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• Ascension Parish deputies ask public's help in identifying Dollar General theft suspect

  June 10, 2026 1:19 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH — Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies have asked for the public's help identifying a man seen on video stealing from a Dollar General. Store surveillance footage shared by the sheriff's office shows a man grabbing plastic bins full of merchandise and loading them into his car. ... more »

• BRPD arrests former Take 5 Oil Change employee after he allegedly broke into business, stole cash from safe Play Video

  June 8, 2026 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old man who used to work at Take 5 Oil Change in Baton Rouge has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the Airline Highway business and stealing $200 from the safe. According to a Baton Rouge Police warrant, Dejontay Wings broke a window in the... more »

• 3 women arrested for shoplifting at Juban Crossing despite Livingston Parish Sheriff's warning Play Video

  June 6, 2026 10:32 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three women on Friday for allegedly stealing from an Academy at Juban Crossing. According to the sheriff's office, on Friday, deputies received information that three women had targeted stores in other jurisdictions and planned to make a stop at Juban... more »

• Audit: White Castle clerk deposited more than $19,000 in government money into her own accounts Play Video

  May 18, 2026 7:54 AM

  WHITE CASTLE — A former White Castle town clerk deposited more than $19,000 in local government money into her own personal accounts, an audit released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office says. According to the independent audit, the fraud began sometime in 2024 and continued into 2025. The town... more »

• More than $9,000 misappropriated from Visit Baton Rouge; audit attributes to theft, phishing

  May 18, 2026 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — More than $9,000 in funds and equipment from the Capital city's tourism department was misappropriated, a report from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office said. The report, conducted by an independent auditor, says that, between the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, $3,321 in cash and camera equipment... more »

• Zachary Police looking for suspect in department store theft

  May 7, 2026 8:51 PM

  ZACHARY — Zachary Police have asked for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a department store theft. ZPD shared images of a man who they say stole from Bealls on April 26. Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call Zachary Police. more »

• BRPD asks for public's help identifying suspects in clothing store theft

  May 6, 2026 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has asked for the public's help in identifying three people who allegedly stole from a clothing store along Airline Highway near Old Hammond Highway. Police said the trio took several items up to the counter as if to check out. When... more »

• LPSO: Man in custody after allegedly stealing tricycle out of Holden family's yard, tricycle recovered Play Video

  May 6, 2026 11:22 AM

  HOLDEN — Livingston Parish deputies have taken one person into custody after he allegedly stole a tricycle out of a Holden family's yard over the weekend. Nathan Gauthreaux, a 31-year-old from Tickfaw, was taken into custody after the tricycle was found in Tangipahoa Parish. He will first be... more »

• WATCH: Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for multiple people who broke into cars in Hammond neighorhood Play Video

  May 1, 2026 2:09 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for multiple people accused of breaking into numerous vehicles along Covington Ridge Drive. During the overnight hours of Sunday, April 26, and Monday, April 27, several people went through the Covington Ridge neighborhood in Hammond, pulling on vehicle door handles and stealing... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack elderly woman in Amite Play Video

  May 1, 2026 1:34 PM

  AMITE — A man was arrested by the Amite City Police Department following an investigation into an attempted carjacking involving an elderly person. According to the department, the investigation began in May 2020 after officers responded to a reported assault in the parking lot of a local business. ... more »

• Iberville deputies arrest man accused of Plaquemine electronic theft; IPSO searching for another suspect

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — One person was arrested on felony theft charges for stealing more than $1,000 of electronics from a Plaquemine store, Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi said. Joshua Myers, 33, was arrested after the Monday theft at a national retailer, Stassi said. Another person, 31-year-old Brandon Trehern, is still... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly stealing cattle in Pointe Coupee Parish; more could be charged

  April 15, 2026 3:50 PM

  NEW ROADS — A man was arrested for stealing cattle in Pointe Coupee Parish, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said Wednesday. Kivon L. Hollins, 21, is accused of stealing six calves from a Pointe Coupee Parish cattle producer in February and then selling two of them in... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office searching for man wanted on theft charges

  April 13, 2026 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a man wanted on theft-related charges. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, deputies are searching for Farron Tackno. Tackno currently faces multiple arrest warrants on theft-related charges, with additional charges pending. One of... more »

• Officers in West Baton Rouge Parish increase patrols following rise in vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 12, 2026 10:58 AM

  BRUSLY — Agencies in West Baton Rouge have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past week, according to the Brusly Police Department. Officers said most of the burglaries involved vehicles that were left unlocked. Authorities would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove any... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies arrest woman in connection with December theft

  April 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman was arrested following an investigation into a theft at a local bar, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that two women were originally wanted in connection with the theft of a purse from a local bar following a large bar fight in... more »

• Labadieville man arrested for theft following disturbance complaint in Assumption Parish Play Video

  April 6, 2026 1:25 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A man was arrested for theft following an investigation into a disturbance complaint, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies arrived at the scene on Thursday to find 20-year-old Dashawn Jonte Breaux of Labadieville, who was wanted for the unlawful... more »

• Ponchatoula police looking for person accused of stealing from Waffle House Play Video

  March 31, 2026 1:06 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula police are looking for a person accused of stealing from a Waffle House. The police department provided a picture of the suspect, who they say stole from the Waffle House on Saturday. Police said the suspect left the restaurant in a gray Chevrolet Sedan.... more »

• LSU Police attempting to identify on-campus theft suspect Play Video

  March 31, 2026 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — LSU Police detectives are looking for a man connected to a late 2025 theft on campus. According to LSUPD, the unidentified man is accused of theft on LSU's campus in December 2025. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspect Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with multiple thefts. Investigators believe the man is responsible for multiple felony thefts at various specialty retail stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Anyone... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies make arrest in 2023 car theft case

  March 26, 2026 3:31 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Deputies arrested a man for breaking into one car and stealing another near Paincourtville in 2023, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Deputies responded to a vehicle theft call at a home along La. 70 near the intersection of La. 3127 on July 26, 2023. When... more »

• Baker Police searching for two suspects connected to theft at Plank Road convenience store

  March 24, 2026 10:17 AM

  BAKER — Baker Police are investigating a theft at a convenience store along Plank Road involving two suspects. According to police, two people stole from a Circle K on Plank Road in Baker on March 20. The two people then drove away from the scene in a silver... more »

• Hammond Police Department searching for woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances Play Video

  March 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances from a store on Monday. According to officers, a woman, along with four minors, stole the fragrances from an Ulta Beauty on Hammond Square Drive. Police said the woman... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies searching for man accused of stealing $5,000 lawnmower from Holden

  March 18, 2026 10:15 AM

  HOLDEN — Livingston Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing a riding lawnmower worth $5,000 from Holden. According to deputies, 37-year-old Derwin Johnson from Hammond is wanted for stealing the red and gray Exmark Lazy Z mower and trying to steal several other items... more »

• Police: 2 ex-Amazon workers stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics from fulfillment center Play Video

  March 17, 2026 4:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police say a pair of former Amazon workers stole thousands of dollars worth of electronics from the fulfillment center. Byron Anthony Johnson, 33, is accused of stealing $6,346 worth of merchandise between June 30 and Aug. 28. Javontay Dontrell Seals, 21, is accused of stealing $1,707.99... more »

• Man arrested, accused of burglarizing Dollar Tree in Baker Play Video

  March 17, 2026 1:54 PM

  BAKER — Police arrested a man accused of breaking into a Dollar Tree after they say tips from the public helped investigators identify him. Jacoby Lewis was arrested following a burglary at the store on Groom Road on October 10, 2025. Police posted a photo of the suspect... more »

• Baker police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:38 PM

  BAKER — The Baker Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police shared images of a man putting gas into a tan-colored pickup truck with a Texas license plate, saying that they need to identify him as part... more »

• Houma man arrested in connection to July 2025 vehicle theft in Assumption Parish

  March 3, 2026 9:49 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Deputies in Assumption Parish arrested a man connected to a motor vehicle theft investigation that started in July 2025. Deputies said that they began investigating a missing off-road vehicle that a local farm manager reported stolen on July 14, 2025, near Paincourtville. Eventually, 31-year-old Jason Michael Arceneaux... more »

• Ponchatoula Police Department searching for several people in connection with thefts Play Video

  March 2, 2026 12:07 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department asked the public for assistance in identifying several people wanted for questioning in relation to thefts in the area. The department said two men are wanted for questioning in relation to a theft at a Dollar General in Ponchatoula. Officers are also... more »

• Lafayette woman sentenced to 4 years for role in heavy equipment theft Play Video

  February 27, 2026 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Lafayette woman was sentenced to four years in federal prison for her role in a multi-state operation that involved stealing and selling heavy equipment. The U.S. Attorney's office in Baton Rouge said Adrienne Marie King , 39, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport... more »

• Denham Springs police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation Play Video

  February 25, 2026 1:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Denham Springs Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. In photos provided by the department, the person can be seen wearing a blue bandana and navy blue top. Police ask anyone with... more »

• Police looking for man who stole cigars from Denham Springs smoke shop Play Video

  February 24, 2026 12:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are searching for a man who stole from a cigar shop in Denham Springs. WBRZ obtained security footage from Adam's Smoke Shop, which shows a man inside the cigar room picking out multiple cigars. According to the store, the thief stole at least seven... more »

• Baton Rouge man, woman arrested for alleged identity theft used to get $19k car loan in Assumption Play Video

  February 23, 2026 7:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man and woman were arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of an Assumption Parish resident to secure a fraudulent $19,000 car loan. David Glenn Dixon II, 44, and Audrey Leah Berber, 37, each face charges of identity theft, bank fraud, forgery and computer... more »

• 3 people arrested on burglary charges after allegedly stealing wire, boat equipment from Berwick business Play Video

  February 23, 2026 10:44 AM

  BERWICK — Three people were arrested following a burglary at a Berwick business in January. According to Berwick Police, large amounts of copper and marine vessel equipment were stolen from the business. Brennan Carline, 35, and Brennan Tabor, 38, were eventually identified as suspects. Carline's home was raided... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies identify suspect wanted for Dollar General thefts in Ponchatoula Play Video

  February 19, 2026 11:41 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Tangipahoa Parish deputies have identified a 33-year-old man as a suspect in a felony theft investigation in Ponchatoula. On Thursday, deputies said that Duane Anderson was identified as a suspect in connection with several theft cases on Highway 190 Dollar General. Anderson allegedly worked alongside a second... more »

• Deputies arrest FedEx driver for allegedly stealing $62,000 worth of packages Play Video

  February 18, 2026 3:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A FedEx delivery driver was arrested by East Baton Rouge deputies for allegedly stealing approximately $62,000 worth of packages. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it was notified of a theft after a FedEx package that was supposed to be delivered on Feb. 11 never... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspects Play Video

  February 16, 2026 10:19 AM

  PONCHATOULA — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man and woman accused of stealing from several discount stores in the Ponchatoula area. According to deputies, on Feb. 6, employees at a Dollar General store in the 20000 block of Highway 190 reported... more »

• Baton Rouge woman who allegedly stole debit card, medicine from Assumption Parish home arrested

  February 9, 2026 11:12 AM

  PAINCOURTVILLE – A Baton Rouge woman was arrested after allegedly stealing a debit card and medication from a home in Assumption Parish. According to deputies, 22-year-old Hannah Jade Ordogne was visiting a woman's Paincourtville home on Jan. 21 when she stole the card and medicine. The woman was later... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly stealing money from casino gaming machines, deputies search for second suspect Play Video

  February 6, 2026 1:58 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for allegedly stealing money from casino game machines in several locations throughout the parish. According to West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff Bergeron, an investigation into the thefts began in early December following reports... more »

• Man accused of stealing generator in Prairieville arrested in Ascension Parish, released on bond Play Video

  February 2, 2026 12:34 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Baton Rouge man accused of stealing a generator in Prairieville has been arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. Shawn Wessinger, 37, was arrested on Jan. 9 on two counts of theft over $5,000 but below $25,000, as well as two counts of simple criminal... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: WBRZ Investigative Unit with new arrest documents in CATS' fraud investigation Play Video

  January 21, 2026 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two more people were indicted as part of an investigation into theft and criminal conspiracy at the Capital Area Transportation System. Terral "TJ" Jackson Jr. and Erica Jackson were both added to an earlier indictment on a count of theft of $25,000 or more and conspiracy... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer while attempting to steal from Walmart Play Video

  January 19, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man on Sunday for claiming to be an undercover officer while attempting to steal from a Neighborhood Walmart on Old Hammond Highway. According to arrest records, 40-year-old Byron Owens was confronted by a Walmart employee while allegedly attempting to steal. Once... more »

• Man shot over scooter on Staring Lane survives, now struggling to pay bills Play Video

  January 7, 2026 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is recovering after being shot in the head three months ago. The incident has turned Ronnie Weaver's life upside down, he is now unable to work. "Things have been a lot different for me," said Weaver. Weaver was picking up a pack of... more »

• Two Lafayette men plead guilty in multi-state theft conspiracy following Homeland Security investigation Play Video

  January 5, 2026 12:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two Lafayette men pleaded guilty in federal court following a Homeland Security investigation that led to a multi-state theft conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced on Dec. 19 that Dennis Sizemore, 54, and Gregory Brazell, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a theft... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for man accused of multiple thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish

  December 31, 2025 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man accused of several retail thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish. Police say Dameon Cockran, 35, is allegedly responsible for a number of thefts throughout the parish. BRPD said he was last known to be occupying a... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies ask for help identifying alleged package thief Play Video

  December 30, 2025 1:24 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has asked for the public's help identifying an alleged package thief. According to WBRSO, a man was caught on security cameras turning off the power at a local business on Lobdell Highway before taking an Amazon package that had been... more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest woman for alleged attempted second-degree murder Play Video

  December 25, 2025 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman for attempted second-degree murder on Wednesday for a shooting that occurred earlier in December. According to arrest records, on Dec. 2, 32-year-old Kebrina Weathers, an acquaintance of the victim, was sleeping in the victim's living room as she... more »

• Capital Region Crime Stoppers asks for help identifying woman allegedly connected to several thefts Play Video

  December 20, 2025 2:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE -Capital Region Crime Stoppers asked the public for help in identifying a woman allegedly connected to several thefts at local businesses. According to Crime Stoppers, the woman has been connected to several alleged thefts from multiple local small businesses in the Baton Rouge area. The woman... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying suspects in discount store theft Play Video

  December 19, 2025 11:48 AM

  ROSELAND - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help on Friday in identifying and locating two suspects in an alleged theft at a discount store. According to deputies, on Dec. 4, two men allegedly tricked the clerk at a Dollar General on Commercial Street into transferring... more »

• Woman arrested for allegedly issuing over $200,000 in fraudulent payroll payments Play Video

  December 19, 2025 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a woman on Thursday after she allegedly issued over $200,000 in fraudulent payroll payments. According to arrest records, on March 25, the Financial Crimes Division began investigating a complaint by a local towing company accusing 58-year-old Barbara Michot... more »

• Following Challenger theft, battle with insurance continues over customized wheelchair Play Video

  December 18, 2025 4:23 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - Kristie Mascarella's Hellcat was stolen from her Iberville Parish home in May. Inside that car was her custom wheelchair. Ever since, she has been in a battle with insurance, trying to replace the chair. "It seems like I just keep getting the run around," Mascarella said.... more »

• Hyundai and Kia will repair millions of vehicles under a deal to fix anti-theft technology Play Video

  December 17, 2025 5:23 PM

  Automakers Hyundai and Kia must offer free repairs to millions of models under a settlement announced Tuesday by Minnesota's attorney general, who led an effort by dozens of states that argued the vehicles weren't equipped with proper anti-theft technology, leaving them vulnerable to thefts. Under the nationwide settlement, the... more »

• LPSO: 2 Livingston Parish residents accused of felony theft, allegedly kept ledger of what to steal Play Video

  December 16, 2025 6:06 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH — Two Livingston Parish residents were arrested after they allegedly stole shoes, boat GPS units, rugs, business uniform aprons, steroids, ammunition and more from multiple stores across multiple parishes. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies were tipped off by law enforcement in St. Tammany Parish... more »

• Gonzales Police attempting to identify woman accused of stealing from Tanger Mall Play Video

  December 15, 2025 12:08 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is attempting to identify a woman accused of stealing a pair of boots valued at $59.99 from Shoe Lovers in Tanger Mall. Authorities say the alleged theft happened on Dec. 11 around 6:10 p.m. If you have any information regarding her identity,... more »

• 2 women accused of stealing more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works

  December 12, 2025 6:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two women were arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies on Friday for allegedly stealing more than $1,100 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works at Juban Crossing. Sheriff Jason Ard said Lashawn Barrow and Stacy Wilson, both from New Orleans, filled a bag and a... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Louisiana Supreme Court removes EBR judge for 'pattern of dishonesty' Play Video

  December 10, 2025 4:55 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court on Thursday removed an East Baton Rouge Parish judge from the bench, finding that she lied to voters while running for office in 2020 and to police as they investigated a car burglary earlier that year. The justices voted 4-3 to remove... more »

• Deputies arrest 5 accused of going on nearly $3,000 'theft spree' at Juban Crossing Play Video

  December 5, 2025 5:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Five people were arrested by Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputies on Friday for allegedly stealing around $2,750 worth of merchandise from multiple stores at Juban Crossing. Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies noticed people littering from a car in a parking lot at Juban Crossing. While talking... more »

• Employee's relative at contractor business accused of stealing nearly $2,000 through fraudulent checks

  December 5, 2025 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An employee's relative at CDR General Contractors allegedly stole $1,900 from the business by writing fraudulent checks in the name of a former employee and depositing them into another person's account. Nicholas Spears, 24, was arrested Thursday by the Baton Rouge Police Department on felony charges... more »

• Prairieville man accused of fraudulently receiving over $78,000 in rental assistance Play Video

  November 25, 2025 3:50 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville man was arrested after he allegedly fraudulently received more than $78,000 from state rental assistance programs, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill's office. The AG accused landlord Brandon Brown of submitting fraudulent applications to the Office of Community Development to receive emergency rental assistance. He... more »

• Central Police looking for alleged Taco Bell wallet thief seen on video Play Video

  November 25, 2025 2:23 PM

  CENTRAL — Central Police are looking for a person seen on security footage appearing to steal someone's wallet in a Taco Bell. In the video shared by CPD, a wallet can be seen sitting on a table in the restaurant after its owner left it behind. The person accused... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies searching for two people accused of stealing from Lobdell Highway business

  November 21, 2025 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for two suspects who stole merchandise from a local business. According to deputies, an unknown Black man and woman entered a local business on Lobdell Highway on Nov. 8. After they were done selecting merchandise, they left... more »

• Generator thieves recognized from security video in WBRZ report Play Video

  November 20, 2025 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A day after WBRZ reported on a law firm asking for help finding a generator stolen from their Bluebonnet Boulevard office, another business owner said they might know the pair of thieves in the security video. Attorney Kent DeJean said he arrived at the Losavio &... more »

• BRPD arrests woman accused of stealing from employer by giving clients personal Cash App, Pay Pal Play Video

  November 20, 2025 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman is accused of stealing from the rental company she worked for by giving clients her personal payment methods and pocketing some of the cash before sending the rest to the company. An arrest affidavit says 34-year-old Christian West, an employee of K&B... more »

• Baton Rouge law firm asks for help finding generator thieves Play Video

  November 19, 2025 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A law firm is asking for the public's help after a generator was stolen from its Bluebonnet Boulevard office. Two people can be seen on security footage backing a four-door truck into an alleyway on the side of the Losavio & DeJean, LLC., office. The pair... more »

• Louisiana man sentenced to decade in prison, ordered to pay $183K after baseball card theft conviction Play Video

  November 19, 2025 12:46 PM

  PANAMA CITY — A Maringouin man was sentenced to 10 years behind bars after he was convicted of stealing more than $100,000 in collectible baseball cards in 2023, the district attorney in Panama City said. Leon Rowe Jr., 31, was also ordered to pay $183,000 on Monday. Rowe... more »

• Hammond PD trying to identify man who allegedly used stolen car battery to power, steal another vehicle Play Video

  November 14, 2025 3:12 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department requested the public's help on Friday in identifying a suspect in two burglaries in which the suspect allegedly stole a car battery to power and steal a vehicle at another location. The department said the suspect entered Supreme Toyota on South Morrison Boulevard... more »

• Morgan City Police arrest man accused of setting multiple fires Play Video

  November 12, 2025 11:54 AM

  MORGAN CITY — A man wanted by Morgan City Police for multiple alleged arsons has been arrested. Brittan Boudreaux, 41, allegedly set fires along Brashear Avenue on Nov. 3. When police arrived, they found that someone had attempted to start fires on the exterior of two businesses in the... more »

• LPSO K9 catches Baton Rouge man who allegedly stole around $500 worth of clothes from Academy Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:37 PM

  A Baton Rouge man accused of stealing around $500 worth of clothes from Academy was caught by a K9 unit on Monday, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Khristopher Chapman, 23, allegedly tried to wear four extra pairs of pants out of the store. LPSO said he also had... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for man accused of putting card skimmer on gas pump Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man who they say put a card skimming device on a local gas pump. BRPD said the skimmer was on a pump at a gas station along Airline Highway within Baton Rouge city limits, but did not specify which... more »

• Baton Rouge General employee arrested for allegedly stealing elderly woman's bank cards Play Video

  November 10, 2025 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet employee was arrested after she allegedly stole an elderly woman's bank cards and used them to make Walmart and Fashion Nova purchases, according to arrest documents obtained by WBRZ. An arrest affidavit says Asia Carr, 25, was working a shift at... more »

• Assisted living employee accused of stealing more than $2,000 from resident paralyzed by Alzheimer's Play Video

  November 3, 2025 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge assisted living employee was arrested after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 from a resident paralyzed by Alzheimer's. On Sept. 4, a woman contacted the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office after she noticed several checks being fraudulently written on her mother's bank account, according... more »