As shootings and murders in our community continue, another person originally charged with murder, has been given a slap on the wrist. Four years ago, Devontae Coleman was arrested and charged for his part in the murder of Junius…
Category: Crime
Mayor, Chief say crime is trending down, things looking up after first year
As the Ellis administration ends its first year in office, the mayor and his administration are making the rounds to various neighborhoods answering questions and pushing one theme: Crime is trending down and things are looking up for Monroe. …
Gill brothers charged with attempted murder of police officer
How is possible for a suspect charged with attempted murder to get bail low enough for him to get out and get arrested again four days later for trying to murder a police officer? The details of the arrest,…
Two charged with five counts of attempted murder in shooting of 14-year-old
Two suspects were jailed this week, both accused of five counts of attempted murder. According to Monroe Police, Terrikiris Smith known as “Cooter-Roo,” and Tynedria Meneweather were charged with the attempted murders in connection with a June 30, 2021…
No lights on bike, leads to cocaine possession arrest
Tuesday, June 8th, Keron Browhow, of 610 Harris Street, found himself in jail this week after he was stopped by Sheriff’s deputies because he operated a bicycle on Burg Jones Lane with no lights. After being stopped, deputies search…
As crime escalates, Civil Service Board asked to investigate “John Wayne” Chief
Will “John Wayne” have to answer for brash claims and false statements he has made to the public? A complaint filed with the Monroe Police and Fire Civil Service Board wants to know what’s true and what is not true.…
Parkview murder suspects arrested, violence continues
The city’s murder of the week scenario continues as police have arrested two juveniles connected with the shooting death of one person and injury to another on May 1st. The Monroe Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call in…