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Friends of innocent man killed in crash with BRPD unit still waiting for answers Play Video
October 25, 2023 6:33 PM
UPDATE: BRPD announced the arrest of officer Sharmaine Buckley, 28, on charges including negligent homicide and negligent injuring related to the crash. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ---- BATON ROUGE - Coworkers of 38-year-old Caleb Chapetta are still reeling days after he... more » -
New lawsuit piles on to BRAVE Cave allegations, alleges 2 more 'dark sites'
October 19, 2023 5:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - A new federal lawsuit alleging police misconduct identifies two suspected "dark sites" beyond the previously reported "BRAVE Cave." The WBRZ Investigative Unit reports that the latest case is filed on behalf of Carrie Mealey -- a "68-year-old grandmother" -- and Houston Lawrence, a 36-year-old man with... more » -
Deputies seize pair of stolen Corvettes, 22 pounds of marijuana in Slidell bust
October 11, 2023 11:55 AM
SLIDELL - Sheriff's deputies recovered a pair of stolen sports cars and seized nearly two dozen pounds of marijuana from a home in southeast Louisiana. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said they also seized nearly $27,000 in cash and three handguns after raiding the house on Brookhaven Court... more » -
Councilmembers demand resignation or termination after police chief's Council outburst Play Video
September 28, 2023 6:36 PM
UPDATE: Councilman Aaron Moak, after speaking with WBRZ, joined with Councilwoman Jennifer Racca to author a letter to the Mayor calling for "the immediate resignation or termination of Murphy Paul as Chief of Police of the Baton Rouge Police Department. BATON ROUGE - Members of the Baton Rouge... more » -
NAKAMOTO: Fourth BRPD officer booked into jail amid investigation into Street Crimes unit Play Video
September 28, 2023 11:28 AM
BATON ROUGE – Several Baton Rouge police officers, including the second-highest ranking in the department, are facing criminal charges over allegations of misconduct and an ensuing cover-up. Deputy Chief Troy Lawrence and officers Jesse Barcelona and Todd Thomas surrendered Thursday afternoon. The WBRZ Investigative Unit reported earlier this week... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: After officer's arrest for sexual misconduct, BRPD, city face federal lawsuits Play Video
July 3, 2023 1:49 PM
BATON ROUGE — Two federal lawsuits were filed Monday in Baton Rouge against former BRPD officer Wade Hill , Police Chief Murphy Paul and the City of Baton Rouge. Watch live newscasts here In one of the lawsuits, the allegations stem from an domestic dispute BRPD investigated Jan.... more » -
BRPD finds drugs, gun with 'Glock switch' in search
May 15, 2023 11:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department confiscated drugs, cash and a handgun equipped with a Glock switch during a recent search. The evidence was taken from a property in the 9500 block of Avis Ave. in an operation on Thursday that also involved the U.S. Marshal's Task... more » -
Driver led police on 150mph chase before deadly helicopter crash; suspect booked for manslaughter Play Video
March 26, 2023 1:11 PM
ERWINVILLE - A man who fled police in Baton Rouge, triggering a high-speed chase that spilled into West Baton Rouge Parish, is facing manslaughter charges after the pursuit led to a helicopter crash that killed two officers. On Monday, the Baton Rouge Police Department identified the officers killed as... more » -
BRPD launches crime analysis dashboard for public to see real-time trends in the city Play Video
February 2, 2023 5:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police recently launched a crime trend dashboard where the public can go look at real-time crime trends happening inside the city limits. To date, it shows homicides are down, while felony arrests are up. Robberies are up and so are mental health calls. ... more » -
Baton Rouge police chief pledges 'proactive' effort to curb street stunts
December 21, 2022 2:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police Chief Murphy Paul on Wednesday said his department will look to "engage in more community efforts" to proactively address organized street stunts like the one that shut down a part of I-10 in Baton Rouge last weekend. Paul said that incident was the first of... more » -
6 suspects, including at least 3 juveniles, led police chase through Central in stolen vehicle Play Video
December 4, 2022 9:51 AM
CENTRAL - Three juveniles were arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase late Saturday night, and three more suspects are still on the run. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, an officer found a stolen vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. and called for backup. As the officer... more » -
City leaders admit 8 different gangs wreaking havoc across Baton Rouge Play Video
September 22, 2022 5:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - During a news conference Thursday, Baton Rouge Police admitted at least eight different gangs are wreaking havoc across the community and measures are in place to address the subzones where they are operating. "Just yesterday, based on investigative intelligence, suggested and identified gangs in our city... more » -
Amid multiple secret BRPD internal investigations, department angry over officers 'leaking' information
June 28, 2022 7:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police released a terse statement late Tuesday, hours after WBRZ revealed a secret investigation within the department focused on a cop who is accused of trying to sell drug case information to a drug dealer. WBRZ first reported on the investigation earlier Tuesday. Tuesday... more » -
BRPD officer resigned, facing criminal charges for cozy relationship with drug dealer
June 28, 2022 11:26 AM
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge Police officer resigned Wednesday and faces criminal charges after he allegedly exchanged information about open drug investigations with a confidential informant . WBRZ has been investigating the situation for two weeks since sources told the Investigative Unit BRPD officer Richmond Barrow had a... more » -
Stolen guns that went unnoticed at BRPD show gap in oversight, retired police officer says Play Video
June 7, 2022 5:39 PM
BATON ROUGE- A retired Baton Rouge police officer said gaping holes within supervision were exposed after a former officer managed to seize three guns several years ago, tag them as evidence, and take them home. Benjamin Zeringue was arrested Monday charged with injuring public records, malfeasance in office and... more » -
Missing guns went unnoticed at BRPD for years until children found them; former cop arrested for taking evidence Play Video
June 6, 2022 2:15 PM
CENTRAL – A former Baton Rouge Police officer was arrested Monday after a box of guns and loaded magazines were found on a curb and traced back to the officer. Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran told the WBRZ Investigative Unit Monday that former BRPD officer Benjamin Zeringue put the... more » -
Homicide detectives searching for missing mother and son from Baton Rouge
March 12, 2022 9:16 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for a mother and her child who were reported missing. Police said homicide detectives are assigned to the case. Kaylen Johnson, 24, and her 2-year-old, Kaden Johnson, were last seen March 5. They live at 11888 Old Hammond Highway. Police did... more » -
Man found shot to death inside vehicle on I-110 overnight
January 16, 2022 9:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle on I-110 South near Hollywood Street overnight, police said. Detectives said the victim, identified as Percy Wilson, 38, was found around 12:30 Sunday morning. He'd been shot multiple times, police said, while sitting inside the vehicle.... more » -
BR Police Dept's 88th Basic Training Academy began this week
December 8, 2021 5:12 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department's 88th Basic Training Academy began Monday (December 6) morning. BRPD says this year's class consists of 26 trainees, and four Post Academy Trainees. Upon graduating from the 22-week course, the students will be partnered with experienced officers in the Field... more » -
Police rescue child found in a pool early Tuesday morning
September 28, 2021 9:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities came to the aid of a child that appeared to be in a potentially dangerous situation early Tuesday morning. The incident took place before 8 a.m. in Old South Baton Rouge. A representative from the Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were called to... more » -
Student athletes, local first responders create mural honoring 9/11 victims and heroes Play Video
September 25, 2021 8:10 PM
BATON ROUGE - Saturday afternoon, volunteers from across Baton Rouge gathered to paint a special project. Together they created a tribute mural in honor of the people and first responders who were killed or injured in the attacks on 9/11. The mural is now on display for all to... more » -
Man accused of killing wife, shooting at police was out on bond for previous rape charge
September 25, 2021 11:07 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man accused of killing his wife and firing shots at police over the weekend was under house arrest with an ankle monitor pending his trial for an earlier rape charge. Cedrick Dabney, 52, was arrested after firing gunshots at officers who responded to the deadly... more » -
15-year-old accused of killing one and injuring another on Nicholson Drive amid Hurricane Ida's aftermath
August 30, 2021 11:10 AM
BATON ROUGE - A teenager is accused of shooting two people during an argument just hours after Hurricane Ida slammed the capital area. The gunfire was reported around 8:45 a.m. Monday, August 30 at the Save More market on Nicholson Drive just outside LSU's campus. Police said the... more » -
One killed, multiple people injured in overnight Florida Boulevard crash
August 21, 2021 11:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating an overnight crash that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the deadly crash happened in the 8000 block of Florida Boulevard around 12:45 a.m. Saturday. The person killed in the... more » -
One person killed in Wednesday night shooting off Scenic Highway
August 19, 2021 11:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - One person was killed in a shooting that occurred in a residential area off Scenic Highway Wednesday night. According to Baton Rouge Police, 29-year-old Tredonovan Paynes was shot multiple times and killed around 10:54 p.m. Wednesday. The shots were fired in the 1800 block of... more » -
One person found injured on Lorraine Street following reported shooting Play Video
August 11, 2021 9:34 AM
BATON ROUGE - Capital area police were called to a north Baton Rouge residence in regards to a reported shooting that left one person injured Wednesday morning. A representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Lorraine Street where a person... more » -
Judge extends restraining order for BRPD officer accused of inappropriate DWI stop Play Video
July 21, 2021 6:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 19th Judicial District Judge extended the length of a restraining order Wednesday against Baton Rouge police officer Donald Steele. It's related to a DWI stop he conducted where a college student alleged he touched her inappropriately after coercing her to drive to a warehouse instead... more » -
Officer's body camera recorded 30 seconds of traffic stop that's focus of internal investigation Play Video
July 1, 2021 4:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - A thirty-second recording captures the moments a traffic stop begins that eventually led to a Baton Rouge Police officer being put on paid leave amid an internal investigation about what happened during the stop. Stream WBRZ newscasts here WBRZ and Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto were... more » -
Nakamoto: BRPD officer on leave, under investigation after complaint of harassing DWI stop Play Video
June 28, 2021 1:52 PM
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge Police officer is on administrative leave as the agency investigates a complaint from a woman who said a police officer touched and kissed her instead of taking her to jail on suspicion of driving drunk. "The officer involved in the stop indicated to... more » -
Three teens charged in Baton Rouge gunfight that killed 16-year-old
June 16, 2021 10:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - Three people are facing criminal charges after a teenager was shot to death during a gun battle outside an apartment complex last month. Jesse Harris, 18, and two juvenile suspects, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in the May 23 shooting. The other suspects were booked... more » -
Nakamoto: D.A. to review in-custody death in wake of BRPD drug squad corruption allegations Play Video
June 15, 2021 5:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney will review a previously-closed internal Baton Rouge Police investigation into a man's death after a violent encounter with drug squad agents eight years ago. Dontrunner Robinson died, choking while trying to swallow a bag of cocaine. But, his family and... more » -
Baton Rouge Police searching for missing 57-year-old man
June 9, 2021 12:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are urging the public to assist in the search for a missing middle-aged man in the capital area. The Baton Rouge Police Department issued a Wednesday morning news release regarding its search for a 57-year-old man named Freeman Richardson. Authorities say Richardson is around... more » -
Aiming to reduce gun violence, BR officials unite for Saturday 'Gas for Guns' event Play Video
June 5, 2021 7:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - With gun violence becoming way too common here in the Capital City, officals are creative with their efforts to get guns off the streets. "A lot of guns are in the wrong hands and people are getting them illegally," said James Cain. With these crimes... more » -
With the cadet program, BRPD hopes to give future officers a head start Play Video
May 31, 2021 9:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - With the cadet program, future officers are given a head start, learning about the laws they will soon enforce. "You get to learn the aspects of each unit, the intricate parts, and as much as you can," Cadet Jalen Marbs said. Marbs joined the cadet... more » -
Baton Rouge woman arrested, charged with second-degree murder
May 29, 2021 5:06 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for second-degree murder Friday. Andreniki Franklin, 29, was the suspect in a May 30, 2020 shooting that fatally injured 25-year-old Karlnita Marks. According to reports, Marks had been shot and later transported to a hospital around 12:31 a.m. After investigation, an... more »