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• Suspicious, gun-carrying individual taken into custody after being spotted near Ascension schools

  November 8, 2023 1:59 PM

  DUTCHTOWN - Multiple schools were briefly put on lockdown after a person with a gun was spotted walking down a nearby highway on Wednesday morning. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the individual was spotted along LA 74 in the Dutchtown area, prompting lockdowns at the Dutchtown High, Dutchtown... more »

• Man accused of trying to murder police at Highland Road apartment has his charges reduced Play Video

  August 18, 2023 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Charges have been reduced for the man accused of cocking a gun and pointing it at police officers who were responding to a call at a Highland Road apartment complex last year. That encounter was captured on body camera video and released to the public this... more »

• Prosecutors won't pursue charges against LSU star Malik Nabers after New Orleans arrest Play Video

  February 21, 2023 2:02 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers was arrested in the French Quarter Monday night after an officer spotted a handgun in his pocket, though the state does not intend to prosecute the case against the college football star. Arrest records say Nabers, 19, was among the Mardi... more »

• Deputies looking for man who robbed Port Allen hotel clerk at gunpoint

  June 6, 2022 5:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN- A man robbed a LaQuinta Hotel while holding the front desk clerk at gunpoint late Monday night. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the suspect pulled into a nearby hotel moments before robbing the LaQuinta Hotel, making off with approximately $260 in cash. Deputies said the... more »

• Santa, cash and a gun: Police investigating viral photos taken at Mall of Louisiana

  December 17, 2021 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Photos showing two men posing with stacks of cash and a handgun alongside a mall Santa are now at the center of a criminal investigation. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed it was looking into the pictures, which appeared to have been taken recently at the... more »

• Two people injured following Perimeter Drive shooting

  April 25, 2020 5:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are responding to a shooting that left two people injured Saturday afternoon. Around 4 p.m. the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived on scene in the 7000 block of Perimeter Drive near Glen Oaks Senior High School. According to emergency crews, two people have... more »

• Man shot by three officers in the French Quarter

  January 25, 2020 11:27 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — Police say a man was allegedly shot by multiple officers in the French Quarter Saturday morning. WWL reports the shooting took place Saturday morning near the intersection of Dauphine Street and St. Louis Street shortly before 7:40 a.m. According to NOPD, four officers responded to... more »

• Shooting on Amarillo Street leaves one person in critical condition

  January 12, 2020 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews responded to a shooting on Amarillo St. off Plank Rd. in North Baton Rouge around 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. One person was shot and and is in critical condition. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Click here for the latest on... more »

• Superdome security involved in overnight shootout

  January 11, 2020 3:54 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Superdome security officers were involved in a shootout with two intruders Saturday morning. Around 3 a.m. officers say they saw two people trying to enter an unauthorized area. When security approached them one of the suspects began shooting. Security fired back, but no one... more »

• Firearms dealers say Feds stopped them from selling guns to Christmas shoppers Play Video

  December 19, 2017 12:21 AM

  PORT ALLEN- This past weekend was supposed to be one of the most profitable for Scott Roe, the owner of Spillway Sportsman off Highway 1. "Firearms sales are a huge push this time of year," Roe said. However, many of his Christmas shoppers left empty-handed because Roe could... more »

• Man arrested after private sale turns into attempted armed robbery

  December 5, 2017 2:13 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man was arrested after he met a woman to buy a video game console and then demanded the item at gunpoint. According to the Denham Springs Police Department, the victim met with 18-year-old Michael Mitchell on Monday to sell him an Xbox One video game... more »

• One hurt in shooting on Topeka Street Play Video

  May 21, 2017 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person has been hospitalized after he was shot on Topeka Street Sunday afternoon. The shooting occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Topeka Street near Winnebago Street. Baton Rouge Police say one victim was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. A WBRZ News... more »

• Man arrested for pointing gun at victim during argument

  February 26, 2017 1:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly threatened someone with a gun during an argument. According to arrest records, deputies were called to the 10000 block of Clearview Ave on Feb. 25 in reference to a disturbance. The victim said that he and... more »

• EBRSO searching for suspect in attempted second degree murder

  January 11, 2017 4:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect wanted for attempted second degree murder. An arrest warrant was drafted for Irvon McKay, 24, Monday. McKay is also facing charges of illegal use of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted... more »

• Illegally parked car leads to stolen gun, open container arrest

  October 30, 2016 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police say a car illegally parked in a BREC park led to one man being arrested and officers recovering a stolen firearm. According to arrest records, a patrolling officer spotted a car illegally parked in a BREC park after dark Saturday night, violating a... more »

• Convicted felon pleads guilty to tailgating deputy, possessing handgun

  October 5, 2016 3:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – United States Attorney Walt Green reports Thursday that a Baton Rouge man pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a felon. According to Green, 27-year-old Deontez Mayfield was arrested after tailgating a marked EBRSO cruiser with his high beams on July 6, 2016. The deputy attempted... more »

• Man cited after gun fires on CATS bus Tuesday

  September 13, 2016 5:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A wheelchair-bound man was issued a court summons after his gun accidentally fired inside a CATS bus Tuesday. Police identified the man as Belin Milton, 63. Investigators said Milton was exiting a CATS bus near the intersection of Picardy and Flanders when the gun he was... more »

• Woman accused of threatening students on SUBR campus with handgun

  February 22, 2016 1:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Southern University Campus Police reported the arrest of a woman accused of brandishing a pistol while threatening two students at the North Baton Rouge university last Thursday. 20-year-old Brittany Henry was booked on charges of carrying a firearm on school campus, aggravated assault and obstruction/interference with... more »

• Violent felon gets 7.5 years in prison for firearm possession

  February 5, 2016 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Department of Justice announced a man has been sentenced to more than 7 years behind bars as a result of possessing a firearm while being a convicted felon. 58-year-old Nairie Chaney, of Baton Rouge, was arrested during a traffic stop on June 30, 2014. Baton... more »

• Florida arms maker creates 'Tactical Crusader' assault rifle

  September 8, 2015 3:03 PM

  APOPKA, Fla. - A Florida assault rifle manufacturer has released a firearm aimed specifically at combating Islamic extremism. The Spike's Tactical Crusader is a new version of the AR-15 assault rifle with the Bible verse Psalm 144:1 laser-etched into the weapon and is adorned with shield and cross decorative... more »