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Investigators seize phone records tied to corruption case involving BRPD supervisor Play Video
November 9, 2023 4:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives conducting an internal investigation into allegations of a cover-up involving one of BRPD's highest ranking officers have obtained phone records that could further implicate him in the case. New documents filed this week and obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show that investigators were seeking... more » -
Small town Louisiana police chief arrested, accused of getting cash from traffic stop
October 17, 2023 3:30 PM
GEORGETOWN - The chief of police in a small, rural Louisiana town was arrested Monday as state troopers investigate claims that he was paid cash over a traffic stop. Louisiana State Police says Georgetown Police Chief George Hinds, 51, was arrested Monday on a malfeasance charge. The agency did... more » -
Federal judge orders police to leave 'Brave Cave' site untouched as BRPD faces lawsuit
October 5, 2023 8:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - A federal judge has ordered that the Baton Rouge Police Department leave its infamous interrogation site known as the Brave Cave untouched while the department faces a civil lawsuit and several of its officers face criminal charges. The order from federal Judge Scott Johnson calls for... more » -
FBI calls for more to come forward as feds investigates BRPD for possible civil rights violations
September 22, 2023 6:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - In a rare move, the FBI publicly called for more tipsters to come forward Friday as it investigates claims that officers within the Baton Rouge Police Department have been abusing their power . A statement from the agency says investigators are reviewing allegations that those officers... more » -
Corruption watchdogs question move giving Council on Aging CEO full access to checkbook Play Video
May 22, 2023 5:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - Corruption watchdogs think there are bad optics and ethical questions after the Council on Aging Board voted to allow Tasha Clark Amar to be the only one who signs checks at the agency. On Friday, employees at the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging started ringing... more » -
Angola employees given lucrative contract cutting grass at prison; legal expert calls it corruption at its finest Play Video
February 23, 2023 4:43 PM
ANGOLA - State ethics laws are on the books to prevent the good ol' boy network in Louisiana, but it appears a clever workaround was found for two high-ranking employees at Angola earning $1,200 per-cut to cut a small section of grass at the prison. Ken Pastorick, a spokesman... more » -
State Police names new second-in-command in wake of embattled trooper's exit
June 20, 2022 2:22 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police has named a new chief of staff just days after a longtime, high-ranking trooper retired under a cloud of controversy . State Police announced Monday that Lt. Col. Chavez Cammon will take over as the agency's second-in-command. Cammon takes over for Lt.... more » -
BR police union wants civil service board member removed over criminal history
June 14, 2022 2:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officers are demanding that a member of Baton Rouge's civil service board be removed from his position over an alleged string of arrests and run-ins with police. The letter from the Baton Rouge Police Union alleges Brandon O Williams has had numerous encounters with law enforcement,... more » -
Audit finds payroll fraud at Baton Rouge Fire, hundreds received overtime while out sick Play Video
September 29, 2021 5:32 PM
BATON ROUGE- A payroll audit conducted by the city-parish of Baton Rouge found major problems at the Baton Rouge Fire Department and made a concerning conclusion about allegations of payroll fraud and malfeasance in office. CAO Darryl Gissel told the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that the mayor's office received... more » -
Nearly a year after initial WBRZ and Nakamoto reports on corruption, BRPD drug squad is disbanded Play Video
September 14, 2021 11:17 AM
BATON ROUGE – After a year of turmoil, the Baton Rouge Police narcotics division is without officers as the agency works with federal authorities to rebuild a department that’s been the focus of a corruption investigation since late 2020. The division as we once knew it has been disbanded.... more » -
Community leaders help resolve police corruption fallout for those with dropped charges Play Video
May 25, 2021 7:27 PM
BATON ROUGE - The fallout from a corruption investigation within the Baton Rouge Police Narcotics Unit has now rolled over to people's criminal records. People once arrested by cops who are now under investigation are no longer facing some charges and their records need to be expunged. "All... more » -
Former White Castle mayor pleads no contest to felony charge from his time in office Play Video
May 5, 2021 2:32 PM
PLAQUEMINE - The former mayor of White Castle, Jermarr Williams, entered a plea of no contest in court Wednesday to a charge of malfeasance in office. Williams was given three years probation for his crimes and will not serve jail time. He's already paid restitution to the town. Two weeks... 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 » -
Dozens more drug charges dismissed by prosecutors due to BRPD corruption
April 26, 2021 2:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Prosecutors dismissed an additional 72 drug charges against defendants with pending cases tied to corruption in the Baton Rouge Police Department's narcotics division. The charges that were dismissed involve more than a dozen cases. Some of the defendants were charged with violent crimes involving felons in... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Narcotics officer at center of corruption case seen on camera smashing evidence Play Video
April 23, 2021 5:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - As the handling of evidence continues to be the focus of an internal criminal investigation at Baton Rouge Police, new video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit captures an officer at the center of the inquiry violently handling evidence in a drug case. Officer Jason Acree... more » -
Four Angola guards arrested, accused of covering up excessive force incident at prison
April 19, 2021 4:59 PM
ANGOLA - Four corrections officers at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola were arrested Monday after an excessive force incident involving an inmate. The Department Of Corrections said the incident happened April 9, and the inmate was treated for minor injuries at the prison. While being treated, the inmate... more » -
LSU alum who accused Florida of lying about coronavirus data arrested
January 18, 2021 3:00 PM
TALLAHASSEE - An LSU graduate and former Florida state worker who accused the state government of lying about its coronavirus numbers last year was arrested Sunday after she allegedly broke into a state messaging system and called for others to "speak up." Rebekah Jones, 31, announced on social media... more » -
Anthony Daisy sworn in as interim mayor of New Roads
November 2, 2017 8:28 PM
NEW ROADS - Anthony Daisy was sworn is as interim mayor of New Roads Wednesday, following former mayor Robert Myer's resignation earlier in the month. Daisy previously acted as mayor pro-tem before entering the new position. He will act as mayor until the end of 2018. Myer took... more » -
New Roads mayor resigns, pleads no contest to malfeasance charges Play Video
October 19, 2017 4:29 PM
PLAQUEMINE - New Roads Mayor Robert Myer will resign effective 9 a.m. Friday. The move comes after a Thursday evening hearing at a Plaquemine courthouse. In the hearing, Myer plead no contest to felony malfeasance charges for using the city’s credit card illegally for personal purchases. Myer will... more » -
Grand jury hears case against Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa
February 13, 2017 5:22 PM
GONZALES- A grand jury convened today to hear bribery allegations against Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa. Matassa is accused of offering a bribe to get a man running for office in Gonzales to drop out of the race. Last year, a team of investigators met with District Attorney Ricky... more » -
Special meeting called to restore trust in New Roads government
August 7, 2016 10:30 AM
NEW ROADS - City council members will discuss the indictment of the mayor at a special council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Robert Myer was indicted Wednesday on malfeasance and abuse of power charges following a grand jury hearing where nearly twenty people testified. Immediately, a judge issued a warrant for... more »