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• State app downloaded thousands of times since Thursday, provides digital proof of vaccination Play Video

  August 13, 2021 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The virus surge is also fueling an overwhelming amount of new downloads for the state's free digital ID app. It shows proof of an ID holder's vaccination. But the system, which previously only showed your Louisiana license, is about to get even more new features. ... more »

• Customs officers seize shipment of fake vaccination cards heading to New Orleans

  August 13, 2021 3:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A shipment of counterfeit cards showing proof of vaccination were seized on their way to New Orleans as the city is just days away from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine at many businesses and venues. The Department of Homeland Security reported Friday that a shipment from China... more »

• New Orleans will require vaccine or negative COVID test to enter restaurants, venues

  August 12, 2021 2:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The city of New Orleans will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter most businesses and venues, including the Superdome. Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced the new rules Thursday, saying they'll go into effect on Aug. 16. The new policy makes New Orleans... more »

• Saints invite 500 health workers to attend playoff game Sunday

  January 15, 2021 5:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Hundreds of vaccinated health care workers have been chosen to attend the Saints' divisional playoff game against the Buccaneers, the team announced Friday. According to a statement from the organization, 500 employees from the Ochsner Health and LCMC Health systems were selected to attend the game.... more »

• Police looking for vehicle and driver that ran over a gate entry card reader at Baton Rouge business

  August 4, 2019 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking for a vehicle and driver that ran over a gate entry card reader and fled at a Baton Rouge business. On July 31st at approximately 3:43 p.m., what appears to be a black Toyota FJ Cruiser with a white top ran over a... more »

• Former Angola employee arrested for allegedly using department funds for personal use

  June 6, 2017 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former employee of the Angola prison was arrested after allegedly using a credit card for one of the prison's internal organizations to make personal purchases. Attorney General Jeff Landry's office reported the arrest of 52-year-old Sidney Davis for charges of unauthorized use of a moveable (over... more »

• Gas skimmers with 4,000 credit card numbers found in nine parishes

  March 28, 2017 5:23 PM

  The state has seen an increase in skimming devices at gasoline pumps, according to Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain. According to Strain, in the past month, the department has confiscated at least 15 skimming devices throughout the state. "Our inspectors seem to be finding... more »

• Man caught with five fraudulent credit cards at Mall of Louisiana

  March 26, 2017 9:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Saturday night after attempting to use a fraudulent credit card at the Mall of Louisiana. According to arrest records, 22-year-old Shaquie Neita attempted to make a purchase at Solstice Sunglass Boutique when his credit card failed to work. An employee says Neita... more »

• Man wanted for using fraudulent credit cards in Denham Springs

  March 23, 2017 3:07 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Denham Springs Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a man wanted for using fraudulent credit cards. According to the police department, the suspect used several fraudulent credit cards to purchase $3,000 worth of retail merchandise. Anyone with any information on the... more »

• Two wanted for using stolen credit card at Target

  March 16, 2017 3:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for two men wanted for using a stolen credit card at the Target on Siegen Lane. On Feb. 17, a woman lost her debit card while shopping at the Mall of Louisiana. The victim stated that after losing the... more »

• EBRSO warns residents of scam text messages asking for debit card info.

  September 29, 2016 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a phone scam asking bank users for their debit card number. An area bank has reported that several of its customers have reported receiving text messages from the phone number (844)-584-3379 stating that their debit card... more »

• Man sought for card fraud at game store

  September 21, 2015 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police released a photo of a man who almost went on a spending spree recently with a fake card at a video game store in Baton Rouge. Police said on Aug. 25 the man tried to buy about $436 worth of merchandise from the GameStop on... more »

• Police identify suspect connected to Walker credit card fraud

  August 20, 2015 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police in McComb, Miss. have identified one of the suspects who police say stole credit card information from a Walker man and made fraudulent purchases at a Mississippi Walmart. Investigators identified Bradley J Boudreaux, 32, of Mamou, La., as the suspect shown in security footage wearing... more »