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• People, D.A. react to Chief's statement on beating

  May 17, 2013 10:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Reaction is mixed after the city's top cop released a statement concerning the attack on a family in the northern part of town. Police Chief Carl Dabadie said there were serious errors in judgment after a husband, wife, and their daughter were beaten at a gas station... more »

• BRPD Chief: Summons in gas station attack "mistake"

  May 17, 2013 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police Chief Carl Dabadie said today two people connected to what he called a "brutal" attack at a Baton Rouge gas station should have been arrested, not just ticketed. "That was a mistake and an error of judgment," Dabadie said in a press release emailed this... more »

• Acting IRS chief says it wasn't about politics

  May 17, 2013 8:03 AM

  WASHINGTON - The man who's just been forced out as acting chief of the IRS is apologizing for what he calls "the mistakes that we made and the poor service we provided." Steven Miller has been testifying today to the House Ways and Means Committee about the IRS targeting of... more »

• Family loses everything in fire Play Video

  May 16, 2013 3:17 PM

  ST. AMANT - A knocked-over candle cost a family everything they had in a house fire, according to the St. Amant Fire Department. "The power went out between midnight and one. My husband left for work he had lit candles when the power went out. One of them got... more »

• Senate panel rejects election of education chief

  May 1, 2013 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bid to make Louisiana's education superintendent elected by voters, rather than appointed by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, has failed to gain traction in the Senate. The Senate Education Committee voted 4-2 Wednesday against the proposal by Republican Sen. Bob Kostelka - but only... more »

• List of approved BRPD chief applicants released

  April 19, 2013 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board released a list of 17 applicants approved to take the civil service exam to replace fired Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White. The Board approved the following applicants at its April 18 meeting: * Carl... more »

• List of BRPD chief candidates grows to 12

  April 9, 2013 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More candidates for the Baton Rouge Police chief's office submitted their applications today, the last day they can do so. Five people, all veteran BRPD officers, applied with the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board on Monday, bringing the total to nine. An additional three... more »

• 5 more apply for BR police chief's position

  April 9, 2013 10:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Five more people have applied to take the civil service exam to become Baton Rouge's next police chief. The deadline is this afternoon. The Advocate reports the new candidates - all veteran Baton Rouge police officers - brought to nine the total number of applicants seeking to... more »

• Detective accused of warrant shopping

  April 3, 2013 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White's Attorney Jill Craft accused Detective Cleveland "Mack" Thomas of shopping around, going judge to judge to obtain a search warrant to investigate her client. Police executed that warrant last week after a court commissioner, Nicole Robinson, finally signed it.... more »

• Springfield mayor, police chief due in court

  March 21, 2013 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Springfield's mayor and police chief are scheduled to be in court to face charges they conspired to hide a woman's DWI citation, according to the state attorney general's office. A grand jury indicted Mayor Charles Martin and Police Chief James Jones on charges of obstruction of... more »

• Council quits discussion about electing police chief

  March 13, 2013 10:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE- City leaders decided not to discuss electing the police chief Wednesday. During the Metro Council meeting, an agenda item to talk about changing how the chief is selected was deleted. The mayor appoints the chief, but after Mayor Kip Holden's controversial decision to fire former Chief... more »

• Fired BR police chief's appeal set for May

  March 6, 2013 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dates have been set for Fired Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White's civil service appeal hearing. The Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board's chairman, Sgt. Bryan Taylor, told attorneys Wednesday the hearing will be held May 13-15. In an email, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip... more »

• Sorrento chief defaults to 4th term

  March 5, 2013 9:55 PM

  SORRENTO- The town's police chief will serve a fourth term, since his only opponent left the race. The election was set for April. Earl Theriot has been in the spotlight recently for making bizarre comments to WBRZ News 2 reporters, asking questions about the department's spending. Those reports... more »

• Dabadie sworn in as interim BR police chief Play Video

  February 26, 2013 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Carl Dabadie has officially taken over control of the Baton Rouge Police Department. He was sworn in during a ceremony in the Metro Council chambers. The 26 year veteran of the department has served as a motorcycle officer, training center director and department chief of staff... more »

• Dabadie sworn in as provisional BRPD chief

  February 26, 2013 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lt. Carl Dabadie Jr. took the oath today to become Baton Rouge's provisional police chief. Mayor Kip Holden swore Dabadie in. He is the son of an officer who died in the line of duty, and applied for the chief's position when Jeff LeDuff resigned in... more »

• Interim BRPD chief to be sworn in

  February 25, 2013 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The interim chief for the Baton Rouge Police Department will be sworn in Tuesday amid a legal showdown between the mayor's office and the former chief. Lt. Carl Dabadie, Jr., will lead the Baton Rouge Police Department until Mayor-President Kip Holden names a new chief. ... more »

• Firing of BRPD Chief rattles Police Union Play Video

  February 22, 2013 5:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Union is a force led to protect one another. They represent almost 95% of all Baton Rouge Police Department employees, sworn-in and non-sworn. After Chief Dewayne White's firing, a number of union members are rattled about the decision. "I have talked with... more »

• Fired BRPD chief files civil service appeal

  February 21, 2013 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dewayne White's attorney officially filed an appeal today for his removal as Baton Rouge's police chief, claiming it was done in bad faith and without just cause. The appeal to the municipal Civil Service Board of East Baton Rouge says White's termination was not done in... more »

• Fired BRPD chief plans further appeals Play Video

  February 18, 2013 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White said he plans to appeal today's firing at the local and state levels, after a contentious hearing between him and East Baton Rouge's mayor-president. Mayor Kip Holden did not reverse his decision today to fire White after a public... more »

• Holden chooses to uphold BRPD chief's firing Play Video

  February 18, 2013 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden announced he will uphold his decision to fire Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White. Holden made the announcement during a public hearing with White and his attorney which grew contentious at times. Holden said White made several misrepresentations during... more »

• Police association stands behind BRPD chief Play Video

  February 14, 2013 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Magnolia State Peace Officers Association of Louisiana released a statement today supporting Dewayne White, who was recently removed from his position as Baton Rouge Police chief. The MSPOA said White had made "obvious efforts" to address concerns with crime, and they support him on a... more »

• Mayor's office gives White letter explaining firing Play Video

  February 13, 2013 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Mayor Kip Holden's office sent former Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White a letter today listing more than a dozen reasons they want him fired. The letter's 14 points include accusations of nepotism, destroying potentially-sensitive documents, and leaking confidential information or making inflammatory statements to the... more »

• Former BR Police officer concerned about union, mayor relationship Play Video

  February 7, 2013 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Former Baton Rouge Police Officer Richard Sobers retired after 25 years with the department. He says he can't remember a chief of police being terminated, unless it involved a new mayor taking office. Sobers says he heard from current police who are glad Mayor Kip Holden fired... more »

• 26-year veteran to fill chief's responsibilities

  February 6, 2013 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Lt. Carl Dabadie, Jr. will lead the Baton Rouge Police Department until Mayor Kip Holden names a new chief. The city fired Dewayne White Wednesday. White had been the chief since May 2011. Prior to that, he was on the State Police force. Dabadie was White's... more »

• BRPD chief fired shortly after public appearance Play Video

  February 6, 2013 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Police Chief Dewayne White was fired from his position as the city's top police officer Wednesday. White told News 2 he received a letter around noon from city Chief Administrative Officer William Daniel that there was a "substantial disagreement with the direction of the Baton Rouge Police... more »

• Fire Chief: 1 dead in storm's aftermath in Ga.

  January 30, 2013 2:07 PM

  ADAIRSVILLE, Ga.- Authorities say the storm that has slammed a Georgia town has killed at least one person there. The massive storm system also has been blamed for the death of a man in Tennessee. He had been taking shelter in a shed when a tree toppled onto it, killing... more »

• DHH to create inspector general office Play Video

  January 23, 2013 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Medicare and medicaid abuse nationally costs taxpayers tens of billions of dollars. To help prevent abuse here, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is hiring an inspector general. DHH Secretary Bruce Greenstein says recent state audits have shown a need for greater payment controls involving Medicaid.... more »

• Kentwood Police Chief arrested in missing evidence investigation

  January 16, 2013 2:42 PM

  Tangipahoa Parish- The Chief of Police in Kentwood is in trouble with the law himself. Chief Gregory Newton turned himself in to LSP Detectives, following an investigation into missing evidence. The investigation started in December when State Police received a citizen complaint saying $2000 had been misappropriated by... more »

• BRPD Chief to arm officers with rifles, expand BRAVE to 70802 Play Video

  January 16, 2013 2:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White announced progressive plans that will move his department forward this year. In a one-on-one interview, White said the Baton Rouge Area Violence Elimination Project will expand to the 70802 zip code this year. Officers will also be outfitted with military surplus... more »

• BRPD chief putting more officers on Patrol

  January 15, 2013 11:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Chief Dewayne White announced plans to put dozens more Baton Rouge Police officers out patrolling the city's streets. White said he plans to swell the Patrol division's ranks by not transferring out veteran officers once new recruits join the force. He said in the past when... more »

• Sorrento police claim harassment by chief

  November 12, 2012 12:05 PM

  SORRENTO - Three Sorrento police officers have threatened to file suit against the town and its Police Department, alleging harassment and retaliation by Police Chief Earl Theriot. An attorney for the three officers - Catherine Gil, Tige Scott and Kermit Givens - tells The Advocate he faxed a letter to... more »

• White: 4 districts violating anti-seniority law

  October 18, 2012 2:24 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Education Superintendent John White says four school districts are not complying with a law forbidding seniority-based teacher layoffs. But officials with those districts - St. Martin, St. Tammany, Vermilion and St. Bernard - say their systems comply with the law, by giving seniority a low priority... more »

• Ex-Leesville police chief gets prison in gun probe

  October 16, 2012 4:33 PM

  LAFAYETTE - A former Leesville police chief has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. U.S. District Judge Richard Haik on Tuesday sentenced 51-year-old Bobby Hickman to 46 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. Federal... more »

• La. high court rules Johnson will be chief justice

  October 16, 2012 10:38 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that Bernette Johnson will be the court's next chief justice, resolving a legal dispute that wound up in federal court. The court's ruling Tuesday says Johnson's years of appointed and elected service on the court give her the seniority that entitles... more »

• Bell given life for killing former chief's brother-in-law

  October 12, 2012 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge sentenced Leandre Bell, the man convicted of killing the brother-in-law of Baton Rouge's former police chief, to life in prison today. Bell, was convicted of two counts of murder and a host of other charges, including armed robbery. Leandre Bell was formally sentenced... more »

• 5th Circuit gets 1st black chief judge

  October 1, 2012 3:00 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has its first black chief judge. Monday is Judge Carl E. Stewart's first day as chief judge of the New Orleans-based appeals court. The Shreveport resident succeeds Judge Edith H. Jones, who stepped down from the post. President... more »

• Chief: Officer shot at Sikh temple still critical

  August 6, 2012 10:45 AM

  OAK CREEK, Wis. - The police chief of a Wisconsin city where a gunman opened fire at a Sikh temple says the suspect shot the first officer on the scene eight to nine times with a handgun at close range. Oak Creek Police Chief John Edwards says the suspect ambushed... more »

• Springfield leaders plead "not guilty" to charges

  August 1, 2012 3:50 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The mayor and police chief of Springfield pleaded not guilty today in Livingston Parish to charges they conspired to lessen charges against a woman initially arrested for driving drunk. Mayor Charles Martin and Police Chief James Jones entered the plea at their arraignment today on charges of... more »

• Feds back Johnson's bid to be next chief justice

  July 27, 2012 5:45 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Justice Department is backing Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson's bid to become the next chief justice of the state's highest court. In a court filing Friday, attorneys for the department's civil rights division urge a federal judge to rule that Johnson's first few years of... more »

• Deadline moved in La. chief justice debate

  July 23, 2012 12:58 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana Supreme Court is giving its justices an extra month to weigh in on a debate over naming the court's next chief justice. Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball had set a July 31 deadline for the justices to file briefs on which colleague is the "oldest... more »

• Carencro chief seeks ruling on private duty

  July 23, 2012 9:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Carencro Police Chief Carlos Stout wants to know if he and other chiefs can be hired to do private security, just like off-duty police officers. The Louisiana Board of Ethics postponed a decision Friday, opting to continue its analysis until next month's meeting. Board staff... more »

• Springfield mayor, police chief indicted

  July 12, 2012 2:28 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - A Livingston Parish grand jury has indicted the mayor and police chief of a Baton Rouge suburb on charges they conspired to hide a woman's 2011 drunken driving citation. Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell's office says Thursday's four-count indictment charges Mayor Charles Martin and Police Chief James... more »

• La. chief justice declines to discuss successor

  July 11, 2012 8:03 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball says the state's code of judicial conduct prohibits her from meeting with a group of community leaders to discuss their concerns about the court's impending debate over naming Kimball's successor. Several supporters of Justice Bernette Johnson, who sued... more »

• Feds asked to review debate over La. chief justice

  July 9, 2012 4:42 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Several black Louisiana elected officials are asking the Justice Department's civil rights division to intervene in a dispute over whether state Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson is legally entitled to become the court's next chief justice. A letter sent Monday to the head of the division's voting... more »

• 3 judges recuse themselves from La. justice's suit

  July 6, 2012 5:11 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Three federal judges in New Orleans have recused themselves from presiding over Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson's lawsuit seeking to block her colleagues from debating and voting on whether she is legally entitled to be the court's next chief justice. The case was transferred Friday to... more »

• Closing arguments to begin in Bell trial

  June 21, 2012 3:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The defense rested today in the trial of Leandre Bell, the man accused of killing the brother-in-law of former Baton Rouge Police Chief Jeff Leduff. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin later this afternoon, and the jury could be charged after that point. Bell is... more »

• Deadline set to weigh-in on Kimball's successor

  June 14, 2012 7:28 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - The chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court has set a deadline for her colleagues to weigh-in on who should succeed her in the post. Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball plans to retire in January 2013. On Wednesday, Kimball ordered any justice interested "in a legal determination"... more »

• Thibodaux to get own emergency preparedness chief

  June 10, 2012 11:08 AM

  THIBODAUX - For the first time, Thibodaux is set to have its own emergency preparedness official to coordinate the city's response to disasters. Mayor Tommy Eschete says his office interviewed seven candidates and hopes to announce the new official next week. The new official will be responsible for coordinating the... more »

• UN chief says UN monitors shot at

  June 7, 2012 3:24 PM

  BEIRUT - Activists in Syria are accusing government forces of carrying out a new massacre -- this time, killing nearly 80 people, including women and children. They say the victims were shot, hacked to death and burned in their homes. The report comes weeks after more than 100 people were... more »

• Busy day for firefighters along I-10

  June 7, 2012 1:32 PM

  WHISKEY BAY - Volunteer firefighters along I-10 in Iberville Parish said today has been the busiest day of the year for them so far. Chief Walter Bagot and the Blue Bayou Volunteer Fire Department responded to a large grass fire this afternoon at an exit off I-10 at the... more »

• Walker Police chief announces resignation

  May 31, 2012 4:43 PM

  WALKER - Hunter Grimes announced his resignation as Walker chief of police today. Grimes announced on his Facebook page he was taking a position with the Bureau of Investigations Unit with the Louisiana State Police. "It has been a great privilege to serve the people of Walker and... more »

• Iberville school chief suggests new starting times

  May 15, 2012 7:39 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - Iberville Parish School Superintendent Ed Cancienne has proposed a plan to reverse start times of the district's elementary and high school students in the upcoming school year. The plan got a lukewarm reception from school board members Monday night. Cancienne told the board he wants to bump up... more »

• Fred Smith reports to federal prison in Ark.

  April 16, 2012 3:06 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Former Port Allen Police Chief Fred Smith is now behind bars for his conviction on federal racketeering charges. Smith reported to a federal prison in eastern Arkansas this afternoon around 2 p.m., according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was sentenced to seven and... more »

• E. Feliciana picks new school chief

  April 13, 2012 6:54 AM

  CLINTON - The East Feliciana Parish School Board has voted to name Henderson Lewis as the next superintendent of schools. Thursday's 10-1 vote came after the public had a chance to meet Lewis and the other finalist, Edna Lusk Thomas. The board also questioned the two separately behind closed doors.... more »

• Fla. police chief steps down temporarily

  March 22, 2012 3:09 PM

  SANFORD - The police chief at the center of a fatal neighborhood watch shooting says he is stepping down temporarily because he has become a distraction. Sanford Police Chief Bill Lee made the announcement at a news conference Thursday. Lee has been criticized after police did not arrest George... more »

• Fire chief accused of possessing child pornography

  December 30, 2011 3:01 PM

  BRIDGE CITY, La. - The chief of a volunteer fire department here has been accused of possessing child pornography. The Times-Picayune reports that Paul Jackson was arrested Thursday and booked with possession of child pornography. Jackson, 43, is the chief of the Nine Mile Point Fire Department in Bridge City.... more »

• Jindal picks St. Tammany chief as emergency leader

  November 30, 2011 4:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis has been chosen by the governor to be in charge of Louisiana's emergency preparedness office. He will start as director of the Governor's Office on Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness on Dec. 9. Gov. Bobby Jindal's office announced the appointment... more »

• Fiesta Bowl chief says excesses are over

  November 18, 2011 2:44 PM

  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The new head of the Fiesta Bowl says the excesses of the past at the top-tier bowl game are over. Executive Director Robert Shelton says the bowl will no longer shower athletes and coaches at its game with lavish gifts, and bowl employees no longer can... more »

• Chief White discusses state of BRPD on 2une In

  November 10, 2011 9:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Chief Dewayne White spoke to 2une In's Whitney Vann this morning about the changes he's made since taking over as Baton Rouge Police Chief. White spoke about the need for more officers to help with focused patrols in high-crime areas, and about how people can help... more »

• Port Allen gets interim police chief

  November 3, 2011 11:19 AM

  PORT ALLEN - The Port Allen City Council has appointed 23-year police department veteran Sgt. Ken Bates as the city's interim police chief on a 4-0 vote. The Advocate reports the 50-year-old Bates will serve until a special election, tentatively scheduled for March 4, is held for voters to... more »

• Jury selected for Port Allen police chief trial

  October 20, 2011 4:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 12 jurors and four alternates who will deliver a verdict in the former Port Allen Police Chief's trial have finally been selected Thursday afternoon after almost two days of debating. Fred Smith is accused of violating the Rico act, mail fraud, wire fraud and racketeering... more »

• EBR fire chiefs prepare for district consolidation talk with council

  September 13, 2011 10:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Fire chiefs across East Baton Rouge Parish met Tuesday to talk about consolidating services. They say you'll get better protection and could save money if the deal works out. The concept has been considered in the past and studied as recently as four years ago, but... more »

• BRPD Chief White: There's no special treatment

  August 22, 2011 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Chief of Police Dewayne White wants to set the record straight. He wants the public to know there will not be a cover-up, and the football players in question will be treated as any other persons of interest would be. "This case is not going away... more »

• Springfield mayor, police chief arrested

  July 19, 2011 6:54 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - Authorities arrested the chief of police and mayor of Springfield today as part of an investigation by the Inspector General's Office. Chief Jimmy Jones confirmed to News 2 he had been arrested, as had Mayor Charles Martin. According to the jail, Jones and Martin were booked... more »

• Specific focus for new Baton Rouge Police

  July 15, 2011 5:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The new police chief in Baton Rouge hopes the latest additions to the city's law enforcement will help them make an impact on crime in the area. Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White says most of the 25 cadets going through the police academy right now... more »

• News 2 Investigation brings police probe

  July 1, 2011 9:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Findings by News 2 launched a police investigation into a former Baton Rouge Police Department helicopter hangar at Metro Airport. The News 2 investigation uncovered something inside the hangar that shouldn't be there. In less than 24 hours after being told about it by News 2, the... more »

• White: Poverty and unemployment driving crime in BR

  June 16, 2011 10:13 AM

  Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White has been on the job less than a month and he's already tackling crime, meeting the community and getting to know his new department. He stopped by 2une In for his first interview since taking over to talk about his plans to combat... more »

• Alexandria police chief resigns after 10 months

  June 11, 2011 2:33 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La.- Alexandria's police chief has resigned less than 10 months after moving from Baton Rouge. Mayor Jacques Roy would not say why Roger Tully was resigning as police chief in Alexandria. Tully was a 29-year veteran with the Baton Rouge Police Department. He became Alexandria's chief last... more »

• White moves officers to the street

  June 3, 2011 6:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Newly sworn-in Baton Rouge Police Chief Dewayne White says he wants to continue "trimming fat" in the police department by taking ranked officers out of headquarters and putting them in the field. White told a community meeting Thursday his department is "top heavy" and he has already moved... more »

• New BRPD Chief has first face-to-face with public

  June 2, 2011 10:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE- One community in Baton Rouge met with the new top crime-fighter in the city Thursday night. Chief Dewayne White shared his background and goals with the crowd at the District 6 Community Meeting, but also listened to people with ideas and concerns. White says in just... more »

• Baton Rouge's next police chief sworn in

  May 31, 2011 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Chief Judge Tony Marabella of the 19th JDC swore in Dewayne White as Baton Rouge's newest police chief in front of dozens of his colleagues, friends and family at the Metro Council chambers. White didn't answer any questions as he plans to meet with his officers... more »

• Parish leaders react to BRPD chief choice

  May 27, 2011 5:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana State Police Maj. Donald Dewayne White will be sworn-in as the 27th Police Chief in Baton Rouge Tuesday. News 2 broke the story that White was the front-runner for the job on Thursday's 10 p.m. newscast. Mayor Kip Holden made the pick official at a Friday... more »

• Front-runner emerges in BRPD Chief selection process

  May 26, 2011 10:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE- News 2 has learned the front runner for Baton Rouge Police Chief is State Police Maj. Donald Dewayne White. Mayor Kip Holden will announce his decision today at a 10 a.m. press conference. White, 51, is the commander of the emergency services unit at Louisiana State Police.... more »

• BR schools chief will leave next year

  May 21, 2011 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent John Dilworth says he won't seek a contract extension. His current contract expires in June of 2012 and he says he won't seek to stay on because he has failed to bring the School Board together. During a Friday news... more »

• Finalists for BRPD chief selected by committee

  May 11, 2011 5:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The final five candidates for the position of Baton Rouge Police Chief were selected by Mayor-President Kip Holden's advisory committee today. The committee chose the five after two days of talking to the ten candidates they'd voted to move on to the face-to-face interviews. The list... more »

• Search for B.R. police chief down to 11

  May 7, 2011 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE- A pool of candidates to become Baton Rouge's next police chief has been whittled down from 30 to 11. Mayor-President Kip Holden's advisory committee voted Friday to pare down the list. The committee will interview the 11 remaining candidates next week. It will then send its... more »

• BRPD Chief candidates list narrowed to 11

  May 6, 2011 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of Mayor-President Kip Holden's selection committee whittled the list of possible candidates for Baton Rouge Police Chief down to 11 this morning. The committee took the top names from two rounds of votes during their meeting today. It's the second meeting for the group. ... more »

• Mayor's Police Chief advisory committee meets for first time

  April 29, 2011 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The committee chosen to select the next Baton Rouge Police chief met today for the first time, according to the mayor-president's office. The 26 people were selected by Mayor-President Kip Holden to help cut down the list of 30 certified candidates recently forwarded to his office... more »

• 30 candidates pass BRPD chief's exam

  April 21, 2011 12:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The list of candidates that got a passing grade on the Baton Rouge Police Chief's exam has been released. The names of the 30 candidates who passed were sent to BRPD and the Mayor's office for review. Mayor-President Kip Holden will ultimately decide who will be... more »

• Former Jindal counsel fined by state ethics board

  April 15, 2011 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Jindal administration's former chief lawyer, Jimmy Faircloth, has been fined by the Louisiana Board of Ethics for violating state ethics law. The board decided Friday that Faircloth shouldn't have entered into a contract to represent the Louisiana Tax Commission six months after he resigned as... more »

• Asst. chief named Acting Zachary Police Chief

  March 22, 2011 7:02 PM

  ZACHARY - The Zachary Council unanimously made the town's assistant police chief their acting chief tonight. David Courtney was named Acting Zachary Police Chief during Tuesday's council meeting. He replaces Chief John Herty, who passed away on March 12. Courtney is a 28-year veteran of the department. He... more »

• Nine BR police chief applicants miss test

  March 2, 2011 9:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The written test for the men and women who want to take over as Baton Rouge Police Chief was administered yesterday. Of the 41 people eligible for the test, only 32 ended up taking it. It will take three to six weeks to grade the tests. From... more »

• Funeral Arrangements set for Police Chief's son

  March 1, 2011 2:57 PM

  Port Allen- Funeral Arrangements have been set for the son of Port Allen Police Chief, Fred Smith, who died in a car crash over the weekend. Police say 18 year-old Trent Smith veered off Florida Street in Baton Rouge early Sunday morning, slamming into a gas pump at the... more »

• Family and friends mourn crash victim

  February 28, 2011 6:03 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The mother of 18-year-old Trent Smith said she knew something was wrong when he didn't come home when he was supposed to Saturday night. Then, Tammy Bolden got a call no mother wants to hear: her son had died after losing control of his car and... more »