MONROE, LA. (KNOE 8 News) - UPDATE: Monroe Police have confirmed to KNOE 8 News that they turned the case of the female suspect in the hit and run death of 47-year-old Marshall Shaw in Monroe on February 2nd over to the District Attorney's office which is taking the case before a grand jury.
The case will be presented before the grand jury and in several weeks the charges facing the suspect could be determined. Monroe Police said it will be some form of hit and run charge but which one has yet to be decided on.
PREVIOUS STORY: At 3:30 AM on Monday, Monroe Police arrested a suspect believed to be involved in the Monroe fatal hit-and run accident that took the life of 47-year-old Marshall Shaw on Saturday, Feb. 2nd.
Monroe Police have confirmed to KNOE 8 News that the suspect is female but no identity is being released yet as their investigation continues. The vehicle believe to be involved in the accident is also in police custody.
Right now police believe the cause of the hit to be accidental. They said they have taken the female suspect's statements and are continuing their investigation.
Monroe Police also said they are working with the District Attorney's office to determine whether or not the woman will be charged with vehicular homicide.
More details are expected to come soon. Keep it right here on KNOE 8 News as we keep you updated with the very latest.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:19:36 GMT
GONZALES, La. (AP) - Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old man accused of beating one of his dogs to death and dumping the animal's taped-up body.
GONZALES, La. (AP) - Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a 25-year-old man accused of beating one of his dogs to death and dumping the animal's taped-up body.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:12 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:12:50 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police are investigating a car crash into an apartment building Wednesday night.It happened just before 9 P.M., at the Windsor Inn, off Washington Street. So far, it
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police are investigating a car crash into an apartment building Wednesday night.
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PITTSBURGH (AP) - The parents of a 2-year-old boy who fell into a wild African dogs exhibit and was mauled to death last fall have sued the Pittsburgh zoo.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The parents of a 2-year-old boy who fell into a wild African dogs exhibit and was mauled to death last fall have sued the Pittsburgh zoo.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:30:39 GMT
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States.
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (AP) - A new study has determined for the first time just how quickly frogs and other amphibians are disappearing around the United States.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:20 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:20:47 GMT
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Authorities say a 40-year-old corrections officer assigned to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been arrested in a Livingston Parish home invasion case.
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Authorities say a 40-year-old corrections officer assigned to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been arrested in a Livingston Parish home invasion case.
Picture of suspect's vehicle
