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  • Deputies seized more than 90,000 deadly doses of fentanyl in East Baton Rouge over the past year Play Video

    February 28, 2023 5:09 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Following a big arrest of one of the city's most prolific suspected drug dealers, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced it took 19 pounds of fentanyl off the streets of Baton Rouge from 2022 until the present day. Watch live newscasts here "If... more »
  • Investigative videos show parts of deputy-involved shooting, D.A. reviewing case

    March 15, 2022 6:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State Police have completed an outside investigation into a deadly deputy-involved shooting earlier this year without recommending any charges. The case is now before District Attorney Hillar Moore. The shooting involved Deaughn Willis, 25, who was shot by an East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy... more »
  • Thieves used stolen truck to remove ATM from bank on Corporate Boulevard

    July 2, 2021 1:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Capital city authorities are searching for a pair of thieves who used a stolen vehicle to try and pull an ATM out of the ground. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO), the theft occurred Thursday morning, around 5:30 a.m. at a Chase... more »
  • Baton Rouge authorities searching for armed burglar

    June 25, 2021 8:21 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities in Baton Rouge are searching for an armed burglar who targeted a vehicle in a residential area off Jefferson Highway. According to a Friday news release from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred Wednesday in the 3600 block of Ridgetop Drive. ... more »
  • Aiming to reduce gun violence, BR officials unite for Saturday 'Gas for Guns' event Play Video

    June 5, 2021 7:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With gun violence becoming way too common here in the Capital City, officals are creative with their efforts to get guns off the streets. "A lot of guns are in the wrong hands and people are getting them illegally," said James Cain. With these crimes... more »
  • US Police Canine Association region 10 trials award named in honor of EBRSO deputy Play Video

    May 7, 2021 10:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - According to a Friday morning news release from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO), over the past week the EBRSO K-9 Division participated in the US Police Canine Association region 10 trials. The event is a series of trials that test each animal's ability... more »
  • Heavy law enforcement presence along Hooper, Foster Road following crash with injuries

    February 5, 2021 10:09 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A heavy law enforcement presence is in the area of Foster Road and Hooper Road following a Friday (Feb. 5) morning crash with injuries. As of 9 a.m, representatives with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are reportedly among the first responders who are on... more »
  • Authorities search for pair accused of using stolen credit card at College Drive Walmart

    January 4, 2021 10:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Over the weekend, authorities asked the public for assistance in identifying two suspects who were caught on surveillance camera using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a Baton Rouge Walmart. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office says detectives are looking for two suspects... more »
  • Sheriff's deputies investigate shooting in Burbank parking lot

    November 28, 2020 12:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement swarmed a Burbank parking lot Saturday morning after reports of wild gunfire. A crime scene perimeter was set up around the parking lot on Burbank between Gardere and Staring. A number of sheriff's deputies were on the scene of the situation which developed... more »
  • Police: 2-year-old dead after shooting spree; gunman took second child hostage Play Video

    October 16, 2020 5:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is in custody Friday after a violent overnight crime spree that left a toddler dead and led to an hours-long standoff. Police said four different incidents are all linked to Kendrick Myles. "Each one of these cases was thoroughly investigated and probable cause was... more »
  • Authorities arrest two men, seize large amount of narcotics in drug bust

    September 3, 2020 8:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office collaborated with multiple law enforcement agencies to carry out a drug bust on Tuesday, September 1 that resulted in the seizure of a significant amount of drugs, at least one stolen weapon, drug-related items as well as the arrests of two... more »
  • Investigators request public's help in identifying porch pirate

    August 11, 2020 9:24 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities are looking for a 'porch-pirate' accused of stealing a package from the front door of an Essen Lane area home. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Larceny Division, is seeking the identity of the person pictured above. Investigators say the person is "wanted... more »
  • Voters renew EBR Sheriff's Office property tax

    July 11, 2020 8:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Voters decided on a property tax renewal for the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Saturday. The tax, which has been on the books since the early 1980's, generates a little less than $16.5 million. It essentially funds regular operations of the EBR Sheriff's Office. ... more »
  • EBR Sheriff: Department policies reviewed, changes being made for law enforcement accountability

    June 9, 2020 4:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office outlined its policies Tuesday amid a nationwide wave of calls for stricter policies related to agencies’ diversity and use of force. Public outcry came after the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. In Baton Rouge, the police department... more »
  • Deputies searching for man who broke into car outside gym, used victim's debit card

    February 27, 2020 12:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who burglarized a vehicle at Calloway's Health and Fitness (13436 Jefferson Hwy) on Feb. 16. Investigators say the suspect shattered one of the vehicle's passenger side windows and took a purse and wallet before... more »
  • Deputies arrest two in drug bust, seize large amounts of heroin, meth, other drugs

    February 13, 2020 9:20 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say they conducted a lengthy undercover investigation into the actions of two suspected drug dealers and were able to seize massive amounts of drugs and several weapons. Detectives say the investigation centered around two men, 19-year-old Jaylon... more »
  • Deputies arrest man for allegedly refusing to stop calling, texting his ex

    January 31, 2020 11:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say they arrested a man who violated a temporary restraining order that was meant to prevent him from contacting his ex-girlfriend. Deputies say only hours after the restraining order was issued on Jan. 8, 49-year-old Robert McDaniel... more »
  • Sheriff's Office: Woman with drug habit accused of abusing her mother

    January 3, 2020 9:31 AM

    BAKER - Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office say they responded to a reported battery involving 55-year-old Sharon Prejean on New Year's Day. According to a police report, when Prejean asked her elderly mother to give her money for drugs and she refused, the 55-year-old responded... more »
  • Deputy at center of deadly shooting has resigned from EBRSO

    October 30, 2019 2:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy who was on administrative duty following a deadly shooting in September has resigned from the department. The sheriff’s office has not officially identified the deputy, though WBRZ was able to connect deputy James Hammett to the shooting death of... more »
  • Deputy identified in September deadly shooting of man whose family told 911 he may kill someone Play Video

    October 17, 2019 4:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Preliminary findings found an East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy acted within the scope of his duties when he shot and killed a man during a chaotic and violent altercation in a neighborhood off Jefferson Highway last month. The deputy has returned to work, sources confirmed... more »
  • Don't mess with the East Baton Rouge sheriff's K9 squad

    April 12, 2019 1:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Once again, the sheriff’s office here has taken a bite out of the competition at the annual K9 Trials. Think of the K9 Trials as the Olympics for K9 agents and their human handlers. Capt. James Broussard and K9 Indo were awarded the top dog... more »
  • Quick-thinking deputy slyly nabs bank robber Play Video

    September 1, 2017 5:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Authorities said a quick-thinking sheriff's department dispatcher helped nab a suspect wanted in numerous robberies at monetary institutions across the Gulf Coast. Julius Frank was booked into jail Friday evening after detectives said he tried to hold up a check cashing business in the Coursey area... more »
  • Five injured in four shootings during violent night in Baton Rouge Play Video

    July 13, 2017 11:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Deputies and police were busy overnight, responding to four reports of shootings. At least one other shooting was reported but appears unsubstantiated. At one of the shooting scenes, there was also a report of a stabbing. District Attorney Hillar Moore said the rise in crime has... more »
  • Gunman who killed deputy was hiding a gun

    March 29, 2017 11:53 AM

    BATON ROUGE – The man who shot and killed an East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy this month was hiding a weapon on himself, and it was a struggle over that weapon that led to the deputy's murder. The information was released as part of the initial complaint investigated... more »
  • Rolling roadblocks across BR as deputy's body is transported to funeral home Play Video

    March 20, 2017 5:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Rolling roadblocks occurred through a large swath of the city Monday as the body of fallen sheriff's Sgt. Shawn Anderson was moved to the funeral home handling his memorial services. The deputy was transported to Greenoaks Funeral Home. The processional started from Hooper Road and turned... more »
  • Thieves hit Central neighborhood; Guns stolen from vehicles

    November 8, 2016 11:38 AM

    CENTRAL - Guns were among the items stolen in a rash of car burglaries in the Jackson Place neighborhood in the last week. The sheriff's office said it is looking for two men who deputies believe are responsible. The men were seen on security video burglarizing a vehicle on... more »
  • Employee fired after inmates escape Play Video

    October 14, 2016 6:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least one person working for a private work release management company was fired over the escape of two offenders Thursday. Specifics about the employee's firing were not release, but company officials told WBRZ Friday - the day after the escape - issues with how the... more »
  • Injured deputy's tattoo of cross maintains shape after surgery

    September 27, 2016 3:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Injured sheriff's deputy Bruce Simmons is recovering from another surgery related to being shot during the deadly officer ambush earlier this summer. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office shared news about his recovery in a Facebook post Tuesday. Staples and sutures were removed from Simmons'... more »
  • EXCLUSIVE: Tullier family on deputy's condition, loss of home during flood Play Video

    August 26, 2016 7:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As his neighbors toss flood debris and heirlooms to the curb, the soaked belonging of James Tullier's family remain locked in the first floor of his two story home in Livingston Parish. Before the flood, Tullier and his wife were rarely home since their lives were... more »
  • 'That's our Nick': Injured deputy's father tells chilling tale of son's service

    August 3, 2016 11:37 AM

    BATON ROUGE - People across the world are likely getting goose bumps while reading the latest Facebook post from the message of injured East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy Nick Tullier. Tullier is on life support in the hospital after being shot three times in a deadly ambush on... more »
  • Funeral arrangements for fallen sheriff's deputy announced

    July 20, 2016 9:45 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputy who was killed during Sunday's ambush shooting on Airline Highway. 45-year-old Deputy Brad Garafola was shot outside of the B-Quik convenience store as he was working extra duty after his shift on Sunday.... more »
  • Officials announce fund for murdered officers

    July 19, 2016 11:28 AM

    BATON ROUGE - An official donation account has been set up for murdered officers, the Baton Rouge Police Department announced Tuesday. Baton Rouge Union of Police, Magnolia State Peace Officers Association along with the Fraternal Order of Police organized accounts at all area Capital One Bank locations. Donations can... more »
  • Two arrested after officer involved shooting at Baton Rouge club Play Video

    March 26, 2016 8:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies say two men have been arrested in connection with an officer involved shooting at a Baton Rouge club Saturday morning. According to the Louisiana State Police, 23-year-old Raheem Taylor and 33-year-old Donald Jones were transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Correctional Center and booked.... more »
  • EBRSO: Teen arrested for assaulting teachers at school

    March 24, 2016 9:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 17-year-old Antonio Scott for assaulting his teachers while at school. An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s officer was working extra duty at Glen Oaks High School on Wednesday afternoon when the officer was contacted by a school administrator about... more »
  • EBRSO: Woman arrested after overdose in front of daughter in Walgreens

    March 23, 2016 9:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old woman for cruelty to her daughter after overdosing in a Walgreens bathroom. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. at the Walgreens on Plank Road. Police say that Shannon Dupre was passed out in... more »
  • EBRSO: Zachary man arrested for rape of EBR woman in February

    March 14, 2016 5:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Samuel Williams, Jr., of Zachary, for the rape of an East Baton Rouge woman that occurred in February. On Sunday, Feb. 21st, Lane Memorial Hospital contacted the sheriff’s office to report that a woman had been raped earlier... more »
  • Deputy's vacation gets attention of ethics commission

    February 1, 2016 7:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office employee faces ethics fines and charges after an investigation by the state ethics commission. The watchdog body said Mike Crawford accepted gifts from a vendor while working as a purchaser for the sheriff's office in 2013. Crawford identifies himself... more »
  • Law enforcement beefs up security for Black Friday Play Video

    November 25, 2015 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local law enforcement agencies in Baton Rouge have plans to triple the amount of patrols you normally see at area malls for Black Friday. It's one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and they're taking no chances. Baton Rouge Police say it's all an... more »

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