U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the newest class of deputies of Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Basic Training Academy IV! We value our collaborative partnership with LPSO and look forward to working with these new deputies in the pursuit of justice. Welcome to the thin blue line!

06/12/2026

Congratulations to the graduating Louisiana State Police Cadet Class 108! Today we had the honor of standing alongside our federal, state, and local partners to celebrate 44 newly commissioned state troopers. To the graduates: We wish you a long and safe career in public service!

06/12/2026

Assistant U.S. Attorney Ellison Travis recently spoke at the HUD-OIG Disaster Grantee Fraud Prevention training in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He provided specific information as to the charges and penalties for fraud-related activity.

06/10/2026

A federal grand jury returned a seventeen-count indictment charging four former East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) employees, assigned to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison (EBRPP), for civil rights violations announced United States Attorney Kurt Wall.

A federal grand jury returned a seventeen-count indictment charging four former East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) employees, assigned to the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison (EBRPP), for civil rights violations announced United States Attorney Kurt Wall.

06/08/2026

Summer can mean more free time, more scrolling and more time online for kids and teens. ☀️📱 With school out, it’s a good time for parents and trusted adults to check in on screen time habits and help set healthy .

Online addiction is real and can manifest as excessive use of devices, online gaming or social media, making it harder for young people to disconnect and maintain healthy routines.Explore ’s resource, “Understanding Online Addiction in Kids and Teens” to learn more at: https://bit.ly/4dDWB6g

06/04/2026

Summer often means kids and teens spend more time on social media, gaming and livestreaming platforms. 💻📱🎮

National Internet Safety Month is a key time for parents and trusted adults to talk about what it means to set healthy and practice online safety habits.

Setting boundaries can help young people protect their privacy, avoid risky interactions and know when it’s time to log off for their own mental health.

Explore the Social Media and Gaming Safety resources for tips and guidance to help support safer online experiences at https://bit.ly/3REew40

06/04/2026

The Justice Department just announced the Model Cities Initiative which will grant funds to 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are committed to a whole-of-government partnership to reduce violent crime, restore law and order, and modernize their public safety infrastructure.

Under ’s leadership, our office is committed to delivering results and we encourage our public safety partners to apply before September 1st: www.justice.gov/grants

06/02/2026

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Louisiana recently co-hosted a joint law enforcement training with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Louisiana State Police. Sophisticated Techniques for Complex Investigations was a collaborative effort equipping federal and state law enforcement and prosecutors with enhanced coordination tools and advanced skills to combat crime and serve justice effectively.

We sincerely thank all our law enforcement partners for their participation – more than 230 were in attendance!

05/29/2026

Kentro Taylor, age 52, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison following his conviction of felon in possession of a firearm.

Kentro Taylor, age 52, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison following his conviction for felon in possession of a firearm.

05/22/2026

Deputy Brandon Searles of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office was recognized as the Middle District’s Freedom 250 Hometown Hero, announced U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdla/pr/east-baton-rouge-parish-sheriffs-deputy-recognized-freedom-250s-hometown-hero-middle