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Morgan City Police chief dead

Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:06 pm
Posted by zuluboudreaux
God’s country USA
Member since Jan 2008
662 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:06 pm
Anyone know details?
from the daily review
MORGAN CITY POLICE CHIEF DEAD
Sat, 2014-02-01 11:55 Zachary Fitzgerald

Morgan City Police Chief Travis Crouch
news conference called
MORGAN CITY, LA.
Morgan City Police Chief Travis Crouch has died, according to a news release from Morgan City Police Spokesman Lt. James Blair.
"It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that the City of Morgan City and the Morgan City Police Department announce the unexpected death of the Morgan City Police Chief Travis A. Crouch," the release stated.
Mayor Frank "Boo" Grizzaffi and Assistant Police Chief Michael Banks will conduct a news conference to answer questions at 2 p.m. today in Morgan City at the City Court Building, located at 723 Myrtle Street (Corner of Myrtle Street and La. 182), the release stated.
"Out of respect for family members, we ask that all questions be addressed at that time. We appreciate your cooperation," the release stated.
Posted by magildachunks
Member since Oct 2006
32478 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:07 pm to
Heart attack most likely.


Anything job related would have been mentioned, and a vehicle accident would have been mentioned most likely.
Posted by brucevilanch
Fort Worth, Tejas
Member since May 2011
24333 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:10 pm to
Maybe a dog killed him.
Posted by the only dirt mcgirt
baton rouge
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:13 pm to
quote:

"Out of respect for family members, we ask that all questions be addressed at that time. We appreciate your cooperation,"


You got the time right, but this is not a press conference.

I know some law enforcement folks down there—good people.
Posted by Elleshoe
Wade’s World
Member since Jun 2004
143616 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:28 pm to
So wrong but I laughed
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
126857 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:28 pm to
Suicide?
Posted by Kcarp
Member since Jun 2004
18881 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:29 pm to
He was off duty at the Beau Rivage.
Posted by GEAUXmedic
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Member since Nov 2011
41598 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:38 pm to
whoa, RIP.
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
120121 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:41 pm to
quote:

Frank "Boo" Grizzaffi


perfect name for the mayor of Morgan Shitty
Posted by mctiger1985
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
3693 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:36 pm to
From KWBJ:

Summary of the press conference on the death of Police Chief Travis Crouch:

Biloxi, MS Police informed MCPD of the death of Chief Crouch shortly after midnight this morning.

Biloxi PD confirms that Chief Crouch was the victim of a single gunshot wound. An investigation is underway; foul play is not suspected.

MCPD has notified the family of Chief Crouch of his passing, and will do "everything possible" to help them through this difficult time.

Following Civil Service guidelines, Mayor Frank Grizzaffi named Assistant Chief Michael Bank as interim Police Chief. The mayor and city council will begin the process of hiring a new chief at a later time.

Funeral arrangements, and plans for a public memorial service for Chief Crouch will be announced as they become available.

KWBJ joins the Morgan City PD and the city in mourning the loss of our police chief and our good friend, and offers its sincere condolensces to the family of Travis Crouch
Posted by GEAUXmedic
Premium Member
Member since Nov 2011
41598 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:37 pm to
quote:


Biloxi PD confirms that Chief Crouch was the victim of a single gunshot wound. An investigation is underway; foul play is not suspected.




MCPD is a great police dept.
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 3:41 pm
Posted by GCTiger11
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Jan 2012
45126 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:57 pm to
Shot himself in his hotel room at the Beau
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 3:58 pm
Posted by GEAUXmedic
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Member since Nov 2011
41598 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:58 pm to
quote:

Shot himself in one of the casinos


any more info? was it in the casino or a hotel room
Posted by GCTiger11
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Jan 2012
45126 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:58 pm to
Just now edited. In his hotel room at the Beau Rivage
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 3:59 pm
Posted by StrangeBrew
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Member since May 2009
18183 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 3:59 pm to
quote:

quote: Biloxi PD confirms that Chief Crouch was the victim of a single gunshot wound. An investigation is underway; foul play is not suspected.


No foul play=suicide

But why would a suicide need to be investigated?
Posted by Hugo Stiglitz
Member since Oct 2010
72937 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 4:00 pm to
Mother frick that's terrible
Posted by GCTiger11
Ocean Springs, MS
Member since Jan 2012
45126 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

LA police official found dead in Biloxi casino

By WLOX Staff

Updated: 02/01/2014 3:51 pm CST

Biloxi police have confirmed that a Louisiana law enforcement official shot himself at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi Friday night. Biloxi police Sergeant Chris DeBack said officers responded to a reported shooting at the casino shortly after 11 p.m. Investigators discovered Morgan City Chief of Police, Travis A. Crouch, in his hotel room with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. An autopsy Saturday morning confirmed that Crouch shot himself. Investigators said the shooting could have been accidental.
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 4:02 pm
Posted by dukke v
PLUTO
Member since Jul 2006
202511 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

I know some law enforcement folks down there—good people.


Damn... Just saw him on the news the other day about the freeze in Morgan City...
Posted by Topwater Trout
Red Stick
Member since Oct 2010
67589 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 4:02 pm to
Must have lost lots of money
Posted by tgrbaitn08
Member since Dec 2007
146214 posts
Posted on 2/1/14 at 4:11 pm to
Bingo!
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