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• Denham Springs man arrested on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  HOUMA — A Denham Springs man was arrested on weapons and drug charges on Monday following a traffic stop in Terrebonne Parish. According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered 29-year-old Levante Tyree Goodson during a traffic stop where they observed an AK-47 rifle along with a large... more »

• Mother reacts to man convicted of son's murder being arrested while on probation

  March 13, 2026 10:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was found guilty in 2021 of killing a man in his home and sentenced to probation was arrested earlier this week on armed robbery charges. According to arrest records, 22-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter was arrested on Tuesday. Baton Rouge Police said they began... more »

• Two arrested in Tangipahoa dog-fight operation Play Video

  March 13, 2026 5:00 PM

  ROSELAND - Two people were arrested in connection with a dog-fighting operation discovered at a convenience store property, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies announced they were searching for three people in connection with the operation. They have now arrested two men, 52-year-old Alfred Lott... more »

• Delivery driver arrested at Elayn Hunt for allegedly bringing gun onto prison grounds Play Video

  March 13, 2026 3:08 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A delivery driver was arrested for bringing a gun onto Elayn Hunt Correctional Center grounds, the Louisiana Department of Corrections said Friday. Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested the delivery driver, 55-year-old Steve Tellery, for introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. The DOC said... more »

• Baton Rouge man on probation for 2021 killing arrested on armed robbery charges Play Video

  March 12, 2026 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously sentenced to probation after being found guilty of killing a man in his home in 2021 was arrested earlier this week on armed robbery charges. According to arrest records, 22-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter was arrested on Tuesday. Baton Rouge Police said they began... more »

• Woman arrested after allegedly beating non-verbal child with phone charger Play Video

  March 12, 2026 10:20 AM

  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman who allegedly beat a non-verbal child with a phone charger. On Wednesday, deputies were called to a special needs facility after the child appeared to have "noticeable injuries." Deputies said that 34-year-old Blessing Wynn is believed to have beaten the... more »

• LSU student arrested in Miramar Beach after group of spring breakers is evicted from rental home

  March 12, 2026 7:20 AM

  MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — A group of LSU students on spring break was evicted from a Miramar Beach rental home, with one of the group arrested after allegedly throwing glass bottles from the balcony of the home early Wednesday morning. Walton County deputies say that, just before 3 a.m.,... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in Hammond Play Video

  March 11, 2026 12:45 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Hammond. Warren Seither, 33, turned himself over to authorities Tuesday after information about the death of 32-year-old Shawn Paul Schech was made public. Seither was arrested on one count of fatal... more »

• Corrections major at Angola on leave after arrest on contraband charges Play Video

  March 11, 2026 10:34 AM

  ANGOLA — A Louisiana State Penitentiary employee was placed on leave after he was arrested on contraband charges, the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. Joseph McNeely, 29, was arrested on March 2 by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with introduction to contraband. McNeely,... more »

• BRPD arrest man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday. According to the department, Norman Gibson was arrested following a search at a residence on Blue Grass Drive that resulted in the seizure... more »

• Three Baton Rouge men arrested in connection with appliance burglaries in Lafayette Parish Play Video

  March 6, 2026 1:38 PM

  LAFAYETTE —Three Baton Rouge men were arrested by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office following an investigation into several residential burglaries at new home construction sites. According to the sheriff's office, detectives conducted a multi-week investigation after receiving reports of nearly 10 new appliances being stolen from building sites near... more »

• Several arrested in drug bust following search warrant by Hammond Police Department

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men were arrested for possession with intent to distribute on Thursday after a search by the Hammond Police Department led to multiple arrests. According to the department, in early 2026, officers with the Narcotics Division began investigating a residence on North Holly Street for the distribution... more »

• Pop star, Louisiana native Britney Spears arrested on DUI charges in California, reports say Play Video

  March 5, 2026 10:36 AM

  VENTURA, Cali. — Pop star and Louisiana native Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol, ABC News reports. According to Ventura County arrest records, she was arrested early Thursday morning. Spears is slated to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, 2026, according to the... more »

• Man arrested in Texas booked into Assumption Parish jail following Louisiana child porn investigation Play Video

  March 5, 2026 8:36 AM

  PIERRE PART — A man was arrested in Texas and booked into the Assumption Parish Jail following a child sexual abuse material investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. LBI agents began investigating Kyler Montelaro, 19, after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.... more »

• Man who allegedly met Louisiana teen on Roblox, encouraged girl to commit suicide, arrested Play Video

  March 4, 2026 2:03 PM

  THIBODAUX - An Alabama man was booked into a Louisiana jail after he met a teen girl on Roblox and the two exchanged inappropriate messages, including some where he allegedly encouraged the teenager to commit suicide. The FBI arrested Landen Westfall, 24, following a months-long investigation sparked by a... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Elayn Hunt lieutenant arrested, allegedly didn't report inmate's cell phone Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:53 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - An Elayn Hunt lieutenant has been accused of not reporting that an inmate had a cell phone inside the facility, according to WBRZ sources. Paula LeBlanc, 40, was booked into the Iberville Parish Jail for malfeasance in office on Wednesday. Sources told WBRZ that LeBlanc... more »

• One of two people arrested in connection to alleged insurance fraud scheme is a State Senate staffer Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One of two people accused of trying to defraud an insurance company out of about $30,000 by falsely claiming they were injured in a parking lot accident works as an administrative secretary for the State Senate, a spokesperson for the legislature said. The staffer, 37-year-old Sarai... more »

• BRPD says man, woman arrested in 2023 murder investigation are accused of killing woman's boyfriend Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man and woman for the 2023 murder of the woman's boyfriend. According to arrest documents, Walneisha Richardson and her boyfriend Joshua Phillips got into an argument in October 2023 over a SIM card in her cellphone, and she said that Phillips... more »

• Two Istrouma High employees on admin leave after gun goes off in classroom Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom . The East Baton Rouge Parish School System said the principal, a teacher and an office clerk were put on... 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 »

• BRPD arrests woman in connection with 2023 murder on North Boulevard Play Video

  March 2, 2026 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested on Sunday by the Baton Rouge Police Department in connection with a 2023 killing on North Boulevard. Walneisha Richardson was arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joshua Phillips , who was found dead on North Boulevard on Oct. 25, 2023.... more »

• Woman arrested after driving man she stabbed to hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say Play Video

  February 27, 2026 1:15 PM

  MARINGOUIN — A woman was arrested on Friday after she drove a man she stabbed to the hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at a residence on Friday morning in Maringouin to learn that a 43-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed... more »

• Man accused of burglarizing more than 20 Baton Rouge storage units arrested in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 27, 2026 9:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of burglarizing more than 20 storage units in Baton Rouge is behind bars in Livingston Parish, officials told WBRZ on Friday. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Clifton Simmons was identified by Baton Rouge Police investigators as the man accused of stealing from... more »

• Tickfaw man booked on 67 counts of possession of child pornography Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:01 PM

  TICKFAW — A Tickfaw man was booked on nearly 70 counts of possession of child pornography, Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said Thursday. The AG's office said it received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding 35-year-old Douglas Ray Miller. After a multi-agency... more »

• Port Allen Police: Man accused of contractor fraud turns self in Play Video

  February 26, 2026 12:01 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man accused of contractor fraud turned himself over to Port Allen Police. Austin Pooler, 32, was arrested Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier in the week. Pooler accepted over $17,000 in payment for residential contracting services he failed to perform, the... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of raping resident at group home for women with mental health conditions Play Video

  February 26, 2026 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man who they say raped a resident of a group home for women with mental health conditions. Kelvin Spears, 47, was arrested on Wednesday on second-degree rape charges. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday. Arrest... more »

• Teen girl fatally shot in Hammond; 18-year-old booked on negligent homicide charges Play Video

  February 25, 2026 9:14 AM

  HAMMOND — An 18-year-old was arrested on negligent homicide charges after a teen girl died in the hospital from a gunshot wound, Hammond Police said. Police said they responded to reports of a shooting around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday and found a 14-year-old girl with an apparent gunshot wound.... more »

• Woman arrested for spending nearly $1,200 on an 82-year-old's credit card, Baton Rouge Police say Play Video

  February 25, 2026 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after stealing an 82-year-old's credit card and spending nearly $1,200, Baton Rouge Police said. Police said that 45-year-old Jill Craig used the Sam's Club credit card over several days in September 2025 while she was working with a business to provide home... more »

• Baton Rouge Police: Man arrested after trying to kill ex-girlfriend, her new partner Play Video

  February 25, 2026 7:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man who they say tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. According to an affidavit, Tyjrie Green's ex and her new partner arrived at a North Ardenwood Drive address on Jan. 6 to pick up the woman's belongings from... more »

• Man booked in connection to person being set on fire in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 24, 2026 11:13 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A man was arrested in connection with setting a person on fire in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested James Aaron Page, 40, in connection with a fire that left Brandon Duncan with severe burns. According to Duncan's family, he was injured while visiting Page's... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested on attempted murder charges after shooting person in convenience store parking lot Play Video

  February 24, 2026 6:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after he shot a person walking into a Greenwell Springs Road convenience store with a rifle, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Police said that 18-year-old Chase Mays shot a man who was entering Lucky Food Mart on Jan. 19. According... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies: Woman arrested after stealing from Hammond Dollar General stores with two others Play Video

  February 20, 2026 12:30 PM

  HAMMOND — A woman accused of stealing from Tangipahoa Parish dollar stores was arrested by deputies. Lisa Tate, 57, was arrested Thursday on theft charges. Tate, alongside 47-year-old Paula Forney and 51-year-old Chekita White, allegedly went into a Hammond Dollar General in June 2025 and one of them... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested after robbing USPS driver at gunpoint along Audubon Avenue Play Video

  February 20, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for robbing a United States Postal Service mail carrier on Audubon Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. BRPD said 31-year-old Harold Retana approached the mail carrier with a handgun and demanded the keys to his vehicle on Jan. 12. In January, the United... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested for armed robbery following November shooting investigation on Hooper Road Play Video

  February 20, 2026 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of armed robbery was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into a shooting on Hooper Road on Nov. 19. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were investigating a shooting where an apartment was struck by gunfire on... more »

• Baker PD: Brothers arrested after stealing man's medication at gunpoint inside his home Play Video

  February 19, 2026 7:22 AM

  BAKER — Two brothers were arrested after they stole several prescription medications from a man while holding him at gunpoint in his own home, Baker Police said. Baker Police said that Kendall and Chavez Marshall were among three people who arrived at a man's Plaza Drive home on Feb.... more »

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office Play Video

  February 19, 2026 6:20 AM

  LONDON (AP) — U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, said it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Inmate, 32, dies at Elayn Hunt prison; 4 arrested for possessing contraband Play Video

  February 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Another inmate died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center over the weekend, with four people also being arrested at the facility for possessing contraband on prison property. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his cell over the weekend before... more »

• Louisiana State Police seize nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street in New Orleans

  February 15, 2026 12:10 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police seized nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street and Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans. According to state police, troopers conducted an enforcement operation in coordination with the Louisiana National Guard and the New Orleans Police Department after several four-wheelers... more »

• New Roads Police chief resigns following WBRZ Investigative Unit reports Play Video

  February 10, 2026 12:34 PM

  NEW ROADS - New Roads Police Chief Louis Hamilton tendered his resignation on Tuesday, following a series of reports by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. According to sources, Hamilton was asked to step down after recent issues in the department, including the arrest of Officer Quincy Lathers for selling drugs... 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 previously arrested on indecent behavior with juvenile charges re-booked for human trafficking Play Video

  February 3, 2026 1:30 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — A man arrested nearly a year ago on child pornography charges was re-booked for human trafficking, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies first arrested 22-year-old Josue Ruiz-Rodrigue z, of Amelia, on March 18, 2025, on four counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, three counts... more »

• Journalist and Baton Rouge native Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service Play Video

  January 30, 2026 8:34 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service in an incident that increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said Friday. Lemon, originally from Baton Rouge, was taken into custody... more »

• EBRSO: Man accused of raping woman in car along dead-end road arrested Play Video

  January 29, 2026 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old man from Baton Rouge is accused of raping a woman and was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies. Kyran Brown, according to arrest records, allegedly forced a woman to have nonconsensual sex with him in November 2025 in the backseat of a car... more »

• Police arrest woman in Biloxi accused of making threatening phone calls to Zachary mayor in 2024 Play Video

  January 27, 2026 1:59 PM

  ZACHARY — A woman accused of threatening Zachary Mayor David McDavid in 2024 was arrested after she was detained in Biloxi, Mississippi, police said Tuesday. According to arrest documents from Zachary Police, Patty Haley, 62, allegedly made life-threatening calls to McDavid several times in May and September 2024. The... more »

• New Orleans teacher, coach arrested on child porn charges now faces additional counts Play Video

  January 23, 2026 6:44 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been charged with additional crimes, WWL reports. Benoit G. Cransac, 49, was arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at the school's campus on 22 counts of... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at woman along Hammond Street Play Video

  January 22, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a woman and her car has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Charles Jones, 37, allegedly shot at a woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. According to an affidavit, Jones was one of two... more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest man on 120 counts of child pornography Play Video

  January 21, 2026 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of possessing and sharing "a great amount of child pornography." BRPD arrested 35-year-old Timothy Dykes on 120 counts of pornography involving juveniles on Tuesday. According to police, a person working at a company that identifies and engages with... more »

• Fourth suspect arrested in connection to fatal Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 17, 2026 3:24 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a fourth suspect allegedly connected to the killing of a man at an apartment complex off Greenwell Springs Road on Christmas. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacolby Gordon on Friday on second-degree murder charges following the Christmas Day shooting of... more »

• Boosie asks to avoid prison time in federal gun case, report says Play Video

  January 7, 2026 2:46 PM

  SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie has asked a federal judge in California to sentence him to probation and community service, rather than prison time, in his federal gun case, according to Complex. Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch, was arrested in San Diego in 2023... more »

• BRPD, US Marshals arrest another suspect connected to Lorraine Street fatal beating, shooting Play Video

  January 7, 2026 7:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police, alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, have arrested another person connected to the November death of a 37-year-old man along Lorraine Street. Christopher Andrews, 39, was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Tuesday. He is being charged... more »

• Bond denied for man accused of New Year's Eve shooting of 2-year-old Play Video

  January 6, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge denied bond Tuesday for a man accused of shooting a two-year-old in the head on New Year's Eve, court records showed. Landrick Ruffin Jr. was arrested on six counts of attempted first-degree murder charges after a confrontation with a woman on 79th Avenue, according... more »

• Ponchatoula Police arrest man accused of Murray Road drive-by shooting Play Video

  January 6, 2026 9:37 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a Murray Road drive-by shooting. According to officials, the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to the drive-by shooting around 5 a.m. on Monday. No one was hurt in the shooting. Carzell Brown, 27, was quickly identified as a... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested after armed robbery at Motel 6 on Rieger Road Play Video

  January 5, 2026 8:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for armed robbery after he allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint at Motel 6 on Rieger Road, arrest documents say. Jadon Pradia, 20, was booked on Dec. 31 after he allegedly lured someone into a room at the Motel 6 before robbing them.... more »

• One person in custody as police, Secret Service investigate broken windows at JD Vance's Ohio home Play Video

  January 5, 2026 8:04 AM

  CINCINNATI — One person is in custody, and an investigation is underway after Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati, Ohio, home was damaged, CNN reported Monday. The Vance family was not in the state during the incident, which happened shortly after midnight, the U.S. Secret Service said. A Secret... more »

• How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro Play Video

  January 4, 2026 12:39 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by an extensive drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine. The arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in... more »

• 'I'm going to blow this b---h up:' LSUPD arrest man accused of making threats during women's basketball game Play Video

  January 2, 2026 6:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested by LSU Police on New Year's Day after allegedly making threatening comments during a women's basketball game, arrest records say. Tyrell Preston, 22, is accused of making threatening comments during LSU's Thursday night game against Kentucky. According to an affidavit, Preston... more »

• Suspect arrested after New Year's Eve shooting that left toddler in critical condition Play Video

  January 1, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a toddler on New Year's Eve. Landrick Ruffin Jr. was arrested Thursday morning on six counts of attempted first-degree murder charges, BRPD said in a news release. Ruffin, 27, was arrested after East Baton Rouge... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputies arrest man accused of driving with stolen trailer, illegally switching plates Play Video

  December 30, 2025 8:48 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a man accused of driving along La. 1 with a stolen trailer attached to a vehicle. Deputies arrested 33-year-old Brandon Charpentier of DeQuincy after he was pulled over on Monday near Lafiton Lane. The trailer Charpentier was allegedly pulling matched... more »

• Hammond man arrested for allegedly selling crack cocaine while on federal probation Play Video

  December 29, 2025 8:18 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department arrested a man following an investigation for allegedly distributing crack cocaine while on federal probation. The department, along with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, began an investigation into 43-year-old Gelvin Jennings of Hammond on Dec. 29 after suspecting him of allegedly selling crack... more »

• Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Davante Lewis cited for driving while intoxicated Play Video

  December 22, 2025 1:53 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Davante Lewis, who represents the Baton Rouge area on the state Public Service Commission, said in a Facebook post Monday that he was cited for driving while intoxicated during the weekend. Lewis, 33, said he was pulled over for an issue with a headlight and "ultimately... more »

• Brother of man sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter arrested after allegedly harassing victim's family Play Video

  December 19, 2025 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The brother of a man sentenced to 15 years in prison after a manslaughter conviction has himself been arrested on terrorizing charges. Court records accuse 38-year-old Bobby Tircuit of harassing the family of Kedrick Glasper, whom Tircuit's brother Tyrus Watson was found guilty of killing, following... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of shooting, threatening to kill another city worker at Bard Avenue worksite Play Video

  December 18, 2025 12:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of shooting at another city worker at a Bard Avenue worksite in November. Terry Hayes, a 62-year-old working on the Bard jobsite, allegedly exchanged gunfire with another East Baton Rouge Parish worker after an argument on the morning of... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly pulling woman out of car at gunpoint Play Video

  December 17, 2025 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man for allegedly dragging a woman out of a car at gunpoint. According to arrest records, on March 9, police arrived at a home on Sycamore Street after receiving a report that a male flashed a gun at a... more »

• McKinley Middle teacher placed on leave after Florida arrest for alleged lewd behavior with minor Play Video

  December 17, 2025 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A McKinley Middle School science teacher has been placed on leave after he was arrested in Florida for alleged lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor. Trey King, 40, was booked into the Escambia County Jail on Monday evening. He was arrested by the Escambia County... more »

• 'It's unsettling:' Iberia Parish residents react to arrest of Louisiana person tied to extremist group Play Video

  December 16, 2025 12:23 AM

  NEW IBERIA - On Monday, FBI officials in Los Angeles announced the arrest of a person from Louisiana with affiliations to a group planning a terror attack in California. The FBI said four people were arrested in an alleged bomb plot set to take place on New Year's Eve.... more »

• Man arrested in Assumption Parish for allegedly punching neighbor in the face Play Video

  December 15, 2025 12:49 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man for allegedly punching his neighbor in the face during an argument on Sparrow Street. Deputies say Anthony L. Herron, 40, was arrested on assault and battery charges after he allegedly punched his neighbor with a closed fist after a... more »

• BRPD arrests man allegedly connected to beating, fatal shooting of 37-year-old along Lorraine Street Play Video

  December 12, 2025 10:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man on murder charges following the November death of a 37-year-old along Lorraine Street. Raydrick Sterling, 39, was arrested on one count of second-degree murder on Thursday. He was arrested with the assistance of the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force,... more »

• Seven months after deadly shooting, three arrests have been made but not for the death Play Video

  December 11, 2025 6:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday, police arrested a third person connected to a shooting at The Big Blue House, an after-hours club, but now they want to track down the gun that killed 24-year-old Pranesha Wagner. Seven months ago, Prenesha Wagner was caught in crossfire, shot and killed outside... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department arrests man for November robbery Play Video

  December 7, 2025 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man who allegedly robbed a store employee back in November on Saturday after he returned to the property. After a short foot pursuit, police apprehended Elias Varise, 20, and learned that he was previously the subject of a robbery... more »

• Former EBR substitute teacher arrested again after allegedly contacting 16-year-old student Play Video

  December 7, 2025 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former substitute teacher arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile at an East Baton Rouge Parish high school was arrested again on Friday after contacting the 16-year-old student, according to arrest records. Chloe Ephron, 24, was previously arrested on Nov. 20 after she allegedly began... more »

• New charges filed against Kentwood man arrested for uploading CSAM to social media

  December 1, 2025 6:41 PM

  KENTWOOD — More than 30 new charges have been filed in an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force case against a Kentwood man arrested in October for allegedly uploading child sexual abuse material to social media. Michael Helton, 44, is now facing an additional 23 counts of sexual... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest 80-year-old for allegedly lighting tire fires Play Video

  November 20, 2025 4:31 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested an 80-year-old man accused of lighting several illegal fires. According to APSO, Willie J. Langs allegedly lit a large pile of tires on fire on Howard Lane in Napoleonville. A local fire department told deputies that large burn piles were a "repetitive... more »