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50-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Man to Death After Argument in Baton Rouge

Published March 07, 2023

50-Year-Old Louisiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Man to Death After Argument in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – A 50-year-old Louisiana man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man to death after an argument in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge Police reported that Homicide Detectives have arrested Silvester Lethermon, 50 for his alleged involvement in the stabbing death of Arthur Mitchell, 51 that occurred at around 3:10 am on March 6, 2023, in the 2500 block of Plank Road.

According to authorities, Lethermon allegedly stabbed Mitchell after having a verbal argument.

Mitchell was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Lethermon was charged with Manslaughter and was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.

Baton Rouge Police indicated that this is an ongoing investigation.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…

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LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…

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SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…

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