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Months after LSU student's death, workers begin overhaul of shuttered Reggie's property Play Video
August 17, 2023 12:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A small construction crew was spotted at Reggie's bar on Thursday, the now-shuttered venue that lost its liquor license after the death of LSU student Madison Brooks . Permits filed with the city-parish suggest the construction is related to renovations to the bar's patio. Video captured... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Man sought after LSU shootout had been arrested in deadly Grambling shooting Play Video
April 26, 2023 12:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Wednesday that a man wanted by police for a shooting on LSU's campus this week had been arrested after a mass shooting at Grambling State University two years ago. Arrest documents revealed that on Sunday, April 23... more » -
Sheriff's office employee allegedly stole $158K from department, manipulated system for years Play Video
January 31, 2023 5:20 PM
PORT ALLEN - Arrest records show a West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's employee who worked as a traffic clerk manipulated computers and pocketed $158,852 according to documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Watch live newscasts here Those documents allege Mandy Miller carried out the theft from July... more » -
Plaquemine parks closed as city tries to clean up after vandals
October 25, 2022 3:13 PM
PLAQUEMINE - City parks in Plaquemine could stay closed for weeks after a "very costly" wave of vandalism targeting public property. Mayor Edwin Reeves Jr. announced Tuesday that city-operated parks will be closed while officials try to replace destroyed security cameras at those properties, which could take two to... more » -
Bondsman accused of posting fake bonds arrested for bigamy Play Video
July 5, 2022 5:36 PM
ASCENSION- A bail bondsman accused of posting numerous fraudulent bonds without a license is also accused of being married to multiple women at the same time. Terrica Armstrong said her nightmare began as a fairy tale. "I feel hoodwinked," Armstrong said. "I feel hurt, betrayed, angry." Armstrong... more » -
Man dealing with pest control scam buzzes 2 On Your Side for help Play Video
June 21, 2022 1:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - Pest control services are becoming a nuisance for one man in Baton Rouge. He says he canceled his service after he wasn't satisfied with the product. Soon after, he discovered charges in his bank account that he couldn't explain. Edson Oppong told 2 On Your Side... more » -
Police: Street racer showed 'zero regard for human life' while fleeing officers; 2 arrested for weekend car stunts Play Video
May 30, 2022 1:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a pair of men tied to a rash of car stunts that shut down multiple intersections in the capital city and led to a dangerous pursuit over the weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department booked Jason Cager, 24, and Troy Perret, 18, in separate... more » -
Man jailed in Perkins Rowe kidnapping has decades-old history of rape arrests Play Video
April 19, 2022 3:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman after he abducted her from a shopping center parking garage was arrested for rape in at least three other cases dating back decades. According to the Louisiana Department of Corrections, 69-year-old Leon Curry III was released from state... more » -
Suspected gang member stabbed at East Baton Rouge jail just a day after his arrest Play Video
April 8, 2022 12:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested amid an investigation into gang activity was stabbed in jail just hours after he was booked. Sources told WBRZ that Charleston Street, 25, was taken to a hospital Thursday afternoon following the attack, which left him with cuts to his stomach, chest and... more » -
La. prosecutor expected to move forward with state charges against troopers involved in Ronald Greene's death Play Video
April 7, 2022 11:40 AM
BATON ROUGE- Union Parish District Attorney John Belton is expected to move forward with a Louisiana-based grand jury and state charges against State Police agents involved in the in-custody death of Ronald Greene. WATCH NAKAMOTO REPORTS ON THIS BREAKING DEVELOPMENT ALL DAY ON WBRZ: STREAM THE NEWS HERE ... more » -
Police: Soldier allegedly raped LSU student after night of drunken partying
March 25, 2022 9:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - A U.S. Army soldier was taken into custody at a military base after he was accused of raping an LSU student at her dorm while she was drunk. The victim told the LSU Police Department that she first met 22-year-old Desmond Saine on March 13 at... more » -
Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video
March 21, 2022 10:07 AM
LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more » -
Man shot to death during argument in parking lot of BR apartment
February 15, 2022 11:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - One man is dead and another is behind bars following a shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Williams, 21, was booked into jail later Tuesday evening for second-degree murder. Williams is accused of shooting 26-year-old Sadi Armstead around 1 p.m. on Sherwood Hollow... more » -
Former LSU diver facing charges after alleged hazing ritual involving milk & alcohol Play Video
August 11, 2021 3:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - An arrest warrant was signed Wednesday for a former LSU student-athlete after he allegedly hosted a hazing ritual that involved forcing freshmen to drink milk or alcohol until they vomited. According to the warrant, LSU police received a tip in April 2021 saying that the hazing... more » -
Pair allegedly shot at 1-year-old, sent 2 adults to hospital
July 9, 2021 1:19 PM
DONALDSONVILLE- The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting in Donaldsonville injuring two adults and endangering a 1-year-old child. Investigators learned shots were fired after an argument between two groups broke out June 12 in front of a home on St. Vincent Street. The two adult victims... more » -
Man allegedly tried to meet 10-year-old for sex
July 3, 2021 8:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man trying to meet a young girl for sex was messaging an undercover FBI agent over social media and was arrested. Police began investigating 39-year-old Robert Lowery on June 21. Lowery began messaging an undercover agent posing as the guardian of a 10-year-old girl. ... more » -
Ronald Greene's family meets with governor as activists call for criminal charges in deadly arrest Play Video
May 27, 2021 2:04 PM
BATON ROUGE - The family of Ronald Greene, a man who died in police custody after being beaten and tased, met with Governor John Bel Edwards Thursday afternoon as activists gathered at the state Capitol to call for the arrests of the officers involved. The NAACP and Urban League... more » -
Thibodaux man arrested on several child exploitation charges
May 22, 2021 7:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges related to child exploitation. Dillon Guidry, a 28-year-old Thibodaux resident, was arrested after an investigation starting on March 17. Guidry had online contact with an undercover FBI agent posing as a juvenile, soliciting sex from the supposed juvenile.... more » -
Police: 15-year-old stole car with infant still inside
May 13, 2021 3:18 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A teenager was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a woman in New Orleans while an infant was still in the vehicle. The New Orleans Police Department said the crime happened around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Roman Street.... more » -
Teen, awaiting trial for 74-year old's murder, arrested for trying to buy gun Play Video
May 12, 2021 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - A teen who was 15 years old when he was charged with first-degree murder has been arrested again as he awaits trial for that killing. Xavier Cade was charged in December 2019, accused of killing 74-year-old Angela Haymon during a burglary. Cade was arrested again... more » -
Woman charged for allegedly threatening to shoot Vice President Kamala Harris
April 17, 2021 5:20 PM
A Miami woman has been charged for allegedly threatening to hurt Vice President Kamala Harris. Niviane Petit Phelps made threats to kill and inflict bodily harm upon the Vice President from Feb. 13 through Feb. 18, according to a criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court for... more » -
Former Chamber of Commerce employee facing charges in WBR months after drug arrest in Texas
February 26, 2021 11:59 AM
A former employee with the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is facing new charges after the organization opened an investigation into her spending during her time there. According to a notice sent out to members of the chamber Friday, the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and district attorney's... more » -
State placing more troopers in New Orleans during Mardi Gras to enforce COVID restrictions
February 4, 2021 5:42 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Governor John Bel Edwards said there will be a heightened law enforcement presence in the Crescent City during Mardi Gras to ensure partying doesn't get out of hand. During his latest coronavirus briefing Thursday, Edwards said the state is sending additional state troopers, as well as... more » -
Lafayette man among those arrested following riot at US Capitol last week
January 14, 2021 6:58 PM
LAFAYETTE - A Louisiana man was among the latest arrests tied to last week's riots at the U.S. Capitol building. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Vaughn A. Gordon of Lafayette was arrested Thursday. He was scheduled to make his first court appearance virtually that same afternoon. Vaughn... more » -
Freshman LSU football player facing charges after overnight arrest
December 23, 2020 1:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - A freshman LSU football player was arrested late Tuesday after a complaint about shoplifting at an area Walmart. Kevontre Bradford was issued a misdemeanor summons by deputies in West Baton Rouge, though a jail booking photo was taken. Bradford, also known as Tre, is a... more » -
Suspect in teen's murder was free on bond for another shooting arrest at time of slaying
September 22, 2020 5:13 PM
BATON ROUGE – A week after WBRZ reported about criminals committing violent acts while free on bond, police announced the arrest of another person tied to a deadly shooting while free on bond for a previous violent altercation. Javonta Broden, 19, was arrested this week in connection with the... more » -
Report: Former LSU player Rohan Davey says Funes funneled more than $100,000 to his family
June 18, 2019 4:35 PM
BATON ROUGE – Former LSU quarterback Rohan Davey said it’s his family referenced as “Individuals A and B” in court documents first reported by WBRZ related to the federal investigation into John Paul Funes. The Business Report published an account from Davey late Tuesday. Davey told the Baton Rouge... more » -
Bond set at $465K for deputy accused of filming rape of one-year-old Play Video
June 8, 2019 12:28 PM
ST. GABRIEL- Bond has been set for an Iberville Parish deputy arrested for allegedly filming the rape of a one-year-old boy. Sources tell WBRZ the bond for 42-year-old Shaderick Jones, who allegedly incited the incident, is set at $465,000. Bond for Iyeshesa Todd, the woman accused of performing the... more » -
Another delay in Dakota Theriot case
May 24, 2019 11:48 AM
ASCENSION PARISH- Another hearing date has been set for Dakota Theriot, the man accused of going on a killing spree in two parishes earlier this year. Theriot was in an Ascension Parish courtroom Friday morning. In court, his attorneys asked for the judge to determine a source of funding... more » -
Third suspect in custody connected to kidnapping involving $4,000 ransom
April 28, 2019 7:45 PM
UPDATE: A third suspect, Lamario Thomas, was arrested Wednesday in connection to the kidnapping. BATON ROUGE- Police arrested a man and woman in a kidnapping that involved a $4,000 ransom. The victim told police he met Asia Sherell Smith via social media. He said Smith picked him up... more » -
Suspect accused of beating 65-year-old man with metal pole
April 20, 2019 9:27 PM
BATON ROUGE- Police arrest a man for allegedly breaking into a home and beating the 65-year-old occupant with a metal pole. Authorities report the incident happened around 1 a.m. on April 12th at 2614 Lydia Avenue. Police say Thomas Conley kicked in the victim's door and entered the... more » -
Two men arrested with 26 pounds of marijuana
March 8, 2019 4:11 PM
BATON ROUGE- Two men are in custody after detectives seized 26 pounds of marijuana from a Baton Rouge home. Authorities arrested 33-year-old Patrick Moore and 39-year-old Toni Bell for possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm with CDS. BRPD Narcotics division caught the two... more » -
LSU clears administrators once on leave over hazing incidents
February 15, 2019 6:37 PM
BATON ROUGE- LSU said they found no concerning connection between hazing at DKE and LSU administrators. The university released a statement Friday following a investigation over claims that the universities administration failed to address reports of hazing that have since landed nine people in jail. “Today, LSU returned... more » -
More allegations brought against local physical therapist accused of sexually abusing patients
February 4, 2019 10:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - Reports say a second patient has come forward accusing a physical therapist of sexual abuse. Philippe Veeters, owner of Dutch Physical Therapy was arrested earlier this week and charged with sexual battery. One victim told deputies she visited the physical therapist at his office in... more » -
Mother who smoked marijuana before breastfeeding facing child cruelty charges
January 24, 2019 1:14 PM
PIERRE PART - Deputies say a woman admitted to smoking marijuana before she breastfed her infant who was taken to the hospital because of seizures. Paramedics were called to a home in Pierre Part Sunday after they received reports of a small child suffering from seizures. The Assumption Parish... more » -
Man arrested for allegedly disposing dead body in abandoned vehicle
January 12, 2019 1:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 54-year-old Baton Rouge man was arrested after authorities say he allegedly dumped a dead woman's body in an abandoned vehicle. According to the arrest records obtained through the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Robert Lowe invited the woman to his home on Tuesday, Jan. 8,... more » -
Central mayor denies involvement in alleged contract forgery Play Video
January 5, 2019 2:01 AM
CENTRAL- Recently-elected Central Mayor David Barrow is denying wrongdoing in an ongoing investigation into forgery allegations concerning city documents. On Friday, WBRZ learned that all the mayors the City of Central has ever had are embroiled in the investigation that led the Sheriff's Office to get a search warrant... more » -
Man accused of offering underage girl money for sex
December 5, 2018 7:45 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man is facing charges after he allegedly offered money to a teenage girl for sex. According to police documents, the incident happened around 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The juvenile told authorities while she was outside with her dog, 54-year-old Gregory Stewart came and sat on... more » -
Ex-sheriff's office bailiff sentenced in child porn case
November 17, 2018 5:19 PM
GRETNA, La. (AP) - Court records show that a former bailiff in Louisiana has pleaded guilty to one count of possession of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13. Nola.com/The Times-Picayune reports that 37-year-old Scott Cassard enter the plea Thursday. The former Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office bailiff was sentenced... more » -
Postman facing rare federal charge in Baton Rouge for not delivering mail Play Video
November 15, 2018 10:25 AM
BATON ROUGE – A mail carrier is facing a federal indictment on charges he did not deliver nearly 600 pieces of mail earlier this year. Deandre Cosby was indicted Wednesday, WBRZ learned, for unlawful delay or destruction of mail by a postal service employee. The indictment was handed up... more » -
Customer says Amazon digital service charges unexplained Play Video
November 17, 2017 7:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - For the past year, small charges have slowly been adding up on one man's credit card bill. He recently found out, he'd been paying for TV subscriptions through his Amazon Prime account and had no idea. Randy Rice lives in an Amazon Prime household and receives... more » -
NCAA basketball coaches among 10 charged with fraud and corruption
September 26, 2017 10:41 AM
NEW YORK-Four college basketball coaches were among 10 people charged in a New York City federal court for fraud and corruption that was found in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Chuck Person of Auburn University, Emanuel Richardson of the University of Arizona, Tony Bland of the University of Southern... more »