Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

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

04:32 Initial Response to the Missi...

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 Building Cases

28:32 Educating Par...

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 lower recidivism Livingston Parish, Lou...

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 AnnualChristmas Crusade

02:22 The Role of t...

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 service with the Denham Springs Police...

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 service with the Denham Springs Poli...

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 2023.

Prior to his service with th...

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 sustained in May of 2023.

Prior t...

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.

Prior to his service with the Denham...

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 pressure, communication skills, st...

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 events, and emphasize the significance o...

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 issue.

Chapters

03:50 The Roblox...

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 

Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Off...

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 Blount you can contact 

Living...

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 Blount.

If you have any informa...

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 importance of community engagement ...

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) 757-2847

Capital Region Cr...

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 justice for Barbara. 

If you have any...

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 Vulnerable Populations

10:50 Prevent...