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Prominent lawyer and lobbyist arrested for domestic violence gets charges dismissed Play Video
October 19, 2023 7:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - A prominent lawyer and lobbyist who was the focus of multiple WBRZ Investigative Unit reports last year had all of his domestic abuse charges dismissed. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned that Kevin Hayes went through a "mitigation" program with the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's... more » -
Brothers, ages 8 & 15, shot just days apart in different parishes Play Video
October 18, 2023 5:30 PM
CARVILLE- The shooting of an 8-year-old last week has authorities in St. Gabriel working with Ascension Parish law enforcement after the brother of that child was shot two days later at a Popeyes in Dutchtown . The brother is 15 years old. Both children are expected to survive. ... more » -
More than 70 shots fired in Gonzales park shooting; several weapons recovered, but no arrests yet
October 11, 2023 12:34 PM
GONZALES - Police now believe more than 70 shots were fired fired during a late-night gunfight that erupted at a park in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The Gonzales Police Department said in an update Wednesday that while no arrests have been made, officers recovered four guns, questioned 14... more » -
Accused drug dealer caught operating out of Baton Rouge suburb; 1,000 fentanyl pills, 24 guns seized
October 3, 2023 10:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - An accused drug dealer was caught hoarding weapons and drugs — including more than 1,000 phony prescription pills laced with fentanyl — inside of a home nestled in a suburban Baton Rouge neighborhood Tuesday. The search spanned not only a house inside the Hunter's Glen neighborhood,... more » -
Photos: Shaq makes surprise visit at Baton Rouge bakery
September 4, 2023 3:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal was back in town over the weekend and made a surprise visit at a popular bakery in the capital area. Ambrosia Bakery shared pictures of Shaq's visit on Sunday, saying the Tiger-turned-NBA star stopped by their Siegen Lane location earlier that... more » -
EBR school employee fired amid criminal investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student
August 30, 2023 4:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - A high school counselor in Baton Rouge was fired after administrators discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The staffer worked at Belaire High School, according to a statement from the East Baton Rouge School System. Sources identified the employee as Justin Broussard,... more » -
Multiple Gonzales spas targeted in prostitution bust, 6 women arrested
August 9, 2023 5:59 PM
GONZALES - Police raided four massage parlors and arrested six women over the course of nearly two weeks in a recent prostitution bust. The Gonzales Police Department said officers spent about five weeks investigating the businesses, starting back in early July. Through the probe, officers learned workers were conducting... more » -
Downed powerlines blocking highway in Gonzales Monday morning
July 17, 2023 11:33 AM
GONZALES - A utility pole broke along a highway in Gonzales early Monday morning, blocking the roadway and knocking out power for hundreds in the area. Gonzales Police said South Burnside Avenue was first closed at Orice Roth Road around 6 a.m. According to Entergy, a utility pole fell... more » -
Feds investigating death of plant worker in LaPlace
July 14, 2023 2:34 PM
LAPLACE - A plant worker in St. John the Baptist Parish died Thursday after an incident involving a train, though law enforcement says they initially received a different explanation for what triggered the emergency response. A representative with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration told WBRZ on Friday that... more » -
Sheriff: 16-year-old among two arrested in Gonzales armed robbery; pair allegedly held minors at gunpoint
July 13, 2023 4:15 PM
GONZALES - Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were arrested Wednesday after they allegedly robbed a pair of minors at gunpoint last month. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the crime happened around 11:40 p.m. June 7 near Clouatre Road. The teenager and a second robber, identified as 21-year-old... more » -
Arrests in Houma motorsports break-in plot tied to Ascension Parish cycle shop incident
June 10, 2023 11:35 AM
HOUMA - An investigation by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of two Baton Rouge men and a teenager on charges stemming from an alleged plan to burglarize a motorcycle shop. One of the suspects is also connected to a break-in at a motor sports... more » -
Sheriff: Man, 22, found shot to death inside vehicle in Ascension neighborhood Friday night
September 24, 2022 10:37 AM
DARROW - Deputies are investigating after finding a 22-year-old man shot to death inside a vehicle in an Ascension neighborhood late Friday night. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said they responded to a shooting on Neptune Drive in Darrow around 11:56 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies located a male... more » -
Gonzales man arrested for DWI 3 times in one month, tied to hit and run in another parish
August 10, 2022 1:56 PM
ST. JAMES PARISH - A man was arrested for his third DWI in a month and linked to a hit-and-run crash after law enforcement found his damaged car stopped along I-10. Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries stumbled upon the car on the shoulder of I-10... more » -
Bondsman accused of posting fake bonds arrested for bigamy Play Video
July 5, 2022 5:36 PM
ASCENSION- A bail bondsman accused of posting numerous fraudulent bonds without a license is also accused of being married to multiple women at the same time. Terrica Armstrong said her nightmare began as a fairy tale. "I feel hoodwinked," Armstrong said. "I feel hurt, betrayed, angry." Armstrong... more » -
Months after Ascension drive-by shooting, suspect arrested for attempted murder
April 2, 2022 12:43 PM
GEISMAR - Deputies have arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting that left two people hurt back in April. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Tyrus Joseph, 24, was booked on charges of attempted first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, assault by drive-by shooting and aggravated criminal damage to... more » -
Historic Mardi Gras celebrations return to New Roads Play Video
March 1, 2022 2:10 PM
NEW ROADS - One of the state's longest running Mardi Gras traditions returned in full force on Tuesday. The Community Center of Pointe Coupee parade and Lions Club parade are running back-to-back through New Roads starting at 11 a.m.. The parades run through New Roads' downtown district and are... more » -
Road widening outside of controversial Ascension Parish subdivision doesn't quell concerns, some residents say Play Video
February 14, 2022 10:23 PM
GONZALES - The now-cleared field of dirt that sits along Cannon Road near Roddy Road doesn't sit right with homeowners nearby. "It's kind of a nightmare for locals," Kacy Stafford said. Stafford lives across from the future site of Windermere Crossing, a 103-home subdivision that was approved by... more » -
State trooper injured when car crashed into stopped police vehicle on I-10
February 5, 2022 1:01 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A state trooper was injured Saturday morning when a car crashed into his stopped police vehicle at an interstate speed enforcement checkpoint. State Police say the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday on I-10 near the Bluff Road overpass in Ascension Parish. The trooper's vehicle was... more » -
Fired employee arrested for burglarizing Burger King, stealing $800
February 4, 2022 7:52 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - A former Burger King employee was arrested after allegedly burglarizing the restaurant and stealing around $800 from the safe. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Michael Bougere turned himself on Feb. 1 for the crime. The burglary happened on Jan. 26 at a Burger King... more » -
Basketball association official 'blindsided' by accused child molester at league draft Play Video
November 17, 2021 10:27 PM
GONZALES - Days after an accused child molester was seen at the Ascension Youth Basketball Association's annual draft, the league's president says he was blindsided by the unexpected appearance. Carl Siener, who has been with AYBA for decades, says he was unaware Jermaine Miles would be attending Saturday's draft... more » -
Iberville council signs off on Bayou Manchac deal with EBR Play Video
November 16, 2021 11:25 PM
ST. GABRIEL - With a private pond and plenty of land, Sandra Little's property on Bayou Paul Lane has been her slice of heaven for decades. "I'm 72-years-old, and I moved out here in my late 20s," Little said. "It's just been a great place to raise my son... more » -
Dispute during Ascension flood meeting postpones drainage vote Play Video
October 20, 2021 10:36 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish is actively pursuing a solution to its drainage and flooding issues, but this week the vote on drainage was postponed until next month. During Monday's drainage board meeting, two councilmen found themselves embroiled in a heated discussion that escalated to such a point that... more » -
EBR, Ascension leaders announce joint proposal to improve drainage along Bayou Manchac Play Video
September 20, 2021 11:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - In hopes of addressing local drainage issues, two area leaders are uniting to advance a proposal that they believe will benefit both communities. East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and Ascension President Clint Cointment announced Monday a recommendation to enhance drainage along Bayou Manchac at... more » -
Few spared from widespread damage in Ascension Parish Play Video
August 30, 2021 11:18 PM
GONZALES - As Hurricane Ida, then a category three storm, barreled down on Ascension Parish Sunday, Richard Ruemker was fairly confident one of the oak trees in his yard would come crashing down. "I kept waiting for a tree to come through the house, honestly," Ruemker said. "I was... more » -
Ascension Parish Court, 23rd Judicial District Court closed Monday
August 27, 2021 10:26 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - The 23rd Judicial District Court and Ascension Parish Court announced Friday that it will be closed Monday, August 30. As Tropical Storm Ida makes its approach, a number of closures are expected across South Louisiana. WBRZ’s Weather Team is tracking developments associated with Ida and... more » -
Staff, educators welcome students to new Prairieville campus, Sugar Mill Primary School Play Video
August 10, 2021 8:50 AM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Campuses across Ascension Parish are preparing for the exciting first day of class for K-12 students early Tuesday morning. WBRZ's Dana DiPiazza is visiting Prairieville's Sugar Mill Primary School where a new school year also means a brand new campus for local students. Ascension schools... more » -
Gov. John Bel Edwards to address uptick in COVID cases during Friday news conference Play Video
July 16, 2021 9:33 AM
BATON ROUGE - A recent spike in U.S. COVID cases has triggered a variety of responses from states across the country. The increase motivated officials in California's Los Angeles County to reissue a mask mandate. Click here to watch the news conference live Due to increased... more » -
Ascension Parish gets the ball rolling on new drainage projects
June 9, 2021 9:32 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Following the recent flood events that forced dozens of families out of their homes, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment is getting new drainage projects off the drawing board and into action. The latest initiative is to install flood valves into New River Bayou, which will assist... more » -
Exhausted by frequent flooding, remaining high water, Ascension residents suggest solutions Play Video
June 8, 2021 12:07 AM
GONZALES - A regularly scheduled meeting of East Ascension Drainage Board Monday was packed and provided a forum for residents, fed up with flooding, to once again share their concerns with council members. "For the last three weeks, I've accessed my home, wearing knee boots or hip boots, with... more » -
Ascension council members reveal moratorium positions as negotiations continue Play Video
June 4, 2021 11:50 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Negotiations between council members are ramping up, two weeks after parish president Clint Cointment proposed a year-long moratorium on any new, future development. Cointment's plan was released hours after heavy rainfall led to widespread flooding last month . It's a measure he has considered since taking office.... more » -
City of Gonzales prepares for heavy rainfall this weekend Play Video
June 4, 2021 7:53 PM
GONZALES - City public works crews spent Friday morning cleaning out drainage ditches in flood-prone neighborhoods in Gonzales. "I was thinking my tax dollars are at work it's good to see," Joseph Cagnolatti said. Cagnolatti owns a home on East Oak Alley Street, where public works department employees... more » -
Two weeks after introducing moratorium proposal, Ascension Parish mostly mum Play Video
June 3, 2021 11:36 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - Two weeks after droves of Ascension Parish residents spoke up in favor of a 12-month development moratorium, the latest discussion of the topic was much more subdued. Inside the historic Donaldsonville courthouse, as fans tried to break up a stifling Thursday night, the temperatures of those in... more » -
Proposed moratorium in Ascension an 'emotional response,' home builders association says Play Video
June 1, 2021 11:12 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Exactly two weeks after Ascension Parish president Clint Cointment proposed a 12-month development moratorium following the latest bout of widespread flooding, the debate over the proposal is heating up. Brandon Ivey, chairman of the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge, says Cointment's proposition isn't an... more » -
Bayou Manchac bridge on Old Perkins re-opens Thursday
May 31, 2021 3:44 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A popular pathway, shutdown for weeks, re-opened just in time for the evening commute Thursday. The Department of Transportation closed the bridge that runs over Bayou Manchac on Old Perkins Road after water overtopped the bridge surface in the May flood. Before it could open, the... more » -
Ascension and St. James deputies looking for two suspects involved in recent string of vehicle burglaries Play Video
May 30, 2021 11:59 AM
ASCENSION - Deputies are trying to identify two suspects responsible for around 20 vehicle burglaries Saturday night. The burglaries occurred at several hotels in Donaldsonville and St. James between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight. "You have persons traveling through like myself, you think you are getting... more » -
Droves of residents implore council to approve Ascension construction moratorium Play Video
May 21, 2021 12:13 AM
GONZALES - Support for a year-long construction moratorium flooded in Thursday night as residents of Ascension Parish packed the newly-christened council chambers. "The fear of our homes flooding is not going to go away," one resident said. "I think when they build these subdivisions, they're messing with drainage,"... more » -
Sandbag locations in south Louisiana
May 18, 2021 8:01 AM
Sandbag locations have been set up in response to heavy rainfall in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas on Monday and Tuesday. Each location is listed below. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH BREC Airline HighwayFairgrounds- 16072 Airline Highway BREC Alsen Park- 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road BREC... more » -
Crawfish Tracker: These prices are going nowhere
May 14, 2021 1:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - After weeks of crawfish prices slipping lower and lower, it seems as if things have stabilized in the capital area for the time being. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish saw a slight increase, up to $3.77 per... more » -
Crawfish Tracker: Lower prices hold steady for another week
May 7, 2021 2:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - Not much changed in the capital area's crawfish market ahead of Mother's Day weekend, but that's not so bad. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of crawfish in the Baton Rouge area was largely stagnant compared to last week . The... more » -
Crawfish Tracker: Prices hit new low for 2021 season
April 30, 2021 3:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices are finally starting to catch up with the pace set last year, with several local sellers hitting their lowest prices of the season so far. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish was down to $3.76 per... more » -
Crawfish Tracker: Prices hold steady for another week
April 22, 2021 4:20 PM
BATON ROUGE - There was a small drop in crawfish prices around the capital area this week, keeping things relatively cheap for the time being. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish was down to about $4.11 per pound this week. The... more » -
Traffic Update: Highway 621 at Airline in Ascension reopened
April 21, 2021 8:30 AM
ASCENSION - Highway 621 at Airline has been reopened following a temporary closure, according to officials with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office notified the public of a malfunctioning railroad crossing at the intersection and a resulting road closure around 7:20 a.m., Wednesday. For traffic advisories... more » -
Livingston Parish withdraws lawsuit against Ascension Parish, announces new partnership
March 23, 2021 7:54 PM
Putting aside a three-year legal dispute, Ascension Parish and Livingston Parish announced a new partnership Tuesday afternoon. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment and Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks will now work together on drainage issues, with a plan to have engineers from the two parishes meet and collaborate on... more » -
White Castle native killed in Ascension Parish crash
March 21, 2021 11:04 PM
DONALDSONVILLE - Troopers are investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that took the life of a 47-year-old White Castle man. Around 4:30 p.m. Louisiana State Police responded to a crash LA Hwy 405 at Brou Road in Ascension Parish. During the investigation troopers discovered that when Gentiele Thaddeus... more » -
Crawfish Tracker: OK prices for a near-perfect weekend
March 19, 2021 3:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - Crawfish prices, and the weather forecast for that matter, are looking better this weekend, but we still haven't hit that coveted spring price drop. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index, the average cost of boiled crawfish fell to $5.20 per pound at popular restaurants polled... more » -
I-10 widening project expected to cost $1.1B; report details planned improvements
March 3, 2021 3:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - A newly released federal report on the state's plan expand I-10 through the capital city has revealed a host of details related to the widening project, along with breaking down its estimated $1.1 billion price tag. The environmental impact report from federal highway officials, who approved... more » -
Debris from winter storm causes clog in Ascension waterway Play Video
March 1, 2021 9:16 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Debris in a creek running from the Amite River in Ascension Parish is blocking boat traffic on the waterway. "[It is] kinda aggravating. You buy a place to be on the river, and then you have to deal with this," said Rob Bergeron, who lives nearby.... more » -
I-10 widening in BR gets federal approval, expected to begin construction in 2023 Play Video
February 25, 2021 11:40 AM
BATON ROUGE - The expansion of I-10 through much of the capital city is set to begin in 2023 after the project received federal approval. On Thursday, the Department of Transportation announced the project to widen portions of I-10 between LA 415 and the 10/12 split past College Drive... more » -
Construction begins on brand new Ochsner Health Center in Gonzales
February 22, 2021 10:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - A sprawling new healthcare facility will be available to Gonzales locals by the summer of 2022. According to a Monday (Feb. 22) news release from Ochsner Baton Rouge, construction has already begun on the healthcare organization's Ochsner Health Center – Gonzales location. The new clinic... more » -
Gonzales man allegedly shoots father and dog during an altercation
January 7, 2021 12:29 PM
GONZALES - Deputies arrested a man after he allegedly shot his dad and the family dog on Wednesday. Authorities arrested 22-year-old Johnathan Landry of Gonzales. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Violent Crime Unit responded to a residence on Thurston McCrory Road in regards to a person being shot around... more » -
Free COVID testing available to Ascension residents this Wed-Thurs Play Video
December 2, 2020 5:37 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish residents will have the opportunity to be tested for COVID-19 free of charge on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3, according to a news release from Parish President Clint Cointment. The testing, made possible between the parish government and Ochsner Health System, will... more » -
Closure of Shell's Convent refinery causing concern for neighboring businesses Play Video
November 5, 2020 10:12 PM
ST. JAMES PARISH - Thursday's news that Shell would be shuttering its Convent plant after more than 50 years of operation left employees and business owners shell-shocked. "We just are getting in the door there, with this location, and you know, what a blow," Kyle Smith of Pot &... more » -
Ascension officials capture Donaldsonville man wanted on attempted murder charges Play Video
November 3, 2020 8:01 AM
ASCENSION PARISH - On Thursday, November 5, the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Apprehension Task Force arrested a wanted Donaldsonville man who was found in New Orleans, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) reports. According to APSO, 33-year-old Michael Leblanc was wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder, illegal use... more » -
Ascension, Livingston waterways reopening Friday
September 17, 2020 4:19 PM
Waterways in both Ascension and Livingston Parish will reopen on Friday, Sept. 18. Officials announced the reopening Thursday afternoon, stating both parishes would reopen waterways at 6 a.m. The waterways were closed due to high water from Hurricane Sally's storm surge. more » -
Amazon signs lease for new delivery station in Baton Rouge
August 4, 2020 11:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - Amazon has officially signed a lease for its new "delivery station" that will increase the speed of deliveries in the capital area. According to the Advocate , Amazon Logistics has signed the lease for the center off Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. Amazon, which purchased... more » -
Gonzales bar loses liquor license for violating COVID-19 restrictions
July 27, 2020 7:07 PM
GONZALES - The state fire marshal's office says a capital area bar has had its license suspended for failing to comply with statewide restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. A statement from the Louisiana fire marshal's office said the Pelican Pub in Gonzales was among a... more » -
Inauguration ceremonies held for Louisiana Sheriffs
July 2, 2020 12:11 PM
A series of swearing-in ceremonies were held Thursday, July 1 for those elected to the role of Sheriff in their parishes. Some of those sworn in included Sheriff Jeff Travis of East Feliciana Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre of Ascension Parish, and Sheriff Becket Breaux of St. Martinville Parish. ... more » -
Ascension Parish schools evaluating distance learning program ahead of fall semester; waiting on additional COVID-19 guidance Play Video
June 2, 2020 10:14 PM
GONZALES - It may be summer break, but Ascension Parish School officials are planning for some possible changes when the new school year starts August 5. "The fall of 2020 and the school year '20-'21 will certainly have some things that we'll have to approach and be very flexible... more » -
Capital Area parishes meeting state testing goals Play Video
May 29, 2020 9:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - As a part of the state's comprehensive COVID-19 testing plan for May and June that's being submitted to the federal government Saturday, parishes in the capital area are meeting the necessary requirements. The plan focuses on increasing testing across the state, especially in areas and... more » -
Ascension upperclassmen celebrate end of the year with drive-thru cap and gown, ring ceremonies Play Video
April 16, 2020 5:18 PM
GEISMAR - Hundreds of students at Dutchtown High School went to school today during dedicated times to pick up their class rings, along with caps and gowns. As the coronavirus crisis crippled life as we know it, juniors and seniors who were looking forward to fun were left in... more » -
OLOL gets sizable donation to help healthcare workers Play Video
April 7, 2020 5:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of surgical masks, boxes of gloves, and suits were donated by company WR Grace to Our Lady of the Lake this week. The company employs about 4,000 people worldwide and has sites in Baton Rouge, Norco and Lake Charles in Louisiana. Locally, the work they... more » -
Deserted and desolate, Ascension residents heed stay-at-home order Play Video
March 24, 2020 4:31 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Congested clusters of fast-growing Ascension Parish remained extraordinarily deserted Tuesday as residents listened to Governor John Bel Edwards' stay-at-home order to avoid getting sick. The order took effect 5 p.m. Monday. Cases of coronavirus jumped by 10, from 26 to 36, in Ascension on Tuesday. There is... more » -
Ascension, Assumption, St. James, and 23rd Judicial District Courts to function on limited schedule
March 20, 2020 12:30 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Parish officials are taking the lead in living in accord with health and safety guidelines set out by the federal government. Along those lines, beginning Friday, March 20, the 23rd Judicial District Court and Ascension Parish Court along with the Ascension, Assumption, and St. James Clerks... more » -
Ascension Parish jail releasing some inmates, limiting arrests due to coronavirus concerns
March 17, 2020 12:45 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Ascension Parish is taking extraordinary steps to reduce the jail population. Currently, the DA and judges are working to release some non-violent offenders on a case-by-case basis. Sheriff Bobby Webre says his deputies will not bring people to jail for most misdemeanor arrests. Instead, they will... more » -
Lane closures on Perkins Rd. near EBR-Ascension Parish line next week
January 24, 2020 4:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - Drivers can expect delays on Perkins Road near the East Baton Rouge Parish line throughout much of next week. According to DOTD, there will be intermittent lane closures on Perkins Road at the Bayou Manchac Bridge from Jan. 27 thought Jan. 31 to allow for bridge... more » -
Thursday vote on Ascension sewer contract likely to be delayed Play Video
January 20, 2020 10:36 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - The vote on a $210 million contract to consolidate Ascension Parish's sewer system will likely be delayed. The vote was set for January 23 by the outgoing parish council last month. It was also agreed that an open house be held prior to the vote. No... more » -
Murdered teen tried to avoid fight; 16-year-old will stand trial as an adult in deadly shooting Play Video
December 5, 2019 2:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old will be tried as an adult in the murder of another teen who was shot while walking home from school, a judge decided Thursday. Jeffrey Tate is among three arrested in the killing of Javon Brown, including his 18-year-old brother, Davaughn Tate. Prosecutors... more »