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Investigators seize phone records tied to corruption case involving BRPD supervisor Play Video
November 9, 2023 4:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives conducting an internal investigation into allegations of a cover-up involving one of BRPD's highest ranking officers have obtained phone records that could further implicate him in the case. New documents filed this week and obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show that investigators were seeking... more » -
Troubled BRPD officer implicated in 'Brave Cave' lawsuit arrested on simple battery charge Play Video
September 21, 2023 3:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - A former Baton Rouge police officer with a history of excessive force complaints was arrested over allegations that he tased a suspect in handcuffs. Sources told the WBRZ Investigative Unit that Troy Lawrence Jr. , 26, was issued a summons for simple battery Wednesday. The charge... more » -
BRPD dismantles unit linked to 'Brave Cave' probe, launches criminal investigation into officers' actions Play Video
August 31, 2023 12:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department has scuttled its Street Crimes unit, a division dedicated to tackling crime in the most violent corners of the city, as the agency faces scrutiny over its use of a little-known processing facility known as the "Brave Cave." Mayor Sharon Weston... more » -
District Attorney seeking list of confidential names released by mayor's office
August 9, 2017 5:55 PM
BATON ROUGE – District Attorney Hillar Moore went door-to-door to area news agencies, asking reporters to return items released by city hall that contained confidential information dealing with kids who sought BRAVE services in an effort to turn their lives around. The list – nine names – were of... more » -
State auditors to probe questionable contracts
August 4, 2017 4:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – The state auditor has launched an investigation into the mayor's office concerning BRAVE contracts. The Louisiana Legislative Auditor's office was asked to investigate following reports of questionable deals for BRAVE programs and people who were tied to the mayor's administration. Calls for an investigation came Monday... more » -
Senator Kennedy calls BRAVE deals 'repulsive'
August 3, 2017 4:05 PM
BATON ROUGE - Amid multiple requests for a state investigation into the BRAVE grant program, U.S. Senator John Kennedy sent a letter to Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome voicing his concerns about the allegations. In the letter, Sen. Kennedy says "the purpose of the BRAVE contracts is to reduce violent... more » -
BRAVE contracts tied to mayor's administration suspended Play Video
August 1, 2017 3:29 PM
BATON ROUGE – Nine contracts associated with the BRAVE program have been suspended, WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has learned. The contracts in question are tied to controversial deals made with Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's administration. The contracts are part of a group that have been questioned since contract... more » -
Amid controversy over who got BRAVE grants, calls made for state auditor to probe mayor's deals Play Video
July 31, 2017 4:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – There are at least two requests for a state investigation into Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's handling of the BRAVE grant program. Those in charge of the BRAVE program today said they had no idea the contracts her office doled out existed. Monday afternoon, the... more » -
Crime fighters mingle with kids in effort to build relationships
June 16, 2017 7:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - The special unit assigned to work the streets of Baton Rouge and deter crime met with kids Friday in an effort to build lasting relationships early. BRAVE officers held a summer block party at Gus Young Park where kids interacted with police. Organizers said a positive... more » -
BRAVE looks to nonprofit to maintain its anti-crime operations
June 16, 2016 9:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - The city-parish reports officials are taking steps to preserve its “highly successful” Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination (BRAVE) project as federal funding is set to expire soon. In order to keep the BRAVE team on the streets, officials have established a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation that is... more »