Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

In this episode, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard focuses on fentanyl overdose awareness, family loss, recovery, and cooperation between families, communities, and law enforcement. Angela Shockley discusses the death of her daughter Morgan from a fentanyl overdose, the creation of her nonprofit Mo’s Movement, and the need for education, prevention, and support. Glen Muse of Texas Pictures descr...

In this episode of LPSS District Download, Livingston Parish Public Schools Superintendent Jody Purvis sits down with Livingston Parish Public Schools Business Manager Jason Ard as they cover the important partnership between the sheriff and Livingston Parish Public Schools. The Sheriff discusses many programs including the Safety Detail, SRO’s, Truancy Officers and New Laws in Louisiana regarding...

In this episode, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish President Randy DeLatte as he discusses how opioid settlement funds are being used locally, with spending focused on prevention, education, training, and recovery services. They discuss the parish’s “One Pill Can Kill” campaign, outreach efforts in schools and the detention center, and the overdose trends and enf...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with former Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves as they discuss his fight in Washington to secure funding for this disaster and crash through the red tape, from securing housing for flood victims to ending the “duplication of benefits” clause with FEMA. T...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with former Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks as they recall aspects of responding to the disaster from both a state and federal level including FEMA, the National Guard and other state agencies amid mounting concerns of closed bridges, looting and...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Dr. Mark Crosby of Live Oak Church and Major Perry Rushing as they recount several rescues during the flood, using the church facilities at Live Oak Church for shelter during the event and the flooding of the Livingston Parish Detention Center. Times...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Holden Fire Chief Warren Stewart and Springfield Fire Chief Brian Drury as they recount how they organized the rescues throughout the parish. Timestamps 02:43 Flooding Hits Fast 11:08 Social Media Saves Lives 18:02 Volunteers Step Up 22:01 Shelters F...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with Major Chad McGovern who was the Special Operations Chief during the flood of 2016 as they recount the ramp up and initial first day of major flooding throughout Livingston Parish. Timestamps 05:32 Dispatch Center Evacuation 13:19 Call Overflow Crisis...

In this series of “Behind The Scenes”,  Sheriff Jason Ard recounts the August 2016 flood in Livingston Parish, Louisiana.  The Sheriff sits down with the Fire Chief for District #4 in Livingston Parish, James Wascom , As they recount the first rescue efforts as law enforcement and fire departments used boats, high-water vehicles, helicopters, and airboats to reach people trapped in flooded neighbo...

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...