They really said that? 5 strange things Bossier City leaders have said during the 'off the books' spending investigation
Plus — Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: August 5-7, 2025.
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They really said that? 5 strange things Bossier City leaders have said during the 'off the books' spending investigation
Sometimes, the off-the-cuff comments of City leaders reveal more than actual agenda discussion. Such was the case Friday when a Bossier City Council investigative committee met in an open meeting.
The panel was formed to probe the Chandler Administration's possible involvement in alleged unapproved spending for "free driveways" — parking lot improvements at Scot’s Audio and Bossier Power Equipment following construction of the Walter O. Bigby Carriageway.
A special Council meeting immediately followed.
The two meetings were marked by heated exchanges, particularly between committee chairman Brian Hammons and Assistant City Attorney Richard Ray. Head-scratching comments were made by both Hammons and Ray — as well as other city leaders.
Wait, what?
One of the most bizarre statements was issued at the beginning of the special-called council meeting by District 5 councilmember Vince Maggio. Maggio, who rarely speaks during council meetings, requested to make a statement at the beginning of the meeting.
"I'm Vince Maggio, councilman of District 5. I just want to set the record straight. I didn't know nothing about this, and I didn't take no money from District 5's budget to pay for the parking lots. Thank you."
There was an awkward pause before Council President Chris Smith asked if there were any other council comments.
Sorry, not sorry
Following some of the bickering that happened at both meetings, councilmember Brian Hammons apologized — or did he?
"Mr. President. I apologize for my actions earlier, since the words I'm hearing out of everybody's mouth, I guess I'm the one that made Bossier City look bad. I apologize for that one way, and another way, I don't."
Let's be boring
Councilmember Cliff Smith expressed his desire for council meetings to be less eventful.
"I told one person that they were going to need to find a new group to focus on, because we were going to be boring. I hope that once we put this to bed, that we become boring."
Email? What email?
One of the most shocking revelations came from City Assistant Attorney Richard Ray, when he was asked why he had not supplied the emails requested during the investigative committee's discovery effort.
"If you ask me for an email beyond 30 days, I'm not going to have it."
I did it
Perhaps the most impactful comment of all was made by Mayor Tommy Chandler, just weeks before the committee announced the end of its investigation into the "off the books" City spending.
"Why spend the money on an investigation when it's already been taken care of? Tommy Chandler approved that."
Comcast deepens roots in Bossier City with $19 million investment, local partnerships, and expanded internet access
Comcast is making a $19 million investment to expand its high-speed Internet infrastructure in Bossier City. The company is rolling out new services in select neighborhoods this year, with full infrastructure completion expected by the end of 2026.
Comcast offers a range of Internet packages, including an entry-level plan starting at $14.95/month with a five-year price guarantee.
“We’re committed to supporting the people who make Bossier City special,” said Mike McArdle, Comcast Regional Senior Vice President. “Whether it’s through affordable Internet, community events, or honoring our veterans, we’re here to serve and connect.”
This summer, Comcast’s presence was felt across Bossier City through its support of local events. The company lit the Bakowski Bridge of Lights in purple, a symbolic gesture of its growing connection to the region. At the Red River Balloon Rally, Comcast brought branded experiences and interactive activities that celebrated the city’s vibrant culture and community spirit.
Comcast also partnered with the African American Celebration Corporation to host the 5th Annual Free Haircut Giveaway for veterans and military families in Bossier City and Shreveport.
“Comcast is proud to be part of Bossier City’s growth,” said Ronnie Colvin, Senior Director of External Affairs for Comcast’s Big South Region. “We’re not just building a network, we’re building trust, access, and opportunity for the communities we serve.”
Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: August 5-7, 2025
Hour by hour. Day and night. This is BossierNow’s reporting of Bossier City Police Department incidents and arrests. This report covers the actions that occurred from August 5-7.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
08/05/2025 00:05:00 Arrest 1600 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 2) Illegal Use Of Firearm With A Control Substance (Felony), and 3) Possess Firearm/Carrying Conceal Weapon By Convicted Felon (Felony) Possession Schedule II (Felony) Jacob Hunter Mckenzie, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 30
08/05/2025 00:31:00 Incident 700 Blk Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/05/2025 00:41:00 Arrest 4800 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear/Theft (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 33
08/05/2025 01:28:00 Incident 2400 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Active)
08/05/2025 02:13:00 Arrest 700 Blk Margaritaville Way Bossier City, La 1) Simple Battery (Misdemeanor), and 2) Simple Burglary - From Motor Vehicle (Felony) Bracken White, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 29
08/05/2025 07:00:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Failure To Appear-Criminal Mischief (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 18
08/05/2025 07:00:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Probation Violation / Theft White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 52
08/05/2025 10:56:00 Arrest 4000 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer - Refusing To Provide Identity (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 31
08/05/2025 11:51:00 Citation 299 Traffic St/Barksdale Blvd Bossier City Open Container On Public Road Black Or African American, Female, Age 63
08/05/2025 11:51:00 Incident 200 Blk Traffic St/Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/05/2025 12:32:00 Incident 2600 Blk Village Ln Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Active)
08/05/2025 12:33:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Court Ordered Sentencing- Hit And Run (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 38
08/05/2025 12:34:00 Arrest 200 Blk Traffic St/Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La 1) Driving While Intoxicated - First Offense (Misdemeanor), and 2) Open Container On Public Road (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 63
08/05/2025 13:13:00 Incident 700 Blk Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Theft Of A Motor Vehicle (Active)
08/05/2025 13:45:00 Arrest 2500 Blk Youree Dr Shreveport, La Failure To Appear-Remaining After Forbidden (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 45
08/05/2025 14:36:00 Incident 2500 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/05/2025 15:00:00 Arrest 600 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Court Ordered Sentencing- DP Intoxicated (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 47
08/05/2025 15:24:00 Arrest 2500 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La 1) Theft (Felony), and 2) Illegal Possession Of Stolen Things (Misdemeanor) Angie Borgen, White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 41
08/06/2025 00:02:00 Arrest 1500 Blk Jimmie Davis Hwy/Brookshire Arena Dr Bossier City, La Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms (Felony) Leroy Damero Hoover, Black Or African American, Male, Age 36
08/06/2025 01:13:00 Citation 1400 Hill St/Thompson St Bossier City Bicycles; Front Lamps; Side & Rear Reflectors Black Or African American, Female, Age 35
08/06/2025 01:13:00 Incident 1400 Blk Hill St/Thompson St Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/06/2025 01:41:00 Arrest 1400 Blk Hill St/Thompson St Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 2) Possession Schedule I (Felony), 3) Prohibited Acts - Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor), and 4) Bicycles; Front Lamps; Rear Lamps, Side & Rear Reflectors (Misdemeanor) Staffany Renee Cesar, Black Or African American, Female, Age 35
08/06/2025 03:58:00 Arrest 300 Blk Riverside Dr Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Felony) Shunturika Shunell Bush, Black Or African American, Female, Age 28
08/06/2025 04:53:00 Arrest 1100 Blk Forum Dr Shreveport, La 1) Failure To Appear- No DL (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear- MV Not Covered By Security (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 39
08/06/2025 08:01:00 Arrest 300 Blk Antietam Dr Bossier City, La 1) Use/Signage Permit Violation (Misdemeanor), 2) Continued Violation (Misdemeanor), and 3) Disobey Lawful Order (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 39
08/06/2025 08:36:00 Incident 4000 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Entry On Or Remaining After Being Forbidden (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/06/2025 09:06:00 Arrest 4000 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La 1) Entry On Or Remaining After Being Forbidden (Misdemeanor), and 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 22
08/06/2025 09:30:00 Arrest 2900 Blk Old Plain Dealing Road Plain Dealing, La Possession Schedule II (Felony) Christopher Burion Sanders, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 51
08/06/2025 09:59:00 Arrest 200 Blk Plaza Loop Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest- BPSO (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 40
08/06/2025 12:50:00 Arrest 2300 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 34
08/06/2025 13:07:00 Incident 2300 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft - Shoplifting (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/06/2025 14:12:00 Incident 2800 Blk Bobbie St Bossier City, La Simple Burglary - From Motor Vehicle (Active)
08/07/2025 00:00:00 Incident 1600 Blk Mondello Way Bossier City, La Theft From Motor Vehicle (Active)
08/07/2025 02:25:00 Incident 6500 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Simple Battery (Exceptionally Cleared)
08/07/2025 02:38:00 Arrest 100 Blk Broadway St/Traffic St Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest - SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 33
08/07/2025 02:45:00 Incident 3100 Blk Shed Rd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Active)
08/07/2025 03:24:00 Citation 801 Benton Rd Bossier City 1) Turning At Intersections, and 2) No Driver’s License Black Or African American, Male, Age 35
08/07/2025 03:24:00 Incident 800 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La Possession Schedule II (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
08/07/2025 03:57:00 Arrest 6500 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 29
08/07/2025 04:24:00 Arrest 800 Blk Benton Rd Bossier City, La 1) Possession Schedule II (Felony), 2) Possession Schedule I (Misdemeanor), 3) Turning At Intersections (Misdemeanor), and 4) No Driver’s License (Misdemeanor) amar Anderson, Black Or African American, Male, Age 35
08/07/2025 12:09:00 Incident 100 Blk Loop St Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
Bossier City events calendar
Live music in Bossier City and other notable events in the area for your free time consideration. If you would like to add an event to the Bossier City free time calendar, send the details to email@bossiernow.com.
August 16: Anxious at the Louisiana Downs Casino
August 15: KC and the Sunshine Band will bring their classic funk and disco sound to the Riverdome at Horseshoe Casino & Hotel. 8 pm.
August 22: The Marshall Tucker Band at Margaritaville Resort Casino
August 31: The 14th Annual Shreveport Blues & Southern Soul Pre-Labor Day Fest at Festival Plaza
September 12: Hudson Westbrook and the Texas Forever Fall Tour. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
September 13: Lainey Wilson at the Brookshire Grocery Arena
October 3: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Margaritaville
October 17: Zach Top and his Cold Beer and Country Music tour at the Brookshire Grocery Arena.
October 18: Wanda Sykes and her Please and Thank You tour at the Horseshoe Bossier City.
October 24: Styx at the Live Casino & Hotel Louisiana. 8:00 pm. Tickets start at $59.99. Must be 21+
November 20: ZZ Top at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
December 12: Jiaoying Summers at the Live! Casino and Hotel. Get ready for a night of fearless, dark, and laugh-out-loud comedy from a global sensation with over 1 billion views online! You’ve seen her viral “Uber Karen” sketch and hilarious English name roasts — now catch her live on her “What Specie Are You?” tour!
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