🌱 LSU Police Arrest Alleged Car Thief + Perkins Road Overpass

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First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sun. High: 78 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Baton Rouge:

1. LSU Police responded to a parking lot on Tuesday, Mar. 1, on South Quad Drive in reference to a suspect, Darius Vincent, allegedly pulling on locked car door handles. According to officers, Vincent was in possession of a loaded and concealed handgun. At the time of his arrest, Vincent had outstanding warrants with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. (BRProud.com)
2. Business owners in the Perkins Road overpass area have spent more than $30,000 of their own money on a plan for a bicyclist and pedestrian trail. The proposed trail is intended to help connect businesses with nearby Garden District residents. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome has expressed support for the idea, though funding is not yet in place. (Greater Baton Rouge Business Report)
3. On Tuesday morning, Baton Rouge police arrested a woman for her alleged involvement in a shooting. The woman, Dinesha Wells, 33, was arrested and booked on one count of attempted second-degree murder. Police say they were called to a reported shooting on Stumberg Lane around 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday. (The Advocate)

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Today in Baton Rouge:

• Swamper Scavenger Hunt (OBOC) - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (9:00 AM)
• Typing Lessons - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (10:30 AM)
• Writing for Everyday Life - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (4:00 PM)
• Pajama Storytime - East Baton Rouge Parish Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you love wine, animals, and a good time, then mark your calendar! BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo will host the 2nd Annual Wild Wine Walk on Friday, May 20th. (Facebook)
• Children under the age of four can join the Louisiana Children's Museum for Toddler Time Yoga in the Play With Me Gallery every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (Instagram)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.