JPSO officials encouraged residents and business owners along the route to participate in the procession by wearing blue and putting up blue decor outside their homes and businesses.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are looking to crack down on drivers who put others at risk by darting through funeral processions. The Senate is considering legislation that would double fines for ...

Jefferson Parish Sheriff Joseph Lopinto announced Friday evening that Deputy Christopher Paul Ohlmeyer, 41, of River Ridge ...

Ohlmeyer, 41, a 14-year veteran of the department, died Jan. 30 when he was rear-ended by another vehicle while escorting a funeral procession in New Orleans. The viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to ...

Louisiana law requires motorists to pull over for funeral processions, with some exceptions ...

Christopher Ohlmeyer died after being struck while escorting funeral procession ...