Louisiana
Bank Robber with Ties to Lafayette Has Surrendered
New Orleans, LA (KPEL News) – We don’t often hear about bank robberies these days. Most of us think about gun slingers on horseback when we hear the phrase “bank robbers.” Technology has prevented many such crimes in Louisiana and around the country, so when we hear about one, it jumps out. Such was the case recently in Baton Rouge.
The FBI put out a wanted notice for a 22-year-old fast food worker with a butterfly tattoo on her neck who allegedly walked into a Chase Bank on Highland Road in Baton Rouge in October of 2023. Jazmine Johnnie handed the teller a note demanding $45,000 and claiming that she had a bomb in her purse. Johnnie also threatened that her boyfriend was armed with an AK-47. She left the bank with $3500 in cash and drove away in a gray Dodge Challenger.
FBI JAZMINE JOHNNIE
A federal arrest warrant on bank robbery charges was issued in February, and a “wanted” release went out to Louisiana media on Friday, May 3. The FBI said Johnnie had known ties in Lafayette and Baton Rouge, as well as in Houston and Huntsville, Alabama.
On Monday, May 6, the agency sent a notice that Johnnie had surrendered herself to Baton Rouge authorities over the weekend.
Anyone with information about any of the fugitives wanted by the FBI is asked to contact them at 1-800-CALLFBI or submit a tip through their website at https://tips.fbi.gov/. You’ll notice that some of the rewards for information are as high as $250,000 if the tip leads to an apprehension.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
A motorcyclist is recovering after a West Monroe crash involving an 18-wheeler, while Chevron won a Louisiana Supreme Court ruling shifting a major coastal lawsuit back to lower courts. Ouachita deputies arrested a suspect and recovered more than a dozen guns, Mississippi passed a new school social-media safety requirement, and Louisiana’s House advanced a unanimous state budget. A new recovery center opened, and multiple weekend events are underway across northeast Louisiana, plus national updates include stock-market stress guidance, a Ford F-150 recall, Spirit Airlines uncertainty, and tax-refund tips.
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