Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

In this 4th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Deputy Derrick Bozeman, Derrick, who prior to bringing employed by LPSO at just 18 years old, was the person who found Mrs Barbara Blount’s vehicle, which was semi-hidden in a tree line just off of a gravel entrance to a hunting club.  If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blo...

Retired LPSO Detective Chuck Watts and Capt. Kevin Harold join Sheriff Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard to discuss the initial investigation into the disappearance of Barbara Blount, who went missing in Livingston Parish 17 years ago.  In this episode, you will hear from the detectives who were on the ground, uncovering the challenges they faced and the relentless pursuit of justice for Barbara...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard”, the discussion revolves around the vital role of School Resource Officers (SROs) in ensuring the safety and well-being of students in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Ard is joined by SROs Paul Golman and Aaron Bond, who share their experiences and insights on the evolution of school safety, the challenges posed by drugs and vaping, and the...

Former LPSO Detective Stan Carpenter joins Sheriff Ard and Woody Overton to discuss his experience investigating the disappearance of Barbara Blount, who went missing in Livingston Parish 17 years ago. If you have any information on the disappearence or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact  Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office: (225) 686-2241 RLRC Tip Line: 313-RLRC-TIP | (313) 757-284...

Former Homicide Detective and Award Winning True Crime Podcaster Woody Overton joins Sheriff Ard to discuss the disappearance of Barbara Blount, a case that has haunted the community for 17 years.  They discuss  the challenges faced by law enforcement amid flooding that decimated the crime scene, the initial involvement of the community and volunteers, as well as, the ongoing efforts to seek justi...

In this episode of 'Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard', Detectives Clyde Lawrence and Travis Pittman join the Sheriff as they delve into various types of scams, including phone scams, romance scams, and identity theft, while providing valuable tips on prevention and community awareness.  Timestamps 02:33 Understanding Phone Scams and Their Tactics 06:47 Romance Scams: Targeting Vu...

 In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard”, Sheriff Ard discusses the ongoing battle against illegal narcotics in Livingston Parish with Lieutenant Steve Erdey and Sergeant Cody Jarreau by delving into a significant case involving drug dealer Devonte Skinner, who was recently sentenced for selling fentanyl and marijuana.  Chapters 04:46 The Case of Devonte Skinner 10:56 Investi...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard”, the discussion revolves around the pressing issue of illegal narcotics in Livingston Parish. Sheriff Ard is joined by Lieutenant Steven Erdy and Sergeant Cody Jarreau, who share insight into the challenges they face in combating drug trafficking, particularly focusing on fentanyl. Chapters 01:46 The Reality of Illegal Narcotics on the...

Sheriff Jason Ard discusses the importance of hurricane preparedness with guests Fire Chief James Wascom and GOHSEP Director of Strategic Engagement Mike Steele. They reflect on past hurricanes, and the lessons learned in emergency management and communication. Chapters 02:54 The Impact of Hurricane Katrina 05:51 Lessons Learned from Past Hurricanes 08:58 Communication Improvements Post-Katrina 12...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard”, Chris Hansen of “Takedown” interviews the Sheriff to discuss the proactive measures taken by his office to combat child exploitation and the mindset of predators. Chapters 01:25 Investigating Internet Crimes Against Children 03:52 Proactive Law Enforcement Strategies 06:16 Understanding the Mindset of Predators 10:30...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard”, Captain Calvin Bowden joins the show as they discuss a recent sting operation involving  the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with Chris Hansen and his television program “Takedown” which led to the arrest of a man with the screen-name “JRALLDAY” Chapters 01:08 Collaboration with Chris Hansen a...

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard”, In this episode of the podcast, LPSO Lieutenant Ronnie Sharp and Sergeant Randy Lanoux of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, join the Sheriff as they explore various topics including the maintenance of vessels, the significance of life jackets for children, the impact of events like the Tickfaw 200, a...

n this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard”, Captain Calvin Bowden joins the show as they discuss the focus the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is providing in its efforts to combat online predators through recent sting operations in collaboration with Chris Hansen and his television program “Takedown”. Chapters 05:55 Behind the Scenes of the Sting Operat...

n this episode of “Behind the Scenes with Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard”, Captain Calvin Bowden joins the show as they discuss the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program and its significance in protecting children in Livingston Parish from online predators.  The Sheriff and Captain Calvin cover some alarming statistics of child exploitation, the proactive measures taken by LPSO, and...