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Gov. Landry appoints interim Mayor & Police Chief for St. George
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:28 am
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:28 am
https://www.wafb.com/2024/05/14/gov-landry-appoints-interim-mayor-police-chief-city-st-george/
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The governor’s office released the following statement with appointment details:
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of the Interim Mayor and Chief of Police for the city of St. George.
“Chief Morris and Mayor Yates have the experience needed to fill these roles—especially during this important time of transition. I look forward to the work they will do to ensure St. George is a safe and thriving community,” said Governor Jeff Landry.
“I am extremely humbled to be appointed by Governor Landry to lead this newly created city as the interim Mayor. Our goal will be to ensure a timely transition that will set up the City of St. George for long term success,” said Mayor Dustin Yates.
“I would like to thank Governor Landry for this appointment and trusting in me. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as the first Chief of Police for the City of St. George. I have called this community home for the past 40 years. I am excited to bring my 34 years of law enforcement experience to serve the citizens of St. George. I am committed to working collaboratively with our residents, business owners, Sheriff Gautreaux and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, as well as the community leaders to ensure St. George is a safe, welcoming, and thriving city for all,” said Chief of Police Todd Morris.
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Mayor Dustin Yates
Dustin Yates age 44. Born and raised in New Orleans where he attended and graduated from Jesuit High School. He continued his education at the University of New Orleans and graduated in 2002 with a B.A. in Education. He taught and coached in public school for four years before entering the fire service with the St. George Fire Department. He is currently serving his 19th year with the St. George Fire Department where he held the positions of Firefighter/Operator, Lieutenant, and Chief Administrative Officer. He continued his education with an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science, and also graduated from the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Maryland. He has been involved with the City of St. George dating back to the original petition drive in 2013. He is married to Allison for 18 years, and they have two children, Avery (16) and Bennett (14). They are parishioners at St. George Catholic Church.
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Chief of Police Todd Morris
Todd Morris has 34 years of experience in law enforcement. He serves as the Chief of Crimes against Persons and Special Operations for East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The Divisions he oversees include Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit, General Detectives, Sex Offender Registration, Crime Scene, DNA Analysts, Rapid DNA, NIBIN Technicians, Intelligence, Evidence, Homeland Security, SWAT, Mobile Field Force, Marine Search & Rescue, EOD, and Aviation. Major Morris began his career with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. He is a graduate of the Louisiana State Police Basic Police Academy, LSU Law Enforcement Institute, Advanced Homicide Investigations, SWAT Commander, and numerous other law enforcement schools. He served eight years as an investigator with the Louisiana Department of Justice and two years as an EBRSO reserve deputy.
Throughout his twenty-six years with the Sheriff’s Office, he served in; Uniform Patrol, General Detectives, Armed Robbery & Burglary, Homicide, and a member of both the SWAT and Maritime response teams. He was the first Commander of the Homicide/Violent Crimes Unit where he served for 8 years, which was first formed by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux in 2008. Major Morris has served on three separate multi-agency Serial Killer Task Forces, which lead to the arrest of all three suspects.
In 2019, Major Morris began serving on the FBI Rapid DNA Pilot and Implementation Committee for implementing rapid DNA testing during the booking process. In July 2022, the Sheriff’s Office was the first agency in the country to receive authority to operate a Rapid DNA program at the time of booking. Collecting Rapid DNA at the time of booking has been very successful. Major Morris is now expanding the Rapid DNA program with a new a pilot project with the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab to utilize Rapid DNA on crime scene evidence.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:30 am to Mickey Goldmill
We are off and running.
Thxs guys for stepping up.
Thxs guys for stepping up.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:32 am to doubleb
I know nothing about these two guys, but they sound good on paper. Here's hoping things get off to a good start.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:35 am to Mickey Goldmill
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Mayor Dustin Yates
I humbly serve you my dear Mayor
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:35 am to Mickey Goldmill
Double Post
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 11:36 am
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:41 am to Mickey Goldmill
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I know nothing about these two guys, but they sound good on paper. Here's hoping things get off to a good start.
I know a little about Yates and what I know is good.
The Police Chief has a good resume’ and he currently works for the Sheriff which is good also.
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 11:41 am
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:41 am to Mickey Goldmill
Sounds like Landry made good choices for the interim positions. Which is better than what JBE would have done had SWB et all not fought the incorporation.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:41 am to Mickey Goldmill
Sounds like two great appointments.
Thanks to Governor Landry.
Thanks to Governor Landry.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 11:56 am to Mickey Goldmill
Dustin is the perfect man for the job
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:05 pm to Mickey Goldmill
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Gov. Landry appoints interim Mayor & Police Chief for St. George
He can't keep getting away with this!
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:06 pm to Mickey Goldmill
This was Mayor Broome/Lamont Cole/City of BR’s biggest misstep. If they wouldn’t have pushed this lawsuit then JBE would have appointed one of his cronies to the position with tons of input from them.
Instead we actually get people that actually want St. George to succeed. So big win for St. George and another L for Broome/Cole
Instead we actually get people that actually want St. George to succeed. So big win for St. George and another L for Broome/Cole
This post was edited on 5/14/24 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:11 pm to BigBinBR
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This was Mayor Broome/Lamont Cole/City of BR’s biggest misstep. If they wouldn’t have pushed this lawsuit then JBE would have appointed one of his cronies to the position with tons of input from them.
He would’ve appointed John Delgado as a big ‘frick you’ to the residents. Delgado would’ve then proceeded to intentionally run St. George into the ground. Would’ve been way more effective than the lawsuit.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:34 pm to tommy2tone1999
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Dustin is the perfect man for the job
From the jump, the only viable candidates would have been Dustin Yates, Norman Browning and those other 2 dudes who are always up there. They've done the legwork and are obviously the most qualified to lead.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:37 pm to Mickey Goldmill
I remember Baton Rouge’s Jesuit Grad mayor.
Et tu St George?
Et tu St George?
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:43 pm to Giantkiller
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From the jump, the only viable candidates would have been Dustin Yates, Norman Browning and those other 2 dudes who are always up there. They've done the legwork and are obviously the most qualified to lead.
I received an outline of the work the committee has done in transition. It’s very impressive.
I feel even better now than I did before.
But people still need to be involved at the grass roots level in order to get things rolling.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 12:44 pm to Godfather1
Delgado gives off pervy vibes.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:10 pm to Y.A. Tittle
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I remember Baton Rouge’s Jesuit Grad mayor.
Let's hope this Jesuit grad doesn't end up in a New Orleans hotel room with drugs and a hooker.
I'd forgotten about this:
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In 1987, Screen and Mary Olive Pierson, his aide during his first term, were indicted on one count each of malfeasance in the misapplication of road project funds prior to his successful re-election campaign in 1984. Screen and Pierson maintained their innocence.[7] State Attorney General William Guste later dismissed the charges on legal grounds.
I guess this was when Pat used parish funds to overlay state roads within the parish.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:11 pm to Godfather1
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He would’ve appointed John Delgado as a big ‘frick you’ to the residents. Delgado would’ve then proceeded to intentionally run St. George into the ground. Would’ve been way more effective than the lawsuit.
Maybe, but there is to be a special election in 6 months to actually have elected officials. Could Delgado have run it into the ground that quickly?
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:16 pm to Sev09
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Maybe, but there is to be a special election in 6 months to actually have elected officials. Could Delgado have run it into the ground that quickly?
Oh I wouldn't doubt it.
BTW is this some weird, clandestine pre-polling by getting his name out there? If Delgado even thinks of running, the whole thing could be fricked.
Posted on 5/14/24 at 1:26 pm to Godfather1
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John Delgado
Whatever happened to this d-bag? Did he move away or something?
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