successor and plans for...

Students and community members gathered at the  LSU Memorial Tower Monday, July 11, 2016, for a Unity Prayer following the weekend's Alton Sterling protests.

LSU community leaders react to Alton Sterling decision with message of unity

By Lauren Heffker May 4, 2017

University community leaders now find themselves in a similar position to the one they were in last July as they work to maintain a safe environment on campus while keeping channels of public dialogue...

Protesters painted a mural honoring Alton Sterling, Wednesday, July 6, outside the Triple S Food Mart, where Sterling was fatally shot by police officers early Tuesday morning. 

DOJ declines to charge officers in Alton Sterling shooting

By Lauren Heffker May 3, 2017

The two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling last summer will not be charged, according to an official announcement made by the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday....

Squad cars rest in the LSUPD station parking lot on Wednesday, January 11, 2016.

Crime Briefs: LSU student arrested for filing false police report

By Trey Couvillion April 26, 2017

University student arrested for filing false police report LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 19-year-old University student was arrested after he filed a false police report claiming someone hit...