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• 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 »

• Ascension deputies ask for public assistance as they search for two beer thieves

  January 16, 2020 10:29 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is on the hunt for two men who stole four cases of beer from the Southwood Village Market on Dec. 22. Deputies say the two men were accompanied by one other person when they walked into the store, but only two... more »

• Ascension man claiming to be with the 'government' arrested in bizarre police impersonation case

  November 5, 2019 4:13 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH - A man from Ascension Parish is charged in an unrelated case of police officer impersonation on interstates in the suburbs of New Orleans. Peyton Oubre, 23, of Prairieville, was arrested for impersonating a police officer after an incident Saturday. Sheriff's deputies in St. Charles... more »

• Accountant arrested as WBRZ files report about scheme to meet women Play Video

  February 1, 2018 5:34 PM

  UPDATE: On January 15, 2019, the District Attorney’s Office in Ascension Parish dismissed all charges against Marlon Lemoine. Prosecutors said after a thorough investigation with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lemoine was excluded as a suspect. Investigators combed through Lemoine’s computers and electronic devices and determined his IP address... more »

• Two-dozen wrecks reported in Ascension Parish this morning

  January 17, 2018 8:26 AM

  GONZALES – Emergency officials staffed the operations center overnight and all day Wednesday as Ascension Parish dealt with the impacts of a deep freeze. As of 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, twenty-four wrecks were reported on parish highways. Authorities continued to warn drivers to stay off the roads. Also... more »

• Officials ask residents to prepare for cold in Ascension

  January 16, 2018 11:44 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH- Water towers are full and utility crews are on "full alert" in preparation for the cold temperatures. Officials with Parish Utilities of Ascension and ACUD are urging water customers to prepare for the expected subfreezing temperatures. Low temperatures are expected to be in the 20s over... more »

• Armed argument with school bus driver leads to arrests Play Video

  October 31, 2017 11:44 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Two men were arrested after a dispute with a school bus driver over speeding, WBRZ learned Tuesday. The arrests were made a day earlier, on Monday, when the men approached the bus on Little Prairie Road. The men were upset over the bus driver's speed and approached... more »

• No indication of foul play in infant's death at unlicensed day care Play Video

  October 5, 2017 11:19 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Authorities say that no foul play was involved in the death of a 3-month-old at an unlicensed home day care earlier this week. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, the decision was based on the evidence available in regard to the infant's death. However, the sheriff's... more »

• Attorney: Case against Matassa should be tossed due to 'candidacy law' Play Video

  September 21, 2017 12:06 PM

  GONZALES – The attorney for embattled Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa argues in newly-filed court documents, the bribery case against Matassa is unwarranted because the man he is accused of bribing not to run for office was not a real “candidate” under state law. Matassa was indicted on charges... more »

• Pair arrested in traffic stop drug bust

  August 3, 2017 12:34 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Crack, marijuana and cocaine were found by Ascension Parish Sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop recently that resulted in the arrest of two men from Donaldsonville. Johnel Peters, 43, and Todd Garnett, 36, were arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute various drugs. The... more »

• Motorcyclist killed after collision with dog

  July 9, 2017 9:52 AM

  ST. AMANT – A motorcyclist was killed late Saturday after he hit a loose dog on the highway, State Police revealed. Gary Fortney, 66, lost control after his motorcycle hit the animal on Gold Place Road east of Highway 431. The wreck happened around nine o'clock Saturday night, authorities... more »

• Suspect known as 'Jelly Roll' rolled by police after chase Friday

  June 16, 2017 5:22 PM

  GONZALES – A teenage suspect tied to a crime spree in Ascension Parish couldn't get out of a sticky situation and got himself busted Friday. “Jelly Roll” Thompson, whose real name is Devontia, was arrested after a brief chase. “Jelly Roll” tried to hide in some woods on W... more »

• Deputies find missing Ascension Parish man

  March 3, 2017 12:56 PM

  UPDATE: Paul Ward was found safe and unharmed. PRAIRIEVILLE – Deputies in Ascension Parish are looking for a man who went missing last Friday. According to the sheriff's office, 38-year-old Paul Ward was last seen leaving a local dealership in Prairieville on Feb. 24 after purchasing a 2005... more »

• PHOTOS: Large fire destroys Blind River Bar in Livingston Parish

  February 10, 2017 7:58 AM

  MAUREPAS – Firefighters say a large fire caused "substantial damage" to the Blind River Bar in Livingston Parish Friday morning. St. Amant Fire Chief James Leblanc said the fire has been extinguished and firefighters are now moving to clear up potential hotspots. Firefighters responded to the scene around 5:30... more »

• APSO searching for missing 47-year-old man from St. Amant

  October 13, 2016 1:37 PM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man from St. Amant that has been missing since Oct. 5. 47-year-old Dennis Kramer, Jr. was last seen driving a red 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck with an extended cab with a Louisiana license plate: Y107566. The sheriff's... more »

• Ascension Parish debris removal information released

  August 24, 2016 6:41 PM

  GONZALES – Officials in Ascension Parish say up to 40,000 homes were impacted by water in the parish. According to an estimate released Wednesday, more than 80,000 people in Ascension Parish were affected by last week’s historic flooding. Nearly 800 businesses were also flooded. Spokesperson Lester Kenyon said... more »

• National Guard will patrol St. Amant streets overnight

  August 17, 2016 10:45 PM

  ST. AMANT – National Guard truck with Ascension Parish deputies will be patrolling the streets of St. Amant Wednesday night. Fire Chief James LeBlanc advised residents to remain aware of people traveling around their property. Leblanc says that residents should question people, ask who they are, record numbers from... more »

• Sandbags available for Ascension and West Baton Rouge Parish residents

  August 10, 2016 6:07 PM

  GONZALES – Sandbags are now available at different locations across Ascension Parish and West Baton Rouge Parish Wednesday as officials prep for rainfall over the next few days. More than 30,000 pre-filled sand bags are available for Ascension Parish residents at the following locations: Prairieville Fire Department... more »

• Kenny Matassa releases statement; attorney says alleged bribe was really a loan Play Video

  August 3, 2016 1:04 PM

  GONZALES - An attorney for Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa said his client will not resign. Matassa retained Lance Unglesby Tuesday following reports about allegations Matassa bribed someone to not run in a Gonzales City Council election. Monday, WBRZ.com was first to report the Ascension Parish District Attorney... more »

• Gag order issued in court case over 16-year-old murder suspect Play Video

  February 26, 2016 3:33 PM

  GONZALES - A lengthy hearing over a change of venue in a murder trial against a 16-year-old ended with no decision and no talking after court because of a gag order. Jacob Westbrook , 16, is accused of stabbing Todd Toups, 18, to death in October. Westbrook is being... more »

• Students evacuated after gas line ruptures at school

  December 22, 2015 3:55 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - School administrators said a gas line break at Oak Grove Primary in Prairieville forced them to shelter students for a time until they could evacuate them from the campus. The school said the break in the gas line happened during construction on the campus Tuesday afternoon. Nobody... more »

• 92-year-old St. Amant woman fears home may collapse into canal Play Video

  October 27, 2015 6:11 PM

  ST. AMANT - A 92-year-old woman fears her home may collapse into a nearby canal in Ascension Parish if something isn't done to save her residence soon. Her family says water being pumped through the waterway is rapidly chipping away at the land, causing the bulkhead to cave in.... more »

• Fire quickly put out at Geismar plant

  September 11, 2015 4:40 PM

  GEISMAR - A chemical plant in Geismar reported a fire around 3 p.m. was quickly put out with no outside response, according to emergency responders in Ascension Parish. The sheriff's office said a fiberglass pipe at Westlake Chemical caught fire inside the plant, and no chemicals burned. Smoke... more »