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  • Livingston Parish deputies looking for suspected burglary duo

    November 17, 2023 11:54 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office hopes an image showing two suspected burglars will help lead to arrests. The two men are suspected of entering a home south of Springfield during the early morning of Nov. 15. They allegedly stole a water pump from the property.... more »
  • Fourth suspect sought in gun store burglary

    August 31, 2023 7:42 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Authorities are seeking a fourth man in connection with a late July break-in and theft at a Prairieville gun shop. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Kalib Walker, 18, of Convent. He's wanted for the burglary of Hebert Guns, on Airline Highway,... more »
  • Shots fired after crooks encounter employee inside store

    August 28, 2023 2:08 PM

    HAMMOND - A pair of would-be thieves fired several shots, then fled, after encountering a worker inside a store they intended to rob. Hammond police said the incident happened Monday about 3 a.m. at the Yellow Store in the 300 block of East University Ave. Two men used... more »
  • Four arrested in Tangipahoa burglary spree investigation

    June 27, 2023 4:52 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Deputies have arrested three juveniles and one adult in connection with two dozen recent vehicle burglaries between Hammond and Ponchatoula. A call on Sunday morning led to the arrests. Tangipahoa Parish deputies responded to Tangi Lakes Drive off West Pleasant Ridge Road and found the foursome... more »
  • Arrests in Houma motorsports break-in plot tied to Ascension Parish cycle shop incident

    June 10, 2023 11:35 AM

    HOUMA - An investigation by the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of two Baton Rouge men and a teenager on charges stemming from an alleged plan to burglarize a motorcycle shop. One of the suspects is also connected to a break-in at a motor sports... more »
  • Self-storage business ransacked; thieves sift through valuables Play Video

    October 13, 2022 4:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least a dozen storage units have been burglarized over the past week at the CubeSmart Self Storage near the intersection of Airline Highway and Greenwell Springs Road. Steve Shaffett went to his locker last week to grab some items and discovered that his entire storage... more »
  • Sheriff: Sneaky car burglars targeting unsuspecting victims at gas pumps Play Video

    August 12, 2022 1:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Investigators at the sheriff's office are warning drivers of burglars targeting people pumping gas after a reported burglary. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office shared a video showing the thieves pulling up alongside a victim's truck at a Marathon gas station. The passenger in the vehicle... more »
  • Car burglaries reported around LSU campus; police need help identifying suspects

    August 4, 2022 1:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU police need help identifying a group of individuals suspected of burglarizing cars around campus. Authorities shared surveillance photos of the suspects Thursday, who police believe are tied to multiple car burglaries at the school. Anybody with information on their identities should call authorities at... more »
  • WATCH: Hammer-swinging burglar botches break-in attempt Play Video

    June 28, 2022 12:22 PM

    AMITE - Deputies are looking for a man caught on camera trying to break into a convenience store using a hammer. The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office shared surveillance footage showing the shirtless culprit walking up to The Three Stooges store on US 51 in Amite and smashing the glass entrance.... more »
  • BR police union wants civil service board member removed over criminal history

    June 14, 2022 2:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officers are demanding that a member of Baton Rouge's civil service board be removed from his position over an alleged string of arrests and run-ins with police. The letter from the Baton Rouge Police Union alleges Brandon O Williams has had numerous encounters with law enforcement,... more »
  • Deputies looking for man who robbed Port Allen hotel clerk at gunpoint

    June 6, 2022 5:43 PM

    PORT ALLEN- A man robbed a LaQuinta Hotel while holding the front desk clerk at gunpoint late Monday night. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the suspect pulled into a nearby hotel moments before robbing the LaQuinta Hotel, making off with approximately $260 in cash. Deputies said the... more »
  • Man arrested after stealing all money from Hammond restaurant's cash register

    February 25, 2022 9:42 PM

    HAMMOND - A man was arrested Friday after stealing all the money out of a restaurant's cash register late last month. Police identified 36-year-old Christopher Henningsen as the suspect, and he was taken into custody Friday. The Hammond Police Department reports the theft happened around 5 p.m. Thursday,... more »
  • Fired employee arrested for burglarizing Burger King, stealing $800

    February 4, 2022 7:52 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE - A former Burger King employee was arrested after allegedly burglarizing the restaurant and stealing around $800 from the safe. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said 31-year-old Michael Bougere turned himself on Feb. 1 for the crime. The burglary happened on Jan. 26 at a Burger King... more »
  • At least 20 involved in burglary, looting incident at Los Angeles Nordstrom

    November 23, 2021 7:24 AM

    LOS ANGELES, California - At least 20 suspects attempted to break into a Nordstrom store at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, California Monday night. The burglary was followed by a high speed police chase as some of the suspects attempted to evade capture , CNN reports. The... more »
  • Man arrested for allegedly breaking into cars on LSU campus

    September 30, 2021 12:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested by LSU Police on charges of burglary told authorities he'd resorted to stealing because he was having a hard time financially, according to an arrest report. Official documents identify 22-year-old Aaron Ruffin as the suspect who was picked up by LSU... more »
  • WANTED: Burglary suspects who took more than $2K worth of prescription drugs

    September 17, 2021 1:32 PM

    Morgan City Police need your help identifying the suspects of a business burglary. It happened the morning of September 4th, in the area of Victor II Blvd. Police say the suspects stole prescription narcotics worth more than $2,500. They were seen in what is... more »
  • NFL cornerback Richard Sherman booked for domestic violence after alleged break-in attempt

    July 14, 2021 1:12 PM

    SEATTLE- All-pro NFL cornerback Richard Sherman was booked for domestic violence, according to public records. The Redmond Police Department said a 911 call came from a home in King County at 2 a.m. The caller said an adult male family member, who didn't live there, was attempting to force... more »
  • Two men arrested in burglary spree targeting businesses across EBR

    June 21, 2021 5:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two men were arrested after a 10-day burglary spree that targeted several business in East Baton Rouge Parish. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office identified the suspects as Loyd Hamilton, 58, and Roderick Collier, 47. The sheriff's office said it investigated the burglaries at numerous... more »
  • Man accused of burglarizing vehicles in parking lot of Hyatt Place hotel

    June 15, 2021 10:41 AM

    UPDATE: A judge has dismissed 28 of the 29 charges against West, citing insufficient evidence tying him to those crimes. Read the original story below. ----- BATON ROUGE - Authorities in Baton Rouge say the burglar who targeted automobiles parked at a local extended stay hotel has... more »
  • 13-year-old girl leads deputies on chase in stolen car full of teens

    June 14, 2021 7:37 PM

    LAPLACE - A 13-year-old girl led police on a chase through a suburban neighborhood in a stolen vehicle with four other teens. Deputies with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call at 3:30 a.m. June 9 concerning juveniles trying to burglarize cars in the... more »
  • Ascension and St. James deputies looking for two suspects involved in recent string of vehicle burglaries Play Video

    May 30, 2021 11:59 AM

    ASCENSION - Deputies are trying to identify two suspects responsible for around 20 vehicle burglaries Saturday night. The burglaries occurred at several hotels in Donaldsonville and St. James between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight. "You have persons traveling through like myself, you think you are getting... more »
  • EBR Sheriff's Office warns of increase in carjackings across outlying communities

    April 14, 2021 6:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Across the nation, a number of large cities are reporting an increase in theft and violent crimes, including a significant increase in carjackings. During 2020 New Orleans reported carjacking calls to 911 increased by 126 percent. But large cities aren't the only areas that have been... more »
  • Thief targeted Christ the King Church in heist, police say

    February 18, 2021 3:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Police are investigating a burglary at Christ the King Church, the Catholic church on the LSU campus at the corner of Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive. The burglar stole items from the church and was seen on surveillance video walking through what appears to be... more »
  • Animal shelter in Hammond burglarized; thousands of dollars in damage

    February 12, 2021 9:48 PM

    HAMMOND, La. - A local animal shelter is recovering from a devastating burglary that left them with thousands of dollars in damages. Late Thursday night, an unknown intruder ransacked the office of the Tangi Humane Society, a non-profit volunteer organization that is home to dozens of displaced pets. According... more »
  • Trio busted prying open Ascension storage units, sheriff's office says

    December 21, 2020 12:05 PM

    DUTCHTOWN – Three people were booked into jail on 67 counts of varying charges related to burglaries of a storage unit, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Micah Millien, 29, Dillan Morrissey, 27, and Destiny Grissom, 20, were arrested at the Dutchtown Mini-Storage on Hwy. 621 after deputies... more »
  • Zachary Police: 'Yogurt Bayou' employee fights off would-be robber in Sunday evening incident

    December 21, 2020 11:13 AM

    ZACHARY - A yogurt shop employee managed to successfully fend off a would-be robber during a Sunday (Dec. 20) evening incident, according to The Advocate . Yogurt Bayou, a small shop nestled between a boutique and a lending company on Zachary's High Street seems an unlikely target for thieves.... more »
  • BR Police ask public to help identify Plank Road area burglary suspect

    December 17, 2020 7:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities in the capital city are asking members of the public who have information on a Plank Road area burglary suspect to contact them. According to detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the individual in the photographs above is believed to be responsible... more »
  • Man arrested on charges of burglary, battery, cruelty to animals in Ascension Parish

    November 25, 2020 7:35 AM

    ASCENSION - A man accused of battery and cruelty to animals has been arrested, authorities say. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that Curtis Lee Boudreaux Jr. has been arrested and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail. Boudreaux Jr. was wanted for three counts simple battery, cruelty... more »
  • Set of late night talk show burglarized

    October 27, 2020 12:21 PM

    LOS ANGELES, California - On Monday night, Conan O'Brien, the often self-deprecating host of a late-night talk show on TBS, used humor to address the recent burglary of his make-shift studio at the Coronet Theater in West Hollywood. "No one breaks into The Tonight Show and steals all of... more »
  • West BR Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in identifying suspected burglar

    October 14, 2020 7:26 AM

    WEST BATON ROUGE - Authorities in West Baton Rouge say a burglar is on the loose and they're requesting the public's help in identifying the accused individual. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says the suspect pictured above broke into a parked vehicle on October 3, around 5:40 a.m.,... more »
  • EBR Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in identifying burglary suspects

    July 9, 2020 6:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities in East Baton Rouge Parish are on the lookout for two burglary suspects who also used a stolen credit card. Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Burglary and Robbery Division are seeking the identity of the two individuals pictured above in reference to... more »
  • Ascension Parish officials request public assistance in identifying burglars

    July 7, 2020 2:10 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Officials in Ascension are on the hunt for three men accused of burglarizing a vehicle in the parking lot of a Geismer hotel. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, officials are actively seeking the identities of three male suspects who broke into a vehicle on... more »
  • Two accused of stealing over $6k in equipment from Baton Rouge storage facility

    May 13, 2020 11:34 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Investigators arrested a man accused of breaking into a storage facility and stealing over $6,000 worth of items. According to arrest records, Terrence McNabb worked with a partner named Brice Poole to break into two movable trailers at Pilgrim Storage, which is located on Airline Highway,... more »
  • Detectives ask public to help identify man needed for questioning in connection with burglary

    April 10, 2020 6:29 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are asking the public to assist in identifying a man seen at a gas station around the same time that it was burglarized. Authorities say they were tipped off about the incident when the store's alarm went off around... more »
  • Man arrested for allegedly sneaking into LSU dorm to secretly record undressing woman

    March 17, 2020 8:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State University Police arrested a 19-year-old, accusing him of filming a woman during a private moment without her permission. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to LSU's Evangeline Hall at 10:54 a.m. on Sunday, March 15 where they spoke with a woman who... more »
  • Police: Two women interrupt fish fry to start fight, get arrested for attempted murder

    March 12, 2020 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say two women have been arrested for attempting to finish a fight that was started in a nightclub and going so far as to use a gun to try and get the job done. According to an official report, 22-year-old Marquisha Kaigler, 29-year-old Carlisha Phillips,... more »
  • EBR detectives arrest two suspects associated with Florida-based gang

    March 10, 2020 12:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say they've captured two men affiliated with a gang that's recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to an official report, 31-year-old Shadarryl Renee Lawrence and 30-year-old Travis Jahdiel Ward were arrested for participating in the... more »
  • Students arrested for illegal Tiger Stadium joyrides caught on video Play Video

    February 28, 2020 9:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Three LSU students were arrested for allegedly breaking into Tiger Stadium and joyriding on stolen ATV's across the field on two separate occasions. Earlier this month WBRZ obtained video of one of the joyriding incidents. >Click here to view the video< LSU Police say... more »
  • Deputies searching for man who broke into car outside gym, used victim's debit card

    February 27, 2020 12:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who burglarized a vehicle at Calloway's Health and Fitness (13436 Jefferson Hwy) on Feb. 16. Investigators say the suspect shattered one of the vehicle's passenger side windows and took a purse and wallet before... more »
  • Two arrested for allegedly burglarizing Airline Terrace area home

    February 26, 2020 11:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police say two men have been arrested for burglarizing a home in the Airline Terrace area. According to an official police report, 21-year-old Andre James and 20-year-old Damond Achane were spotted breaking into a home on Monte Sano Avenue, Tuesday morning. A witness... more »
  • One person shot following armed robbery on North Blvd.

    February 23, 2020 1:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened Sunday morning. Around 7:45 a.m. police responded to the 2600 block of North Blvd. located near Baton Rouge Magnet High School. One person sustained a gunshot wound. They were transported to a local hospital, injury is non-life... more »
  • Police arrest 11-year-old with ties to 22 car burglaries in New Orleans

    February 12, 2020 1:07 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - An 11-year-old has been arrested for his alleged involvement in nearly two dozen car burglaries in New Orleans. WWL-TV reports the juvenile was supposedly involved in 22 auto burglaries in the Gentilly Terrace area. An arrest warrant was also issued for another juvenile police believe was... more »
  • Police capture fugitive wanted for brutal armed robbery of Greenwell Street store

    February 11, 2020 1:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say they've arrested a man who was wanted by both the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Baton Rouge Police for burglary, theft, and robbery. According to official documents, 27-year-old Tevin Deandre Moore's charges date back to 2016 when he was accused of... more »
  • Observant LSU student helps police capture man accused of burglary

    February 5, 2020 1:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSU Police say an alert student helped capture a man who'd been accused of burglarizing vehicles on campus. Police say 33-year-old Randall Davis was caught casing vehicles on Jan. 27. According to an official report, footage from video surveillance shows Davis pulling on the door... more »
  • Smash and grab burglary has Ascension authorities on high alert Play Video

    January 30, 2020 7:32 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A popular Gonzales gas station was targeted by burglars, Thursday morning. Thieves broke into an Exxon Popingo's on Burnside Avenue, around 2 a.m. Though management was hesitant to comment and officials have yet to release information related to the incident, WBRZ is able to report... more »
  • Deputies ask public to assist in identifying Tiger Bend area burglary suspect

    January 27, 2020 9:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say a burglar was caught on camera breaking into several storage units on Tiger Bend Road. Deputies are asking the public to take a look at the picture above and help officials identify the suspect involved. ... more »
  • Thieves stealing emission-controlling devices from vehicles in St. Tammany Parish

    January 22, 2020 1:20 PM

    ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A string of thefts involving catalytic converters has occurred in St. Tammany Parish during the month of January. Catalytic converters are exhaust emission control devices that reduce toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas. Because of their accessible location on vehicles and the fact... more »
  • Video surveillance catches burglar throwing rock through store window during brazen break-in

    December 13, 2019 12:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities with the Baton Rouge Police Department say a man has been arrested for breaking into a Metro PCS store and stealing a broad range of cell phone accessories. According to a police report, the burglary occurred at a North Acadian Thruway store, Tuesday, when a... more »
  • Thieves ransack home of African-American museum's murdered founder Play Video

    December 12, 2019 4:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Police are searching for thieves who broke into the home of murdered icon Sadie Roberts-Joseph. Inside, they stole a 60-inch television and a laptop, broke figurines, and ransacked the place. Her son, Jason Roberts, made the discovery Wednesday when he showed up at his mother's house... more »
  • Employee foils Baton Rouge store burglary in wild pursuit caught on camera Play Video

    August 16, 2019 1:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An overzealous store employee was determined not to let a computer thief get away from a Cortana-area store this week; Chasing the thief and jumping into the guy’s getaway vehicle as he sped away. WATCH THE VIDEO A man perused the aisles of Computer Heaven,... more »
  • Rash of Blind River camp burglaries investigated, one arrested Play Video

    June 1, 2018 6:39 PM

    MAUREPAS – A dart board and its darts, propane tanks and even weapons are among the items camp owners along the Blind River near Lake Maurepas have had stolen from their oases in the bayou over the last few months. Frustrated camp dwellers spoke with WBRZ after another incident... more »
  • Landlord abandoned by tenant, burglarized

    April 27, 2018 6:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A landlord says her tenant decided to stop paying bills and abandoned the property late last year. Then, this week someone broke in and took everything. "They took everything, they took everything they wanted," said Linda Grace. The story has changed slightly since 2 On... more »
  • Burglaries and violent crimes likely connected in Baton Rouge

    April 25, 2018 12:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Data specific to the Capital Region does not exist, but East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore believes guns used in many of the area's violent crimes are often stolen from law-abiding citizens. "We haven't tracked it specifically in Baton Rouge, but nationwide data shows they do... more »
  • Housekeeper finds masked group inside upscale Baton Rouge home Tuesday morning Play Video

    December 19, 2017 1:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police spent Tuesday morning searching for three people seen inside a Hundred Oaks home wearing masks. Authorities said a housekeeper arrived at the home in the 2900 block of Reymond Drive Tuesday to find the group inside. One of the three appeared to be armed, police... more »
  • Gas station employee attacked during early morning robbery

    December 18, 2017 12:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A gas station employee was taken to the hospital after being attacked during an early-morning robbery Monday. Authorities told WBRZ, the attacker was able to get away with money from the register. Police are expected to release more information – and possibly images of the suspect... more »
  • Man arrested Saturday in domestic-related homicide, later linked to string of burglaries

    December 2, 2017 10:33 PM

    MANDEVILLE- A man arrested Saturday has been accused of a domestic-related homicide. Authorities say he's also responsible for four business burglaries that occurred early Saturday morning. 39-year-old George Dargis of Mandeville was booked with second-degree murder and simple burglary, officials say. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's... more »
  • Police searching for suspect who burglarized local business

    November 29, 2017 10:54 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Detectives from the Baton Rouge Police Department are searching for an individual they say burglarized a local business. The incident took place Oct. 15 at Tillage Construction located at 2635 Choctaw Drive around 5:30 p.m. Investigators believe the suspect forced his way into the business and... more »
  • WATCH: Burglar attempting to crawl through window in bathrobe gets himself stuck Play Video

    November 27, 2017 9:28 PM

    NEW YORK- Police are asking for help identifying a burglary suspect who was caught on camera attempting to crawl through a kitchen window in a bathrobe. The Town of Ramapo Police Department in Suffern, New York posted the footage to their Facebook page Monday. The video shows the... more »
  • 'Butt naked bandit' caught Play Video

    October 13, 2017 5:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE- You can file this one under the world's dumbest criminal. This week, investigators say Shane Fleming broke into a home that was under construction and took a camera that was inside the house. The camera had cellular capabilities and led detectives right to him. That camera was placed... more »

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