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• 16-year-old arrested on battery charges in Assumption Parish

  May 22, 2026 7:14 AM

  PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a teenager on battery charges after hospitalizing a person with "significant injuries." On May 12, deputies responded to a healthcare facility to find a person being treated for injuries sustained earlier that day. The person told authorities that a juvenile attacked them.... more »

• Elayn Hunt employee arrested, fired after allegedly having sex with an inmate Play Video

  May 21, 2026 12:37 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee has been arrested and fired after having sex with an inmate, officials told WBRZ on Thursday. According to arrest documents, on Thursday morning, an inmate was found to be inside an employee-only bathroom with a correctional officer, later identified as... more »

• Marrero Medicaid provider employee arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud Play Video

  May 20, 2026 1:46 PM

  MARRERO — A woman who works for a Medicaid provider in Marrero was arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said Nedria Paul, an employee of Reliable PCA and SIL Agency, LLC, lied on her time sheets. Paul allegedly clocked in for her shift at... more »

• Baker Police Chief: Teen arrested on murder charges after fatal shooting on Chemin Drive, Groom Road Play Video

  May 20, 2026 1:36 PM

  BAKER — Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn told WBRZ that a 17-year-old was arrested on murder charges following the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old over the weekend. Gregory Johnson Jr. was arrested after the fatal shooting of Javon Quatrevingt near the intersection of Chemin Drive and Groom Road in... more »

• BRPD says it took 5 EMTs to restrain man later arrested after grabbing EMT by her neck, throwing her Play Video

  May 20, 2026 12:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he grabbed an EMT by her neck and threw her, Baton Rouge Police said. On May 13, Baton Rouge EMS responded to a medical call at Florida Boulevard and North Beck Street. Once they arrived, they put 55-year-old Kenneth... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested on rape, battery charges after locking woman inside house, punching her in the face Play Video

  May 20, 2026 8:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he locked a woman inside a room, raped her and struck her face several times, police say. On April 29, 26-year-old DeVaughn Tyler asked a woman with whom he had a relationship to meet him at his mother's house... more »

• BR man arrested on attempted murder charges after I-10 shooting near Iberville/West Baton Rouge parish line Play Video

  May 19, 2026 9:11 AM

  GROSSE TETE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested and charged with attempted murder after a road rage shooting along I-10 near the Iberville and West Baton Rouge parish line, authorities said. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies and Louisiana State Police troopers responded to the shooting around 5 p.m.... more »

• One arrested following shooting on I-10 in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  May 18, 2026 10:41 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A person was arrested following a shooting on I-10 Westbound near the Iberville Parish line on Monday, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. and involved two drivers. There were no reported injuries. ... more »

• Morgan City woman arrested for keeping missing dog after owner, police asked for it to be returned Play Video

  May 18, 2026 3:14 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A woman in Morgan City was arrested after not returning a dog that was reported missing after police and the owner of the animal ordered her to, Morgan City Police said. Morgan City Police received reports of a dog that was roaming a trailer park along... 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 »

• Deputies arrest man accused of burglarizing Assumption Parish home

  May 15, 2026 2:26 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Deputies arrested a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from an Assumption Parish home. Marlon Mollere, 41, allegedly broke into a house down the street from his own home on Ewell Street on May 7 and stole goods valued between $1,000 to $5,000.... more »

• Patterson man previously arrested on child sexual abuse material charges now faces hundreds of counts Play Video

  May 13, 2026 12:22 PM

  PATTERSON - A Patterson man already in the St. Mary Parish jail for possession of sexual abuse material is now facing hundreds more charges connected to possessing CSAM, as well as sexual abuse of animals. Henry Rabelo , 42, was arrested on April 13 and initially faced 24 counts... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of putting a gun to a person's head in Pierre Part

  May 11, 2026 3:32 PM

  PIERRE PART — A man was arrested on multiple felony charges Sunday evening following an incident in Belle River, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were dispatched to La. 70 in reference to a disturbance involving the illegal use of a weapon. During the... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department arrests man for arson in connection with house fire in Zachary Play Video

  May 8, 2026 9:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began... more »

• Teen suspect had ankle monitor for prior arrest before shooting of Northeast High student, records say Play Video

  May 7, 2026 2:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager as he was getting off the bus was arrested a week prior, released on bond and was on house arrest with an ankle monitor, court records show. Xavier Williams, alongside cousins Kriston Williams and Cameron... more »

• 3 people arrested in connection with April armed robbery and battery of a juvenile in Jeanerette

  May 7, 2026 11:16 AM

  JEANERETTE — Three people, including a juvenile, were arrested in connection with an April armed robbery and battery of a juvenile in Jeanerette. The Jeanerette Police Department responded to reports of a juvenile being assaulted with a handgun on April 28. Once they arrived, a juvenile was found with... more »

• Ascension deputies arrest man accused of changing ex's account login to gain access to surveillance system

  May 7, 2026 10:47 AM

  GONZALES — A Springfield man accused of changing his ex-girlfriend's security system account login to gain access to her home's surveillance footage was arrested earlier this week by Ascension Parish deputies. Casen Maggio, 26, accessed his ex's security system account and changed her account information and had access to... more »

• BRPD arrests felon accused of opening fire at Airline Highway gas station striking unrelated person's car

  May 7, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a convicted felon, who, in March, is accused of opening fire at another person along Airline Highway and striking an unrelated person's car. Katrell Tipton was one of two people, the other being Jeremiah Tipton, accused of opening fire at a... 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 »

• Amazon driver accused of shooting at person in Springfield booked into Livingston Parish jail Play Video

  May 6, 2026 9:33 AM

  SPRINGFIELD — An Amazon delivery driver accused of shooting at another person in Springfield has been booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center after being arrested in Mississippi. Jared Tillman, 35, was booked by Livingston Parish deputies on Tuesday after he was arrested by the U.S. Marshals in Jackson,... more »

• Deputies: Man arrested on aggravated assault charge after firing a gun near home in Centerville Play Video

  May 6, 2026 8:08 AM

  CENTERVILLE — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a man after shots were fired along Lake Road in Centerville. Deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a Lake Road home at around 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday. According to the person who called the sheriff's office, a man, later identified... more »

• Berwick police officer shoots dog after suspect releases animals on police, officials say Play Video

  May 5, 2026 8:27 PM

  BERWICK — A Berwick police officer shot a dog after a man released two dogs to attack officers responding to a disturbance call Tuesday afternoon, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. According to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, officers with the Berwick Police Department were called to... more »

• Deputies: Assumption Parish woman faces felony charges after striking deputy with car door Play Video

  May 5, 2026 11:32 AM

  LABADIEVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman on felony charges after she allegedly struck a deputy with her car door. Deputies were called to a Labadieville apartment complex on Monday on reports of a disturbance between two neighbors. While deputies were gathering information, they said that 22-year-old Gabrielle... more »

• State prosecutors ask judge to revoke bond for a man facing multiple gun and drug charges Play Video

  May 4, 2026 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State prosecutors are asking a judge in the 19th Judicial District Court to revoke the bond of a man facing multiple drug and gun charges in Baton Rouge, as they say he repeatedly violated bond conditions. On Jan. 25, 2025, 25-year-old Ashtin Ursin was arrested on... more »

• Prairieville man accused of downloading pornography depicting children, animals posts $450,000 bond Play Video

  May 1, 2026 2:40 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville man accused of downloading pornography depicting children and animals posted bond and was released earlier this week, jail records show. Cody Madere posted a $490,000 bond on Thursday. Madere was arrested after Ascension Parish deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere... more »

• Labadieville woman arrested after allegedly defrauding Medicaid of nearly $144,000 over nearly 3 years Play Video

  May 1, 2026 2:24 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A Labadieville woman was arrested after allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of nearly $144,000 over nearly three years. Nicole Carrier, 30, allegedly underreported her income, as well as concealing her marital status, to receive additional Medicaid benefits between May 2023 and February 2026. Carrier was... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputies arrest man accused of stabbing person in head, face in Jeanerette park Play Video

  May 1, 2026 12:17 PM

  JEANERETTE — A 56-year-old man accused of attempted murder following a stabbing at a Jeanerette park has been arrested by St. Mary Parish deputies. According to deputies, Earl Charles was developed as a suspect after the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was notified by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• BRPD: Baton Rouge teen hit man with rifle, chased him home and fired at him, his sister

  May 1, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly striking a man in the face, chasing him with a rifle and firing several shots at him and his sister. Jamari Kilgore allegedly approached the man along Catalpa Street on Monday. After the man turned away from Kilgore, Kilgore struck... more »

• Georgia man arrested for phone scam targeting Louisiana families with fake arrest story Play Video

  April 30, 2026 12:46 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man from Georgia was arrested for allegedly scamming Louisianians through phone calls, posing as a fake law enforcement officer and telling victims their loved ones had been arrested. Donovan Kobie Baptiste, 22, was arrested in Valdosta, Georgia, on Wednesday. He's charged with bank fraud, fraudulent portrayal... more »

• Prairieville couple arrested for cruelty to juvenile after allegedly dragging teen's face through urine Play Video

  April 29, 2026 11:04 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville couple was arrested on cruelty to a juvenile charges after allegedly dragging a teen's face through dog urine. Ascension Parish deputies said they received a report from the Department of Children and Family Services on Monday, saying that a 14-year-old boy was forced face down... more »

• BRPD: Woman arrested after kicking down apartment door, stabbing occupant in face, arm Play Video

  April 29, 2026 8:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after she kicked in an apartment door and stabbed the occupant multiple times in the face, head and arms, as well as dragging them across concrete, Baton Rouge Police arrest records say. Shadraiona Solomon, 26, allegedly went to the North Ardenwood Drive... more »

• Man arrested on drug-dealing charges in Baldwin after K9 unit finds pounds of meth, marijuana in car Play Video

  April 27, 2026 9:46 AM

  BALDWIN — Police say that a man was arrested on drug-dealing charges after a K9 unit sniffed drugs in a car along Branch Street in Baldwin. On April 22, officers approached a group at a home near the Branch Street Park, with one of them known to have an... more »

• TikTok video leads to the arrest of a Hammond teen Play Video

  April 24, 2026 5:01 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond teen was arrested following a TikTok video posted to social media in March, according to the Hammond Police Department. Officers said the video posted by 19-year-old Amari Sexton sparked controversy following previous shootings at the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. On March 31, officers with the... 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 »

• Deputies arrest Prairieville man on child pornography, sexual abuse of an animal charges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PRARIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Prairieville man for allegedly downloading pornography depicting children and animals. Deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere and found dozens of child pornography files, some involving children under 13 years old. One file depicted sexual abuse of... more »

• Authorities: Ex-cop arrested in Florida after planning to kill Black people in shooting at New Orleans festival Play Video

  April 23, 2026 8:54 AM

  DESTIN — Florida authorities on Thursday identified a North Carolina former police officer who was reportedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival this weekend. Christopher Gillum was arrested Wednesday evening by Okaloosa County Sheriff's deputies at a Destin hotel along Scenic Highway 98. Gillum had a... more »

• BRPD: Bullets found at scene of Devin Page Jr.'s 2022 murder linked to another homicide, led to suspects' arrests Play Video

  April 22, 2026 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Arrest records say that the bullets that killed 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. in 2022 were intended for the resident of an adjacent Fairfields Avenue property, and documents detail the role social media and bullet ballistics played in tracking down the alleged killers. Jayden Davis , 22,... more »

• Former BRPD officer implicated in Brave Cave arrested on new battery, strangulation, assault charges Play Video

  April 21, 2026 10:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Troy Lawrence Jr., a former Baton Rouge police officer implicated in previous complaints about the notorious Brave Cave, has been arrested on new charges, including battery of a dating partner by strangulation, simple battery, aggravated assault and simple criminal damage to property. Lawrence was booked into... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested on molestation charges after sexually assaulting teen for several years Play Video

  April 20, 2026 7:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a teenage girl was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies. Deputies began investigating in October 2025 when they learned that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted. According to the teenage victim, 44-year-old Roderick Lee had sexually... more »

• Brusly shop owner faces charges after selling vape to minor, then alcohol to teen hours later Play Video

  April 18, 2026 9:46 AM

  BRUSLY — A smoke shop owner was arrested twice in one day after Brusly police say he sold vapes and alcohol to minors. The Brusly Police Department began investigating Ramez Smoke Shop in early March after a mother complained the store sold alcohol to her child. She also said... more »

• LPSO: 4 men, including 2 from out of state, arrested for indecent behavior, computer-aided solicitation Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:59 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Four men were arrested by Livingston Parish deputies on indecent behavior and computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges. The four men were each charged with one count each of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Two of the men were from outside... more »

• ICE officials detail pursuit, standoff that led to 2 Honduran nationals being arrested in Hammond Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:26 AM

  HAMMOND — Two Honduran nationals were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after the pair led authorities on a chase and barricaded themselves in a Thompson Road home in Hammond, a spokesperson for the agency told WBRZ. According to ICE, agents and Hammond Police officers attempted to stop... more »

• Patterson man arrested on CSAM charges facing additional charges, including sexual abuse of animal Play Video

  April 17, 2026 11:10 AM

  PATTERSON — A Patterson man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges earlier this week has been charged with several more counts of child sexual abuse material possession, as well as the sexual abuse of an animal, St. Mary Parish deputies said. Henry Manuel Rabelo, 42, was arrested on... more »

• Deputies arrest Baton Rouge man accused of nearly killing person after shooting them in leg Play Video

  April 17, 2026 7:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting another person in the leg, sending them to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound, has been arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on attempted murder charges. Deputies received reports of a shooting along Azalea Park Avenue off Old Hammond... more »

• Protesters gather as ICE agents stake out Hammond home for over 13 hours Play Video

  April 16, 2026 6:28 PM

  HAMMOND — Protesters gathered outside a Hammond home where ICE followed two men after a traffic stop on Wednesday night. WBRZ was the only news station there. ICE agents took the two men into custody after waiting more than 13 hours outside a home on Thompson Road. Dozens... more »

• 2 people arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 41-year-old along Scenic Highway Play Video

  April 15, 2026 2:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 41-year-old along Scenic Highway earlier this month. According to Baton Rouge Police, 20-year-old Jaylynn Shampine and 24-year-old Daveon Anderson were both arrested in connection with the April 3 shooting. WBRZ previously reported that 41-year-old... more »

• Assumption High: 14-year-old charged with terrorizing after sharing threatening AI-generated photo Play Video

  April 14, 2026 8:35 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody and charged with terrorizing after he allegedly shared a threatening photo later revealed to be created using AI, Assumption High School officials said. The threat to Assumption High was first reported around 6:30 p.m. on Monday and was investigated by... more »

• 19-year-old arrested after allegedly raping 16-year-old at Baton Rouge apartment complex Play Video

  April 13, 2026 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old wanted by the Baton Rouge Police Department for the alleged rape of a 16-year-old was arrested on Monday. According to officers, Sean Patrick St. Cyr met the teen girl over Snapchat on Feb. 28 before driving the teen from her home in another parish... more »

• Deputies: Baton Rouge man who threatened people with gun in Assumption arrested more than year later Play Video

  April 9, 2026 10:24 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Baton Rouge man who threatened multiple people with a gun in Assumption Parish was arrested more than a year later, deputies said. Deputies were called to an Assumption home on Feb. 17, 2025, after a reported incident with a firearm. According to deputies, Kirby Duane Southern... more »

• Authorities arrest man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:26 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Authorities arrested a New Orleans man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges. Deputies said that, in June 2018, they received a complaint in Pierre Part related to contractor fraud. A man later identified as Jarred Griffin said he owned Houma-based Alpha Contractors... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on child sex abuse charges after allegedly meeting 13-year-old at park Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly exchanging nude photos and meeting up with a 13-year-old girl. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Raymond Bailey, 20, had been messaging the girl on Snapchat and TikTok since mid-February. According to court documents,... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested after bringing marijuana into Elayn Hunt when she went to prison for job interview Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:03 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested after she allegedly brought marijuana into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center when she went to the prison for a job interview. According to Iberville Parish deputies, 21-year-old Jeraneka James drove onto the grounds of Elayn Hunt on April 1 for a... more »

• Man arrested on exploitation, theft charges after forging signatures on checks from disabled woman, BRPD says

  April 7, 2026 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on forgery, bank fraud, exploitation and theft charges after he forged signatures on several checks from a disabled woman to steal hundreds of dollars, Baton Rouge Police said. The woman, who has cerebral palsy and mental disabilities that significantly impair her ability... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested on attempted murder charges after she shot at relative at St. George apartment Play Video

  April 7, 2026 11:04 AM

  ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of shooting a relative at a St. George apartment Tuesday morning. Deputies said they received reports of a shooting along Tiger Bend Road and arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to... more »

• Teen arrested on murder charges after armed robbery of vape pens at Coursey Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  April 7, 2026 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old was arrested following a fatal shooting that was spurred by the armed robbery of vape pens at a Coursey Boulevard apartment complex. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that 19-year-old Darby Marmillion was shot on April 2 at the City Heights Apartments after she... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on fourth DWI charge after he led pursuit on La. 70

  April 6, 2026 2:45 PM

  BELLE ROSE – Assumption Parish deputies say they arrested a man on his fourth DWI after he led deputies on a pursuit on La. 70. Tate Mouret, a 32-year-old from Donaldsonville, was driving along La. 70 near Paincourtville on Friday when deputies tried to pull him over. The Assumption... more »

• Louisiana couple accused of committing more than $50,000 in tax fraud arrested in Florida Play Video

  April 2, 2026 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana couple arrested in Florida was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on fraud charges connected to a scheme to commit tax fraud, state officials said. The Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Attorney General's office said that William and Jill Lewis, both... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested in Evangeline Parish after allegedly leading deputies on high-speed chase Play Video

  April 2, 2026 12:06 PM

  VILLE PLATTE — A Baton Rouge woman accused of several crimes, including attempted murder, was arrested in Evangeline Parish earlier this week after she allegedly led deputies on a high-speed chase. On Tuesday, deputies tried to pull 27-year-old Akeiriyon Mitchell over on I-49, but she led them on a... more »

• Livingston Parish deputy resigns after arrest on forgery charges Play Video

  April 1, 2026 10:57 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish clerical deputy has resigned after she was arrested on forgery charges. Courtney Moran, 46, worked at the Livingston Parish Detention Center for eight years before her Wednesday arrest. According to deputies, on March 23, detectives received a complaint from a man whose credit... more »

• Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes at crash scene, authorities say Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:20 AM

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report released Tuesday. Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic,... more »

• 2 arrested in arson at Catholic church on eve of Holy Week; restoration fund established Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:15 PM

  COLUMBIA — The state Fire Marshal's Office said Monday that two men had been arrested in connection with a deliberately set fire at a Catholic church in Caldwell Parish. Anthony Dillion Jr. 19, and James Smith IV, 20, both of Columbia, are charged with one count each of simple... more »

• EBRSO: Man previously accused of child molestation arrested after requesting explicit photos from teen Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously accused of child molestation in 2017 has been arrested on computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to an arrest warrant, 33-year-old Nicholas Waxley requested sexually explicit photographs from a minor between 2022 and 2024 over Snapchat. The... more »

• Fired Jefferson Parish deputy arrested in Ascension Parish after allegedly violating restraining order Play Video

  March 25, 2026 12:47 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A fired Jefferson Parish deputy accused of violating a restraining order turned himself in to Ascension Parish authorities earlier this week. According to arrest records, 48-year-old Kristian Fricke was arrested on Tuesday on violation of protective order charges. A spokesperson at the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies arrest 2 men accused of Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:19 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish deputies arrested two men connected to a drive-by shooting that happened earlier this month in Gonzales. According to deputies, the shooting happened on March 11 around 2 a.m. at a home on West Mill Grove Drive. Deputies said that two vehicles were damaged by the... more »

• One arrested after being accused of shooting a man multiple times on Jefferson Highway Play Video

  March 23, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for second-degree murder by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Sunday after being accused of shooting a man multiple times. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments on Jefferson Highway... more »

• Amite man arrested on attempted murder, drive-by shooting charges after South 2nd Street shooting Play Video

  March 19, 2026 11:37 AM

  AMITE — An Amite man was arrested on attempted murder and drive-by shooting charges after police responded to a shooting along South 2nd Street. According to the Amite Police Department, they responded to reports of gunshots at the intersection of West MLK Street around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Once... more »

• Bunkie juvenile correctional employee arrested, fired after alleged relationship with minor offender Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:51 AM

  BUNKIE — A former Juvenile Justice Specialist at a Bunkie juvenile facility was arrested following allegations that she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile offender, officials said Wednesday. Kailey Francis, 27, was arrested by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office on charges of malfeasance in office and sexual... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputies arrest Morgan City man accused of having sex with juvenile Play Video

  March 18, 2026 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a man accused of having sex with a juvenile and threatening to release a video of the act if the juvenile refused to continue the relationship. Deputies said that they began investigating 41-year-old Leon Sylvester after receiving a complaint about the alleged... more »

• 3 people arrested on murder charges in connection to fatal shooting of Wilkinson County teenager Play Video

  March 18, 2026 9:04 AM

  CENTREVILLE — Three people have been arrested in connection with the January fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Enaje Bates was a passenger in a car driving along Highway 24 near Centreville when the car was shot at on Jan. 19. Deputies noted that two additional... more »

• Former St. James deputy arrested on computer-aided solicitation now faces attempted trafficking charges Play Video

  March 18, 2026 7:38 AM

  GRAMERCY — A former St. James Parish deputy previously arrested on computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges is now facing attempted human trafficking and production of child sexual abuse material charges. Tykei Simoneaux, 23, was arrested in February following an investigation into a tip alleging he had solicited minors... more »

• 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 »