Youth Violence Incidents Including Pecan St Homicide, Multiple Shootings, MPD Officer Arrest, Juvenile Shooting, Child Exploitation, Triple Murder Plea, Synthetic Opioids, Tellis Trial, Vehicle Burglaries, Ronald Greene Settlement, Robdarrius Neal Wanted, Peach Street Shooting, Garden District Burglaries, Silver Alert, Ponder Street Shooting, Missing Juveniles Jermaine Butcher and Kamari Brown, Dice Game Shooting, Mississippi Man Arrest, Hit-and-Run on Desiard, New Downtown Shooting, Suspect Harry James West, City Council Response, Vehicular Homicide, Firework Stand Shooting
Key Questions
What recent violent incidents have been reported in Monroe?
Multiple shootings and homicides occurred, including a fatal Ponder Street shooting and a June 21 fatal shooting at Downtown Billiards where suspect Harry James West is sought for second-degree murder. Other incidents include a dice game dispute leading to an attempted murder charge and a hit-and-run with gunshot elements on Desiard Street.
Who is MPD seeking in connection with recent crimes?
MPD is seeking 17-year-olds Jaylen Goldman and Tahj Thompson, as well as Robdarrius Neal, for various incidents. They also seek suspect Harry James West for the Downtown Billiards shooting and have issued warrants related to the Ponder Street homicide.
What is the update on the Quinton Tellis trial?
The Quinton Tellis trial is scheduled to resume on May 13. Additional details on related synthetic opioid issues, including cychlorphine in pills being deadlier than fentanyl, are noted in the summary.
What arrests were made for vehicle burglaries and other crimes?
OPSO arrested individuals for 11 vehicle burglaries on Park, Emerson, and Speed streets, including two in North Monroe. A Mississippi man was arrested for traveling to Monroe to commit a crime, and a Monroe man was charged with vehicular homicide in an April crash.
What public safety alerts or settlements were announced?
A $4.85M settlement was reached in the Ronald Greene case, a Silver Alert was issued for a missing 67-year-old woman, and MPD issued a Garden District burglary warning after recent incidents. OPSO also warned about an ankle monitor scam.
Cychlorphine in pills deadlier than fentanyl; Quinton Tellis trial resumes 5/13; MPD seeks 17yo Jaylen Goldman/Tahj Thompson & Robdarrius Neal; multiple shootings/homicides including fatal Ponder Street shooting with arrest warrant issued; OPSO arrests for vehicle burglaries/guns (including two arrested in North Monroe for 11 burglaries on Park, Emerson, Speed streets); Ronald Greene $4.85M settlement; Bryan Wayne Landry arrested May 19 courthouse threat; Hwy 165 fugitives arrested May 20. MPD issues Garden District burglary warning after recent incidents with 17yo arrest. OPSO cadet camp for youth safety. OPSO warns of ankle monitor scam. Silver Alert issued for missing 67-year-old woman last seen on Harrison St (silver RAV4). MPD announces passing of Lt. Terrence Ervin, 24-year veteran. MPD seeks missing juvenile Jermaine Butcher, Jr., 17, last seen in Monroe. MPD also asks for help locating runaway juvenile Kamari Brown. Monroe man arrested for Attempted Second-Degree Murder after dispute over dice game – another violent incident. Mississippi man arrested for traveling to Monroe to commit a crime – MPD and Madison Parish cooperation. Monroe man charged with felony hit-and-run on Desiard Street near Downtown Billiards with gunshot element; suspect fled from gunfire, doesn't remember hitting anyone. NEW: June 21 fatal shooting at Downtown Billiards on DeSiard St, victim Tony Frith Sellers; MPD seeks suspect Harry James West for second-degree murder and terrorizing; City Council to tighten alcohol permits and loitering fines in response. NEW: Monroe-area man arrested in Morehouse Parish burglary investigation – Monroe resident charged with multiple burglary and conspiracy charges related to scrap metal thefts. NEW: Driver charged with vehicular homicide in fatal April crash (16yo victim, DUI). NEW: Firework stand owner shot at while chasing burglary suspects, 4 arrested.