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• Accused Ascension drug dealer caught with hundreds of pills, fentanyl & guns

  November 8, 2023 5:43 PM

  GONZALES - A suspect drug dealer was caught with hundreds of prescription pills, fentanyl, cocaine and other illegal drugs. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies pulled over 19-year-old Jayden Hebert shortly after he left his home Monday morning, citing a tip they received alleging he was involved in... more »

• Brothers, ages 8 & 15, shot just days apart in different parishes Play Video

  October 18, 2023 5:30 PM

  CARVILLE- The shooting of an 8-year-old last week has authorities in St. Gabriel working with Ascension Parish law enforcement after the brother of that child was shot two days later at a Popeyes in Dutchtown . The brother is 15 years old. Both children are expected to survive. ... more »

• Man dies one week after being struck along Ascension Parish road; family questions police investigation Play Video

  May 8, 2023 10:57 AM

  DUTCHTOWN - A man struck and critically injured along a road in Ascension Parish has died, according to an attorney representing the victim's family. The incident happened April 29 , along LA 74. Darryl West was walking along the highway when he was hit by a vehicle, according to... more »

• Garbage bill adds new charge, unbeknownst to customer Play Video

  May 2, 2022 4:38 PM

  GEISMAR - A woman says her garbage collection service pulled a fast one on her, and she's concerned that if it happened to her that it might have happened to others. Megan Sutton moved to Lakes at Dutchtown in Geismar in 2014. She signed up for garbage collection with... more »

• Bridge closure coming to Ascension Parish Play Video

  May 10, 2018 11:44 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE- Road signs went up overnight this week, preparing drivers for the summer closure of a busy interstate overpass in Ascension Parish. Residents who live just west of I-10 along Bluff Road (Hwy 928) will have about a 20-minute detour added to their drive. "Predominantly 95 percent of our... more »

• Person taken to hospital after incident near Dutchtown High School

  June 7, 2017 4:08 PM

  DUTCHTOWN – One person has been taken to the hospital after an incident near Dutchtown High School, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office confirms that one person was airlifted from the parking lot of the high school following the incident. Further details have not... more »

• Band director no longer at Dutchtown Middle School after racial slur post Play Video

  May 5, 2017 8:11 PM

  UPDATE: Richard Bresowar is no longer at Dutchtown Middle School. DUTCHTOWN- The band director at Dutchtown Middle School used a version of the N-word this week in a social media post. Richard Bresowar responded to a Facebook post by Ascension Parish Councilman Daniel Satterlee who was asking for... more »

• Guy Mistretta named new Dutchtown High School football coach

  April 7, 2017 12:21 PM

  ASCENSION - Dutchtown High School has announced the hiring of Guy Mistretta as the new head football coach and athletic director. According to school officials, Mistretta will be the second coach in the history of the Griffins' program after Benny Saia announced his retirement last month. Mistretta will be... more »

• PHOTOS: As school dismissed, major intersection closed due to overturned truck

  March 8, 2017 3:37 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Sheriff's deputies asked people to avoid the area around the Highway 73/Highway 74 intersection Wednesday afternoon. An 18-wheeler flipped at the intersection. The crash blocked traffic around the time nearby Dutchtown High School was dismissing. Witnesses told WBRZ, the truck just toppled over. ... more »

• Ascension Parish schools welcome students back on first day Play Video

  August 8, 2016 8:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Over 20 Ascension Parish schools welcomed 22,000 students on Monday. For Dutchtown Principal, Carli Francois, the beginning of school this year was something she has been waiting for. "I miss them terribly, the first couple of weeks, and we appreciate the quiet, while we analyze... more »

• Newcomer to rowing Play Video

  April 20, 2016 8:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Rachel Newcomer signed a scholarship to row crew at Temple University last week: she won't let little details like the fact that she's never been in a boat bother her. Newcomer was an aspiring softball player who had earned division 2 scholarships to play in college,... more »

• Spring high school signings Play Video

  April 17, 2016 11:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Once again, the Capitol City area was well represented on spring signing day, with athletes from all over the area signing to play a number of sports. Here's a list of the players, high schools, sports, and colleges they'll attend: Dutchtown - Rachel Newcomers (crew,... more »

• Gonzales Police look for man behind deposit slip fraud

  January 26, 2016 12:49 PM

  GONZALES - Police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a man accused of rewriting deposit slips from his job to make a profit for himself. Investigators say LeMichael Munson was identified on surveillance as being at the Red River Bank in Dutchtown on the days in question.... more »

• School, community mourn death of 14-year-old student Play Video

  December 10, 2015 1:29 PM

  GEISMAR - Flags at Dutchtown High School were lowered to half-staff the day after State Police said a 14-year-old student was hit by a pickup and died while riding his bike. Authorities said Brennan Rube was riding his bike south on LA 73 around 6 p.m. Wednesday when a... more »

• Dutchtown, Central bands remember 9/11 victims Play Video

  September 11, 2015 11:16 PM

  CENTRAL - Two high school bands took to the field as one Friday night, to celebrate the heroes and honor the victims of 9/11. "I'm Proud To Be An American" was performed live during halftime at the Dutchtown High and Central High school football game. It was one of... more »