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• Fight between city workers led to dangerous shootout in Baker; 2 facing criminal charges Play Video

  August 28, 2023 6:26 PM

  BAKER - New details surfaced Thursday in a shootout that stemmed from an argument between workers at a city workshop in Baker. An arrest warrant obtained by WBRZ says the shooting started Monday after the accused aggressor, Trenton Brown, got into a fight at the public works building on... 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 »

• Three allegedly stole catalytic converters, set fire to vehicles

  September 28, 2021 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A trio of accused thieves allegedly set fire to multiple vehicles after stealing catalytic converters. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said three suspects had been arrested since Sunday: -Mi’Keyce Williams, 18 -Rajanee Williams, 21 -Matthew Etheridge, 39 The fire department said two vehicles were... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Lower prices hold steady for another week

  May 7, 2021 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Not much changed in the capital area's crawfish market ahead of Mother's Day weekend, but that's not so bad. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of crawfish in the Baton Rouge area was largely stagnant compared to last week . The... more »

• Two arrested in capital area after child sex crimes investigation

  April 8, 2021 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police arrested two people in the capital area this week on charges related to child porn and other crimes involving juveniles. State Police said 34-year-old Benjamin Faulkner of Denham Springs and 39-year-old Joshua Chandler of Baton Rouge were arrested on April 7 and 8... more »

• BR woman slammed into police vehicles, drove wrong way on I-49 during high-speed chase

  February 25, 2021 6:26 PM

  OPELOUSAS - A woman from Baton Rouge allegedly took a stolen vehicle on a police chase through parts of central Louisiana, striking police vehicles and driving the wrong way down a busy interstate along the way. The Opelousas Police Department said Rebekah Amber Ndubusisi, 27, was arrested after a... more »

• Longtime Louisiana broadcaster Jim Engster robbed at gunpoint Play Video

  February 11, 2021 7:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A routine evening stroll turned dangerous for Louisiana Radio Network Owner Jim Engster. "It all happened so fast. There wasn't any time to get nervous or anxious. It just happened," Engster said. He recalls the moments leading up to the frightening robbery Wednesday. Engster says... more »

• Judge orders BRPD return jewelry, $47K in seized cash to NBA YoungBoy

  December 17, 2020 6:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge has ordered that the Baton Rouge Police Department return more that $47,000 in cash and multiple pieces of jewelry to rapper NBA Youngboy after he was arrested during a video shoot earlier this year. NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was one... more »

• Man killed outside apartment building Friday; 3rd deadly shooting at complex since October

  December 11, 2020 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating another killing at a troubled apartment complex after a man was found dead there early Friday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said James Queen Jr., 40, was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds at Serenity Apartments on N. Ardenwood... more »

• BREC breaks ground on new projects at Baton Rouge Zoo, Greenwood Community Park Play Video

  December 8, 2020 8:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A transformation to the Greenwood Community Park and the Baton Rouge Zoo is underway. BREC officials along with local leaders broke ground on construction Tuesday. "Together the zoo and park will serve as a vital economic driver for the north end of our parish and community... more »

• After year of record crime, several neighborhoods vote to renew crime prevention taxes Play Video

  December 7, 2020 7:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Neighborhoods all over the capital area took their safety into their own hands this weekend, passing crime prevention tax renewals with big margins. "Eighty-four percent of people in our neighborhood voted in favor of renewing the crime prevention district," said David Carnes, president of the Westminster... more »

• One dead, juvenile in critical condition after double shooting off Choctaw Drive

  December 2, 2020 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. The gunfire was reported around 3 p.m. in the 2800 block of Dougherty Drive near Underwood Avenue. Two people were shot and transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, including... more »

• Third suspect arrested after deadly drive-by shooting in Ascension

  November 6, 2020 8:18 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Deputies arrested a third person involved in a double shooting that left one person dead last month. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Jacoby Green, 21, was arrested in the Oct. 19 shooting . Investigators said two people were shot inside a vehicle along... 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 »

• EBR Mayor-President holds mask giveaway ahead of statewide mandate Play Video

  July 12, 2020 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE – On Monday, a statewide mask mandate will go into effect in Louisiana. “I think the Governor's statewide mask mandate will help us as we deal with these elevated numbers of COVID-19. I always say it's temporary discomfort for long-term gain,” said EBR Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome.... more »

• Police identify man found shot to death on Scenic Highway Play Video

  June 30, 2020 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating reports of a deadly shooting on Scenic Highway Tuesday. The coroner's office was called to Scenic Highway between Airline Highway and Mengel Road just before noon. The Baton Rouge Police Department is also responding to the area. Police identified the victim as... more »

• Trials postponed until June 30; courts planning for post COVID-19 return to work Play Video

  April 29, 2020 4:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- With new social distancing protocols part of our way of life, serious conversations are being held to make sure the foundation of our democracy gets rolling again safely. The State Supreme Court has ordered that no trials can continue before June 30. "Justice delayed is justice denied"... more »

• Baton Rouge church distributes 2,000 masks to community Play Video

  April 25, 2020 8:58 PM

  At 11 a.m. this morning, hundreds of cars lined the streets leading into Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church. In the parking lot volunteers handed out free face masks, a vital tool in the fight against COVID-19. "Today was a really great day. I... more »

• Crawfish Tracker: Prices dive even lower

  April 2, 2020 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Amid all the craziness in our daily lives right now, at least finding reasonably priced crawfish is about as easy as it's ever been. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index, the average price of boiled crawfish has fallen to $3.71 per pound in the capital area... more »

• BREC employee tests positive for coronavirus

  March 23, 2020 7:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A BREC worker has tested positive for coronavirus, the department confirmed Monday. BREC says the staff member, who works at the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, tested positive for the virus this week. The department says the worker was last at the facility March 12. That... more »

• More than 50 years later, Hurricane Betsy upgraded to a category 4 storm

  December 11, 2019 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One of the most destructive storms to ever hit the gulf coast has been retroactively upgraded to a category 4 hurricane. The NOAA announced Wednesday that Betsy, the first hurricane to cause one billion dollars in damage, had been reclassified using modern technology and analytics. ... more »

• Baton Rouge Police increasing DWI checkpoints for the holidays

  December 6, 2019 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department says you can expect to see more cops checking drivers' sobriety in the coming weeks. Starting Friday, BRPD says drivers can expect to see more checkpoints throughout the area at numerous undisclosed locations. The department says a grant from the... more »

• Multiple people displaced after overnight apartment fire

  June 20, 2019 5:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were called to an overnight fire at a Baton Rouge apartment building. The fire was reported just after 11 p.m. in the 11880 block of Old Hammond Highway. At the scene, crews found flames in a first floor bedroom. Firefighters were able to extinguish... more »

• Former BRPD officer plans to appeal termination following August shooting investigation Play Video

  October 11, 2018 7:31 PM

  UPDATE: An officer, who was fired from the Baton Rouge Police Department last week after a months-long investigation into a shooting, plans to submit an appeal against his termination later this week, according to his lawyer. ***** BATON ROUGE - An officer embroiled in a months-long investigation into... more »

• No cost flu shots to be offered while supplies last Play Video

  February 5, 2018 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Free flu shots are still available to residents who have not received the vaccine. Due to widespread flu activity remaining throughout the state, the Louisiana Department of Health will continue to offer flu vaccines at no cost at Parish Health Units across the state while supplies last.... more »

• 20 hurt in overnight crash involving bus, 18-wheeler on I-10

  January 7, 2018 6:31 AM

  PORT ALLEN - A number of people were reportedly taken to multiple hospitals after a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a party bus and at least one other vehicle on I-10 East early Sunday morning. The incident was reported sometime after 2 a.m. between Grosse Tete and Port Allen. Authorities... more »

• Drunk driver with previous DWIs crashes vehicle, sends victim to hospital

  December 14, 2017 8:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Thursday after he was involved in a drunk-driving crash that sent another driver to the hospital. According to BRPD, officers responded to the 6100 block of Beechwood Drive due to a crash that left one person hurt. Police say the other driver... more »

• Woman charged with attempted murder after food mart stabbing

  December 14, 2017 6:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a woman has been arrested after a verbal altercation turned into a stabbing at a local supermarket late last month. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 27-year-old Charlene McKneely was arrested Thursday in connection with the violent attack at Cousin's Food Mart on... more »

• High-speed Ascension Parish chase ends in Baton Rouge; two arrested Play Video

  November 16, 2017 4:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two have been arrested on numerous charges after a lengthy chase involving Ascension Parish deputies and state troopers came to an end in Baton Rouge. The pursuit began when deputies attempted to stop a vehicle with an expired tag and no taillights on Airline Highway in... more »

• Police investigating double shooting on Jean Street

  November 16, 2017 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were hospitalized after a shooting on Jean Street Thursday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the call in the 4600 block of Jean around 1 p.m. Police say two people were taken from the scene with non life-threatening injuries.... more »

• Study: I-10 ranked one of the most dangerous highways in the nation

  November 13, 2017 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Numbers show that one of the busiest interstates in South Louisiana is also one of the deadliest in the country. According to a study by Teletrac Navman , I-10 is ranked the sixth deadliest highway in the U.S. when it comes to death per mile. Data shows... more »

• Comite River Diversion Canal not making much progress due to lack of funding Play Video

  November 6, 2017 8:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A task force meeting was held Monday to discuss funding for the slow-moving Comite River Diversion Canal project of nearly 25 years. Rep. Valerie Hodges questioned the priority of the project, and recalled the 2016 flood. "This is a priority that saves lives," Hodges said. ... more »

• US Army names LSU student No. 1 ROTC cadet in the nation

  November 6, 2017 3:56 PM

  FORT KNOX, KY - An LSU student has been ranked the number one ROTC cadet across the country by the US Army. College seniors from universities around the US were selected by Cadet Command as the top Army Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets for its annual national order-of-merit list.... more »

• Speeders endangering pets, pedestrians in BR neighborhood Play Video

  November 5, 2017 11:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For residents living on Capitol Heights Avenue, a speeding car is a typical sight. However, the zooming vehicles are causing safety concerns for joggers, bikers and pets. Residents John Reed and Melissa Kennedy said they walk down Capitol Heights often. “Sometimes the cars are going... more »

• Cadets undergo rigorous training at LSP academy Play Video

  November 5, 2017 8:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sunday was Cadet Reporting Day at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy. The day of aggressive preparation was more like a military boot camp than standard police training. "I don't think anybody's expecting what they get here today," LSP Superintendent Kevin Reeves said. "I think you're... more »

• Police search home of accused killer's sister, still seeking murder weapon

  November 2, 2017 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The latest search warrants issued in connection with the arrest of accused Baton Rouge killer Kenneth Gleason reveal that his sister's home was searched as part of the investigation, but investigators have still yet to find the weapon used in the attacks. According to search warrants... more »

• Steve Gleason brings Hurricane Maria evacuee with ALS to Saints game

  October 29, 2017 6:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Former Saints safety Steve Gleason brought a Hurricane Maria evacuee suffering from ALS to Sunday's game. A post from Steve Gleason's Twitter account showed the former Saints hero alongside Carmelo Diaz and his family. According to the Advocate , Diaz, a former tennis player, needs a... more »

• BRPD: Several suspects wanted after Beauregard Town mugging

  October 24, 2017 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking multiple suspects after an armed robbery near downtown Baton Rouge. The incident was reported around 11 p.m. on Oct. 1. Police say at least four individuals were involved in the armed robbery near the intersection of Royal Street and Louisiana Avenue. Investigators... more »

• Still recovering from 2016 flood, community struck by flooding once again Play Video

  October 23, 2017 8:29 PM

  CLINTON - Jean Matthews woke up to sinking feeling of déjà vu Sunday morning. "I opened up that window and screamed 'It's flooding!' and it was just going, it was like a river had opened up," Matthews said. “At 7:30 a.m. it look just like it looks out there... more »

• Theater manager fired for giving employees degrading nicknames Play Video

  October 3, 2017 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of Movie Tavern employees are furious after the discovery of a leaked scheduling document labeling over twenty employees as 'peasants'. The document was discovered Sunday by an employee at the Movie Tavern at Citiplace, who brought it to the attention of fellow staff. Employees said... more »

• Report: Bride's Cake ice cream is back, but only in Louisiana

  October 3, 2017 3:47 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Blue Bell has announced the return of one of its most sought-after flavors. Bride's Cake ice cream is making its return, exclusively in Louisiana. The company told WWL there should be enough to satiate the whole state, which went into a frenzy when the flavor debuted... more »

• Two hurt after shooter opens fire on St. Joseph Street home

  October 1, 2017 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating a reported shooting on St. Joseph Street Sunday. The shooting was reported just before 5 p.m. in the 1100 block of St. Joseph Street. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooter opened fire at the home but no one was struck.... more »

• Clinton man killed in four vehicle crash

  September 23, 2017 9:05 PM

  CLINTON - Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal four vehicle crash that occurred Saturday around noon on LA Highway 10. That crash claimed the life of 66-year-old James Felker. Authorities say the driver of a tractor-trailer, 41-year-old Daniel Jonson, was traveling westbound on LA 10 and veered into... more »

• Zachary man arrested for 6th DWI after weekend crash

  September 5, 2017 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was booked on his sixth DWI charge after he allegedly caused a car crash Saturday. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 38-year-old Shannon Bennett was driving in the city Saturday night when he failed to yield as he turned left onto Plank Road.... more »

• LPSO: Break-up led to deadly shooting in Livingston Parish

  August 21, 2017 6:07 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - Authorities say a man has been charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend after he allegedly shot the victim when she tried to break up with him in June. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived on the scene in the 36000 block of Selders... more »

• LSP cadets begin intensive training to become state troopers Play Video

  August 20, 2017 10:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A class of Louisiana State Police cadets moves on to 20 weeks of intense training Sunday, marking a new step in their journey towards becoming state troopers. However, getting to this point wasn’t an easy task according to the cadets and their superiors. “Well, I’m... more »

• Police: Man admits to smoking marijuana while driving, charged with 3rd DWI

  August 19, 2017 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in Baton Rouge late Friday night after he allegedly went more than 35 miles over the speed limit after smoking marijuana in his car. According to Louisiana State Police, 30-year-old Pernell Lanaute was pulled over on LA 42(Burbank Drive) near Lee Drive... more »

• Baby left in unlocked car as couple burglarized Baton Rouge shop

  August 15, 2017 5:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two parents were arrested in Baton Rouge Tuesday after they allegedly left their baby unattended in a parking lot while committing an early-morning burglary. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 29-year-old Cash Kennedy and 27-year-old Kellie Mercer were arrested after officers found them at the... more »

• BRPD: One hurt in shooting on Dutton Avenue

  August 13, 2017 10:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say one person was hurt in a shooting on Dutton Avenue Sunday night. The shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of Dutton Avenue near Woodlawn. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, one victim suffered non life-threatening injuries. Check back for... more »

• Group marches in Baton Rouge to support Charlottesville victims Play Video

  August 13, 2017 8:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A crowd gathered on the steps of the Louisiana state capitol building Sunday to march in support of those hurt during protests in Virginia. The group gathered on the steps of the capitol around 7 p.m. Sunday and began crafting anti-Nazi signs and shouting chants. The... more »