Short-term home rentals draw increasing backlash from Bossier Parish neighbors
Plus — Police Jury hears development and zoning updates for Benton.
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Short-term home rentals draw increasing backlash from Bossier Parish neighbors
Bossier homes listed for short-term rental on websites like Airbnb and VRBO are facing increasing backlash from neighborhood residents. Opponents complain about noise, traffic, and late-night parties — and point to a suicide in one home as a sign that short-term rental businesses are out of control in Bossier Parish.
The matter came before the Bossier Parish Police Jury once again at its meeting last week.
Frank Kelly, president of a newly formed Bossier HOA Coalition, says he represents 23 HOAs with approximately 6,333 rooftops.
"Our goal is to get the STRs, the short-term rentals, out of single-family residence neighborhoods and to keep them out of the neighborhoods where the neighborhoods do not want them there," he told the jury.
Kelly said the short-term rental problem is a zoning issue.
"All the lots in the single-family residence neighborhoods are zoned residential. The STRs are a commercial enterprise. We know that based on the fact that they are advertised on national websites. We know that the utility bills are not transferred into the names of the tenants, as other rentals do. We know that they're not getting insurance."
Kelly noted that an apparent suicide occurred eight months ago in a short-term rental on Ashford Circle, adding that the rentals are "adversely changing the character of our neighborhoods."
Jack Liner told jurors that he lives next door to a short-term rental.
"The owner is operating a commercial business. This violates the residential zoning in our neighborhood. We're asking the police jury to enforce the zoning and stop this business from operating," Liner said. "It is a safety and security issue for all the residents, especially the children."
Carlotta Askew-Brown, executive director of the Bossier Metropolitan Planning Commission, said that short-term rental regulations have been drafted.
"I would like to have a public meeting with the owners of Airbnbs in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, and as well as with the coalition so that we can air out some of these grievances before we start to draft more regulations," she added.
In other business, the Bossier Parish Police Jury:
The Bossier Parish Police Jury recognized Keep Bossier Beautiful in a resolution for four decades of service in Bossier Parish.
Jury President Glenn Benton noted that the efforts of KBB have significantly impacted his church’s “litter pickup day” by reducing the amount of trash collected last year.
Doug Rimmer, District 8 Juror, said. “I appreciate the great work and the hard work that you’ve been doing for the past couple of years,” said Rimmer.
Lynn Bryant, Executive Director of Keep Bossier Beautiful, reflected on the milestone:
“This anniversary is not just a celebration of our past—it’s a recommitment to our future. We are proud of the partnerships and volunteers who have made this journey possible. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener, and more united Bossier Parish.”
Bossier Parish Police Jury honors LSUS Baseball team for historic season
The Bossier Parish Police Jury also issued a resolution recognizing the LSU Shreveport Pilots for completing a perfect 59–0 season and capturing the 2025 NAIA Baseball World Series Championship.
Development and zoning updates in Benton
The Police Jury also held public hearings and gave the green light to three significant planning cases in Benton:
The Jury approved the plat for the proposed development of Northlake Estates, Unit No. 1A, a resubdivision of Lots 1 and 2 within the existing Northlake Estates community. The project covers approximately 3 acres in Police Jury District 4 and is expected to enhance housing options while maintaining the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
It also approved the resubdivision of Lots 135 and 136 in River Ridge Subdivision, totaling just under 0.7 acres in District 3. The updated plat for Unit No. 1A reflects a continued interest in optimizing land use and supporting residential development in one of Benton’s established communities.
Bossier City Police incidents and arrests report: June 20 - 22, 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 June 20 to 22, 2025. Identities of subjects involved in misdemeanor arrests or traffic citations are withheld.
All persons named or shown are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
06/20/2025 00:05:00 Arrest 1800 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Child Endangerment - Simple Assault (Felony) Akoye Desean Smith, Black Or African American, Male, Age 30
06/20/2025 00:55:00 Arrest 2100 Blk E Texas St/Benton Rd Bossier City, Fugitive Arrest/Shreveport P.D (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 24
06/20/2025 04:42:00 Arrest 2200 Blk Benton Rd/Douglas Dr Bossier City, La Driving While Intoxicated (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 32
06/20/2025 05:22:00 Incident 2200 Blk Loreco St Bossier City, La Stalking (Exceptionally Cleared)
06/20/2025 08:13:00 Arrest 1700 Blk Jimmie Davis Hwy Bossier City, La 1) Reckless Operation Of A Vehicle (Misdemeanor), and 2) Speeding (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 48
06/20/2025 16:54:00 Incident 5700 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Inactive Pending Arrest)
06/20/2025 17:19:00 Incident 2700 Blk Beene Blvd Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
06/20/2025 17:20:00 Incident 2700 Blk Beene Blvd Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
06/20/2025 18:33:00 Incident 2700 Blk Beene Blvd Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
06/20/2025 19:24:00 Arrest 100 Blk Fair St / Burchett St Bossier, La Possession Schedule II (Felony) Robert Dewayne Long, Black Or African American, Male, Age 42
06/20/2025 20:44:00 Arrest 4000 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La 1) Failure To Appear-Careless Operation With Accident (Misdemeanor), and 2) Failure To Appear-DUS (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 47
06/21/2025 00:39:00 Arrest 100 Blk Benton Spur Rd/Old Minden Rd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest/SPD (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 20
06/21/2025 00:55:00 Incident 700 Blk Live Casino Blvd Bossier City, La Unlawful Playing Of Gaming Devices By Persons Under 21 (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
06/21/2025 04:03:00 Incident 3300 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
06/21/2025 04:15:00 Arrest 1600 Blk Carver St Bossier City, La 1) Failure To Appear-DP Drunkenness (Misdemeanor), and 2) Fugitive Arrest-SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 34
06/21/2025 04:18:00 Arrest 1600 Blk Arthur Ray Teague Pkwy/Shady Grove Dr Bossier City, Fugitive Arrest - DPSO (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 32
06/21/2025 06:09:00 Arrest 2400 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 49
06/21/2025 06:18:00 Incident 6500 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Exceptionally Cleared)
06/21/2025 08:27:00 Arrest 6000 Blk Rosemead Cir Bossier City, La Theft Of A Motor Vehicle (Felony) Robert Hilman, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 25
06/21/2025 09:34:00 Incident 2600 Blk Barbara St Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
06/21/2025 10:01:00 Arrest 100 Blk Grace Lane Bossier City, La D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 74
06/21/2025 16:36:00 Incident 2000 Blk Valley View Cir Bossier City, La Simple Assault (Exceptionally Cleared)
06/21/2025 17:19:00 Arrest 800 Blk Rome St Bossier, La Failure To Appear - Unnecessary Loud Audio F/Property (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 60
06/21/2025 20:13:00 Incident 1700 Blk Benton Rd/Montgomery Ln Bossier City, La Possession Schedule I (Cleared By Arrest/Adult)
06/22/2025 00:09:00 Arrest 3700 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La 1) D/P - Drunkenness (Misdemeanor), and 2) Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Female, Age 35
06/22/2025 01:26:00 Arrest 400 Blk Preston Blvd Bossier City, La Resisting An Officer (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Male, Age 21
06/22/2025 03:03:00 Arrest 2600 Blk Airline Dr/George Dement Blvd Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest - BPSO (Misdemeanor) White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 54
06/22/2025 04:29:00 Arrest 200 Blk E Texas St/Traffic St Bossier City, La 1) Fugitive Arrest (CPSO) (Misdemeanor), and 2) Fugitive Arrest (DPS) (Felony) Yashika Elaine Bennett, Black Or African American, Female, Age 45
06/22/2025 10:31:00 Arrest 1000 Blk Wanda Dr Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Aggravated Assault (Felony) Tracie Renee Alexander, Black Or African American, Female, Age 46
06/22/2025 14:58:00 Incident 6200 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Active)
06/22/2025 15:14:00 Incident 2500 Blk Airline Dr Bossier City, La Theft (Active)
06/22/2025 16:19:00 Incident 700 Blk Edgar St Bossier City, La Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Active)
06/22/2025 17:26:00 Incident 3300 Blk E Texas St Bossier City, La Simple Burglary - Residence/Business (Active)
06/22/2025 18:08:00 Arrest 4500 Blk Shed Rd/Givens St Bossier City, La Fugitive Arrest - SPD (Misdemeanor) Black Or African American, Female, Age 35
06/22/2025 18:42:00 Arrest 1100 Blk Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, La 1) Domestic Abuse Battery - Simple (Misdemeanor), and 2) Simple Criminal Damage To Property (Felony) Kevin Scott Hammond, White Or Caucasian, Male, Age 40
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