Law enforcement officials to meet over Governor s veto on concealed carry without a permit
Law enforcement officials to meet over Governor s veto on concealed carry without a permit
and last updated 2021-07-07 23:12:39-04
We re learning about divisions in law enforcement when it comes to the Governor s veto on a bill that would have allowed conceal-carry without a permit.
The governor s veto sparked talks of a first-ever veto override session.
We ve learned that on Thursday, a group of law enforcement officers will urge lawmakers to let the veto stand.
Thursday afternoon, a group of law enforcement officers will hold a news conference to discuss why they think lawmakers should not vote to override the governor s veto.
Opelousas rides for Autism Awareness
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and last updated 2021-04-24 22:35:24-04
In honor of Autism Awareness Month in April, a bicycle ride was held Saturday in Opelousas. Light the City Up was sponsored by Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon and Madison Thierry, the daughter of Judge Ledricka Johnson Thierry.
The free ride started at 7 p.m. from the Opelousas City Hall parking lot.
Kids and parents alike participated in the ride, along with the police department. Riders wore bright colors and glow necklaces to literally light the city up for autism awareness.
April is celebrated across the globe as World Autism Month, focusing on promoting awareness and inclusion.
Man Has The Nerve To Impersonate Officer
A man named Tyland Nerve, allegedly had the nerve to pretend to be an Opelousas Police Department reserve police officer.
Major Mark Guidry says, via press release, that Opelousas Police got a tip that Nerve might be in Opelousas working security. The man had outstanding warrants.
They started working the case, and they found out Nerve was potential telling people who was a reserve officer with their department. Nerve was found at the Yambilee building working a security gig. He had a handgun on him.
Photo courtesy of Opelousas PD
According to Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon, the man had warrants from other jurisdiction that also included one for Nerve pretending to a cop.
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U.S. Marshals at Opelousas apartment complex
and last updated 2021-02-03 00:05:57-05
U.S. Marshals are at an Opelousas apartment complex, Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon confirms.
The chief says he doesn t have many details to report at this time, but his officers are on scene to assist.
We have a crew en route and will update this story as soon as we have more information.
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