Thursday, May 24 2012 8:04 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:04:42 GMT
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
The 29th annual Mudbug Madness Festival kicks off Thursday in downtown Shreveport. The four day event features food, live entertainment and much more.More >>
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bud is nearly a hurricane and a tropical storm watch has been issued for a portion of the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Bud has formed off the southwestern coast of Mexico.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:23:28 GMT
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues. More >>
Students and instructors from the Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District One used the swift currents at Caddo Lake's dam to practice rescues Wednesday. More >>
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -
Two Shreveport police officers were fired Friday morning.
According to a statement from the Shreveport Police Department, Chief of Police Willie Shaw terminated the two officers on Friday morning following separate pre-disciplinary conferences.
Willis, 46, was terminated by Chief Shaw for violation of department policies. According to SPD spokesperson Sgt. Bill Goodin, Willis' termination was the result of an internal investigation initiated by Chief Shaw in response to Willis' indictment on bankruptcy fraud charges.
He has been on administrative leave since his indictment on January 27th.
Willis is accused of concealing assets from his creditors during bankruptcy proceedings in 2009. He's also accused of making false statements under oath. He faces a maximum of five years in prison and a fine. He is due in U.S. District Court court on those charges on February 14th.
Willis joined the department in March of 1990. He had been arrested twice before - once for malfeasance in office and later for simple battery in an unrelated case. The battery charge was later dismissed.
In an unrelated case, Jeffrion Smith, who was hired by the department in February of 2009, was fired by Chief Shaw for violation of department policies. Smith was arrested on January 26th in an undercover prostitution and solicitation sting.
Smith, 31, was off-duty at the time of the alleged offenses.
He is charged one count each of solicitation of prostitution, drug distribution and possession of a firearm with a controlled dangerous substance.
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 1:23 PM EDT2012-05-23 17:23:59 GMT
(RNN) Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc. and banks who were underwriters for the social network, including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook'sMore >>
Shareholders are suing Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Inc., and banks who were underwriters for the social network - including Morgan Stanley, claiming information was concealed ahead of the Facebook's initial public offering, Reuters reports.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
The Louisiana Department of Education has released the list of schools participating in the new statewide voucher program that will pay for private school tuition with public tax dollars.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:42 AM EDT2012-05-23 15:42:54 GMT
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget andMore >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it.More >>
Tornadoes in Kansas certainly are no rarity and one during a special day like a wedding can be devastating. But for one central Kansas couple, a tornado last Saturday is one they will never forget and they've got the pictures to prove it. (5/22/12)More >>
Congratulations to KSLA News 12's Tracy Clemons, who tied the knot Saturday afternoon, exchanging vows with Jessyca Davis at the Scottish Rite Temple in Shreveport.More >>
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Fired: Joey Willis, 46 (Courtesy: Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office)
Fired: Jeffrion Smith (Courtesy: Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office)
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