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Roofers flock to neighborhoods hit by unprecedented hail storm Play Video
June 21, 2023 4:31 PM
BRUSLY - Tuesday's hail storm was unprecedented. It's something Louisiana has not seen before - hail as big as your palm in some areas. Vicky Gaudet described the clatter as "explosions going off." "It was loud, I never have seen this before," Vicky Gaudet said. After a... more » -
Former WBR sheriff's office employee arrested for lying during traffic stop, allegedly tried to intimidate officers Play Video
March 23, 2023 3:54 PM
BRUSLY - A former West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office employee was arrested on three felony charges this week after she told a fictitious story during a traffic stop that led to an emergency response. Watch live newscasts here Angela Clayton Chelette was pulled over last week for... more » -
Brusly mailboxes moved again, now farther from street Play Video
March 13, 2023 3:17 PM
BRUSLY - Mailboxes that some say were installed too close to the road have been moved farther away from the street. One woman called 2 On Your Side after she hit a mailbox and it turns out she's not the only one who complained. A day after the story... more » -
Mailboxes moved following sidewalk project, some say they're too close to street Play Video
March 8, 2023 4:41 PM
BRUSLY - Some mailboxes are getting the attention of a driver in West Baton Rouge Parish after a sidewalk construction project. A woman says she hit one of them and it damaged her brand new car. Sunday afternoon, Lynette Rivet had just wrapped up an errand and was on... more » -
After officer's arrest, WBRZ obtains key video in Addis chase investigation Play Video
January 5, 2023 4:55 PM
BRUSLY- The WBRZ Investigative Unit obtained traffic camera video that shows the moment an Addis police officer slammed into a car, killing two teenage girls. WBRZ has made an editorial decision not to show the moment of impact. Part of the edited video can be seen here ... more » -
Elected official under investigation for showing up at women's homes, demanding sex Play Video
May 4, 2021 6:35 PM
BRUSLY - West Baton Rouge Parish Constable Ron Leray is under investigation, accused of showing up on two different occasions at women's homes demanding oral sex and a "hookup." The WBRZ Investigative Unit obtained two different police reports that were filed pertaining to the incidents. One occurred in Addis... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Former police chief accused of stealing $500 of merchandise from Walmart Play Video
December 31, 2020 12:21 PM
PORT ALLEN- The felony-convicted former police chief of Brusly, Jamie Whaley, is in hot water again. On December 19, 2020, Whaley got caught at the Port Allen Walmart walking out of the store with $516.40 worth of merchandise in his buggy, according to law enforcement. But, when employees crosschecked... more » -
Heavy law enforcement presence reported along busy street in Brusly early Thursday morning Play Video
December 10, 2020 7:29 AM
BRUSLY - Sources say a reported police pursuit occurred in West Baton Rouge, early Thursday (Dec. 10) morning. A source informed WBRZ of a heavy police presence along a busy thoroughfare in Brusly shortly after midnight. The source said personnel with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office... more » -
Early morning West Baton Rouge crash near Brusly High cleared from roadway Play Video
November 2, 2020 6:55 AM
PORT ALLEN- An early morning crash on LA 1 in Port Allen caused area traffic delays, Monday. The crash, reported shortly after 5 a.m., occurred in the southbound lane of La 1 at Hebert Street, which is just south of Brusly High. As of 6 a.m., officials say... more » -
I-10 widening project comes to West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video
August 30, 2018 12:35 AM
ADDIS - Dozens of West Baton Rouge Parish residents filled the community center Wednesday evening to view proposals for the I-10 widening project through Baton Rouge. The plan is to add an additional lane in each direction from Hwy 415 in the west to the I-10/12 split in the east,... more » -
Brusly looking for missing traffic ticket money Play Video
March 19, 2018 7:55 PM
BRUSLY- More than $40,000 vanished from a West Baton Rouge Parish town hall, according to its mayor. Scot Rhodes said he's embarrassed that some of the misappropriations happened on his watch. "It was multiple cash deposits that went missing. Some weeks it was a lot, some it was a... more » -
Dashcam video shows 100 mph chase down La. 1; Suspect run over by deputy Play Video
November 28, 2017 11:32 AM
ADDIS - Authorities say a police chase ended with the suspect being struck by a police unit Tuesday morning. > WATCH: Authorities released dash cam video of the chase; CLICK HERE to watch Sources told WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto there was a pursuit down LA 1 and... more » -
Brusly to consider installing security cameras Play Video
March 6, 2017 7:16 PM
BRUSLY – City leaders in Brusly are considering installing a series of security cameras around town in an effort to keep crime numbers low. Residents in Brusly say the community is quiet and tight-knit. Frederick Dupre said that he and his family have always felt safe in his... more » -
Brusly man killed in Iberville Parish crash
September 30, 2016 12:23 PM
PLAQUEMINE – State Police reports that a Brusly man was killed Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Iberville Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, 56-year-old Ervin Sparrow stopped his pickup truck on the eastbound lane of LA 1148 to adjust equipment on the back of his... more » -
Brusly High honors teacher who disappeared without a trace Play Video
April 12, 2016 12:30 AM
BRUSLY - It has been nearly 5 years since Sylviane Lozada went missing. She was a foreign language teacher at Brusly High School. Her family there continues to raise money for a scholarship in her honor. Monday was the 5th annual Foreign Language Scholarship Softball Game at Brusly High. All... more » -
New concussion protocol for West Baton Rouge athletes being discussed Play Video
February 16, 2016 6:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Questions about playing the rest of the game after a concussion could be a thing of the past for West Baton Rouge student-athletes. The school board and administrators from Port Allen and Brusly High have been discussing a new, baseline testing system for the students. ... more » -
Brusly liquor license denial sparks tension at council meeting Play Video
November 2, 2015 10:56 PM
BRUSLY - A former police chief, who pleaded guilty to criminal charges connected to things he did while in office, was denied a liquor license for a convenience store he and his girlfriend purchased together. Jamie Whaley and Tricia Michel sat before the Brusly Council Monday night as officials... more » -
Trinity Marine workers avoid lay offs Play Video
October 2, 2015 7:00 PM
BRUSLY - About 300 workers at the Trinity Marine plant don't have to worry about layoffs after the facility received a new contract within the last week. Lane Ashford runs a machine shop called Triangle Rotating Equipment. He repairs any piece of equipment that breaks, and he works closely with... more » -
Trinity barge manufacturer closing in Brusly Play Video
August 26, 2015 4:13 PM
BRUSLY - Barge manufacturer Trinity Marine Products said they plan to close their Brusly facility permanently next month, laying off all 283 of their workers. Workers said they learned of the layoffs on Monday. "I didn't believe it at first," said welder Cody Davis. "Then they handed me my... more » -
Investigators searching for clues in recovered car
January 23, 2013 12:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police said they are still investigating a car they believe was used in a pharmacy robbery which turned into a hostage standoff and deadly police shooting this week. Col. Richey Johnson said authorities sent the car believed to have been the getaway vehicle in Monday night's... more » -
Hostage-taker's getaway car recovered in Baton Rouge Play Video
January 23, 2013 12:05 AM
BATON ROUGE- Police have found the car they believe was the planned getaway vehicle in a Monday night armed robbery that eventually led to a hostage standoff and police shooting in West Baton Rouge where the suspect was killed. Authorities had been looking for the black Pontiac Firebird since... more » -
Hostage suspect shot, killed when he began to threaten hostage
January 21, 2013 8:39 PM
PORT ALLEN- A kidnapper was shot and killed by authorities in West Baton Rouge Monday night, after threatening to shoot and kill the hostage he snatched at gunpoint earlier in the evening. The man's name has not been released. The hostage is recovering from injuries sustained after a car... more »