Melissa Guitreau, the wife of the French Settlement fire chief, was arrested after allegedly confessing to her husband that she embezzled money from the fire department. Her husband, Chief Alan Guitreau, turned her in after her confession. She was booked on counts of...
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Two convicted in Medicaid fraud investigation
Two people in Louisiana were convicted on welfare charges after being accused of running a scheme that cost the state over $1 million in unearned benefits. A 39-year-old woman filed a guilty plea on one count of felony theft. While she only took responsibility for one...
More states look at tackling distracted driving
According to TrueMotion, a company that works with insurance companies to monitor the behavior of drivers, around 18 percent of Louisiana motorists use their phones for apps and texting while behind the wheel. This is on the higher end for U.S. states. Like most other...
Distracted driving and car accidents
Distracted driving is a major cause of serious accidents in Louisiana. In fact, a recent study by AAA found that distracted driving is the most significant contributor to accidents in the United States. While many people believe that they are immune to such accidents,...
New traffic laws in Louisiana are in effect
The number of traffic fatalities in Louisiana has been increasing since 2013, most notably in urban areas of the state. In a serious effort to improve traffic safety and increase accountability, Louisiana's Highway Safety Commission is championing several new traffic...
Louisiana police officer injured in motorcycle accident
A police officer suffered life-threatening injuries when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car on the afternoon of Sept. 25 according to media reports. The officer, who has served with the Slidell Police Department for more than a decade, was escorting a...
3 men facing prison time and forfeitures for alleged Ponzi scheme
A criminal case against three men accused of running a $364 million Ponzi scheme serves as a reminder to investors in Louisiana to choose their money managers carefully. A federal investigation in Maryland has resulted in the arrest of three men and charges of wire...
Reckless driver kills motorcyclist in Louisiana
A 39-year-old man was killed on the morning of Sept 12 when his motorcycle struck a minivan being driven recklessly according to the Louisiana State Police. The man behind the wheel of the minivan has been cited for failing to yield, but reports suggest that the...
Contractor agrees to restitution in fraud case
A Louisiana construction contractor gave an Alford plea on Sept. 4 to filing or maintaining false public records after being accused of over 135 counts of various white collar crimes in several separate parishes. The 41-year-old man maintained his innocence but said...
Three tips for businesses to prevent corporate fraud
Every business worries about offenses that could lead to criminal charges. The mere allegation of corporate fraud could have devastating effects for an entire company, including decreased business, negative publicity and lower morale. The average business in the...