Author Archives: MPD

Monroe Police Detectives are currently investigating a death at 113 Martinez Drive. Monroe Police received a call from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to information called in to their office pertaining to 113 Martinez. Monroe Police responded to … Continue reading →

On May 18th at approximately 12:42am, the Monroe Police Department was dispatched to 213 Moore Ave in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers learned that Emmett Minor threatened a subject and then attacked him with a machete. Emmett Minor … Continue reading →

On May 18th at approximately 5:00 pm, Monroe Police were dispatched to a reported shooting on Rogers Street in Monroe. Initial reports to police were received from a juvenile who called 911 and stated a subject was lying in the … Continue reading →

The 2013 “Run for the Wall” Memorial Ceremony will be held 8:30 am Monday, May 20th, at the War Memorial on the lawn between Monroe City Hall and the Monroe City Court building. Hundreds of veterans and supporters make their … Continue reading →

On May 22nd, in observation of National Emergency Medical Services Week, American Medical Response (AMR) operations across the country are uniting to train as many people as possible to save lives through chest compression-only CPR.  AMR will provide free training from 10am until 7pm … Continue reading →

The Monroe Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident on May 15th at approximately 9:30 pm at US 165 and Desiard Street. The accident involved a pickup truck and a motorcycle. The Monroe Police Traffic Unit completed its follow … Continue reading →

At approximately 2:15 pm on May 14th, Monroe Police responded to a battery call involving a shovel in the 900 block of South 9th Street in South Monroe. The investigation revealed that a suspect, later identified as Jimmy Ray Honeycutt, … Continue reading →

Monroe Police would like to remind everyone that this week is National Police Week. Monroe Police will be conducting a Wreath Laying Ceremony today (May 15th) at 2:00 pm at the main Police Building, 700 Wood Street. The ceremony will … Continue reading →

This weekend (May 17th-19th) the Dragon Boat Races will be held on Bayou Desiard in Monroe. The following roads will be closed or rerouted to accommodate this event. The public is urged to plan alternate routes this weekend to avoid … Continue reading →