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• Photos: Police looking for robbers who held up Gonzales hotel

  August 18, 2022 3:01 PM

  GONZALES- Police are searching for two people who robbed a hotel in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The Gonzales Police Department released photos Thursday showing a man who robbed the Holiday Inn on LA 30 around 10:40 p.m. Sunday. The man got away in a black Mercedes driven by... more »

• Thibodaux man accused of kidnapping, robbing girlfriend at gunpoint

  June 26, 2021 2:48 PM

  THIBODAUX - A man accused of armed robbery and aggravated kidnapping has been apprehended, according to the Thibodaux Police Department (TPD). TPD announced Saturday that 25-year-old Kendall Franklin was arrested in connection with a Friday morning armed robbery incident. The female victim told police she'd been attacked, held... more »

• Man accused of Christmas Eve robbery in Baton Rouge arrested after standoff

  January 12, 2021 11:49 AM

  Editor's note: Law enforcement initially identified Sanford as the suspect in a robbery involving a Popeye's restaurant. Police have since clarified his arrest Tuesday was related to a different robbery on Christmas Eve. TORBERT - A Louisiana State Police task force accompanied deputies with the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Three armed robbers entered unlocked apartment, shot occupant, Thibodaux police say

  October 27, 2020 10:53 AM

  LAFOURCHE PARISH - Thibodaux police are asking the public for assistance in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Oct. 22. Police say around midnight three armed men walked into an unlocked apartment located in the 300 block of North Canal Bouleavrd and robbed its... more »

• Man allegedly robs Boost Mobile on O'Neal Lane, is arrested within hours

  July 6, 2020 7:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, a man with a history of armed robbery and burglary attempted to rob a Boost Mobile store on O'Neal Lane, Sunday (July 5). Investigators submitted an official document detailing the incident, stating that 33-year-old Terrance... more »

• Trio hit Prairieville gas station in overnight armed robbery; Suspected in other I-10 area heists, too

  February 29, 2020 11:08 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A trio of armed robbers are targeting I-10 area convenience stores in various parishes and hit one at the La. 73 exit overnight, the sheriff's office in Ascension said. Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies responded to the Circle K on 73 near I-10 around 2 a.m. Saturday. Three... more »

• Four University of Louisiana at Lafayette students robbed at gunpoint on campus

  February 20, 2020 11:35 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Police say four University of Louisiana at Lafayette students were robbed at gunpoint while they were on campus Wednesday night. KATC reports that the incident occurred in Bonin Hall around 10 p.m. But the circumstances surrounding the robbery are vague. According to KATC, the victims... more »

• Police arrest man for his alleged role in two armed robberies

  February 19, 2020 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a man has been arrested for his role in two December 2019 robberies. According to a police report, in early December, 25-year-old Darius McDonald and two other men robbed a man at gunpoint on Sheraton Drive before forcing the man into the back seat... more »

• Police capture fugitive wanted for brutal armed robbery of Greenwell Street store

  February 11, 2020 1:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say they've arrested a man who was wanted by both the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Baton Rouge Police for burglary, theft, and robbery. According to official documents, 27-year-old Tevin Deandre Moore's charges date back to 2016 when he was accused of... more »

• Man with disability beaten, robbed at gunpoint after being targeted by trio at L'Auberge Casino

  December 17, 2019 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office say one man’s evening at L’Auberge turned into a disaster when he was targeted by three armed robbers who stole his money and dignity during a frightening experience that went on for nearly an hour. Detectives say... more »

• Armed robber follows resident to their apartment, demands money at gunpoint

  December 16, 2019 8:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Early Monday morning, a resident of a Siegen area apartment told authorities they were the target of an armed robbery. Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sherriff’s Office say an armed suspect followed a resident of Bullrush Drive to their apartment and demanded their credit card... more »

• Video surveillance leads to arrest of man accused of robbing 90-year-old man at knifepoint

  December 11, 2019 1:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office says deputies have arrested a man accused of robbing a 90-year-old man in the parking lot of a Baton Rouge Walmart. Michael Hines, 38, was apprehended by officers after being accused of an Oct. 28 armed robbery outside of... more »

• Detectives arrest two of four men accused of holding up two Dollar General locations

  November 27, 2019 2:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities with the Baton Rouge Police Department have arrested two men in connection with the armed robberies of two Dollar General locations. Police say on Nov. 17, Tyler Dunn and Oreall Ruffin, armed and accompanied by two other individuals, entered the Prescott Drive Dollar General location... more »

• Authorities say fatal shooting on Sherwood Forest Blvd was likely a drug-deal turned robbery

  November 22, 2019 8:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities have learned more about the fatal armed robbery that left one man dead off Sherwood Forest Blvd and believe it was a drug-deal turned robbery. On the afternoon of Nov. 16, officials found 29-year-old Charles Arnold shot to death in his car at 2150 North... more »

• Teenagers busted in robbery, burglary circuit Play Video

  September 12, 2019 4:51 PM

  CENTRAL – Two teenagers were charged in a burglary ring that included muggings and could face additional charges as the investigation widens. The teenagers are 16 and 17, deputies told WBRZ, and are tied to an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Central Monday, a handful of vehicle... more »

• Surveillance video captures deadly gun battle between robber, store clerk Play Video

  May 20, 2019 5:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A store clerk's quick thinking saved his life Sunday morning when he shot an armed robber who pointed a gun at him and demanded cash. When Rico Clayton Jr. tried to get behind the counter, that's when "D from Detroit" said he grabbed a weapon under the... more »

• Father calls for police after son admits to armed robbery

  January 26, 2018 7:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A father tipped off police after his son admitted to committing a robbery. Abdullah Elayan, 26, was arrested and charged with the armed robbery of the Beta Wireless Cellular Marketplace on Muriel Avenue. The victim told authorities two unknown men entered the business shortly before... more »

• Two arrested for armed robbery in motel parking lot

  January 25, 2018 7:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Two people have been booked on multiple charges after a man was robbed and beaten in a motel parking lot. On Jan. 19, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies responded to an armed robbery at the Motel 6 on Regier Road when they saw a vehicle flee the... more »

• Man sneaks into local restaurant, robs employees & customers at gunpoint Play Video

  January 18, 2018 10:56 AM

  GONZALES- Police have released photographs of the man who held up a restaurant Tuesday evening. The man got into Albasha Greek and Lebanese Restaurant on Hwy. 30 through an unlocked back door, police said. Authorities say the man robbed the business and the patrons at gunpoint. Police say... more »

• Second robbery in two days reported at LSU Play Video

  January 11, 2018 6:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE- For the second time in two days, another armed robbery has been reported on LSU's campus. Students got an emergency text this morning at 2:05 a.m. The armed robbery was reported at Blake Hall. The text advised students to stay away from the area. Authorities say... more »

• LSU police release photos of masked suspects in Wednesday armed robbery Play Video

  January 10, 2018 6:58 AM

  UPDATE: Police have released photos of three suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near an LSU dormitory Wednesday morning. Anyone with information that may lead to the identity of the subjects is encouraged to call LSU Police immediately at 225-578-3231, or you may... more »

• Suspect arrested in string of overnight gas station armed robberies Play Video

  December 13, 2017 12:20 PM

  PLAQUEMINE – Multiple sheriff's departments are searching for suspects in a string of armed robberies overnight. UPDATE: Brandon Washington, an out-of-towner, is facing one count of armed robbery in Iberville related to a string of armed robberies last week; Agencies from St. John and Ascension are expected to arrest... more »

• Slidell Police searching for armed robbery suspect Play Video

  August 22, 2017 4:00 PM

  SLIDELL - Authorities in Slidell are looking to identify the man who robbed a cash checking business Tuesday morning.  According to the Slidell Police Department, the armed robbery took place at an Advance America around 10:30 a.m.  Witnesses say the man entered the building, pulled out a fire arm... more »

• Robbery suspect threatened to shoot cashier in overnight hold up

  June 19, 2017 12:00 PM

  AMITE – Sheriff's deputies are investigating an armed robbery at a truck stop along the St. Helena-Tangipahoa parish line Monday morning. A person in a black Dodge Ram walked into the Tall Timber Truck stop on La. 16 and threatened the employee with a gun. Deputies said the person... more »

• Man arrested after leaving shirt, items at scene of armed robbery

  June 5, 2017 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested after police linked him to the scene of an armed robbery on Poinsettia Drive. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested 32-year-old Kelvin Martin for one charge of armed robbery. The sheriff's office responded to the 7400 block of Poinsettia Drive and were... more »

• Casino employee held at knifepoint in robbery

  May 11, 2017 3:26 PM

  DUSON – Police in Duscon are asking for the public’s help to identify two people who robbed a casino at gunpoint last weekend. According to the Duscon Police department, an unidentified black male and black female robbed “a local business” around 3:30 p.m. Saturday May 6. KATC reports that... more »

• Police: Two arrested for armed robbery at Baker gas station

  April 24, 2017 9:44 AM

  BAKER – Police say two men were arrested after robbing two customers at a Baker gas station over the weekend. Brandon Dunbar and Andrew Washington were both charged with felony counts of armed robbery Sunday. They were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. According to the... more »

• Man wanted for armed robbery, simple burglary

  April 12, 2017 9:09 AM

  GONZALES – Police in Gonzales are looking for a man wanted for armed robbery robbery and simple burglary. Police say Devontia Thompson, AKA “Jelly Roll” is believed to be in the Baton Rouge or Ascension Parish areas. He is wanted for two separate incidents in the Gonzales area. ... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in early morning Circle K robbery

  April 5, 2017 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies are looking for the man who robbed a Circle K on Siegen Lane early Wednesday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Sherriff’s Office, the crime happened in the 6600 block of Siegen Lane around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say a clerk went outside... more »

• Police looking for suspect in gas station robbery spree

  March 14, 2017 7:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Detectives are trying to identify the man accused of robbing several Circle K stores across Baton Rouge earlier this week. According to Baton Rouge Police, the first robbery happened around 11:30 p.m. Sunday at 3373 Florida Blvd. location. The second crime happened at 2959 College Drive... more »

• 20-year-old arrested for armed robbery at Baton Rouge bowling alley

  March 4, 2017 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after he allegedly stole another man's vehicle at gunpoint at a bowling alley Thursday evening. The incident occurred at a bowling alley parking lot located at 9829 Airline Hwy. near Old Hammond Hwy. According to arrest records, on March 2 around... more »

• Armed robber gives up, pays for item instead

  February 27, 2017 2:13 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man after he attempted to rob a store Sunday morning. According to the Sheriff's office, 35-year-old Homer John of Breaux Bridge attempted to rob a store on Henderson Highway with a firearm around 8 a.m. When the clerk... more »

• Baton Rouge woman accused of robbing man during drug sale

  February 24, 2017 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a Baton Rouge woman faces armed robbery charges after they say she robbed a man during a drug deal in October. On Oct. 8, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's investigators report that a man said he was robbed at gunpoint at a home on Mariner... more »

• Man wanted for armed robbery of Cash Cow on Coursey Boulevard

  February 6, 2017 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for a man who robbed the Cash Cow business in the 14000 block of Coursey Boulevard. The incident occurred on Feb. 4 around 2:30 p.m. According to the sheriff's office, the man entered the business, asked about cash... more »

• Man arrested for robbing Verizon store twice, stole $44,000 worth of phones

  January 24, 2017 6:01 PM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Parish detectives arrested a man who robbed a Verizon Wireless store in Prairieville twice last year. Deputies arrested 39-year-old Howard Julian III for two counts of armed robbery and two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The store was robbed on... more »

• Man and store clerk arrested for staging armed robbery of Circle K

  January 20, 2017 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man and store clerk have been arrested for staging an armed robbery of the Circle K on Perkins Road. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Jordan Jenkins for armed robbery. On Jan. 16, deputies responded to the Circle K in the 18000... more »

• One suspect in convenience store robbery turns himself in

  January 2, 2017 11:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One of the suspects in a Monday robbery has turned himself in, according to police. Police arrested Carlos Mejia in connect to a robbery at the Tortilleria Concenience Store at 13869 Florida Blvd. The armed robbery occurred around 7:30 p.m. Monday evening. According to BRPD,... more »

• Brew-Bacher's employee arrested for planning robbery

  December 30, 2016 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department has made a second arrest following an attempted armed robbery on Tuesday at Brew-Bacher's restaurant. Police charged 21-year-old Camron Long, an employee of the restaurant, for attempted armed robbery after admitting to planning out the crime. Police previously arrested 22-year-old... more »

• Convicted felon wanted for armed robbery in Donaldsonville arrested

  December 30, 2016 11:32 AM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a convicted felon wanted for an armed robbery of a convenient store on Highway 1 South. Deputies arrested 26-year-old Terrance Richard for armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, two counts of possession of a... more »

• Five Mid-City businesses robbed, gun pointed at owner's head Play Video

  December 29, 2016 12:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A store owner in a flourishing part of town said she's lucky to be alive after facing off with an armed robber. Maria Saia peeled out of her parking lot at Anthony's Italian Deli Friday night as a gunman gave chase. "It's very scary, that we're even... more »

• Two wanted for truck stop casino robbery in St. Helena Parish

  December 23, 2016 2:53 PM

  AMITE CITY – Deputies in St. Helena Parish say two men are wanted for robbing a casino at gunpoint Thursday night. The incident happened around 8:18 p.m. at Tall Timbers Truck Stop on Highway 16 near Amite City. Investigators say two armed suspects entered the casino fully masked and... more »

• BRPD: suspects claim to be police in armed robbery

  December 21, 2016 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say they are investigating an armed robbery that happened on Burbank Drive sometime before Tuesday morning. Baton Rouge Police spokesperson Sgt. Don Coppola said that officers responded to an armed robbery call 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 5959 Burbank Drive. However, investigators say the crime was... more »

• Man wanted for armed robbery at Exxon on Highland Road

  November 30, 2016 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are looking for a man who is accused of robbing the Exxon Station in the 8000 block of Highland Road. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday when the man walked into the store while armed with a gun and demanded... more »

• Business' employees come face to face with robber's gun Monday morning

  November 28, 2016 3:21 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are trying to find the person who stuck a gun in the face of employees at a business on South Range Monday morning. Security video clearly shows the scary moment at least one worker was face to face with the gun. The Denham Springs Police... more »

• Zachary man arrested for attempted murder after shooting victim during armed robbery

  November 27, 2016 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Zachary man was arrested after robbing a victim at gunpoint and shooting him once, according to police. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said on Nov. 26, just before 7 a.m., authorities were called to Southpark Dr. to investigate a shooting that had occurred.... more »

• Third suspect arrested in murder at event rental hall

  October 31, 2016 5:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The third suspect in a murder at the Renaissance Center earlier this month was arrested after being identified by other suspects. Alvin Donahue, 19, was booked into jail on murder charges. Investigators said Donahue was the one that fired the shots, killing Youlanda Hunter. Already, Marquise... more »

• Two men wanted for Brightside Drive Circle K armed robbery

  October 28, 2016 4:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two men are on the run after robbing a Circle K on Brightside Drive early Friday morning. According to Baton Rouge Police, the two men entered the store wearing bandanna masks and brandishing a handgun. The men grabbed money from the register and fled on foot.... more »

• Teen robbed at gunpoint at Cottages Apartment complex

  October 21, 2016 3:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A 17-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning after meeting a man and taking him back to her apartment near LSU, police said. According to Baton Rouge Police, the crime happened around midnight Friday morning at the Cottages apartment complex on Ben Hur Road. ... more »

• Man on the run after robbing Gonzales auto parts store

  October 14, 2016 12:03 PM

  GONZALES – Deputies in Ascension Parish are searching for a Baton Rouge man who robbed an Advance Auto Parts store in Gonzales Thursday. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the robbery happened at the Advanced Auto Parts on Highway 44 just before 9 p.m. Chief Deputy Bobby... more »

• String of armed robberies, burglaries in Tigerland area over the weekend Play Video

  October 3, 2016 10:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A string of crimes committed in the Tigerland area over the weekend have police investigating to determine if the cases are connected. The list of crimes, including two armed robberies, left one LSU student with seven stitches after being robbed at gun point. That student, Hunter... more »

• 5 arrested after Essen Lane convenience store holdup

  August 31, 2016 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Five suspects believed to be behind a pair of armed robberies were arrested during a traffic stop on Tuesday. 18-year-old Terry Joseph, 21-year-old Alvin Rogers, 18-year-old Kailia Scott, 19-year-old Signy Ragas and 25-year-old Roidaniell Williams were all booked on armed robbery charges. Deputies said two... more »

• Man wanted for armed robbery of Dollar General on S. Harrell's Ferry Road

  August 10, 2016 11:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for a man wanted for the armed robbery of the Dollar General in the 16000 block of S. Harrell's Ferry Road. Around 9:40 p.m. a man entered the store with a silver and black pistol. The manager was... more »

• Detective reveals new details of deadly Raising Cane's robbery

  August 9, 2016 10:19 AM

  GRETNA - A Kenner Police detective unleashed new and graphic details about the events of the morning when Raising Cane’s store manager Taylor Friloux was stabbed to death at a Monday preliminary hearing in a Gretna courtroom. WWL-TV reported that Detective Brad Ricke described how surveillance cameras captured one... more »

• BPRD looks to ID suspect in Tuesday morning armed robbery

  August 2, 2016 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking to identify a man behind the armed robbery of a Government Street convenience store that happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday. Police said a male suspect entered the business, located in the 5300 block of Government Street, at around 2:45 a.m.... more »

• 2 suspects wanted in armed robbery of Circle K

  August 1, 2016 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives say they've identified one of two suspects believed to be behind the Sunday morning armed robbery of a Highland Road convenience store. Baton Rouge Police said the crime happened at the Circle K in the 5300 block of Highland Road at its intersection with Lee... more »

• Police locate girl, 13, sought in Raising Cane's armed robbery, murder

  July 5, 2016 5:13 PM

  KENNER - A female passenger who was wanted in connection with a deadly armed robbery at a Raising Cane's on Williams Boulevard has been located. Friday, a 13-year-old girl, accompanied by her parents, turned herself in to police. The girl said she was the female passenger inside the suspect... more »

• Raising Cane's manager stabbed to death - what we know

  June 30, 2016 10:03 AM

  KENNER - Police in Kenner say they’ve arrested a second suspect and have a third possible suspect in for questioning in the stabbing death of a Raising Cane’s shift manager early Wednesday morning. The stabbing happened at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when a former employee of the restaurant reportedly stabbed... more »

• Man arrested for armed robbery is habitual offender

  June 20, 2016 9:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Investigative Unit has learned a man arrested Monday for an armed robbery that occurred in May should have been in prison. Police arrested Roland King, Jr. and charged him in the armed robbery of the Chevron Station on Highland Road in Old South Baton Rouge... more »

• Armed robbery suspect leads police on high-speed chase

  June 13, 2016 11:57 AM

  THIBODAUX - Police said a man was arrested in connection with an armed robbery that happened earlier this year after he led officers on a high-speed chase through Terrebonne Parish. 49-year-old Cristopher Smith was booked on charges of armed robbery, aggravated flight from an officer, possession of alcoholic beverages... more »