Livingston Parish Declares Open Container Day in Honor of Councilman’s DWI Arrest
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.
Several BRPD Officers Apply for PTSD Support After Hearing State Police Returning to Agency
After a historic internal collapse under trooper leadership, Baton Rouge officers feared a sequel. But this time, the State Police are staying outside—where they can’t mess with the org chart.