Behind The Scenes With Sheriff Jason Ard

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

  1. 4D AGO

    Uncovering The Truth #27

    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 #LPSO #SheriffJasonArd #LivingstonParish #Podcast #KaylaDenham

    32 min

  2. JAN 6

    The Predator Catchers of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office #26

    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

    56 min

  3. 12/16/2025

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

    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

    39 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    The 38th Annual Christmas Crusade

    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

    24 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly | Episode Five

    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

    36 min

  6. 11/11/2025

    Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly | Episode Four

    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 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

    1h 2m

  7. 11/04/2025

    Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly | Episode Three

    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 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

    31 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Shots Fired: The Ambush of Corporal Shawn Kelly | Episode Two

    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 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

    26 min
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