MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police are seeking a suspect in an October armed robbery and kidnapping at a bingo hall. It happened October 15th at Bayou Bingo Plus on 32nd street. Police say an armed suspect made it inside the closed business where one employee was still on the job.
The suspect stole money from the employee and tried to gain access to an ATM machine. When that didn't happen, the suspect forced the employee to drive him a short distance. Police say the suspect forced the employee out of the car and drove off. The vehicle was later found abandoned.
Police say evidence and blood samples found at the scene and in the vehicle are a match to Monquarius "Mon" Duane Thomas. A warrant has been issued for 20-year-old Thomas on charges of armed robbery, kidnapping and motor vehicle theft.
Thomas is 6'1" tall and weighs 160 pounds. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe's first Bayou Desiard Dragon Boat Festival is here."It's something that I saw in another town and I really wanted to bring it to Monroe. You know, we could not have done
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Dragon boat racing kicks off this Saturday and the proceeds are going to a good cause.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:24:29 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) – Jeane Gonzales has lived in the same house for nearly 40 years, but now she is facing a major problem. A leak is coming from her home's water meter.
By Victoria Shirley MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News)- Anglers get ready, the Ronald McDonald house just announced its 21st annual big bass tournament. Each year, the tournament is a fundraiser for the Ronald
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News)- Anglers get ready, the Ronald McDonald house just announced its 21st annual big bass tournament.
