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At approximately 10:00a.m. on June 13,2022, The Monroe Police Department responded to a disturbance at Swanson Correctional Center for Youth located at 4701 South Grand in Monroe. The initial investigation revealed that a disturbance broke out near one of the classrooms on campus. At least four employees were battered as they attempted to intervene; One […]

Shortly before 3:00a.m. the Monroe Police Department responded to 1101 Richwood Road #2 in reference to a shooting. Officers located an adult female victim at the scene with a gunshot wound to her face. She was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening wounds. A 13-year-old male victim was also contacted at the

Parents and Guardians: As social media has become more mainstream than ever, so does the need for protecting our youth. Please review the list below which is some of the more popular apps used by kids. Some of the platforms promote talking to strangers which makes it an easy target for predators. The more parental

At approximately 2:00 A.M. on June 7, 2022, Monroe Police Department Team D Patrol Officers observed a blue Dodge Charger near the intersection of Forsythe and North 18th Street in Monroe. The vehicle was suspected of being used to commit vehicle burglaries in the area. As Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, a short

For the past two days the Monroe Police Department has held 5 classes in diversity training. Lt. Michael Crawford with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office has helped train our officers to help better serve the citizens of Monroe.

The Monroe Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying this individual wanted for motor vehicle theft around the area of Loop Road and Westminster Avenue.  This suspect and an unknown accomplice are believed to be responsible for other vehicle thefts as well as vehicle burglaries.  If you recognize this individual, please contact the

Runaway Juvenile Kassidy Sumler DOB: 1/24/2006 (16 years old) 5’7” tall 175 to 190 lbs The Monroe Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Kassidy Sumler. Kassidy ran away from his residence on 5/14/2022 in the late afternoon. Kassidy’s clothing description is unknown. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Kassidy Sumler, please contact Monroe

Runaway Juvenile Lashonti Neal DOB 9/18/2006 15 yrs. Old 5’ 3” tall 200 lbs. The Monroe Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Lashonti Neal.  Lashonti ran away from her residence on 04/24/2022 in the late evening hours. It is unknown what clothing she was wearing when she left. Her hair style is

Runaway Juvenile Takorey Robinson DOB 1/16/2007 15 yrs. Old 5’ 6” tall 135 lbs. The Monroe Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Takorey Robinson.  Takorey ran away from his residence on 05/18/2022 in the late evening hours. Takorey was last seen wearing red shorts, blue jacket, black/red Nike slides and a black