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BREAKING: Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents with assistance from US Marshals arrest former OPSO correctional employee and girlfriend of Derrick Groves for aiding in his escape
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and US Marshals coordinated to arrest a former correctional center employee at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the girlfriend of Derrick Groves for aiding in his escape.
6/9/20253 out of 4 teens involved in carjacking of District Attorney Jason Williams plead guilty to armed robbery
Three out of the four teens involved in two separate carjackings in New Orlenas in October of 2023, one involving Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams and his mother, and another involving a young woman, pled guilty as charged today.
6/6/2025Attorney General Murrill's LBI agents arrest illegal alien in Slidell for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Juarez was later transported to the St. Tammany Parish Jail and booked accordingly.
6/6/2025Inmate arrested in connection to Attorney General Murrill’s investigation into escape at Orleans Justice Center
On May 16, 2025, Special Agents assigned to Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, and deputies assigned to the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division initiated an investigation into the escape of ten inmates from the sheriff’s office custody.
5/30/2025Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill on how to prepare for Hurricane Season 2025
As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, Attorney General Liz Murrill wants to ensure people are taking proper precautions and staying alert and prepared throughout this storm season.
5/30/2025Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest 21-year-old for Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.
5/20/2025Marrero man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
5/20/2025Attorney General Murrill announces arrest of jail employee in connection with inmate escape at Orleans Justice Center
On May 16, 2025, Special Agents assigned to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General and deputies assigned to the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division initiated an investigation into the escape of ten inmates from the sheriff’s office custody.
5/20/2025BREAKING: After Attorney General Liz Murrill gets involved, serial fraudster connected to Kansas City reporter’s death gets 25 years for previous conviction that was originally suspended
A New Orleans judge sided with the AG and found Danette Colbert to be a quadruple habitual offender after prosecutors with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office got involved in the case.
5/15/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secures conviction for illegal immigrant responsible for death of beloved WGNO producer
Prosecutors with the Troop Nola division of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secured a conviction for an illegal alien who was responsible for the death of beloved WGNO producer Mark Deane.
5/12/2025Prairieville woman arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Unauthorized use of Snap Benefits, Theft of over 25K, and Government Benefits Fraud
On November 17, 2022, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI), Louisiana Office of the Attorney General, received a criminal referral and case assignment to investigate Priscilla Jackson (Jackson) on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Medicaid benefits regarding allegations of fraud.
5/9/2025Chalmette woman arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for Medicaid Recipient Fraud
On September 23, 2024 Special Agents assigned to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the criminal investigative division of the Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General received a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health in reference to an individual identified as Melissa Araujo allegedly committing Medicaid Recipient Fraud.
5/8/2025Coushatta man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for felony theft and bank fraud
On May 6, 2025, 63-year-old Thomas Hoeflinger, of Spruce Street in Coushatta, was arrested in Red River Parish. The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI), the investigative division of the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office
5/6/2025Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest man for first degree rape of a juvenile and other charges
This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office and the LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
5/2/2025After AG Murrill's involvement, U.S. Justice Department dismisses half century old Louisiana Desegregation case
"After half-a-century of silence, the United States Department of Justice has dismissed the school desegregation case it filed against the Plaquemines Parish School Board back in 1966."
4/29/2025Attorney General Murrill supports Second Amendment Task Force
Murrill joins 26 attorneys general in supporting the Trump Administration’s creation of the Second Amendment Task Force, spearheaded by Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
4/24/2025LBI agents arrest New Iberia man for 50 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Riley Joseph Broussard was transported to the Iberia Parish Jail, where he was booked on the above-mentioned charges.
4/22/2025Attorney General Murrill's LBI Agents arrest Metairie man for Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4/21/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a 21-year-old from Norco on Pornography Involving Juveniles charges.
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a 21-year-old from Norco on Pornography Involving Juveniles charges.
4/16/2025Attorney General Liz Murrill’s 2025 Legislative Agenda
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill supports the following legislation in the 2025 Regular Session.
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