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Authorities: 8 children killed in domestic shootings in NW Louisiana

  • By Dan McCaleb and Darren Svan | The Center Square
  • Updated Apr 20, 2026

(The Center Square) – Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said.

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Fugitives arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions wanted on homicide charges

  • By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
  • Apr 17, 2026

(The Center Square) – Fve fugitives have been arrested in New England sanctuary jurisdictions within the past few weeks who are wanted for murder or homicide in their home countries.

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We could all use some good news

  • Mar 19, 2026
  • 4 min to read

We all seek safer, stronger communities

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports drop in major crimes
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports drop in major crimes

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Mar 5, 2026
  • 7 min to read

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has reported a reduction in nearly all major crimes over the last three years throughout most of the county.

UPDATE: Fenton murder victim, suspect names released
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UPDATE: Fenton murder victim, suspect names released

  • By Leader staff
  • Feb 16, 2026

Feb. 16 UPDATE: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office released the names of a woman found dead Feb. 14 at a home in Fenton and the name of the…

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Woman’s body found days after husband was discovered dead at Dittmer home
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Woman’s body found days after husband was discovered dead at Dittmer home

  • By Leader staff
  • Sep 9, 2025

The body of a woman who had been missing since her husband was found dead in their Dittmer home has been recovered, Jefferson County Sheriff D…

Arnold man charged with manslaughter in connection with Tuesday crash in St. Louis County
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Arnold man charged with manslaughter in connection with Tuesday crash in St. Louis County

  • By Leader staff
  • May 8, 2025

Gavin Kolley, 37, of Arnold has been charged for allegedly killing a woman in a head-on crash while fleeing from a previous accident in south …

Fenton-area man allegedly shoots, kills wife
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Fenton-area man allegedly shoots, kills wife

  • By Leader staff
  • Apr 28, 2025

A Fenton-area man has been charged for allegedly shooting and killing his wife on April 25. He told investigators his wife suffered from menta…

Man found in Crystal City with dead body charged with Arkansas murder
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Man found in Crystal City with dead body charged with Arkansas murder

  • By Leader staff
  • Apr 25, 2025

A man found with a dead body in his truck following a shootout with Crystal City Police last year has been charged with murder in Arkansas, of…

County saw more homicides last year; most other crimes were down
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County saw more homicides last year; most other crimes were down

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Mar 7, 2025
  • 6 min to read

Jefferson County saw seven homicides last year, the highest number the Sheriff’s Office has reported in seven years.

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