Ruston City Council selected new Ruston Chief of Police in last nights meeting
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Ruston City Council unanimously selected Eric Watson as their new Chief of Police for the Ruston Police Department. This is after former Chief of Police Steve Rogers retired on February 21st. Eric Watson has over 30 years of experience with his first 2 years at the Ruston Police Department before […]
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On April 7, 2025, the Ruston Police Department put out a statement regarding an incident that occurred outside of Ponchatoula's restaurant in the early morning hours of April 5, 2025. We understand the seriousness of this situation and the concerns it has raised within our community.…
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- Late Thursday night, September 4, 2025, Ruston Police responded to a shooting at the USA Travel Plaza on West Alabama Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found 35-year-old Ontario Spivey of Ruston deceased at the scene. Investigators quickly secured the area and reviewed surveillance footage, identifying both the…
RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On August 16, 2025, the Ruston Police Department made a significant narcotics arrest. While conducting routine patrols in an apartment complex, the officers noticed Charles Williams III, who had an active warrant out for his arrest. The officers were able to make an arrest with no…