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 Missing Person Report
09:30 Discovering Clues at the Crime Scene
14:09 Uncovering the Truth at the House
18:28 Gathering Evidence and Witness Accounts
25:09 The Dark Secrets of the House
28:51 Moving Forward with the Investigation

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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 Parents About Online Safety
37:59 Collaboration with Local Agencies
43:52 Importance of Evidence in Investigations
50:22 The Role of Parents in Safety

Keywords
ICAC, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

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, Louisiana.

Timestamps
06:46 The FAIR Program Overview
16:45 Program Structure and Curriculum
21:58 Importance of Individual Commitment
27:24 Success Stories and Impact
30:41 The Role of Baptism in Transformation
36:19 Closing Blessing 

Keywords
FAIR Program, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

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 the Community
04:00 Behind the Scenes of the Crusade
07:54 Organizing the Toy Distribution
11:10 The Tradition of Giving
12:04 Personal Stories of Impact
14:48 The Stress of Fundraising
19:29 Community Partnerships in Action
21:59 The Importance of Awareness

Keywords
Christmas crusade, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard

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 Department, Kelly had served with the Louisiana Department of Corrections, totaling 29 years of law enforcement service. In his adult life, Kelly loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and tinkering with things. Additionally, he loved to travel and gain new experiences. He was very passionate about his career and ensuring individuals in his community felt safe.

In the early evening hours of May 11, 2023, Kelly had been working a traffic assignment when he responded to a scene in which a man was arguing with a woman he did not know in the parking lot of a shopping center. Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect shot Kelly multiple times. After being transported to a local hospital, Kelly remained in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries on June 2, 2023.

Keywords
Shots Fired, Corporal Shawn Kelly, Law Enforcement, Livingston Parish, Sheriff Jason Ard