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Constable posting warrant notices on doors, woman receives one in error Play Video
April 8, 2024 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - One woman came home from work last week to a green notice on her door saying she had an active warrant for her arrest and had 24 hours to get in touch with the city constable and clear her name. It scared her. Not sure if... more » -
Constable allowed to return to work despite pending criminal charges raises concern among watchdogs Play Video
December 7, 2021 5:40 PM
BATON ROUGE- Watchdogs are raising questions about whether a law enforcement officer arrested for domestic violence battery with child endangerment should have been allowed to return to work even though his criminal charges are pending. Colby Burns was arrested last month after a woman alleges she had to lock... more » -
Deputy constable arrested for domestic violence back at work despite pending criminal charges Play Video
December 3, 2021 5:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - The WBRZ Investigative Unit caught a deputy constable who is facing domestic violence with child endangerment charges back at work and armed with what appeared to be a weapon. Sources told WBRZ that Colby Burns was back working security at City Court. WBRZ cameras captured him... more » -
Baton Rouge first responders honor healthcare workers on frontlines of COVID-19 crisis Play Video
April 10, 2020 10:04 PM
BATON ROUGE- How do you thank a hero when words aren't enough? Try lights and sirens. That's exactly what Baton Rouge first responders did outside of area hospitals Friday evening. Members of the Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, and the Baton... more » -
EBR Constable recalls Katrina in effort to help to tornado victims Play Video
December 28, 2015 10:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - A truckload of relief is heading to storm ravaged areas of North Mississippi. The East Baton Rouge Constable's Office collected clothes, toys, and personal items to deliver to Ashland, Mississippi. The small town near the Tennessee boarder was devastated by a tornado two days before Christmas. Ashland... more » -
Holiday Helpers spread Christmas cheer Play Video
December 22, 2015 10:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Constable's Office helped spread some Christmas cheer by dropping off gifts to two families on one street who have 16 kids between them. Santa rolled up in his sleigh Tuesday night, dropping off bicycles and toys for the children, who weren't expecting gifts. "They... more » -
Constable using license plate reader to track warrants Play Video
October 14, 2015 12:27 AM
BATON ROUGE - The constable is using a license plate reader to track down people who have outstanding warrants. The equipment is installed on a Baton Rouge Constable cruiser and takes pictures of license plates as vehicles drive by. The scanner runs the plates and can alert the officer... more » -
Baton Rouge courts have thousands of no-shows Play Video
September 30, 2015 7:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - Thousands of people are not showing up in Baton Rouge City Court to face the music. There are 106,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrants with a potential $4 million in unpaid fees according to the City Court Clerk's office. City Constable Reginald Brown said he requested over $500,000 in... more »