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• EBRSO canines bring home Top Dog honors

  April 12, 2013 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Members of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office K9 division recently returned from a regional competition with a number of awards. Deputies and their K-9s competed in the United State Police Canine Association Region 10 field trials in Covington between April 1 and 5. Capt.... more »

• EBRSO looking for vehicle burglars

  March 13, 2013 3:09 PM

  Baton Rouge- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for three men wanted for breaking into vehicles in the Country Club of Louisiana last month. According to reports, the men were observed on video burglarizing vehicles at several homes in the Country Club of Louisiana. Multiple items including... more »

• EBRSO arrests woman in ice cream shop robbery

  March 12, 2013 2:50 PM

  Baton Rouge- A woman accused of robbing a Baton Rouge ice cream shop is now behind bars. Deputies arrested 21 year-old Hannah Pressley for robbing the Cold Stone Creamery on Corporate Blvd. on Monday. Witnesses say Pressley entered the business wearing a bandana on her face, and pulled... more »

• EBRSO revives old murder case, make arrest

  February 20, 2013 2:49 PM

  Baton Rouge- After reviewing old evidence, Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office have revived a 21 year-old murder case and have made an arrest. Detectives have linked Edward Belin to the death of Leonard Noriega and has been charged with principal to first-degree murder. Noriega was... more »

• EBRSO looking for guy who tried to pass fake check

  January 29, 2013 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for a man they said tried to purchase two generator using a stolen cashier's check. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks said on Oct. 22 the man entered Bozeman Distributor on Airline Highway and presented a Citibank cashier's check to pay... more »

• Metro Council to study law enforcement merger Play Video

  January 23, 2013 10:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Metro Council members were assigned to a committee that will review a police/sheriff merger. The group's members include: one East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy, a Baton Rouge Police officer and council members Joel Boe', Tara Wicker and John Delgado. "This committee will get together and... more »

• EBRSO looking for television thief

  January 3, 2013 2:26 PM

  Central- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are on the lookout for a man seen stealing televisions from the Wal-Mart on Sullivan Rd in Central two different times in December. Authorities say on both occasions, the man entered the store, proceeded to the hardware department, and put a screwdriver and... more »

• 2 killed in East Baton Rouge Parish crash

  December 7, 2012 10:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies are investigating an accident that killed two men and injured a third. The accident happened around 1:05 a.m. Friday on Carey Road. Deputies say a car ran off the road and flipped over. Twenty-seven-year-old Christopher McCoy, of Greenwell Springs, and 26-year-old... more »

• EBRSO investigating man shot in the back

  November 9, 2012 11:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies said one person was shot this morning in the northern part of East Baton Rouge Parish, and they're still searching for the shooter. EBRSO spokesperson Casey Hicks said a 20-year-old man was shot in the back around 10 a.m. It happened near the... more »

• EBRSO looking for burglars

  October 23, 2012 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for two men that burglarized a Baton Rouge business. Surveillance video shows two black males climb over the fence of the Shoppers Choice, at 10920 Coursey Boulevard, and walk through the property and take two 46" Sony flat screen... more »

• Crews retrieve dead dolphin from Mississippi River

  October 3, 2012 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews retrieved a dolphin today found dead in the Mississippi River near Baton Rouge earlier this week. Members of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Search and Rescue team helped the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries retrieve the mammal from waters near the... more »

• EBRSO asking for help finding att. murder suspect

  September 14, 2012 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish asked for the public's help finding a man accused of trying to kill two people with his vehicle. Casey Hicks with EBRSO said detectives are looking for Jonathan Bell, 25, in suspicion of attempted second-degree murder. She said... more »

• Former EBRSO employee arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend

  September 7, 2012 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former employee with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has been arrested for Stalking, Defamation and Improper Telephone Communications. According to reports, Ronald Gautreaux of Plaquemine, allegedly called his ex-girlfriend, wrote to her, and showed up at her home despite her telling him to stop.... more »

• Escaped work release inmate caught

  September 5, 2012 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who walked away from his work-release job earlier this week is back in custody, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Johnathan Brumfield was arrested at a relative's house this morning after law enforcement agencies received a call from the relative. Brumfield... more »

• EBRSO: Man accidentally shoots self outside firearms store

  August 24, 2012 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies said a man accidentally shot themselves in the leg outside a firearms store this afternoon in Baton Rouge. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks said the man was bringing his weapon in for a gunsmith at the store on Siegen to inspect. Hicks said he... more »

• EBRSO holds blood drive for shot St. John deputies

  August 24, 2012 10:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - People lined up today to give blood in East Baton Rouge Parish in support of deputies killed and wounded in a shooting last week in St. John Parish. The blood drive began at 10 a.m. on St. Louis Street in Baton Rouge, and will continue until... more »

• EBRSO looking for robber

  July 31, 2012 2:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies released pictures of a man accused of robbing a convenience store in Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's detectives said a man walked into the Circle K in the 14000 block of Airline Highway on July 27 just before 3 a.m., bought a bag of... more »

• EBRSO joins BRAVE initiative Play Video

  July 12, 2012 5:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Sheriff Sid Gautreaux added some extra personnel to the BRAVE initiative, a program focusing on combating crime in the Baton Rouge area. Gautreaux said the work would use deputies already in the field and focus their efforts on statistically-proven targets that could minimize crime. "One of... more »

• EBRSO: Man in truck sought for shooting

  July 9, 2012 11:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies continued their search for the man responsible for a shooting in East Baton Rouge that sent one person to the hospital. Casey Rayborn Hicks with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said around 10:30 p.m. Sunday they were called to the shooting in the... more »

• EBRPSO facing multi-million dollar budget shortfall Play Video

  July 2, 2012 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux says his office is facing a budget shortfall of nearly $5 million dollars for the current fiscal year, which started this week. It's a familiar situation, since the office faced almost the same budget shortfall last year. Several moves... more »

• Sheriff Gautreaux looks toward second term

  July 2, 2012 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This week marks the beginning of East Baton Rouge Sheriff Sid Gautreaux's second term in office. News 2's Mike Steele will speak with him about what we can expect over the next four years. They'll also talk about about certain budget challenges and what they... more »

• EBRSO investigating home invasion

  July 2, 2012 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies called out K9 units to search the area around a reported home invasion in East Baton Rouge Parish this morning. Deputies received a call around 6:15 a.m. that someone broke into a home on Jefferson Park Drive. When they arrived, they saw the man accused... more »

• Man dressed as construction worker robs bank

  June 28, 2012 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies said a man dressed as a construction worker robbed a bank in East Baton Rouge this afternoon. Spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks said it happened around 2 p.m. at the Whitney Bank on 7890 Jefferson Highway. She said a man came in and gave... more »

• EBRSO looking for bank robber

  June 28, 2012 3:20 PM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for a man wanted for robbing a bank in Baton Rouge. It happened at the Whitney Bank at 7980 Jefferson Highway at 2 p.m. Detectives say the man walked into the bank and gave the teller a note demanding money. ... more »

• EBRSO seeks assailant

  June 21, 2012 12:55 PM

  EBRSO is seeking a man who allegedly assualted his ex-girlfriend on Tuesday. According to EBRSO public information officer Casey Rayborn Hicks, Walter Allen, 46, entered the local store where his ex-grifriend works and forced her into the stockroom. Allen then reportedly grabbed her by the neck, threw her... more »

• Two in custody after attempted carjacking Play Video

  June 20, 2012 4:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men are in custody and one is being sought after an attempted carjacking Wednesday afternoon near a daycare center on Floynell Dr. According to EBRSO Public Information Director Casey Rayborn Hicks, sheriff's deputies were getting gas at a nearby Shell station when they noticed two... more »

• Two arrested in Castlebrook shooting

  May 28, 2012 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies arrested two people in connection with a deadly shooting near the Castlebrook Apartments in East Baton Rouge Parish. Deputies arrested Joshua Birchfield, 28, and Andre Steward, 17, Monday. Both are accused of having a part in the shooting EBRSO spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks said... more »

• Authorities searching for escaped trusty

  May 22, 2012 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A trusty arrested for drug charges walked away from an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Department facility today, according to a department spokesperson. Casey Rayborn Hicks said Raymond Ballard, 45, walked off the EBRSO substation in Central. Ballard was arrested in April in suspicion of cocaine... more »

• Pajama-wearing bank burglar wanted

  May 7, 2012 11:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office announced that they are searching for a man who attempted to burglarize a bank Monday while wearing pajamas. It happened around 3 a.m. at the Chase Bank in the 1300 block of O'Neal Lane. Deputies responded to the bank after several... more »

• Baby found dead in Zachary identified, mother charged Play Video

  April 10, 2012 11:46 AM

  ZACHARY- Deputies have identified a baby found dead in a ditch in Zachary. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office reports that the body of 2-month-old Javion Brown Tuesday in a ditch across from the home where the baby lived, in the 1200 block of East Mount Pleasant in Zachary.... more »

• EBRSO: Downed trees, power lines hinder rescue efforts

  March 21, 2012 10:39 AM

  UPDATE - Emergency workers said the man had a medical condition unrelated to the storm and was not electrocuted. They were able to reach him and take him to a hospital. BATON ROUGE - Emergency officials said storm damage is preventing them from getting to a person reportedly electrocuted... more »

• Deputy recovering after flipping unit near Highland Road

  March 10, 2012 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE- An EBRSO deputy is recovering after flipping his cruiser near Siegan and Highland Roads. It happened around 10pm Friday night. EBRSO says he was traveling south on Siegan Road to respond to a call when something ran out in front of him, causing him to lose... more »

• Former LSU defensive end arrested for battery

  March 7, 2012 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Deputies arrested former LSU football defensive end Rahim Alem. Alem, 25, is accused of trying to choke a woman Monday night, according to The Advocate. According to an affidavit of probable cause, the victim told deputies that Alem put his hand around her throat and placed... more »

• Student accused of raping another student at Tara High

  February 17, 2012 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Parish Detectives arrested an 18-year-old student at Tara High School in Baton Rouge. Quinton Adams is accused of raping a 14-year-old student. Sheriff's deputies were called to the school after the victim's teacher could not locate her. The victim allegedly went into... more »

• EBRSO arrests 3 for rash of burglaries in Gardere area

  February 6, 2012 2:43 PM

  East Baton Rouge Armed Robbery and Burglary detectives have arrested three people, two adults and one juvenile, believed to be responsible for at least 36 burglaries in the Gardere area from October 2011 to January 2012. 17 year-old Andrew Hairson, 20 year-old Kevin Robertson and a 15 year-old male... more »

• EBRSO seizes marijuana and cocaine in drug bust

  January 23, 2012 2:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A drug bust by East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics and K-9 divisions landed two people behind bars Monday. During a search of a home at 3115 Adams Avenue, authorities found over 8.8 pounds of marijuana, under a pound of cocaine, a 9mm pistol, and over... more »

• Man caught on camera stealing change machine

  December 13, 2011 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies released photos today of a man caught on camera stealing an entire change machine from an East Baton Rouge Parish car wash. Casey Hicks with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the theft happened early the morning of Nov. 28 at the LA... more »

• EBRSO searching for attempted murder suspect

  December 5, 2011 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies in East Baton Rouge Parish released the name of a man they said tried to shoot and kill another person twice in the same day. According to Casey Hicks with the EBR Sheriff's Office, deputies are searching for John Goza, 24, for attempted second degree... more »

• One person detained after morning shooting in EBR

  October 3, 2011 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies detained one person today in connection a shooting which happened this morning in East Baton Rouge Parish. Deputies responded to a call of shots fired at the Edgewood Apartments complex on Plank around 6 a.m. According to EBR Sheriff's Office spokesperson Casey Hicks... more »

• EBRSO: Four men arrested after armed burglary

  August 28, 2011 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies say four men forced a man into his home at gunpoint and stole a cell phone. The armed burglary happened in the Comite Hills West subdivision off Joor Road around 5 a.m. today. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies arrested Corsy Bernard Hollins,... more »

• 13-year-old arrested in shooting outside grocery store

  August 21, 2011 4:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies arrested a 13-year-old in connection with a shooting in the parking lot of a popular grocery store on Bluebonnet Boulevard yesterday evening. According to the Sheriff's Office the teen had arranged to buy marijuana from a friend. Investigators say the teen grabbed... more »

• Investigator says searchers have "rough road" ahead

  August 4, 2011 6:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities in East Baton Rouge were back out around Sylviane Lozada's home today, searching for any sign of the missing teacher. Sheriff's deputies searched on foot, by ATV and from helicopters in areas near Lozada's home and along River Road south of it. Lozada was... more »

• Suspect arrested for shooting at driver

  July 25, 2011 4:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police have arrested a man they say shot at a driver earlier this month in Baton Rouge. Travis Thompson, 25, is accused of shooting at the victim near Winbourne Avenue and Addison Street on July 5. Police say the victim was driving when he was flagged... more »

• EBRSO Deputies meet the community

  June 29, 2011 10:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies hit the streets to get a jump on crime in the Mayfair area. Deputies say getting to know communities is a tried and true method for getting the jump on crime. And the folks in Mayfair hope it brings results. EBRSO Captain Rodney... more »

• EBRSO arrests additional suspects in Cherry Hill shooting

  June 22, 2011 10:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - EBRSO detectives have made two more arrests in connection with a shooting this week on Cherry Hill. Tuesday evening detectives arrested Maikin Medina, 20, for attempted second degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm. Detectives also arrested Jarin Joel Muenguia, 25, for principal to attempted... more »

• EBRSO arrests pharmacy burglar

  June 17, 2011 2:31 PM

  A man wanted for burglarizing a pharmacy in Baton Rouge, is now behind bars. Deputies say Aaron Beyl, of Walker broke into the Rite Aid on Millerville Road and stole thousands of dollars worth of controlled narcotics. Deputies arrested Beyl while he was at his girlfriend's house in... more »

• Man suffers 28-inch-long cut to the chest

  June 17, 2011 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Police have arrested a man accused of stabbing his sister's boyfriend in the chest. Police say Alvin David Clay, 57, went to the man's house at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday after the man told him not to return to his residence, according to The Advocate. A witness... more »

• EBR Sheriff's Office makes cocaine bust, arrests two

  February 28, 2011 3:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A search of a Baton Rouge home Monday turned into a major drug bust for East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigators. Agents seized 32.4g of Cocaine, $2,145.00 in cash, and one Digital scale at the home in the 3600 block of Sycamore Street. Eddie... more »

• Gardere crime-fighting tactics heading to Glen Oaks

  February 25, 2011 6:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The residents of Glen Oaks will soon see a substantial increase in the number of East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies patrolling their neighborhood. Thursday, deputies were offered overtime pay to patrol the crime ridden area during peak crime hours, including overnight. "They are going to... more »

• DNA laced bat, tips lead to murder arrest

  February 24, 2011 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Five days after the brutal murder of Sheena Marie Barnett of GSRI Road, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested Timothy Washington, 47, in connection with the slaying. Major Lawrence McLeary, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, says a bat with DNA evidence and tips from the community... more »

• EBRSO arrest copper thieves

  February 23, 2011 3:25 PM

  Two men accused of stealing copper in East Baton Rouge Parish are now behind bars. Deputies say Clifton Smith and his brother, Russell Smith, stole copper from two businesses in the 14000 block of Wax Road. The first burglary occurred at Minchin. Deputies say the men forced open... more »

• EBRSO looking for woman wanted for identity theft

  February 8, 2011 2:41 PM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for a woman, accused of identity theft. Detectives say the victim received a notice from Telecheck, advising her that she had written a check to Wal-Mart on N. Mall Drive in Baton Rouge in the amount of $199.35. The check was... more »

• EBRSO looking for burglar

  February 1, 2011 1:41 PM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are on the lookout for a man wanted for burglary. According to reports, on January 13, 2011, Deputies responded to a burglary call on Forest Grove in the Central Woods area where two apartments had been burglarized. A neighbor's video surveillance camera captured... more »

• EBRSO looking for man seen stealing a wallet

  January 21, 2011 2:36 PM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Detectives are looking for a man in connection with a stolen wallet. Authorities say the man stole the wallet at the Wal-Mart at 10606 N. Mall Drive. They say the man walked up behind the victim while she was in the produce department and... more »

• Psychiatric patient escapes twice

  January 5, 2011 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The search is over for a mental patient that escaped from the Greenwell Springs mental hospital. Thirty-year-old Crandell Turner went missing around 11 p.m. Tuesday night. He was found 3 miles away on Magnolia Bridge Rd. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, this... more »

• Man arrested after deadly BR stabbing

  December 24, 2010 10:19 AM

  ZACHARY - A man has died after he was stabbed on the side of road near Zachary. It happened in the 19000 block of Highway 61 overnight. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 22-year-old Robby Jenkins. Deputies arrested 47-year-old William Lee Wallace, for... more »

• EBRSO looking for three armed robbers

  November 1, 2010 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are on the lookout for three men who they said robbed a Baton Rouge convenience store on Oct. 13. The clerks at the Cracker Barrel, located on Old Hammond Highway, were reportedly preparing to lock the store for closing when the men came through the... more »

• Database including 56,000 La. first responders hacked

  October 27, 2010 10:22 PM

  A hacker broke into the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals' database for EMTs and first responders on Sept. 17, according to the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. News 2 obtained a letter from DHH that was dated Oct. 8. It states, "Although access to the p portal is... more »

• Crime roundup has positive results

  October 14, 2010 5:40 PM

  The latest multi-agency initiative to fight crime in Baton Rouge has put 21 people behind bars. Wednesday night, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and other agencies invaded Stevendale, a neighborhood north of Florida Boulevard and O'Neal Lane. It wasn't the first time the agencies have worked in... more »

• Gas for Guns

  October 14, 2010 8:37 AM

  Law enforcement agencies are working together to get guns off the street. Lt. Colonel Ralph Williams of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and Sgt. David Schultz of the Baton Rouge Police discussed the steps citizens should take for the upcoming "Gas for Guns" program. Oct. 23 10 a.m. and... more »

• UPDATE: Injuries reported at BRG Mid-City

  September 3, 2010 2:37 AM

  Update: Police have confirmed two people were injured in an overnight shooting at Baton Rouge General Mid-City in Baton Rouge. One victim was shot multiple times and has life threatening injuries. The other victim's injuries are not life threatening. Sources on the scene tell News 2 two people are injured... more »

• EBRSO arrests woman on multiple drug charges

  August 31, 2010 2:17 PM

  A routine traffic stop turns into a drug arrest for one woman in Baton Rouge. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies arrested 24-year-old Sara Arceneaux after they found a number of drugs, including marijuana and 150 each of Xanax and Hydrocodone, in her car and at her residence. Arceneaux... more »

• Sheriff's Office investigates shooting at apartment complex

  August 8, 2010 4:34 PM

  East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 4pm at the St. Jean Apartments in Baton Rouge. The apartments are located off South Harrells Ferry Road and O'Neal Lane. Investigators at the scene told News 2, the victim may have been shot... more »

• EBRSO arrest 2 in Central car burglaries

  July 21, 2010 2:05 PM

  Two teens accused of burglarizing three vehicles in Central, are now behind bars. It happened early this morning in the Hampton Village Subdivision. Deputies caught up 19 year-old David Perry and 17 year-old Artdric Conner during a traffic stop on Joor Road, when the two fled on foot.... more »

• EBRSO looking for man issuing worthless checks

  July 19, 2010 2:21 PM

  A man wanted for issuing worthless checks and theft in Baton Rouge is on the loose. Detectives say Kevin D. White, 50, wrote two checks from an account that had non-sufficient funds and wrote four checks from a closed account, during March and April of this year. Anyone... more »

• EBRSO arrest murder suspect

  July 19, 2010 2:02 PM

  Detectives have arrested a man wanted for a murder earlier this month in Baton Rouge. Authorities arrested 20 year-old Travis Montrell Griffin. He is wanted for the July 9th murder of Devone Johnson Sr., of New Orleans in the 7000 block of Videt Polk. Deputies say Griffin shot... more »

• Deputies investigating murder

  July 10, 2010 11:09 AM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's detectives are investigating a murder that happened just before 11 p.m. last night. Deputies say Devone Johnson, 30, of New Orleans, was shot to death on the 7000 block of Videt Polk in Baton Rouge. Neighbors told News 2 they heard at least a... more »

• Human remains found, identified

  June 29, 2010 6:07 PM

  Human remains found over the weekend were identified as a man from Baton Rouge. The skull of 33-year-old George Erik Rockett was found by a man mowing his yard. Sheriff's detectives recovered the rest of the remains nearby in a wooded area off Jefferson Highway. A friend of... more »

• EBRSO looking for diamond ring thief

  June 24, 2010 2:31 PM

  A man accused of stealing a 2 carat diamond ring from a Jewelers in Baton Rouge, is on the loose this afternoon. Deputies say the man entered Gordon's Jewelers at the Mall of Louisiana on May 23, 2010 and asked to see engagement rings. As the clerk was... more »

• EBRSO looking for missing woman

  June 7, 2010 2:19 PM

  Authorities in Baton Rouge are looking for a woman, who has been reported missing by her family. Kasey Ann Eackels was last seen by a friend at Triple A Bar on Bennington Avenue, early in the morning Thursday, June 3, with her boyfriend. Authorities say she did not... more »

• EBRSO investigating Bank Robbery

  May 20, 2010 3:12 PM

  East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Deputies are looking for clues into a bank robbery. It happened at First Bank and Trust at 12871 Perkins Road at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Deputies say a man entered the bank, approached the teller and demanded money. The man grabbed the cash and... more »

• Central burglaries

  May 17, 2010 12:33 PM

  Residents in some Central neighborhoods are meeting tonight to discuss recent break-ins and burglaries across the Central area. One victim we talked with had a laptop and papers stolen belonging to her deceased husband. Other residents are posting signs and trying to learn how to safeguard their homes. ... more »

• 13-year-old arrested for bringing gun to Woodlawn Middle

  April 19, 2010 7:47 PM

  Update: A 13-year-old boy was arrested this afternoon for bringing a gun to Woodlawn Middle School. A School Drug Task Force deputy made the arrest. According to the reports, the boy was a former student and brought the gun to the school’s campus Thursday night. He broke into his father’s... more »

• EBRSO investigates gun found at Woodlawn Middle

  April 19, 2010 12:34 PM

  The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office School Drug Task Force is investigating a report of a gun found on the grounds of Woodlawn Middle School Monday morning. The gun was found outside the school building by an employlee at aproximately 10 a.m. Deputies did not wish to release any... more »

• Deputies looking for men who used fake account to buy furniture

  April 19, 2010 10:19 AM

  Deputies are looking for two men who walked into a Bassett Furniture store on Rieger Rd. and used a fake account to purchase items. Authorities say the two wrote a check to buy two lamps and a fountain. One of the men wrote a check for more than $1,000.... more »

• Update from Oswego Street standoff

  April 8, 2010 3:06 PM

  Update: Baton Rouge Police Chief LeDuff has shown up on the scene of the Oswego Street standoff. The BRPD mobile command center is there as well as an EMS command center. Negotiators have been sent into the complex. The city's helicopter is also up patrolling the area. more »

• BRPD following tip on man accused of shooting EBRSO deputy

  April 8, 2010 1:49 PM

  More than a dozen Baton Rouge Police units, including the Special Response team, have responded to the 3200 block of Oswego St. on a tip of Dewayne Steward's whereabouts. DeWayne DeShawn Steward, 26, is accused of shooting an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop Tuesday night. ... more »

• Suspect wanted in East Baton Rouge deputy shooting

  April 7, 2010 10:59 AM

  A man accused of shooting an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop is wanted this afternoon. It happened at 11 p.m. Tuesday at Burbank and Meadowbend. Deputies say during the stop DeWayne DeShawn Steward took off in a 2005 Chevy Impala. After a short... more »

• Fetus found off of GSRI Road

  April 5, 2010 12:33 PM

  A 20-week-old fetus was found in a sewage pump Monday morning by waste management workers in the 8500 block of GSRI Road. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's crime scene units as well as the Coroner's Office responded to the scene at 10:40 a.m. At this time, EBRSO officials say... more »

• Three arrested in home invasion shootings

  March 31, 2010 9:28 AM

  Deputies arrested three teenagers in connection with a home invasion at 8387 Siegen Lane where one of the suspects was killed by a resident of the home. Eighteen-year-old DeCourie D. Jackson, 19-year-old Kyle J. Hawkins and18-year-old Raisha D. Snell and 18-year-old Charles Beardon allegedly planned to rob the home where... more »

• Deputy arrests student with BB gun, bullets at school

  March 26, 2010 3:16 PM

  A Woodlawn High School student was arrested Friday for having a BB gun and live bullets for a .22 caliber weapon East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies arrested a 16-year-old 10th grader and charged him with carrying a firearm or dangerous weapon on campus. The student was booked into juvenile... more »