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Zachary Police officer accused of domestic violence in the past, on leave again for same issue Play Video
July 7, 2023 4:19 PM
ZACHARY — A Zachary police officer who was the subject of a restraining order in 2017 when he worked for LSU Police is currently on leave after his supervisors received a complaint that he had hit a child in the back of the head. Watch live newscasts here ... more » -
Lawyer was wearing ankle monitor when he allegedly set ex's home on fire; brazen crime caught on camera Play Video
January 14, 2023 12:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Texas-based lawyer is accused of repeatedly violating a protective order by harassing the mother of his child in a troubling pattern of behavior that culminated in him allegedly setting her home on fire. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, 30-year-old Christian King set the... more » -
Woman accused of shooting at boyfriend, hitting innocent bystander instead Play Video
September 5, 2022 5:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - An arrest warrant was issued for a 27-year-old woman after she allegedly fired a gun inside her boyfriend's apartment and continued shooting when she got into her car. It happened on Bard Avenue, at an apartment complex off Sherwood Forest. A witness told WBRZ... more » -
Tangipahoa man arrested on domestic abuse charges, accused of throwing toxic chemicals in victim's face
June 25, 2022 2:44 PM
ROSELAND - Tangipahoa Parish Deputies arrested a man wanted on several domestic abuse charges Sunday. According to officials, Deputies responded to a residence in Roseland where 35-year-old James Ballard is accused of pouring acid and Clorox bleach on an unidentified victim's face, causing chemical burns. Authorities say the victim... more » -
Woman injured in violent altercation inside vehicle at I-10/Acadian Friday morning Play Video
June 24, 2022 10:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - A woman was injured in a domestic situation that unfolded along the interstate Friday morning. Police were dispatched after reported gunfire on I-10 at Acadian around nine o'clock. A woman was taken to the hospital for injuries related to the incident. Sources said it appeared... more » -
Prominent lawyer involved in another incident involving weapon at his home on Christmas Eve Play Video
January 4, 2022 5:36 PM
UPDATE: Parish records indicate Hayes was released from jail Tuesday evening. Read the original story below: ------------ BATON ROUGE - A Gwen's Law hearing held Tuesday for well-connected Baton Rouge lawyer Kevin Hayes, who was booked for domestic violence on New Year's Eve, revealed that a weapon... more » -
Prominent lawyer, lobbyist remains locked up despite having bond set on holiday Play Video
January 3, 2022 6:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - Prominent lawyer and lobbyist Kevin Hayes has spent the past three nights in jail despite behind-the-scenes efforts taking place on New Year's Eve to get a bond set for him. The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office requested a special hearing — a Gwen's law hearing... more » -
Baton Rouge man allegedly killed woman's dogs after argument Play Video
December 28, 2021 2:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after he allegedly killed a woman's dogs because she refused to perform sex acts for him. The man, Robert Perry III, is accused of shooting the victim's two pugs, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The victim told deputies that... more » -
State Auditor: Louisiana faces numerous challenges in addressing domestic violence Play Video
December 20, 2021 4:56 AM
According to a recent report from the office of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, the state's attempts to address its growing domestic violence problem faces significant challenges. Just last year, 19 domestic violence deaths were recorded. As of Monday, 2021 has already seen 35. Auditors discovered that state agencies... more » -
Judge allows man accused of holding woman captive for 3 days to go home with no bond conditions Play Video
December 14, 2021 6:32 PM
BATON ROUGE- A man who was arrested days ago for domestic abuse battery and false imprisonment after detectives said he held a woman captive for three days, was allowed to bond out of jail with no conditions and return back to the home where the incident occurred. The WBRZ... 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 » -
Accused murderer couldn't afford bond supervision, new judge removes restrictions Play Video
November 23, 2021 5:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - A brand new judge, who prided herself on giving suspects second chances in her online campaign videos last year, unleashed an accused murderer without any monitoring requirements in July, the WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered. It wasn't a problem for Judge Eboni Johnson Rose until suspect Billy... more » -
Kidnapped girl gets help using international hand signal she learned on TikTok
November 8, 2021 6:14 AM
LAUREL COUNTY, Kentucky - A women’s empowerment charity in Canada developed an internationally-recognized hand signal that victims of violence can use to discreetly alert others that they need immediate assistance, and last week a kidnapped teenager from North Carolina used the signal to get help. According to CNN ,... more » -
Domestic violence deaths surge; bloody weekend leaves 5 dead in EBR Parish Play Video
October 25, 2021 4:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - Domestic violence prosecutors are calling it one of the worst weekends for domestic violence in recent years. Over a 48-hour window, five people would be dead in two murder-suicides and one murder. The violence began Friday night on Pecan Tree Drive. That's where deputies said Carlos... more » -
Woman allegedly killed boyfriend during domestic dispute at BR home
October 25, 2021 3:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman was booked on a murder charge after she allegedly shot and killed her boyfriend early Monday morning. The shooting happened on Metairie Drive in Baton Rouge around 12:45 a.m. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Dario Stanley was found lying in the doorway... more » -
EBR Deputies: Deadly domestic attack Friday night adds to growing relationship violence cases
October 22, 2021 7:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man shot and killed his estranged wife and then shot himself in a Burbank area home, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies said. Luz Botero Posada was shot and killed. Carlos N. Plaza shot himself and, though hospitalized as of Saturday morning, was not expected... more » -
Deputies searching for armed suspect after domestic dispute in Ascension
October 13, 2021 1:29 PM
ASCENSION PARISH - Sheriff's deputies are looking for a man believed to be armed and on the run. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to be on the lookout for Darien Bennett, 26. Bennett is wanted for a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm... more » -
Baton Rouge breaks record for domestic violence murders Play Video
October 5, 2021 5:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish has broken another record, and it's not a good one. The parish surpassed last year's all-time record high for domestic violence murders. There's growing worry that the number will only increase with nearly three months of the year to go. So... more » -
Man accused of killing wife, shooting at police was out on bond for previous rape charge
September 25, 2021 11:07 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man accused of killing his wife and firing shots at police over the weekend was under house arrest with an ankle monitor pending his trial for an earlier rape charge. Cedrick Dabney, 52, was arrested after firing gunshots at officers who responded to the deadly... more » -
Man accused of chasing ex across town, shooting her in parking lot of Baker Police Department
August 19, 2021 8:23 AM
BAKER - Police say a woman was on the phone with emergency personnel as she was being chased by her ex-boyfriend; he allegedly followed her to the parking lot of the Baker City Police Department and shot her. Authorities say the man accused of gunning down his ex is... more » -
Man shot and killed by his girlfriend after he allegedly assaulted her
August 1, 2021 10:17 PM
HOUSTON - A man was shot and killed after a fight with his girlfriend early Sunday morning. KTRK reported that Harris County Sheriff's Office got a call about a shooting at an apartment on Bammelwood Drive around 5 a.m. on August 1. Deputies found a man dead inside... more » -
Thibodaux man accused of kidnapping, robbing girlfriend at gunpoint
June 26, 2021 2:48 PM
THIBODAUX - A man accused of armed robbery and aggravated kidnapping has been apprehended, according to the Thibodaux Police Department (TPD). TPD announced Saturday that 25-year-old Kendall Franklin was arrested in connection with a Friday morning armed robbery incident. The female victim told police she'd been attacked, held... more » -
Charges dropped for Derrius Guice after settlement in domestic violence case
June 23, 2021 2:20 PM
WASHINGTON - Domestic violence charges against Derrius Guice were dropped after a settlement was reached Wednesday. Guice, a former running back for LSU and the Washington Football Team, was originally charged with felony strangulation and four misdemeanors including choking, pushing, and destroying the cell phone of his then-girlfriend. ... more » -
Charges against former LSU player could be dropped Play Video
June 2, 2021 7:08 AM
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Virginia - Virginia prosecutors have dismissed four charges against a former Louisiana State University football player. Derrius Guice, a 23-year-old star running back who went on to join the Washington Redskins from 2018 until the team released him in 2020, has faced multiple criminal charges over the... more » -
EBR Deputies arrest man weeks after wife's murder in Central
February 24, 2021 11:02 AM
CENTRAL - A female shooting victim's alleged killer was arrested, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Wednesday (Feb. 24). The suspect has been identified as her husband, Luke Moreau. According to booking records released by the sheriff's office, Moreau shot his wife, Tannya Moreau inside their... more » -
Livingston deputy no longer employed at sheriffs' office after battery arrest
February 9, 2021 11:25 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A sheriff's deputy is no longer employed with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office after he was arrested for an alleged battery. The sheriff's office said the crime happened Sunday at a home in Denham Springs. Daniel Beadle, 37, was booked for second-degree battery the next day.... more » -
Iris, local authorities call for 'a community effort' in fighting domestic violence Play Video
October 22, 2020 7:14 AM
BATON ROUGE- Throughout the month of October, organizations and individuals across the nation are urging the public to be aware of how to prevent domestic violence and help survivors of abuse. Nearly seven months ago, when Louisiana joined the global community in fighting the spread of novel coronavirus, East... more » -
EBR Coroner: After recent weeks of violence, homicide numbers have spiked
October 19, 2020 11:27 AM
BATON ROUGE - Within the past few weeks, multiple East Baton Rouge Parish residents have been killed in homicides, and the Parish Coroner, Dr. William 'Beau' Clark took to social media on Monday morning to acknowledge the unsettling uptick in homicide deaths. According to Dr. Clark, over the past... more » -
Pilot program underway to stop domestic violence offenders, didn't help latest victim Play Video
August 25, 2020 5:41 PM
BATON ROUGE- A pilot program underway with the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office which assigns grades to domestic violence offenders did not help the parish's latest victim, who was killed last week by her boyfriend. Brandon Phillips, the killer, was found dead in his jail cell on... more » -
Baton Rouge reeling following Sunday's deadly attack on two police officers Play Video
April 28, 2020 7:24 AM
BATON ROUGE — After a deadly attack on two Baton Rouge police officers on Sunday , local officials are calling for a decrease in violence in the capital city and residents are somber as their thoughts remain with the fallen officer's family. Ronnie Kato, the man accused of killing... more » -
Domestic violence cases holding steady amid stay-at-home order, batteries have increased Play Video
April 17, 2020 4:29 PM
BATON ROUGE- District Attorney Hillar Moore reported Friday that the number of domestic violence cases in East Baton Rouge Parish is holding steady, despite the pandemic and fears that there would be an influx with more people at home with abusive partners. Despite the numbers holding steady, there has... more » -
Child called deputies for help, saying her mother was being choked
March 24, 2020 12:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say a child called them for help, saying her mother was being strangled. According to their report, the incident occurred Monday afternoon at a mobile home on Mt. Pleasant Zachary Road; when deputies arrived they came across... more » -
Drew Carey's ex-fiancee killed following violent dispute in her home
February 17, 2020 1:10 PM
According to Los Angeles Police, Amie Harwick, a Hollywood therapist and ex-fiancee of comedian Drew Carey was killed over the weekend. CNN reports that an ex-boyfriend has been arrested as a suspect in her death. The 38-year-old therapist was found unresponsive in her home early Saturday with grave... more » -
Boy witnessed dangerous murder suspect kill his mother in Watson attack, court hears Play Video
October 9, 2019 12:38 PM
LIVINGSTON – Witnesses described the terrifying hours of being held captive by the man deputies said waited to strike – killing his wife in a horrific attack late Monday night in Livingston Parish. Terrell Anthony, 37, surrendered a day later on first-degree murder charges and was being held without... more » -
Deputies: Man arrested after shooting, killing woman overnight
September 29, 2019 10:31 AM
LIVINGSTON - A woman was shot and killed in a domestic situation on McLin Road late Saturday, sheriff’s deputies said. Carol Hutchinson was killed. Deputies said Errol Hicks shot her. Hicks is charged with second degree murder. The sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. ************************... more » -
Ex-LSU football player Drake Davis released on $20K bond after latest arrest Play Video
July 28, 2019 1:06 PM
UPDATE: Davis was released from parish prison Tuesday night. BATON ROUGE - Drake Davis, a former LSU wider receiver, is being held on bond after yet another incident in which he allegedly attacked a dating partner. Deputies say the arrest happened around 3:30 a.m. July 28 after... more » -
Three dead in domestic violence homicides this week Play Video
March 22, 2018 5:50 PM
BATON ROUGE- Concerns are mounting that 2018 could be another bad year for domestic violence deaths. Already, we're off to a bad start with three dead just this week. Last year, the parish broke records with 14 domestic violence-related deaths. The year before that (2016) there were seven. Tonight, the... more » -
EBR District Attorney to present 2017 domestic violence report Play Video
February 15, 2018 7:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore is presenting his second annual domestic violence report Thursday morning. Last year, East Baton Rouge saw 14 domestic homicides with four of them resulting in murder-suicides. In 2017, Baton Rouge saw two domestic violence deaths within the first 10... more » -
Man wakes to arrest after violent attack on ex-girlfriend and her kids
December 16, 2017 10:18 AM
BATON ROUGE – A woman's ex-boyfriend was arrested Friday after a near two-week ordeal where authorities said he threatened the victim, kidnapped her and her kids and abandoned them in an unsafe area of the city. DaCarie Jones, 26, was charged with kidnapping, child desertion, illegally using the woman's... more » -
Husband run over by wife driving box truck at the end of a bizarre overnight fight
July 28, 2017 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE – A night-long fight between a husband and wife ended with both of them in the hospital and police expecting to file charges against the man. Neither have been identified as of this post. The situation started around 1 o'clock Friday morning when the couple began... more » -
APSO: Domestic violence homicides increase Play Video
May 30, 2017 6:58 PM
GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says over the past five years it has seen an increase in domestic violence homicides. In a parish where homicide levels are typically in the single digits, at least 35 to 40 percent of those can be attributed to domestic violence situations, according... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Former prosecutor faces arrest for violent tirade against estranged wife Play Video
March 10, 2017 12:14 PM
BATON ROUGE- A warrant was filed for the arrest of a former prosecutor in the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office. According to records obtained by the WBRZ News 2 Investigative Unit, David Deblieux is accused of going off on a tirade that left his wife and her... more » -
District Attorney releases 2016 domestic violence report
February 23, 2017 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore's office released its 2016 Domestic Violence Report Thursday morning. The District Attorney’s overall caseload involving domestic violence decreased in 2016 compared to previous years, the report says. This decline could possibly be attributed to community efforts like BRAVE and FYSC and the... more » -
Gunman dies a day after shooting self, killing girlfriend in New Roads Play Video
February 6, 2017 5:11 PM
NEW ROADS- The gunman who shot and killed a woman in New Roads Monday afternoon before shooting himself has died, sources said a day after the violence. The shooting happened at a home in the 1000 block of St. Mary's Street. At the time, sources told WBRZ, Isaac Maloid... more » -
Sen. Troy Brown will spend the weekend in jail Play Video
January 20, 2017 5:32 PM
DONALDSONVILLE – State Sen. Troy Brown will spend the weekend in jail to fulfill a 38-hour sentence for biting his wife. Brown arrived at the Ascension Parish Jail shortly after 5:30 Friday evening. He'll be released Sunday morning. Brown will be treated like any other inmate, authorities added.... more » -
Christmas granted for kids of deadly domestic violence attack Play Video
December 16, 2016 10:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's hard to image that just steps away from a bullet-riddled car covered with a tarp to hide the blood stains from their mother's murder, two, smiling kids play with toys given to them so they don't feel left behind this Christmas. Tre'vonte and Krissell Peck... more » -
Louisiana tops the list in domestic violence homicides Play Video
December 14, 2016 5:37 PM
BATON ROUGE- Louisiana is once again at the top of another negative list. The state is second in the nation for domestic violence homicides. This time of year, those incidents typically skyrocket. Simply put, the holidays can bring out the best and worst in folks. Mix strife with not a... more » -
Man turns himself in following fatal domestic violence shooting
December 5, 2016 1:14 PM
HAMMOND – One man that was involved in a domestic violence shooting that left one person dead has turned himself in to the Hammond Police Department. Police were looking for 25-year-old Martin Haynes on Monday. He was wanted for second degree murder and obstruction of justice. The police department... more » -
Senator rejects calls for resignation after abuse arrests
August 12, 2016 1:42 PM
BATON ROUGE - Despite urging from the governor and some colleagues, a state senator arrested twice on domestic violence charges is spurning calls for his resignation. Sen. Troy Brown, a Democrat from Geismar, issued a statement Friday saying that he's "made mistakes for which I am deeply sorry," but... more » -
State Senator Troy Brown expected to address constituents this week Play Video
August 10, 2016 5:23 PM
DONALDSONVILLE- Tonight, some of State Senator Troy Brown's constituents are questioning his actions one day after Governor John Bel Edwards called for Brown to resign. He told WBRZ he expects to release a statement at the end of the week regarding his actions. It comes following Brown's second domestic violence... more » -
Edwards calls for Sen. Troy Brown to resign after domestic violence charges
August 9, 2016 4:40 PM
BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards called for State Senator Troy Brown to resign after two arrests for domestic violence in the past 8 months. In a statement released Tuesday, Edwards said the state should speak with one voice against domestic violence in Louisiana. “I do not... more » -
Zachary man accused of stalking, violating protective order
June 8, 2016 10:14 AM
BAKER - Police said they arrested a man after he was accused of making multiple, harassing phone calls to an ex-girlfriend who had filed for a protective order in the wake of a domestic violence incident. 21-year-old Morgan Lundy, of Zachary, was booked on charges of stalking and violation... more » -
Large case load prompts hiring of additional domestic violence prosecutor
June 7, 2016 5:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman allegedly murdered by her husband Monday is shining a light on the problem with domestic violence in the area. In Baton Rouge over the past 12 hours, seven people were arrested for domestic violence. The problem is so large, the East Baton Rouge Parish... more » -
Police seeking suspect for domestic violence, cruelty to juveniles charges
May 31, 2016 2:10 PM
THIBODAUX- Thibodaux Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for several charges. Kemoyne Matthews has warrants for domestic abuse aggravated assault with child endangerment, cruelty to juveniles aggravated assault, second degree battery and false imprisonment. On Wednesday, May 25 around 5:30 p.m., Matthews... more » -
Domestic dispute involving tattoo gun and movie night leads to arrest
May 9, 2016 4:46 PM
THIBODAUX - Police say they arrested a man on multiple charges after officers were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance involving family movie night and a tattoo gun. 30-year-old James Haydel, of Raceland, was booked on charges of domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, second-degree sexual battery... more » -
Man accused of attacking, strangling wife
April 16, 2016 6:25 PM
ZACHARY - Deputies say a Baton Rouge man was arrested Friday after his wife said he tried to strangle her at her home. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Buck Horn Drive after a friend said she was driving by the victim’s home and saw... more » -
City's top cop, captain on leave pending investigation into how department handled call
February 17, 2016 2:14 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - The police chief and a department captain were placed on leave, WBRZ learned Wednesday. The city attorney said Chief Scott Jones and Captain Steve Kistler are on paid leave while an internal investigation unfolds. The investigation is over how the response to a domestic violence call... more » -
Assumption deputies stumble upon meth lab at scene of shooting
February 4, 2016 5:41 PM
BAYOU L’OURSE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered and dismantled a meth lab in Bayou L’Ourse after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance where a man was shot in the face. 31-year-old Frances Boudreaux, of Morgan City, was booked on a charge of aggravated second degree battery. 35-year-old... more » -
Iberville Parish deputy arrested, fired after argument with wife turns physical
January 27, 2016 2:56 PM
PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy was arrested last Sunday after a domestic violence incident involving his wife. The sheriff’s office says Deputy John Gaudet was booked on charges of domestic abuse battery on the same day as the fight. According to the Iberville... more » -
Man accused of beating girlfriend, resisting deputies
January 24, 2016 3:50 PM
BATON ROUGE – Deputies say a Baton Rouge man tackled and began beating his girlfriend outside his home on Florida Blvd. Saturday afternoon. East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at 5:12 p.m. Saturday afternoon. According to EBRSO, a woman told investigators that she... more » -
Troy Brown resigns from leadership position in Senate
December 3, 2015 4:01 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Embattled state Senator Troy Brown has resigned from an elected position within the Senate due to legal issues from a domestic battery incident after the Bayou Classic last weekend. Brown faces misdemeanor domestic battery charges after he was accused of punching a longtime girlfriend in the... more »