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  • Patterson man booked for aggravated assault with a firearm

    December 7, 2023 2:41 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it has arrested a man who is suspected of retrieving a gun from his vehicle and using it to threaten workers at a local business. Deputies were called to a store in Amelia, where they located Trendon Demond Short, 37. ... more »
  • Attempted murder suspect arrested in Assumption Parish

    July 6, 2023 3:29 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it has arrested a Greenwell Springs man facing several felony charges, including second degree attempted murder. The arrest ties to a June 12 incident inside a home near LA 1008, in which one person was shot multiple times, but survived. ... more »
  • Water back on in Pierre Part, but boil advisory in place until further notice

    May 31, 2023 12:27 PM

    6:30 P.M. UPDATE: Repairs have been made to a main line serving Pierre Part and officials said water should be flowing to customers this evening. A boil water advisory will remain in effect until test results show it is no longer needed. The Assumption Parish Waterworks District No. 1... more »
  • La. 1 closed in Napoleonville due to broken gas line

    December 28, 2022 6:39 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - Drivers using La. 1 at Napoleonville should take alternate routes Wednesday evening as crews work to repair a ruptured gas line in the area. The break prompted officials to close La. 1 from Canal Road (on the edge of downtown) to La. 1010 (south of the... more »
  • State trooper famous on social media placed on leave after being involved in hit-and-run boating crash Play Video

    October 27, 2022 5:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police placed Trooper Justin Chiasson on leave this month for his involvement in a hit-and-run boating crash that left a person injured. Chiasson is an internet sensation who has millions of followers under the name Stalekracker. Chiasson was on a boat in July... more »
  • WATCH: Former State Senator arrested for public intimidation, says he's been pulled over 100 times Play Video

    July 14, 2022 4:56 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - Former State Senator Troy Brown, who resigned his post in 2017 amid domestic violence convictions , was arrested for speeding and public intimidation this month. Brown most recently re-ran for the seat he vacated and lost. The WBRZ Investigative Unit obtained body camera footage of... more »
  • State trooper under investigation tied to hit and run boating crash Play Video

    July 13, 2022 5:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit that Louisiana State Police launched an internal investigation after one of their troopers was on a boat involved in a hit and run crash on July 2, 2022 in Assumption Parish. The trooper was a passenger on the boat that... more »
  • Man was allegedly operating boat while inebriated before it crashed into a second vessel in Belle River

    December 27, 2021 11:53 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - A boating incident in Assumption Parish left one person injured and led to a second person's arrest, according to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries (WLF) agents. WLF agents say two boats were involved in the Sunday, December 26 incident and at least one of the vessels was... more »
  • Vaccination event this Saturday in Belle Rose

    September 28, 2021 9:59 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - A free COVID-19 vaccination event is scheduled to take place in Assumption Parish this Saturday afternoon. Both walk-ups and those with scheduled appointments are welcome to the Saturday, Oct. 2 event between the hours of 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. All three brands of COVID... more »
  • Assumption Parish distribution site to open at Belle Rose Middle

    September 6, 2021 10:58 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - As communities across Louisiana continue to carry out post-Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, area leaders are supplying locals with basic necessities. In this regard, a Point of Distribution (POD) Site will be open Monday from noon until 5 p.m. in Assumption Parish's Bell Rose Middle School (7177... more »
  • In Assumption Parish, high waters lead to concerns about transport, evacuation routes Play Video

    April 23, 2021 7:17 PM

    PIERRE PART - People in Assumption Parish are concerned about the rainy weather yet to come, with water still covering the area from storms last week. "The Mississippi River goes up and it starts raining. The water has nowhere to go," resident Alvin Berthelot said. Berthelot and his... more »
  • Residents in La's rural territories to benefit from new community vaccination sites Play Video

    April 5, 2021 8:10 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - State officials are making efforts to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to Louisiana's rural areas. By means of this undertaking, hundreds of locals in Assumption Parish will be receiving their previously scheduled vaccinations Monday, April 5 at a community vaccination site that will open at 9 a.m.... more »
  • Planned power outage to impact Assumption Parish customers Wednesday

    February 23, 2021 6:43 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - Officials in Assumption Parish noted that area customers will be impacted by a power outage Wednesday (Feb. 24) from 10 p.m until Thursday (Feb. 25) at 5 a.m. The announcement was made on Monday (Feb. 22) via the Assumption Parish Police Jury & OEP's Facebook page... more »
  • Deputies: Assumption Parish school bus driver attacked by angry parent

    November 11, 2020 5:59 AM

    NAPOLEONVILLE — According to The Advocate , an angry Assumption Parish parent's confrontation with their child's school bus driver went too far and turned into an assault, Sheriff's deputies said. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred Tuesday, in front of an elementary school when 34-year-old Laqueta... more »
  • Assumption Schools eagerly welcome students, virtually and in-person, to first day of classes Play Video

    August 13, 2020 10:58 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - The first day of a new school year is an exciting day for the typical Louisiana student. With their brand new school supplies, new wardrobe, and lingering relaxed summer-vaca vibe in tow, they're often looking forward to a fresh start. But students in Assumption Parish... more »
  • Overturned semi on Hwy 70 causes delays in Assumption Parish

    June 5, 2020 8:45 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - On Friday morning, authorities responded to a traffic incident involving an eighteen-wheeler on Assumption Parish's Highway 70. A semi-truck in the westbound lane of traffic on Highway 70 near La 1 overturned, causing a traffic delay. Overturned semi on Highway 70 in Assumption Parish... more »
  • New records obtained by WBRZ show deep wedge in heated spat between sheriff, D.A. and jilted judge

    March 5, 2020 2:35 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE – New documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit outline a deeper wedge between an embattled former judge and the law responsible for policing the streets of Assumption Parish. Jessie Leblanc resigned after WBRZ was first to report in December of an affair between her and Assumption Parish... more »
  • Assumption Parish sheriff warns residents of phone scam

    January 21, 2020 1:31 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH- The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office received several reports of locals falling victim to a phone scam. Sheriff Leland Falcon says the calls and texts direct recipients to purchase a fund card from 'religious organizations of the parish' by submitting credit card information to the number via call... more »
  • After disclosing affair with judge, chief deputy disciplined and demoted Play Video

    January 20, 2020 5:21 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Assumption Parish Chief Deputy Bruce Prejean has been demoted and disciplined one week after he admitted to having a lengthy affair with Judge Jessie Leblanc. That disclosure made a mess out of the cases he investigated and she presided over. At least 600 of them are under... more »
  • Ad hoc judge assigned to hear cases for judge at center of investigation into affair Play Video

    January 14, 2020 5:35 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE- An ad hoc judge has been appointed to hear cases for a judge at the center of an investigation over the judge's relationship with a criminal investigator. The review involves Judge Jessie Leblanc and allegations of a long-term affair with Assumption Parish Chief Criminal Deputy Bruce Prejean. Prejean... more »
  • DA reviewing past cases after judge discloses relationship with deputy, judge disputes claim Play Video

    December 30, 2019 5:31 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE- Dozens of criminal cases could be affected after a possible conflict was revealed the week before Christmas. Judge Jessie Leblanc declined to sign a warrant because she had a personal relationship with Assumption Sheriff's Office Chief Criminal Deputy Bruce Prejean, according to District Attorney Ricky Babin. Babin said he... more »
  • Assumption Parish officials preparing for Morganza opening without major flood control structure in place Play Video

    May 23, 2019 5:31 PM

    UPDATE: Governor Edwards says the temporary flood gate is expected to be in place by June 2. Click HERE for the full update. PIERRE PART- Parish officials in Assumption Parish are trying to tell residents that a barge used as a flood control structure may not be in... more »
  • Man killed after being hit by two vehicles while bicycling on highway

    January 21, 2018 9:49 AM

    LABADIEVILLE - A 42-year-old man died after being hit and run over by two different vehicles while bicycling along an Assumption Parish highway Saturday. Eugene Russell, Jr., died, State Police said. Russell was hit as he crossed into the path of an oncoming vehicle on La. 308 around... more »
  • Two men arrested after bringing guns to Assumption high school campus

    January 11, 2018 1:11 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - Two men were arrested after they brought weapons to an Assumption Parish high school Tuesday night. Deputies responded to the area of Assumption High School in reference to a disturbance. While en route to the scene, deputies spotted the suspect vehicle on LA 308. Deputies... more »
  • DNA samples help identify suspect in 2014 burglary case

    November 9, 2017 12:56 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE- The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of a man they say broke into a residence in 2014. The incident took place near Napoleonville on or about June 27, 2014. The victim told authorities she was asleep when she heard a door being pried open, the... more »
  • Inmate accused of plotting to kill two officials

    September 26, 2017 11:07 AM

    ASSUMPTION- A man already in jail was booked again Monday for criminal conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office say Christopher Campbell allegedly conspired with another or other individuals to murder two officials involved in the day-to-day operations of the criminal justice system. ... more »
  • Man arrested after early morning gunshot complaints

    September 22, 2017 1:36 PM

    ASSUMPTION- A man was arrested early Friday morning after police responded to gunshot complaints in Assumption Parish. Deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a complaint in the Paincourtville area shortly after midnight. At the scene, deputies found a vehicle near the area of the complaint... more »
  • Man arrested for threatening victim and law enforcement

    September 15, 2017 11:31 AM

    BELLE ROSE- A man was arrested for disturbing the peace after verbally threatening a victim and deputies. On Thursday, deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call where the victim said Darian Williams had threatened her with a brick. Deputies located Williams away from the... more »
  • Deputies: Man arrested after acting obscene in window

    August 11, 2017 12:35 PM

    BELLE ROSE - A 26-year-old man was booked into jail in Assumption Parish after deputies said he exposed himself in the window of a mobile home in July. Cory L. Butler was charged with obscenity. Deputies said witnesses reported seeing Butler standing in the window of... more »
  • Assumption man arrested for alleged first degree rape

    August 8, 2017 11:30 AM

    BELLE ROSE – A man has been arrested and charged with first degree rape in connection to an incident involving a juvenile. According to a news release, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 20-year-old Terrance Dupaty. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a complaint of a rape which allegedly occurred... more »
  • Assumption Parish deputy dies in weekend crash in Thibodaux

    July 3, 2017 11:44 AM

    THIBODAUX – A 21-year-old Assumption Parish deputy died in a car crash on LA 304 in Thibodaux over the weekend. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash claimed the life of Seth Bourgeois. The crash occurred as Bourgeois was traveling east on LA 304, near... more »
  • Normal fishing hot spot turned ghost town: Lake Verret Play Video

    June 15, 2017 8:59 AM

    Pierre Part, La. - When you're backyard is a Louisiana sportsmans dream, life can be pretty peaceful. Some say it's the sight of drooping moss at sunset, or the sound of crickets. This year, the sound of rushing water has taken away the peace. Belle River at Pierre... more »
  • Changing rain coverage, weather forecast for Omaha Play Video

    June 13, 2017 6:58 AM

    The typical, active summer pattern will continue. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Tuesday will mark a third straight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain coverage should be slightly lower than Sunday and Monday -- in the 50 percent range. High temperatures will therefore make it into the upper... more »
  • River and backwater flooding continue in Assumption Parish

    June 7, 2017 6:37 PM

    The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the FLOOD WARNING for Assumption Parish until at least Saturday afternoon. Emergency management officials continue to report flooding in areas near Belle River. Some locations that will experience flooding include Morgan City, Supreme, Labadieville and Pierre Part. Backwater flooding... more »
  • Flood fight underway in communities south of Baton Rouge Play Video

    June 5, 2017 6:39 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH- A massive flood fight is underway in communities south of Baton Rouge as they fight rising water from back water flooding and excess rainfall. In St. Martinville, a road linking Bayou Pigeon to Belle River is only open to high water vehicles due to high water. In Pierre... more »
  • Two arrested in drug search in Paincourtville

    March 24, 2017 11:18 AM

    PAINCOURTVILLE – Deputies say two Assumption Parish men were arrested on various narcotics charges after a search in Paincourtville early Thursday morning. According to Sheriff Leland Falcon, Oscar Davis, 41, and Alex Cedotal,52, was arrested after SWAT teams raided a home that was being used to traffic drugs. During... more »
  • Woman accused of selling stolen gun in Assumption Parish

    February 3, 2017 11:03 AM

    BAYOU L’OURSE – Deputies in Assumption Parish say a Berwick woman has been accused of selling a stolen firearm. Sheriff Leland Falcon said 39-year-old Kristie Blanchard was charged with theft of a firearm Thursday night. Falcon said investigators received information that Blanchard had sold a firearm that had... more »
  • Homes from Bayou Corne donated to tornado victims Play Video

    November 21, 2016 11:52 PM

    Napoleonville- The small community of Paincourtville sits on Bayou Lafourche in northeast Assumption parish, an area still recovering from tornadoes last February. "It completely destroyed the True Value, Lablanc Brothers Cement, the water tower and then a great deal of homes right here," said Brad Collins, a local pastor... more »
  • Three arrested for operating meth lab on boat

    November 7, 2016 5:27 PM

    PIERRE PART – Three people have been arrested for operating a meth lab on a boat in Pierre Part. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 39-year-old Dwayne Paul Hebert, 33-year-old Latisha Landry and 31-year-old Kelly Blanchard on Friday, Nov. 4 while operating a boat near Lake Verret. Officers... more »
  • Sinkhole situation over four years after it developed; Evacuations lifted

    October 7, 2016 3:21 PM

    BAYOU CORNE – The infamous area surrounding a four-year-old sinkhole has been deemed no longer a risk, Assumption Parish authorities announced Friday afternoon. The so-called Bayou Corne Sinkhole opened up along Highway 70 in 2012 when a salt dome collapsed under the bayou. All areas once part of... more »
  • Woman arrested after shoving teacher against wall

    September 16, 2016 4:23 PM

    BELLE ROSE – Deputies in Assumption Parish say a woman was arrested after shoving a school teacher against the wall at Belle Rose Primary School Friday. According to Sheriff Leland Falcon, investigators learned that 50-year-old Darlene Jones confronted a school office worker “in an angry and aggressive manner.” Deputies... more »
  • Escaped Assumption inmate captured in Terrebonne Parish

    September 14, 2016 2:35 PM

    MORGAN CITY – Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Facon says an inmate who escaped from deputies earlier this week was captured in Terrebonne Parish Sunday evening. According to Leland, 44-year-old Drake Domangue escaped custody Wednesday morning while deputies were transporting him for mental health treatment. He was captured and booked... more »
  • Assumption deputies find diaper-clad 2-year-old on highway

    June 30, 2016 12:20 PM

    LABADIEVILLE - Sheriff's deputies say a 2-year-old wearing only a diaper was found standing alone in the middle of a state highway in Assumption Parish after leaving a home without being noticed. Sheriff Leland Falcon said in a statement Wednesday deputies arrested 41-year-old Ivone Pina, of Labadieville (LAH'-buh-dee-vill), on a... more »
  • Deputes: Caregiver didn't help elderly woman after fall

    June 17, 2016 11:38 PM

    ASSUMPTION - Deputies arrested a caregiver who they say failed to act when an elderly woman fell and was injured. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office says 30-year-old Valencia R. Benjamin was a caretaker for the woman. Several employees and caretakers in charge of caring for the woman were... more »
  • Man crashes in bayou after high-speed chase, attempts to swim away

    June 10, 2016 12:21 AM

    LABADIEVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man after they say he led officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car before crashing into Bayou Lafourche in Labadieville. According to deputies, the chase began when they saw a car speeding on LA-1 late Monday night. Two... more »
  • Governor requests SBA assistance in Assumption after strong winds

    June 8, 2016 10:51 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards has officially filed a request that the U.S. Small Business Administration offer SBA Disaster Assistance loans for residents of Assumption Parish that were recently affected by severe weather. On May 19, the parish saw strong straight-line winds that caused damage to a... more »
  • Clean up begins in Assumption after severe storms Play Video

    May 20, 2016 7:39 PM

    ASSUMPTION- Assumption Parish residents have their hands full with cleaning up following severe storms that cut through the area. One resident, Shawn Coker, came into town Thursday night for a visit, but that trip turned into a clean up effort quickly at his in-laws' home. An uninhabited trailer next door... more »
  • FEMA doesn't think bayou devastation enough for federal disaster

    May 2, 2016 12:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The federal government denied the state's appeal for federal disaster assistance in areas recovering from tornadoes that tore apart bayou communities in February. FEMA said there was not enough wide-spread damage to force a disaster area, which makes federal assistance available for individual, business and government... more »
  • One dead in Assumption after morning crash

    April 17, 2016 4:34 PM

    BAYOU L’OURSE – State Police say one person is dead after a car wreck on LA 662 in Assumption Parish Sunday. According to Louisiana State Police, 56-year-old Bruce Campbell of Morgan City was killed when he ran off the road and struck a driveway on LA 622 north of... more »
  • FedEx worker: 'God saved me' as twister spun above her last week Play Video

    February 29, 2016 12:55 PM

    PAINCOURTVILLE - Stories of survival continue to be told nearly a week after twisters tore through south Louisiana. Monday, video of a woman's desperate attempt to run for cover shows just how scary the weather was last week. The video is a recording of security camera footage at Sagona's... more »
  • Assumption Parish opening storm debris disposal location

    February 26, 2016 10:43 AM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH- The Assumption Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness is opening a spot for people to throw out debris that was left behind by the severe weather earlier this week. According to a news release sent out Friday, the Ezeikel Street site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5... more »
  • Powerful EF3 tornado plowed through Assumption; size upgraded

    February 25, 2016 5:20 PM

    PAINCOURTVILLE - The National Weather Service upgraded the tornado that tore through Assumption Parish Tuesday to a powerful EF3. At an EF3, the twister had 140 mph winds. NWS experts said they made the determination after looking at analysis. A team of meteorologists surveyed damaged areas after the storm.... more »
  • Boil order lifted in Assumption following Tuesday tornado Play Video

    February 25, 2016 2:25 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - A boil order for Assumption Parish was lifted Thursday afternoon. People who live in the parish have had to boil their water before using it since Tuesday when tornadic weather blew over a water tower and compromised the water system. In video recorded by SkyEye2 , the... more »
  • Assumption Parish schools to reopen Thursday

    February 24, 2016 7:05 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - Schools in Assumption Parish are set to reopen Thursday after they were closed Wednesday behind a series of strong storms. All schools in parish will be back open with classes resuming as regularly scheduled. School administrators said if anyone is in need of assistance due... more »
  • WATCH: SkyEye2 finds wide spread destruction in Assumption Parish Play Video

    February 24, 2016 2:01 PM

    PAINCOURTVILLE - Rays of sunshine won't help ease the mood, but they're giving people light to clean up wide-spread damage after tornadic activity Tuesday. Aftermath in Assumption Parish/Paincourtville @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/WSYxGfi6Ae — Jessica LeBlanc (@JessLeBlancNews) February 24, 2016 Assumption Parish was hit hard by the storm that... more »
  • Public schools to be closed Wednesday in tornado-stricken Assumption Parish

    February 23, 2016 7:27 PM

    ASSUMPTION PARISH - All public schools in Assumption Parish will be closed Wednesday as clean up efforts begin in the parish that was rattled by high winds, storms and tornadic activity Tuesday afternoon. A State of Emergency was already declared earlier in the evening by the Assumption Parish Office... more »
  • Storms destroy dozens of homes, businesses in Assumption Parish

    February 23, 2016 5:44 PM

    PAINCOURTVILLE - About a dozen homes and businesses were destroyed in Assumption Parish during Tuesday’s bout of severe storms that brought tornadoes to the area. The intersection of La 70 and La 1 remains closed following the weather event. People were trapped in homes, but they’ve been rescued by... more »
  • 5 arrested in Assumption after alleged drug deal

    February 17, 2016 4:40 PM

    BERTRANDVILLE - Deputies say five men were arrested Tuesday after narcotics agents stopped two vehicles suspected of being involved in a drug deal. 20-year-old Quan Lewis, 21-year-old Michael Lewis and 19-year-old Myron Lewis were arrested at the scene. Both Quan Lewis and Michael Lewis had outstanding warrants for their... more »
  • Assumption Sheriff's Office reacts to Waguespack's resignation Play Video

    February 11, 2016 5:36 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office has a new leader after Sheriff Mike Waguespack resigned last night. "He contacted me, called me over, again, it was somewhat of a shock for me," said Interim Sheriff Bruce Prejean, who was previously chief criminal deputy. Waguespack made the announcement... more »
  • Assumption Sheriff Mike Waguespack resigns to work in construction

    February 11, 2016 4:32 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Mike Waguespack has stepped down as the Sheriff in Assumption Parish to pursue a job in construction management. Waguespack likened his new opportunity to a change and offer he could not pass up. #AssumptionParish Sheriff resigns. Says he will be CFO for a local industrial... more »
  • Assumption deputies stumble upon meth lab at scene of shooting

    February 4, 2016 5:41 PM

    BAYOU L’OURSE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered and dismantled a meth lab in Bayou L’Ourse after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where a man was shot in the face. 31-year-old Frances Boudreaux, of Morgan City, was booked on a charge of aggravated second degree battery. 35-year-old... more »
  • 3 arrested in connection with Assumption Parish armed robbery

    February 4, 2016 12:57 PM

    BAYOU L’OURSE - Sheriff’s deputies in Assumption Parish say they arrested two men and a woman during a traffic stop after they were able to be connected to an armed robbery that place in Bayou L’Ourse on Tuesday. Deputies said they responded to an armed robbery call at around... more »
  • Communities brace for possible Morganza spillway opening Play Video

    January 7, 2016 5:09 PM

    MORGANZA/PIERRE PART - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could open the Morganza Spillway as early as Monday to ease the pressure on levees in the Baton Rouge area and points farther south. The decision to possibly open the spillway Monday came at a meeting Thursday in Morgan City. ... more »
  • Evacuation orders lifted for some areas impacted by Bayou Corne sinkhole

    January 6, 2016 11:29 AM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Officials in Assumption Parish reported evacuation orders for an area along Highway 70 that was once impacted by the Bayou Corne sinkhole have been lifted. The area to the east of Grand Bayou was under mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders following the appearance of the sinkhole. ... more »

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