Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill as they discuss her department’s mission to combat online predators through Louisiana’s ICAC task force , abortion pills illegally mailed into the state of Louisiana, and staying ahead of technology to enforce law in Louisiana. Timestamps 01:51 Fighting Online Predators 08:11 Abortion P...

In this episode of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Desmond Kennedy and Rashan Williams of “Beyond Bars”. Beyond Bars is a youth-focused violence prevention and deterrence initiative led by Capital Region Crime Stoppers and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Timestamps 02:09 Desmond Shares His Past 11:54 Rashan Williams Tells His Story 17:49 Gang Life...

In this episode of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Capital Region Crime Stoppers to discuss their partnership with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office . They explain how the program collects anonymous tips through phone, web, and the P3 app, how information is routed to detectives, and how rewards are handled, including the First 48 program for certain homicide tips. They...

In this episode we speak with Lieutenant Paul Golmon about his nearly 33-year career in law enforcement and his work as Livingston Parish’s first school resource officer. We discuss the end of the school year, including graduations and parties, and the need for parents to pay close attention to underage drinking, impaired driving, and supervision. We also cover how school resource officers handle...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, we explore the 2008 disappearance of Barbara Blount, a case that remains unresolved and deeply affects the Holden, Louisiana community. We discuss the perplexing circumstances of her vanishing, including the state of her home when she was reported missing, and the challenges faced by investigators due to severe weather impacting search e...

In this episode, I explore the critical functions of the Uniform Patrol Division at the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office with Lieutenants Billy Thomas and Trey Roberts. We discuss the challenges of policing in our rapidly growing community, the unpredictable nature of first responder work, and the importance of education and public safety. The lieutenants share insights on rigorous training...

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard," I focus on the critical role of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office in tackling online threats to children. Joined by Deputy Brandon Ma and Kyle Hotard, we discuss a case involving a 36-year-old predator, highlighting the undercover operations that help ensnare individuals who exploit minors online. We explore the gro...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Sargent Kyle Hotard and Deputy Brandon Ma as they discuss the importance of undercover operations in the LPSO Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.  Timestamps 02:28 The Case of Justin Baham 03:12 Chat Operations Explained 05:27 Grooming Tactics Uncovered 11:16 Evidence Collection 16:52 Cyber Tips and...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Kimberly Blount who shares her story of addiction and how a pivotal moment of connecting with faith changed her life.  Timestamps 04:11 Turning Point: Struggles with Addiction 06:16 Life on the Edge 07:53 The Cycle of Jail and Release 11:00 Finding God in Darkness 17:29 The Journey to Recovery 22:47 Life Afte...

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Amy Lewis the mother of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation.

Part 3 | Uncovering The Truth In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Calvin Bowden and Major Ben Bourgeois as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation. Chapters 00:04 Captain Calvin Bowden an...

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Brandon Ashford and Lieutenant Jeff Beatty as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation. Chapters 04:00 Meet the Investigators 05:54 Discovering Key Evid...

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by seasoned officers Tyler Reine and Captain Ken McMorris as they discuss the unsettling case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, leading to a homicide investigation. Chapters 00:37 The Homicide Case of Kayla Denham 01:35 Meet the Team Behind the Investigation 0...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Task Force Officer, Sergeant Kyle Hotard as they discuss his role catching online predators as part of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office ICAC Division. Timestamps 02:00 The Importance of ICAC's Work 12:32 Weekly Operations of ICAC 24:06 Identifying Victims and...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Kyle Hebert and LPSO Detention Center Chaplin Mark Carroll as they discuss the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office F.A.I.R. (Family Approach to Inmate Re-entry) Program. The FAIR Program places an emphasis on God and giving those incarcerated the tools needed to become better citizens upon prison release and low...

The 38th Annual Christmas Crusade In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with his Public Information Officer Lori Steele as they recount emotional moments in the history of the program, Bring you behind the scenes of the crusade and stress the invaluable community partnerships involved in making the program a success. Timestamps 00:39 39th AnnualChristma...

n this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Shawn Kelly’s daughter, Addison Kelly, as she honors her dad by sharing some little known facts and giving a unique glimpse into the family life of Shawn Kelly. Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023. Prior to his servic...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker and Lt. Keith Scoby as they recount the events leading up to and following the tragic shooting of Corporal Shawn Kelly. Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023. Prior to his serv...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Officer Chris Boyette. Officer Boyette was riding with Cpl. Shawn Kelly as part of Boyette’s training on May 11th 2023, when Cpl. Kelly was shot multiple times. Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 20...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Emily Stovall as she recalls the dispatch response to Deputy Dakota Naquin’s call of “Shot’s Fired” while pursuing the suspect in the ambush of DSPD Corporal Shawn Kelly. Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he s...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Dakota Naquin as Deputy Naquin recalls responding to the scene after hearing dispatch relayed “shots fired-officer down” and his pursuit of the suspect. Denham Springs Police Department Corporal Shawn Kelly passed away on June 2, 2023 due to gunshot wounds he sustained in May of 2023. Prio...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff is joined by DARE Officers Lt. Gene Higginbotham and Sgt. Jason Hunt and the focus is on the DARE program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Sheriff Ard discusses the program's goals, its impact on youth, and the importance of DARE officers in schools. The conversation covers various topics including peer...

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff focuses on LPSO’s community outreach initiatives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Joining the Sheriff are Deputies Nancy McDonald, a breast cancer survivor, and Tommy Russell, who provides emotional support to families facing cancer. They highlight the traveling “Pink Unit” which makes hospital visits and community event...

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux join Sheriff Ard to topics including AG Murrill’s recent lawsuit against Roblox, the massive response this year by Louisiana Sheriff’s to join the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) program, the rise of sextortion amongst teens and what the State of Louisiana AG’s office and your local law enforcement is doing to combat the...

In this 5th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Chief Detective Major Ben Bourgeois, a 26 year veteran of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office who has been working the Barbara Blount case for the entire 17 years since Barbara Blount has been missing.  If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact  Livingsto...