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Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

Sheriff Jason Ard

Livingston Parish Sheriffs Office, Sheriff Jason Ard brings you "Behind the Scenes" in the life of a Louisiana Sheriff.

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30:37

Undercover with the ICAC Division

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/03/31

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Sargent Kyle Hotard and Deputy Brandon Ma as they discuss the importance of undercover operations in the LPSO Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Timestamps 02:28 The Case of Justin Baham 03:12 Chat Operations Explained 05:27 Grooming Tactics Uncovered 11:16 Evidence Collection 16:52 Cyber Tips and Their Impact 21:29 The Importance of Partnerships 29:26 Community Appreciation Keywords ...

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33:02

From Addiction to Recovery #31

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/03/17

In this episode of “Behind the Scenes” with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff sits down with Kimberly Blount who shares her story of addiction and how a pivotal moment of connecting with faith changed her life. Timestamps 04:11 Turning Point: Struggles with Addiction 06:16 Life on the Edge 07:53 The Cycle of Jail and Release 11:00 Finding God in Darkness 17:29 The Journey to Recovery 22:47 Life After Recovery 26:00 Advice to Those Struggling 30:08 A Message of Hope Keywords Addiction, ...

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32:12

Part 4 | Uncovering The Truth #30

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/03/03

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Amy Lewis the mother of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation.

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Part 3 | Uncovering The Truth #29

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/02/17

Part 3 | Uncovering The Truth In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Calvin Bowden and Major Ben Bourgeois as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation. Chapters 00:04 Captain Calvin Bowden and Major Ben Bourgeois 13:06 The Suspect Interview 16:06 The Confession 24:49 The Motive 28:...

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Part 2 | Uncovering The Truth #28

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/02/03

In this episode of "Behind the Scenes," Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by With Captain Brandon Ashford and Lieutenant Jeff Beatty as they discuss their role in the investigation into the case of Kayla Denham, a 24-year-old massage therapist who went missing in 2017 in Livingston Parish, which led into a homicide investigation. Chapters 04:00 Meet the Investigators 05:54 Discovering Key Evidence 08:06 Processing the Crime Scene 11:18 Uncovering the Truth 12:17 The Indian War Club 14:44 Arrestin...

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31:46

Uncovering The Truth #27

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/01/20

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 Uncov...

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55:45

The Predator Catchers of the Livingston Parish...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2026/01/06

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 ...

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39:26

The F.A.I.R. Program | Behind the Scenes Podcast #25

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/12/16

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 Pr...

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23:49

The 38th Annual Christmas Crusade

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/12/02

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 Organi...

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36:29

Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly |...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/11/18

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 ...

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61:36

Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly |...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Chief Rodney Walker and Lt. Keith Scoby as they recount the events leading up to and following the tragic shooting of Corporal 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 o...

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31:06

Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly |...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, The Sheriff sits down with Denham Springs Police Officer Chris Boyette. Officer Boyette was riding with Cpl. Shawn Kelly as part of Boyette’s training on May 11th 2023, when Cpl. Kelly was shot multiple times. 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 L...

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26:03

Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly |...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Emily Stovall as she recalls the dispatch response to Deputy Dakota Naquin’s call of “Shot’s Fired” while pursuing the suspect in the ambush of DSPD Corporal 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 ...

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39:48

Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly |...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard sits down with Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Dakota Naquin as Deputy Naquin recalls responding to the scene after hearing dispatch relayed “shots fired-officer down” and his pursuit of the suspect. 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...

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40:20

The DARE Program | Behind the Scenes with Sheriff...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff is joined by DARE Officers Lt. Gene Higginbotham and Sgt. Jason Hunt and the focus is on the DARE program, which stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Sheriff Ard discusses the program's goals, its impact on youth, and the importance of DARE officers in schools. The conversation covers various topics including peer pressure, communication skills, stress management, bullying awareness, and the DARE decision-making m...

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28:21

Cruising into Breast Cancer Awareness | Behind the...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of Behind the Scenes with Sheriff Jason Ard, the Sheriff focuses on LPSO’s community outreach initiatives during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Joining the Sheriff are Deputies Nancy McDonald, a breast cancer survivor, and Tommy Russell, who provides emotional support to families facing cancer. They highlight the traveling “Pink Unit” which makes hospital visits and community events, and emphasize the significance of building strong relationships and fostering a supportive env...

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37:41

Cracking Down on Roblox | Behind the Scenes with...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/09/09

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and EBR Sheriff Sid Gautreaux join Sheriff Ard to topics including AG Murrill’s recent lawsuit against Roblox, the massive response this year by Louisiana Sheriff’s to join the ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) program, the rise of sextortion amongst teens and what the State of Louisiana AG’s office and your local law enforcement is doing to combat the issue. Chapters 03:50 The Roblox Lawsuit 11:00 Parents role in educating themselves on tactics ...

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Unsolved LPSO: Barbara Blount Part 5 | Behind the...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/08/26

In this 5th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Chief Detective Major Ben Bourgeois, a 26 year veteran of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office who has been working the Barbara Blount case for the entire 17 years since Barbara Blount has been missing. If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office: (225) 686-2241 RLRC Tip Line: 313-RLRC-TIP | (313) 7...

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25:15

Unsolved LPSO: Barbara Blount Part 4 | Behind the...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/08/19

In this 4th episode of the Barbara Blount series, Sheriff Jason Ard is joined by Deputy Derrick Bozeman, Derrick, who prior to bringing employed by LPSO at just 18 years old, was the person who found Mrs Barbara Blount’s vehicle, which was semi-hidden in a tree line just off of a gravel entrance to a hunting club. If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara Blount you can contact Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office: (225) 686-2241 RLRC Tip ...

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Unsolved LPSO: Barbara Blount Part 3 | Behind the...

Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard ·

2025/08/12

Retired LPSO Detective Chuck Watts and Capt. Kevin Harold join Sheriff Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard to discuss the initial investigation into the disappearance of Barbara Blount, who went missing in Livingston Parish 17 years ago. In this episode, you will hear from the detectives who were on the ground, uncovering the challenges they faced and the relentless pursuit of justice for Barbara Blount. If you have any information on the disappearance or whereabouts of Mrs. Barbara B...

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