Category Archives: Press Releases

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 →

Monroe Police continue to investigate a reported Armed Robbery that is alleged to have occurred on May 13th at 64 Marble Drive in Southern Monroe. Initial investigation showed that two unknown black male subjects approached the victim while he was … Continue reading →

Monroe Police arrested Alphonso Woods for Aggravated Burglary that occurred on 05-11-13 in the 900 blk of Florida Street. The victim found Woods inside his vehicle outside of his home attempting to remove items. The victim tried to detain Woods … Continue reading →

On May 8th at approximately 5pm, Monroe Police responded to a multiple-vehicle crash on the elevated portion for eastbound traffic on Interstate 20 near the Civic Center exit. Pending a complete press release, only photos from the crash scene are … Continue reading →

On May 3rd, Monroe Police Detectives have arrested Pernicia Simpson for two counts of 2nd Degree Cruelty to a Juvenile stemming from a reported child abuse case. Simpson allegedly struck her twin one month old infants in the head with … Continue reading →