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• Tenants in sticky situation after thieves use tape to fish rent checks out of drop box Play Video

  February 8, 2024 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A pair of thieves targeted a property management rent check drop box over the weekend and got creative to fish the checks out. The two thieves used some double-sided tape to grab the checks out of the box. With check washing happening around Baton Rouge, the... more »

• Facebook group devoted to tracking panhandler's movements, warning others Play Video

  May 8, 2023 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is going around asking people for money under the guise that he's a salesman or medical professional needing help traveling to a neighboring city. People say he has been doing this for years and the time has come for it to stop. One woman,... more »

• EBRSO deputy placed on leave after arrest for domestic incident

  December 19, 2022 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office was arrested during the weekend after a domestic incident. Lt. Kim Williams was booked by officials in a different parish and placed on administrative leave pending a review, the Sheriff's Office said. No other details were... more »

• EBRSO investigating deadly overnight crash that killed 38-year-old woman

  October 13, 2022 7:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are investigating a deadly crash early Thursday morning that left a woman dead. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the vehicle was traveling north on Tucker Road when it left the road, hit a ditch, and flipped over. Deputies later confirmed the crash killed... more »

• Man found dead on Gardere Lane died from head injury; homicide investigation underway

  June 11, 2022 7:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was found lying dead alongside a highway, just feet from another man who was hurt, died from a strike to the head. On Monday, the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office said Roberto Marquez, 42, died from blunt force injuries to his head. His... more »

• After terrifying carjacking, victim now forced with towing bill after car was abandoned by crook Play Video

  April 4, 2022 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Late last year a man was carjacked and kidnapped. If that wasn't enough, now he's on the hook for a large bill after his car was towed. Stream WBRZ newscasts here The man, who does not want to be identified, tells 2 On Your Side... more »

• Deputy shoots, kills armed person while trying to make kidnapping arrest in BR Saturday Play Video

  January 8, 2022 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement officers shot and killed a person who allegedly threatened them with a gun during a Saturday night arrest attempt of that person's twin brother. State Police report 25-year-old Deaughn Willis was killed by an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy at an apartment complex on... more »

• One dead, multiple injured after three-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge

  December 27, 2021 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A three-vehicle crash Dec. 22 killed one woman, injured a child and multiple others after a driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said one vehicle pulled out onto Hooper Road from Corlett Drive without yielding and made contact with a... more »

• School system continuing to monitor learning loss, progress

  November 16, 2021 9:53 AM

  Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly characterized the agenda for a school system public meeting Nov. 16. That meeting is to discuss the state of school system facilities across the parish. It will not include discussion of student performance. BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish... more »

• Man found shot to death in vehicle along Burbank Drive

  November 16, 2021 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man whose body was found Monday night on Burbank Drive. According to EBRSO, Aaron Joshua was found shot to death in a vehicle along the 6400 block of Burbank... 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 »

• Sheriff's office warns of scam callers impersonating deputies Play Video

  November 17, 2020 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - 'Tis the season for scammers to target unsuspecting victims. This week, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office was made aware of two different scams where someone claimed to be an EBR deputy and demanded money. One audio recording obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit... more »

• Three arrested in drug bust following months-long investigation

  September 23, 2020 9:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office says three men have been arrested in a drug bust that was preceded by a months-long investigation. Authorities say the EBRSO Narcotics Division conducted an investigation into an alleged prescription drug distribution network operated by Marcus Clayton and two... more »

• Detectives: Man staying at Super 8 Motel on Siegen busted for drug possession

  September 11, 2020 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has reported the apprehension and arrest of a 23-year-old who was originally being investigated for theft but was found to be in possession of a large amount of illegal narcotics. The incident occurred Thursday, September 10 at a Super... more »

• EBR Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in identifying burglary suspects

  July 9, 2020 6:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities in East Baton Rouge Parish are on the lookout for two burglary suspects who also used a stolen credit card. Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Burglary and Robbery Division are seeking the identity of the two individuals pictured above in reference to... more »

• Armed man caught on camera attempting to break into cars, EBRSO investigating multiple burglaries Play Video

  May 14, 2020 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is warning people to watch out for an armed man breaking into cars. EBRSO released video of a masked man wearing a black hood trying to open a locked car door at 3800 Soleded Drive at 7:00 a.m. The man... more »

• Sheriff hires former BRPD chief to run training program

  January 29, 2020 10:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie has joined the ranks of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Dabadie started earlier this month and oversees the department's training division. Dabadie announced he was stepping down as police chief in July 2017. The move came after... 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 »

• EBRSO, St. Vincent de Paul reach out to homeless community Play Video

  February 1, 2019 6:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's Deputies, St. Vincent de Paul, and other agencies are extending a hand trying to help the homeless population find a way off the streets and into a home. Some homeless have formed camps in a wooded area off Siegen Lane behind a shopping center and... more »

• Scam calls coming from Georgia prisons; EBRSO warning potential victims Play Video

  January 30, 2019 7:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has a warning about an outrageous phone scam that people continue to fall for. They say a group called the Ghostface Gangsters are pulling off big heists from behind prison fences and they're targeting people in Baton Rouge. It's... more »

• Authorities arrest 5 in undercover prostitution operations

  December 6, 2017 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Deputies from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested five women in one day for prostitution during undercover operations. Undercover agents contacted women on various social media websites who were advertising sexual services based on money. At 2:08 p.m. on Nov. 5, an undercover agent... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for beating child at elementary school

  November 24, 2017 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man arrested Friday has been accused of beating his child at an elementary school after the child was suspended. Edward T. Humphrey, 38, was booked with cruelty to juveniles, booking records show. On Nov. 8th, Humphrey was called to Claiborne Elementary School to pick up... more »

• Trick-or-treating with EBRSO deputies

  October 24, 2017 9:28 AM

  EAST BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office will host its annual Trick-or-Treat with Deputies on Halloween. The event will take place at the Elvin Street BREC Park from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Trick-or-Treat with Deputies is a free event that provides a fun and safe... more »

• House bid on at parish tax sale after homeowner's mail issues Play Video

  October 20, 2017 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman living in Texas says her mail was not delivered on time and her property went up for tax sale. Debe Goree says the whole thing could have been avoided if she'd been able to pay her fees online. For years, Goree has owned... more »

• EBRSO looking for suspect who used fraudulent credit card

  September 29, 2017 3:13 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE- Deputies from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are looking for a suspect who used a fraudulent credit card at an area Walmart. The incident took place on June 16 at a Walmart in Port Allen. According to reports, the suspect purchased gift cards with... more »

• BRPD to begin patrolling Siegen Marketplace area

  July 28, 2017 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tonight, the Baton Rouge Police Department will start patrolling a newly added part of the city. At 9 p.m., officers will monitor the Siegen Marketplace area the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office once covered. The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved the annexation of Siegen Marketplace... more »

• Search warrant startles suspect, fires at SWAT

  June 30, 2017 8:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriffs were executing a no knock search warrant on a home when the suspect started shooting at them. According to police documents, EBRSO SWAT members were looking for Roderick Harris. After entering the house, shots were fired at the members from another room.... more »

• EBRSO: Man wanted for robbery in Perkins Rowe parking lot

  June 7, 2017 12:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly robbed an employee in the parking lot of Perkins Rowe. The incident occurred on June 3 around 10 a.m. in the parking lot near the Orvis store. According to the East Baton... more »

• WANTED: woman accused of using stolen credit card number

  May 26, 2017 10:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify a woman accused of using a stolen credit card at a Baton Rouge convenience store. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, a North Louisiana man reported that his credit card was used to purchase $238.54 worth... more »

• EBRSO: Man strangles girlfriend, throws dog out of apartment

  May 20, 2017 11:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after he allegedly strangled his girlfriend and threw her dog out of his apartment Friday night . Deputies responded to a residence on Jefferson Highway around 10:30 p.m. after a friend of the victim reported that the victim's live-in boyfriend was beating... more »

• EBRSO: Thieves use stolen U-Haul truck to steal dirt bikes from store Play Video

  May 16, 2017 8:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say as many as three people shattered the glass at an Airline Highway motorsports store overnight and stole three dirt bikes overnight. The shattered glass was clearly visible in front of the Friendly Powersports store in the 10900 block of Airline Highway Tuesday morning. According... more »

• Elementary school students donate money for EBRSO bulletproof vests Play Video

  May 11, 2017 9:39 AM

  WALKER, La. - An unlikely crew is making a rather large donation to law enforcement Thursday, but their strong support started last month. On March 23rd, a usually quiet, wooded Walker road turned into a sea of red, white, and blue. Students and faculty from Levi Milton Elementary... more »

• Man arrested after terrorizing Twin Peaks

  May 7, 2017 11:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after he repeatedly yelled at patrons and employees at the Siegen Lane Twin Peaks Restaurant Saturday morning. According to East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office, 57-year-old James Dantoni threatened to "blow up the restaurant," according to arrest records. EBRSO say Dantoni was... more »

• EBRSO to be awarded $1.5 million for flood recovery

  May 1, 2017 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office will be awarded $1.5 million from FEMA for flood recovery. Recovery assistance will help replace damaged equipment, vehicles and other items used for emergency preparedness measures. The funds are delegated through FEMA’s Public Assistance program. According to FEMA, the amount represents... more »

• Bill would provide more benefits to family of slain officers Play Video

  April 24, 2017 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Four police families in the Capital City would directly benefit from a proposed bill that's up for discussion Monday. Three of those four lost their patriarch in July during the police ambush. The fourth lost their's in March on O'neal Lane. Under current Louisiana law,... more »

• Teen arrested after high speed chase in stolen Camaro

  April 18, 2017 8:44 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say an 18-year-old was arrested after he led authorities on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon. Malik Keyon McDonald, 18, was charged with aggravated obstruction of a public highway, resisting an officer, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and possession of schedule... more »

• State Police identify pedestrian struck, killed on Gardere Lane Play Video

  April 14, 2017 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police suspect impairment may be a factor in a deadly crash on Gardere lane in Baton Rouge Friday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 6 a.m. near the intersection of Gardere Lane and Santa Rosa Avenue. The crash took the... more »

• EBRSO extends deadline for property tax payments Play Video

  April 13, 2017 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is extending the deadline for property tax payments for all residents until April 21, 2017. The Sheriff’s Office said the extension was due to technical issues at AT&T. “The phones as well as the ability to pay online... more »

• EBRSO: Man threatened to kill estranged wife at Zachary High track practice

  April 12, 2017 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say a man violated a protective order and threatened to kill his estranged wife at a Zachary High School track practice. Deltrick Parker was charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, violation of a protective order, cyberstalking and telephone communications harassment. He was booked... more »

• Deputies searching for suspect in early morning Circle K robbery

  April 5, 2017 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies are looking for the man who robbed a Circle K on Siegen Lane early Wednesday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Sherriff’s Office, the crime happened in the 6600 block of Siegen Lane around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say a clerk went outside... more »

• Man accused of stealing tires, running over homeowner

  March 29, 2017 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A man faces attempted murder charges after police say he ran over a man after stealing tires from a vehicle on Greenwell Springs Road. Troy Bledsoe Staton, 53, was charged with attempted second degree murder, criminal trespass and theft Wednesday. He was booked into the East... more »

• Memorial fund established for fallen EBRSO deputy

  March 27, 2017 4:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A memorial fund has been established in honor of an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was fatally shot on Mar. 18. Lt. Shawn Anderson was killed outside of a business on O'Neal Lane while he was investigating a reported rape. A struggle ensued between the... more »

• Community remembers fallen EBRSO Lt. Shawn Anderson Play Video

  March 23, 2017 8:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The funeral for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot over the weekend took place Thursday. Lt. Shawn Anderson, 43, was shot and killed Saturday outside of an O’Neal Lane business near I-12. Anderson was responding to the scene in reference to a... more »

• Slain EBRSO deputy Sergeant helped many during flood Play Video

  March 21, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A slain East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy touched many lives behind the scenes during the August flood. Sergeant Shawn Anderson helped a local non-profit organization, Line-2-Line. The organization was started by veteran EMS workers, who saw a need for first responders and their families. Anderson... more »

• Funeral arrangements; processional route set for slain EBRSO deputy

  March 21, 2017 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Funeral arrangements are set for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was killed on Saturday. Sergeant Shawn Anderson was killed outside of an O'Neal Lane hair salon while he was investigating a reported rape. He struggled with another man and was shot. Visitation will... more »

• Public memorials honor slain EBRSO deputy Play Video

  March 20, 2017 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Flags outside the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office are at half-staff Monday to honor the deputy that was killed Saturday. Sergeant Shawn Anderson was killed Saturday outside an O’Neal Lane hair salon. He was investigating a rape report when he struggled with another man and was... more »

• Suspected deputy killer accused of raping teen Play Video

  March 20, 2017 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE – The man accused of killing an East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy Saturday night has been remotely booked into jail on charges related to what brought Sgt. Shawn Anderson to the hair salon where he was killed. Brandon Wiley, 30, has not been charged in Anderson's death... more »

• Essen robbery suspect stole taser from deputy before being shot Play Video

  March 1, 2017 1:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The man accused of robbing a victim inside an Essen Lane gas station bathroom and later shot by deputies early Wednesday morning has been booked into prison. According to arrest reports, Jeremy Blouin was charged with felony armed robbery, second-degree battery, disarming a peace officer, and... more »

• EBRSO finds 50-year-old woman and 1-year-old safe

  February 27, 2017 1:40 PM

  UPDATE: The woman and child were located in Baton Rouge in good health, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's detectives are searching for a missing woman and child last seen near Southpark Drive. Detectives are searching for 50-year-old Shalanda... more »