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Letters: Dangerous driving abounds in BR; take down plate numbers, levy some fines

Por: The Advocate Opinion September 17, 2022

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Reading the Sept. 4 edition of The Advocate, I noticed two stories of particular interest.The first: “BR violence prevention program poised to get big boost,” talked about how $375,000 in federal funds will be used to inspire at-risk youths to “call a truce” with their rivals.The second article was titled “Man booked in deadly crash.”To be sure, the Baton Rouge Police Department has its hands full with many very difficult challenges.... + full article



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