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Mistakenly released from jail, armed fugitive found hiding out at Slidell hotel
October 13, 2023 4:02 PM
SLIDELL - Police captured a fugitive Thursday night who's been on the run for months after he was "mistakenly" released from the St. Tammany Parish jail. The Slidell Police Department said officers stumbled on 40-year-old Donyale James of Folsom while investigating an unrelated call at the Quality Inn on... more » -
Video: Burglar used cardboard box to sneak into dentist's office Play Video
August 25, 2022 5:12 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A thief tried—and failed—to conceal her identity using a cardboard box when she burglarized a dentist's office last week. The crime happened Aug. 18 at the Juban Crossing shopping center. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said the burglar, later identified as 44-year-old Celestiane Casandra Kiya... more » -
Public pool shut down as workers clean out broken glass, vandalism suspected
May 31, 2022 3:05 PM
GONZALES - A public pool in Ascension Parish was closed Tuesday after workers found shards of broken glass in the water. According to posts on social media, the swimming pool at Jambalaya Park will remain closed until further notice as crews work to drain it and remove the glass.... more » -
Baton Rouge barbershop broken into twice in just 2 weeks Play Video
May 26, 2022 7:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - A barbershop was broken into for the second time in as many weeks, and the owner of Master Cut barbershop, Darren Fresina, is getting even more frustrated. "My glass on the door is unbreakable glass, and then he busted the window beside it," Fresina said. ... more » -
Victim said she blacked out before being raped at former deputy's home, learned about it years later Play Video
December 2, 2021 2:03 PM
LIVINGSTON - A person who was raped at a sheriff's deputy's home while she was unconscious said she first learned of the assault years later when investigators stumbled across video of the crime. The victim, whom WBRZ is not identifying by name, took the stand in day three of... more » -
WATCH: Marine stops gas station robbery, disarms gunman Play Video
October 21, 2021 12:43 PM
YUMA, Az. - Surveillance cameras captured the moment a Marine intervened in an attempted hold-up at a gas station, disarming one of the would-be robbers and sending another one running out the door. The run-in happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday when three masked men approached a Chevron station in... more » -
Two apprehended after police chase ends in Gonzales
August 11, 2021 9:42 PM
GONZALES - Two people were detained after a police chase ended in Gonzales Wednesday evening. A heavy police presence could be seen at a gas station on the corner of W. Worthy and S. Burnside Ave. around 7 p.m. According to State Police, the suspects were being pursued... more » -
Fugitive led deputies on chase through Gonzales in stolen vehicle
February 22, 2021 3:30 PM
GONZALES - A man wanted on charges including attempted murder out of Terrebonne Parish was arrested over the weekend after he fled Ascension authorities in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit happened around 3 a.m. Sunday when deputies got word the stolen vehicle was stopped at a gas station in... more » -
Pair accused of burning down bar arrested after returning to crime scene weeks later Play Video
January 18, 2021 4:46 PM
PORT VINCENT - Two people are charged with setting fire to a deserted bar on C hristmas Day after deputies found them at the scene of the crime more than three weeks later. The suspects, identified as 33-year-old Bridget Boutwell and 32-year-old Joseph Solar, were arrested Monday at the... more » -
Man charged in Capitol riot attended Baton Rouge rally days later
January 15, 2021 6:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested for trespassing at the U.S. Capitol after protesters forced their way into the building last week attended a rally in Baton Rouge just days after the siege in Washington. KATC cites federal court records saying Vaughn Gordon attended a pro-Trump rally the weekend... more » -
Police K9 making full recovery after being shot during Baton Rouge traffic stop
January 12, 2021 12:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - A police K9 shot in the line of duty last week is well on his way to a full recovery. The Baton Rouge Police Department shared a brief update Tuesday on the condition of Mack, a 2-year-old K9 with the department. We are happy... more » -
Woman robbed store with hypodermic needle she claimed was infected with AIDS
December 15, 2020 10:09 PM
RAYNHAM, Mass. - A woman is accused of robbing a Massachusetts convenience store armed with nothing but a hypodermic needle she claimed was infected with the AIDS virus. According to ABC News , police responded to the Season Corner Market in Raynham Monday over reports the store was robbed... more » -
Suspect ran after being shot by sheriff's deputy, arrested following overnight search near levee Play Video
December 10, 2020 3:42 PM
BRUSLY - A shooting suspect ran away after being wounded by a sheriff's deputy, leading to an overnight search on the west side of the Mississippi River. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Cedric Hinton was involved in another shooting that happened earlier that night on Red Hat... more » -
Sheriff's deputy fired, arrested after incident at St. Tammany jail
December 4, 2020 11:40 AM
COVINGTON - A sheriff's deputy lost his job and is facing criminal charges after a run-in with an inmate on the northshore. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office announced Friday that Deputy Justin Doles was issued a summons for simple battery and terminated from the department. The sheriff's office... more » -
Fraternity member arrested after alleged hazing incident that put LSU student on life support Play Video
November 2, 2020 1:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - An LSU fraternity member was arrested Monday morning amid an investigation into a night of drinking that sent another student to the hospital. Phi Kappa Psi member Terry Pat Reynolds II, 21, was booked for criminal hazing and failure to seek assistance, an LSU spokesperson confirmed.... more » -
Former East Feliciana coroner sentenced in corruption case
August 7, 2020 11:34 AM
BATON ROUGE - Former East Feliciana Coroner Laura Dejohn was sentenced to probation and must pay fines after she was convicted of keeping incomplete records during her time in office. Dejohn, who's been at the center of several WBRZ Investigative Unit reports , was convicted back in February .... more » -
Deputies looking for West Baton Rouge 'beer bandit'
June 11, 2020 5:55 PM
WEST BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies are looking for a so-called "beer bandit" who's stolen from several different businesses in the West Baton Rouge area. The sheriff's office says the man has been caught on surveillance footage taking cases of beer from at least five different convenience stores.... more » -
Man jailed for East Feliciana killings now charged with setting mobile homes on fire
May 20, 2020 2:53 PM
ETHEL - A man already facing charges for murder, attempted murder and robbery was booked on additional arson charges Wednesday. The State Fire Marshal's office announced that Deandre Galmon, 33, is facing two new counts of simple arson for allegedly setting two mobile homes on fire in East Feliciana... more » -
Gas station employee chases off thieves trying to steal 47 bottles of liquor
January 23, 2020 11:30 AM
GEISMAR - Deputies are looking for two males who tried to steal $700 worth of alcohol from a RaceTrac in Ascension Parish. The attempted theft happened Saturday at the store on Old Jefferson Highway near I-10. Picture shared by the sheriff's office show the face of one of... more » -
Cops roast Florida man over botched 'action movie' escape attempt
January 21, 2020 12:30 PM
WELLBORN, Fla. - A man wanted for dealing drugs made a half-baked escape attempt after deputies showed up at his workplace. The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office says deputies showed up at the solar plant where 36-year-old Daniel Booth was working in order to arrest him for selling methamphetamine Jan.... more » -
Shoplifter abandons stolen merchandise after worker confronts him in parking lot
January 15, 2020 2:12 PM
GONZALES - A man trying to steal more than a $1,000 worth of items from a Home Depot ran away empty-handed after he was questioned by a worker. The Gonzales Police Department says the attempted theft happened Saturday. Police said the unidentified man loaded up $1,200 worth of... more » -
Deputies trying to net shoplifter who stole fish tank from pet store
November 26, 2019 3:58 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Authorities are looking for a thief who nonchalantly walked out of a pet store with a stolen fish tank. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says the man strolled into the Petco on Airline Highway sometime Nov. 13. Surveillance cameras captured the thief walking out with a large... more » -
Judge sentences sleazy businessman to ten years after he was busted by Nakamoto Play Video
November 21, 2019 3:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - A convicted thief who was on probation for crimes involving his fake businesses was sentenced to prison after he was caught in the act again . Earlier this year, WBRZ reported on Donald Batiste twice. Most recently when, in June, he was arrested following a Department... more » -
Sheriff: Man crashed truck into canal in insurance scheme, went back for forgotten items
April 16, 2019 12:24 PM
GALLIANO - A man who allegedly crashed his truck into a canal to get out of making payments was caught by deputies after he went back for personal items he forgot in the vehicle. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office says deputies first found the pickup partially submerged in a... more » -
Security camera spots person trying to break into local gun store Play Video
January 28, 2019 1:01 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - Deputies are looking for a would-be burglar who stared a surveillance head-on before unsuccessfully trying to break into an Ascension Parish gun store. The sheriff's office says the attempted break-in happened early Saturday morning at Hebert Guns in Prairieville. Investigators say the unidentified suspect made numerous attempts... more » -
St. Tammany jail employee accused of forging inmate's signature
October 12, 2018 6:02 PM
ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A St. Tammany Parish Jail employee has been fired after he allegedly falsified documents at the jail. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Kyle Smith was arrested Friday after a deputy discovered a discrepancy with an inmate's paperwork last week. An investigation... more » -
Baton Rouge nightclub under federal and state investigation Play Video
May 24, 2018 11:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - Revolution Latin Club off Florida Boulevard and Airline Highway is under criminal investigation involving federal, state and local agencies, said a city prosecutor Thursday night. The revelation came at an East Baton Rouge Alcohol Beverage Control Board meeting where the members revoked the club's liquor permit.... more » -
Firearms dealers say Feds stopped them from selling guns to Christmas shoppers Play Video
December 19, 2017 12:21 AM
PORT ALLEN- This past weekend was supposed to be one of the most profitable for Scott Roe, the owner of Spillway Sportsman off Highway 1. "Firearms sales are a huge push this time of year," Roe said. However, many of his Christmas shoppers left empty-handed because Roe could... more » -
Five arrested in string of Gonzales burglaries
October 31, 2017 2:52 PM
GONZALES - Police have made five arrests in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries that plagued parts of Ascension Parish throughout mid-October. According to the Gonzales Police Department, officers responded to a burglary in progress off of Cornerview Road on Oct. 23. There, police found 23-year-old LeeRoy Hernandez,... more » -
Fugitive arrested in Ascension Parish after taunting sheriff's office on Facebook
October 2, 2017 3:26 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - A man wanted for skipping on child support payments was tracked down in Ascension Parish after he tried to taunt law enforcement on social media. On Monday, the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of James Turner, a fugitive wanted on an outstanding bench warrant... more » -
BRPD seeking suspect in double shooting on Gus Young Avenue
August 29, 2017 11:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police have released photos of a person suspected of a double shooting on Gus Young Avenue in early August. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the suspect is accused of shooting and injuring a man and woman in the 4800 block of Gus Young on... more » -
WANTED: Pair suspected of burglarizing vehicle with child in tow
August 9, 2017 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects accused of burglarizing a vehicle in the parking lot of the Our Lady of the Lake Emergency Room. According to the sheriff's office, the two were seen on surveillance video as they burglarized the... more » -
Two arrested for stealing equipment from multiple construction sites in Ascension Parish
August 1, 2017 2:11 PM
GONZALES - Police have arrested two men in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars worth of construction equipment at job sites in Gonzales. According to the Gonzales Police Department, equipment was first reported stolen from a construction site located at LA 44 and West Edenborne parkway on... more » -
BRPD: Police confront man with stolen firearm in Marriott Hotel parking lot
July 23, 2017 5:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Sunday after he allegedly threatened a victim with a firearm and tried to resist officers. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the 2300 block of Brightside Drive around 1 a.m. after receiving a report of a man threatening... more » -
Contractor facing new charges for allegedly scamming tornado victims
July 19, 2017 8:18 PM
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Incarcerated contractor Matthew Morris is facing more charges in yet another parish Wednesday. According to the St. Jon the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the owner of Complete Construction Contractors LLC now faces new charges of contractor fraud. The sheriff's office says Morris is... more » -
EBRSO: Woman wanted for charging more than $800 to stolen credit card
July 10, 2017 3:52 PM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies are seeking a woman accused of spending more than $800 with the use of a stolen credit card. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the woman used the stolen card to buy $812 in Visa gift cards and then made purchases at several... more » -
Bystanders apprehend suspected car thief after hit-and-run on Airline Highway
June 6, 2017 5:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police say a suspected car thief was apprehended by bystanders after a hit-and-run crash on Airline Highway Tuesday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 47-year-old Jimmie Dunigan was traveling northbound in the 10000 block of Airline Highway around 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Police say... more » -
Man arrested for striking girlfriend, infant daughter after dispute at Walmart
June 3, 2017 5:57 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Baker man was arrested Friday after he allegedly struck his girlfriend and infant daughter during a trip to Walmart. According to the Baker Police Department, officers were called to Plank Road around 8:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible domestic situation at a nearby... more » -
Sheriff's office seeking person of interest in Ascension Parish burglaries Play Video
June 3, 2017 3:41 PM
GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is actively seeking a person of interest in connection to several burglaries in the area. According to the sheriff's office, it is seeking a person who was captured on surveillance video while searching through a resident's carport on Shadow Creek Avenue. Deputies... more » -
Tennessee man gets $14M bond after daring judge to raise his bond
May 20, 2017 3:27 PM
CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. - A judge reportedly gave a Tennessee man a $14 million bond after he continuously tried the judge's patience. According to a report from WHAS , 33-year-old Charles Nichols was standing before Judge Phillip Maxie on Thursday for sex-related charges involving a minor. Sources say... more » -
Report: rat causes power outage, closes Orleans criminal court
January 18, 2017 3:50 PM
NEW ORLEANS - An Entergy spokesperson says a rodent caused a power outage at the Orleans Parish criminal court, forcing the court to close Wednesday. According to a WWLTV report , a rat or rodent made contact with an arrester, a piece of equipment that protects the building against... more » -
Former State Veterans Affairs head accused of cronyism and lying about military service Play Video
February 1, 2016 7:28 AM
BATON ROUGE - A state audit published early Monday morning paints a damning portrait of a former Jindal appointee. David LaCerte, the former head of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, is accused of several shady activities ranging from cronyism to cover-ups. LaCerte had worked for LDVA since 2010, first... more » -
Rep. Barrow wants criminal penalties for unlicensed day cares Play Video
August 21, 2015 7:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Representative Regina Barrow (D-Baton Rouge) is spearheading a movement to create criminal penalties for operating a day care without a license. She brought the issue up today at the state's Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Council. Barrow wants a committee formed to research the issue. Currently... more »