Converse woman killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 171 in DeSoto Parish
A 30-year-old Converse woman was killed Tuesday morning, October 20, in a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler on U.S. Highway 171 near Phillips Road in DeSoto Parish.
According to Louisiana State Police Troop G, troopers responded to the crash at approximately 7:30 a.m.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north in the right lane of U.S. Highway 171. A 2015 Peterbilt 18-wheeler was also traveling north in the same lane ahead of the Jeep.
For reasons that remain under investigation, the Jeep collided with the rear of the Peterbilt.
Mansfield Police apprehend suspect in Old Jefferson Highway carjacking and assault
The Mansfield Police Department has confirmed that a suspect involved in an alleged carjacking and assault on Old Jefferson Highway is in custody following an incident Thursday evening, October 15, 2026.
According to police, officers were notified at approximately 5:25 p.m. Thursday by a third party reporting that a man had been injured during a carjacking.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers learned that a woman had reportedly approached the victim and asked him for a ride. After entering the vehicle, the woman allegedly assaulted the driver, forced him out of the vehicle and drove away.
Authorities subsequently identified the suspect as Niquesha Robertson.
In an update issued Friday, October 16, the Mansfield Police Department confirmed that Robertson had been apprehended and was in custody.
Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office arrests former Bossier High School employee
Detectives with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Bossier City man Oct. 19 on two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles following an investigation into multiple encounters with a juvenile student.
Jarory Morris, 30, of the 3000 block of Black Lake Circle in Bossier City, was employed at Bossier High School at the time of the alleged incidents, which occurred on multiple occasions while the victim was a juvenile student.
The investigation began immediately after detectives were made aware of the allegations, when the victim, now an adult, came forward to report the encounters. During the investigation, Morris was advised of his Miranda rights and admitted to two encounters, corroborating the victim’s account. Morris was subsequently taken into custody.
Three arrested following Shreveport home invasion that injured teenager
Shreveport police arrested three suspects following an Oct. 18 home invasion that left a 16-year-old girl injured. Officers responded to the 4700 block of Arnsdale Circle around noon, where four people were inside the residence during the incident. The teenager was transported to Ochsner LSU Health with a head injury and broken wrist. Investigators identified the suspects as Maciah Wilson, 17; Christian Henderson, 18; and Jaydin Terry, 19. Police located a black Nissan Sentra connected to the incident with all three suspects inside. Wilson fled on foot but was quickly apprehended. All three were booked into Shreveport City Jail on one count each of home invasion. Additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.
Traffic alert: Road resealing scheduled for Lyons Hill road in Claiborne Parish
The Claiborne Parish Police Jury has announced that road resealing work is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, along a portion of Lyons Hill Road near Homer.
According to the Police Jury, the Claiborne Parish Highway Department will conduct resealing operations from the Town of Homer city limits to the intersection of Lyons Hill Road and Hill Farm Road.
Motorists traveling through the area are urged to use caution while crews perform the roadway maintenance.