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• Baton Rouge-based deputy US marshal dies after crash in Mississippi

  October 4, 2021 7:52 PM

  FLORENCE, Miss. - A deputy U.S. marshal based out of the Baton Rouge area died after he was seriously hurt in a wreck in Mississippi. The U.S. Marshals Service said Jared Keyworth, an 11-year veteran with the service, was first injured in the wreck on Sept. 28. The agency... more »

• Nonprofit pays off mortgage for family of fallen BRPD officer

  July 2, 2021 3:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A nonprofit organization that supports the families of first responders killed in the line of duty has lent help to the family of Baton Rouge police officer Shane Totty. On Friday, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation announced it paid off the mortgage for his family's home.... more »

• Trooper indicted in shooting of unarmed teen to appear in court in January

  November 24, 2020 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A state trooper indicted last month for allegedly shooting an unarmed teenager in the back during a traffic stop will be arraigned in court early next year. Court documents obtained Tuesday show Kasha Domingue's next court appearance is set for Jan. 29, 2021. Domingue was indicted... more »

• Trooper hit by police unit last week dies in hospital Play Video

  May 24, 2020 6:38 PM

  HAMMOND - The trooper who was struck by a Hammond Police Officer succumbed to his wounds on Sunday. According to Louisiana State Police, Trooper George Baker, 33, passed away in his hospital bed at North Oaks Medical Center. Baker was hit by a Hammond Police unit early Wednesday... more »

• Louisiana firefighters gather to pay respects to fallen comrades Play Video

  April 8, 2017 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters from around the state have gathered in Baton Rouge to show love for their fallen brothers. They come, as they have year after year, to remember fellow firefighters who lost their lives while saving the lives of others last year. Now, 116 names are... more »

• U.S. Marshals warn of jury duty scam phone calls

  March 30, 2017 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The U.S. Marshals Service for the Middle District of Louisiana is warning citizens of a jury duty phone scam. In the scam the caller poses as a U.S. Marshal, Deputy Marshal, or other law enforcement officer and tells the victim that he or she has missed... more »

• McDonald's worker jumps through drive-thru window, rescues officer

  March 15, 2017 3:49 PM

  DORAL, Fla.- A McDonald's employee rescued a police officer Tuesday after she became unconscious at the restaurant's drive-thru window. Surveillance footage shows the employee, Pedro Viloria, jumping through the window as he sees a customer slowly pull away. Viloria said the customer, an off-duty Miami-Dade police officer with... more »