BATON ROUGE, La.
Coverage of BATON ROUGE, La. in the Nexus archive.
- Constitutional amendments hit the November ballot
Louisiana voters will consider 10 state constitutional amendments during the Nov. 3 election. The proposed amendments cover various issues, including property tax exemptions for surviving spouses and owners who are 65 or older, government tax rate adjustments, and a lifetime term limit on the governor. Related rules also address prohibiting bail release for specific serious offenses against children.
- Man accused of shooting neighbor 8 times while returning a PlayStation he stole, police say
Tyzerrian Castle, 24, is accused of shooting his neighbor eight times during a confrontation while returning a stolen PlayStation. The incident occurred after Castle allegedly tussled for a gun with the neighbor, resulting in multiple injuries. Castle faces charges including attempted murder and illegal weapon use.
- Man charged with cruelty to juveniles after infant tests positive for cocaine, fentanyl
A man in Louisiana was charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after an 11-month-old infant in his care tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl. Police found the child in critical condition requiring life-saving measures, and the man's urine test later confirmed cocaine, marijuana, and benzodiazepine use, contradicting his denial.