Police keeping the pressure on criminals after seeing drops in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting offences

While 2025 saw a slight uptick in reported crime, Newark police recorded fewer shoplifting and anti-social behavior cases. Officers vow to keep the pressure on offenders, promising to maintain focused vigilance across the city.

Police keeping the pressure on criminals after seeing drops in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting offences

West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Dec. 15-21, 2025

Over a one-week span in mid-December, multiple individuals were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center. Details on these detainees, tracked from December 15 to December 21, are listed in a paid-access report from The Advocate.

West Feliciana Parish Detention Center bookings for Dec. 15-21, 2025

A pitch for wildfire resistance

Contractors recently completed a 29-acre fuels reduction project at Virgil Phillips Farm Park near Moscow, strengthening the local environment’s ability to withstand wildfires. The move is expected to give the park a vital edge in overall fire safety.

A pitch for wildfire resistance

Police report for Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Arrests took center stage in a recent police report covering December 20, 2025. Although specific details remain behind a paywall, the report underscores ongoing concerns about crime and misconduct.

Police report for Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Police blotter: Drug paraphernalia

A short police blotter update highlights a drug paraphernalia incident on December 8, 2025. This entry underscores the ongoing issues related to crime, as reported by local authorities in the United States.

Police blotter: Drug paraphernalia

Arrest report: Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties

Newly provided records from local sheriff and clerk offices in Martinsville, Henry County, and Patrick County highlight recent arrest reports and court proceedings. Released on November 18, 2025, this information offers a snapshot of criminal activity and legal outcomes within the tri-county area.

Arrest report: Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties

Brentwood police investigating after possible threat to Liberty High School

A social media post led Brentwood police to open an investigation into a possible threat against Liberty High School. Although the threat has been deemed not credible, authorities assure the public that they remain vigilant throughout the inquiry.

Brentwood police investigating after possible threat to Liberty High School

Incident reports: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Local incident reports from Sheridan Fire-Rescue underscore the community’s ongoing focus on safety. While most information remains behind a paywall, these brief highlights showcase the day’s urgent calls.

Incident reports: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Woman and man arrested in drug den raids in Henderson, Vance County: Police

On Monday morning, police in Henderson served simultaneous search warrants at four different homes—three in the city and one in Vance County. They uncovered drugs and guns, leading to the arrest of a woman and a man.

Woman and man arrested in drug den raids in Henderson, Vance County: Police

Shreveport Police Department investigating overnight homicide in Highland neighborhood

A man was found shot to death in a vehicle overnight in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood, prompting an official investigation. Detectives from the Shreveport Police Department are looking into the circumstances surrounding the homicide and have requested the public’s assistance.

Shreveport Police Department investigating overnight homicide in Highland neighborhood