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2024 will bring new direction for Chris Nakamoto Play Video
December 8, 2023 5:47 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following nationwide attention for a series of dogged investigative stories, Chris Nakamoto has announced he will be pursuing journalism away from Baton Rouge. "In life we all have decisions that we have to make. Some are easy, and some have to be made with careful consideration... more » -
WBRZ wins prestigious Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for LSP investigation
February 6, 2023 9:08 PM
NEW YORK CITY – The 2023 winners of the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards have been announced, and the WBRZ Investigative Unit has been honored for its years-long investigation into the death of Ronald Greene and into misconduct by Louisiana State Police. WBRZ Chief Investigative Reporter Chris Nakamoto and... more » -
WBRZ Investigative Unit named finalist for top journalism honor
November 3, 2022 12:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - An entry from the WBRZ Investigative Unit that spotlights Chris Nakamoto's reporting on the death of an unarmed Black man in police custody has been named a finalist in the 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Awards, organizers announced on Thursday . The duPont jury recognized the entry,... more » -
CATS will discuss firing demoted CEO who appears to have retained $191,000 salary Play Video
May 17, 2022 10:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Capital Area Transit System will discuss possibly firing embattled bus boss Bill Deville Wednesday. The CATS board scheduled an emergency meeting to determine Deville's future after he was removed as CEO following a WBRZ Investigative Unit report earlier this year. Dwana Williams was appointed... more » -
'I won't participate in the coverup:' State Police detective facing heat abruptly retires Play Video
January 5, 2022 11:08 AM
MONROE - Albert Paxton, a State Police detective whose notes on a trooper-involved death investigation showed attempts by LSP brass to muddy the truth, has retired from his position, WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has learned. State Police confirmed Paxton submitted his retirement plan Monday and will formally leave... more » -
New memo from State Police, more than two years after Ronald Greene died, says don't 'destroy' case files Play Video
July 9, 2021 12:10 PM
BATON ROUGE – An ominous memo to State Police staff this week asked that any documents related to Ronald Greene be saved and, in an unusually straightforward note, not “destroyed.” Watch WBRZ News 2 newscasts all day Friday for new details – stream WBRZ newscasts here The memo... more » -
Top State Police attorney abruptly reassigned amid Nakamoto reports Play Video
June 23, 2021 2:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - The top attorney for Louisiana State Police was removed from her position Wednesday amid a handful of Chris Nakamoto and WBRZ Investigative Unit reports about State Police emails obtained by the TV station showing how top brass messaged to spin liability for the death of Ronald Greene.... more » -
Drug cop implicated in whistleblower investigation of BRPD narcotics squad has resigned
May 4, 2021 4:17 PM
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge Police drug detective on leave amid two arrests has resigned, WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto learned Tuesday. Jason Acree resigned Monday, May 3, following two arrests tied to a corruption investigation within Baton Rouge Police and its drug squad. Acree was arrested in... more » -
Day of reckoning coming, legal expert believes, after bombshell Nakamoto interview with drug cop
April 28, 2021 4:34 PM
BATON ROUGE- Southern University Law Center Chancellor John Pierre said Baton Rouge is facing a day of reckoning after a Baton Rouge Police officer exposed the concerns that have prompted a department investigation into corruption, drug charges being dropped and at least one detective being arrested. Stream WBRZ newscasts... more » -
BRPD Narcotics officer exposes wrongdoing, coverups and quotas in bombshell interview with Nakamoto Play Video
April 28, 2021 4:22 PM
BATON ROUGE- Planting drugs, coverups, quotas, a term called "snapping" - it is how the Baton Rouge drug squad handled itself, a former officer told WBRZ in a tell-all interview. WATCH WBRZ NEWS 2 AT 6:00 AND 10:00 WEDNESDAY FOR A TWO-PART INVESTIGATION – STREAM THE NEWS LIVE HERE... more » -
Son of former State Police head gets 4-month suspension for deadly crash while on duty Play Video
April 15, 2021 11:16 AM
BATON ROUGE- Kaleb Reeves, the son of former State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves, received the max allowable suspension after an at-fault crash last October that resulted in two deaths. WBRZ's Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has been asking State Police for weeks to confirm the suspension. State Police released a... more » -
Top La. Dept. of Justice official gets hefty pay cut after investigation into 'offensive' office jokes
January 19, 2021 4:56 PM
BATON ROUGE – The head of the state justice department’s criminal division will be disciplined by what amounts to a $20,000 pay cut after an administrative investigation found concerning behavior. WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto first reported last month that Patrick Magee, who runs the criminal division of the... more » -
Life-saving equipment La. needs selling faster than can be acquired Play Video
March 30, 2020 4:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - A businessman in Baton Rouge said he reached out to the state over the weekend offering access to masks and ventilators. This morning, he told WBRZ the state reached out saying they were interested, but the items had already been sold. Buddy Berry said he has... more » -
Wednesday Health Report Play Video
February 18, 2020 6:36 PM
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Rapper's photos flaunting fistfuls of cash inside state prison under investigation Play Video
July 9, 2019 5:28 PM
ST. GABRIEL – The state prison system said it is investigating policy violations after rapper Kevin Gates took pictures with inmates at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center Monday flashing a substantial amount of $100 bills. WBRZ’s Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto has been investigating the images since Gates, a recording... more » -
#MeToo movement takes over Southern after Nakamoto exposes allegations of wrongdoing Play Video
February 13, 2019 12:41 PM
BATON ROUGE – A group of women, some who identified as employees of Southern University, gathered on campus Wednesday with signs condemning the former head of the university’s ag center amid a series of WBRZ reports surrounding issues with the department’s former chief. Signs read #MeToo – a message... more » -
Investigative Unit: Man charged in teen's shooting death supposed to be serving life at Angola Play Video
October 24, 2017 11:24 AM
ZACHARY – The homeowner implicated in the shooting death of a teenager this weekend had recently been released from Angola where he was supposed to be serving a life sentence. Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit and Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto that Terry Flanagan, 58, was serving... more » -
Amid Nakamoto investigation, Council on Aging reviews travel policy
May 25, 2017 6:09 PM
BATON ROUGE – Amid a Chris Nakamoto investigation for the WBRZ News 2 Investigative Unit, the EBR Council on Aging revealed it's changing its policies and procedures dealing with travel policies for its staff. Nakamoto and the WBRZ Investigative Unit filed a public records request – essentially, a formal... more » -
Man in custody after escaping from Plaquemine courthouse
February 23, 2017 1:23 PM
PLAQUEMINE – A man briefly escaped custody at the Iberville Parish Courthouse in Plaquemine Thursday. Sheriff Brett Stassi tells WBRZ that Jammie Dennis was sentenced to 30 days in jail at court Thursday morning. As he was being escorted from the courthouse, Dennis broke away, climbed a fence and... more » -
Rescuers look to track down St. Amant beagle owner Play Video
August 15, 2016 11:57 PM
ST AMANT – Rescuers are looking for the owners of four beagles after the dogs were pulled from floodwaters in St. Amant Monday night. Chief investigator Chris Nakamoto spoke to the rescuers live on air Monday night. Three of the four beagles have collars. The dogs were seen swimming... more » -
White Castle tables vote on mayor salary, compensation for driving
April 19, 2016 12:18 AM
WHITE CASTLE - The White Castle Town Council briefly discussed an ordinance changing the mayor's salary and compensation for driving his personal care before tabling a decision until next month's meeting. Both issues have been the focus of a series of reports from The Investigative Unit. Ordinances for the... more » -
Arrested for asking questions, charge against WBRZ's Nakamoto dismissed
April 15, 2016 6:06 PM
WHITE CASTLE - A trespassing charge filed against WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto by the town of White Castle was dismissed Friday. In March, Nakamoto was at town hall to review documents related to a public records request concerning the mayor's salary and benefits . Clerks, frustrated with Nakamoto... more » -
Town hall security video shows Nakamoto patiently waiting before arrest last week Play Video
March 31, 2016 6:41 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Security video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit shows Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto patiently waiting for town officials before he was arrested last week . The video was obtained through a public records request after Nakamoto was arrested by a White Castle Police officer for refusing... more » -
Public record at center of Nakamoto arrest released Play Video
March 24, 2016 2:27 PM
WHITE CASTLE - The third part of a public records request that was not filled and lead to the arrest of WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto Wednesday was released to the station's news department Thursday morning. Just received part 3 of @ChrisNakamoto 's public records request. The part... more » -
Leaders avoid questions; Nakamoto escorted away in handcuffs, given summons Play Video
March 23, 2016 3:32 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Police detained WBRZ reporter Chris Nakamoto while Nakamoto was pursuing a story on town government operations Wednesday. Nakamoto was put in handcuffs, escorted to the police department and written a misdemeanor summons. The summons was written for an alleged violation of statute 14:63, remaining after being... more » -
LSU Wide Receiver Malachi Dupre helps flood victims Sunday night Play Video
October 25, 2015 11:46 PM
BATON ROUGE- LSU Wide Receiver Malachi Dupre was spotted helping stranded motorists who drove their cars through severe flooding. Roads were impassable Sunday night, following the deluge. Dupre and a group of his friends, were in a high truck and were in the process of rescuing those who got... more » -
Students learn about digital and broadcast media
October 2, 2015 11:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - Students at Galvez Middle School learned from WBRZ chief investigator Chris Nakamoto and sports anchor Chris Price about how the news industry works Friday morning. Nakamoto and Price told the students about what it's like gathering news, filming and editing stories, and putting them online as... more »