Livingston Parish Declares Open Container Day in Honor of Councilman’s DWI Arrest

Dean Coates Livingston Parish DWI Arrest Councilman The Sadvocate

After his DWI arrest, former State Trooper and now Councilman Dean Coates is being honored by constituents with “Open Container Day”—a Livingston Parish celebration featuring drive-thru daiquiris, mock court hearings, and a parade complete with a drunk breathalyzer tech shouting, “It’s calibrated now!” from atop a beer-themed float.

State Rep. Larry Selders Pledges to Legalize Burnouts, DWI and Driving Under Suspension if Reelected

State Representative Larry Selders Arrested DWI Burnouts Reckless Driving LSU Louisiana State Police The Sadvocate

BATON ROUGE, La – Representative Selders was arrested in August 2022 for reckless driving, DWI, and driving under suspension. Now, he’s running on a platform to protect young men’s right to do burnouts, drive with a suspended license, and enjoy “alcohol-assisted precision driving” without government interference. Selders says Louisiana’s traffic laws unfairly target car enthusiasts. […]