Shreveport man arrested following investigation involving two juveniles
Shreveport police have arrested Anthony Smith, 34, following an investigation involving allegations of sexual assault against two juveniles, ages 15 and 16. Detectives with the department’s Sex Crimes Unit arranged emergency forensic interviews during which both juveniles reported alleged sexual assaults. Investigators also reviewed surveillance footage and collected additional evidence before interviewing Smith at the police investigations office. He was subsequently booked on one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The department announced the arrest Wednesday, Nov. 4. Authorities are withholding the victims’ identities to protect their privacy.
Three Farmerville residents arrested on drug charges after vehicle search
Three Farmerville residents were arrested Sunday night after a Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy searched a vehicle outside a Highway 33 travel center and found suspected methamphetamine, buprenorphine and a glass smoking pipe.
Charles Smith, 33; Lacey Holleman, 28; and Amy Holleman, 55, all of Farmerville, were arrested at 11:23 p.m. Nov. 1.
A search turned up two bags of suspected methamphetamine, numerous doses of buprenorphine and a glass smoking pipe. The buprenorphine was in Amy Holleman’s wallet, behind her driver’s license.
Natchitoches Parish burn ban rescinded
Natchitoches Parish President John Salter announced that the parish-wide burn ban has been officially rescinded, effective November 4, 2026.
The decision to lift the burn ban follows an evaluation of current conditions and the determination that restrictions on outdoor burning are no longer necessary at this time.
Although the burn ban has been lifted, residents are strongly encouraged to continue exercising caution when conducting outdoor burning activities. Residents should remain mindful of weather conditions, wind speeds, and the potential for fires to spread to surrounding vegetation, structures, and neighboring properties.
Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market returns Nov. 28
The 22nd annual Fleur de Lis Christmas Craft Market will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Natchitoches.
The annual event will feature more than 100 booths offering handmade items, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to shop for gifts during the holiday season.
Troopers investigating two separate fatal crashes in East Baton Rouge and East Feliciana parishes
Baker – Shortly after 6 p.m. on November 4, 2026, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop A responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA 67 at Kent Drive in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash claimed the life of a 64-year-old male from Baker.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2021 Ford Escape was traveling north on LA 67 in the right lane. At the same time, a pedestrian was walking east across the northbound lanes of LA 67. For reasons still under investigation, the pedestrian entered the right lane and was struck by the Ford.
The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the Ford was properly restrained and uninjured. Impairment is not suspected; however, routine toxicology samples will be taken and submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Clinton – Shortly before 8 p.m. on November 4, 2026, Troopers with Louisiana State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatal crash on LA 63 at LA 960 in East Feliciana Parish. The crash claimed the life of a 65-year-old man from Denham Springs.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling north on LA 63. For reasons still under investigation, the vehicle traveled off the roadway to the right and overturned.
The driver was unrestrained and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. Impairment is unknown; however, a routine toxicology sample was collected and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.