n this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Shawn Kelly’s daughter, Addison Kelly, as she honors her dad by sharing some little known facts and giving a unique glimpse into the family life of Shawn Kelly.

Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.

Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Keywords

Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker and Lt. Keith Scoby as they recount the events leading up to and following the tragic shooting of Corporal Shawn Kelly.

Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.

Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Keywords

Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Officer Chris Boyette. Officer Boyette was riding with Cpl. Shawn Kelly as part of Boyette’s training on May 11th 2023, when Cpl. Kelly was shot multiple times.

Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.

Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Keywords

Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Emily Stovall as she recalls the dispatch response to Deputy Dakota Naquin’s call of “Shot’s Fired” while pursuing the suspect in the ambush of DSPD Corporal Shawn Kelly.

Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.

Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Keywords

Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Dakota Naquin as Deputy Naquin recalls responding to the scene after hearing dispatch relayed “shots fired-officer down” and his pursuit of the suspect.

Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023.

Prior to his service with the Denham Springs Police Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Chapters

03:43 The Pursuit of a Suspect

10:51 Sheriff’s Deputy Dakota Naquin Experience

14:28 The Aftermath of the Shooting

21:22 Tactical Response to the Threat

27:46 The Impact of the Incident

35:30 Preparing for the Unexpected

Keywords

Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard, 

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff is joined by DARE Officers Lt. Gene Higginbotham and Sgt. Jason Hunt and the focus is on the DARE program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Sheriff Ard discusses the program's goals, its impact on youth, and the importance of DARE officers in schools. The conversation covers various topics including peer pressure, communication skills, stress management, bullying awareness, and the DARE decision-making model. The officers share their experiences and insights on how they engage with students and the lasting effects of the program on their lives. The episode concludes with a reflection on the role of family and community in supporting youth education and the significance of DARE essays in expressing students' understanding of the program.

Chapters

02:52 Understanding DARE: Goals and Impact

06:14 The Role of DARE Officers

09:00 Peer Pressure and Communication Skills

11:51 Managing Stress in Youth

15:00 The Importance of Bullying Awareness

17:49 The Role of Family and Community

21:10 DARE Essays: Insights from Students

Keywords

Dare Officers, School Safety, Community Engagement, DARE, Drug Awareness, Mentorship, Social Media, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Education

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff focuses on LPSO’s community outreach initiatives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Joining the Sheriff are Deputies Nancy McDonald, a breast cancer survivor, and Tommy Russell, who provides emotional support to families facing cancer. They highlight the traveling “Pink Unit” which makes hospital visits and community events, and emphasize the significance of building strong relationships and fostering a supportive environment to raise awareness!

Chapters

00:50 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

02:28 Deputy Nancy's Survivor Story

04:37 Importance of Early Detection

06:44 Managing Stress and Positivity

08:02 Deputy Tommy's Involvement in Outreach

11:08 Praying for Families in Need

12:53 Community Connections Through the Pink Unit

18:44 Personal Loss and Its Impact

21:03 The Spirit of St. Jude

25:58 Giving Back to the Community

26:54 Episode Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

Keywords

Breast Cancer Awareness, LPSO, Community Engagement, October, Drug Awareness, Livingston Parish, Law Enforcement, Behind the Scenes, Sheriff Jason Ard

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux join Sheriff Ard to topics including AG Murrill’s recent lawsuit against Roblox, the massive response this year by Louisiana Sheriff’s to join the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) program, the rise of sextortion amongst teens and what the State of Louisiana AG’s office and your local law enforcement is doing to combat the issue.

Chapters

03:50 The Roblox Lawsuit

11:00 Parents role in educating themselves on tactics

16:30 Revamping the LP Sex Crime Division

23:55 Overcoming Challenges to Stop Predators

30:20 Attorney General Liz Murrill is Taking a Stand

#roblox #sheriffjasonard #LizMurrill #louisiana #ICAC #podcast 

In this 5th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Chief Detective Major Ben Bourgeois, a 26 year veteran of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office who has been working the Barbara Blount case for the entire 17 years since Barbara Blount has been missing. 

If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact 

Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office: (225) 686-2241

RLRC Tip Line: 313-RLRC-TIP | (313) 757-2847

Capital Region Crime Stoppers: (225) 344-STOP (7867)

*You can remain anonymous and a reward is being offered for information leading to and arrest and conviction

Keywords

Barbara Blount, missing person, investigation, community involvement, law enforcement, tips, justice, podcast, true crime, unsolved case

In this 4th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Deputy Derrick Bozeman, Derrick, who prior to bringing employed by LPSO at just 18 years old, was the person who found Mrs Barbara Blount’s vehicle, which was semi-hidden in a tree line just off of a gravel entrance to a hunting club. 

If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact 

Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office: (225) 686-2241

RLRC Tip Line: 313-RLRC-TIP | (313) 757-2847

Capital Region Crime Stoppers: (225) 344-STOP (7867)

*You can remain anonymous and a reward is being offered for information leading to and arrest and conviction

Keywords

Barbara Blunt, missing person, investigation, community involvement, law enforcement, tips, justice, podcast, true crime, unsolved case