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• Praireville man arrested for possession of crack

  May 17, 2013 11:19 AM

  GONZALES - Sheriff's deputies arrested a Prairieville man after they said they caught him with crack cocaine. Deputies arrested 34-year-old Christopher Pointer on Tuesday, and charged him with possession of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Investigators said they were investigating illegal drug activity on Sammy St.... more »

• Parish approves stiffer underage drinking laws Play Video

  May 16, 2013 4:44 PM

  GONZALES - Tonight council members in Ascension Parish approved an ordinance making it illegal for anyone under 18 to drink alcohol in private homes, unless they are with their parents or guardians. It's currently against state law for anyone under 21 to buy alcohol. However, Council Chairman Chris Loar... more »

• Complaints lead to drug bust in Ascension

  May 15, 2013 9:33 AM

  GONZALES - An investigation into alleged drug activity landed two people in jail in Ascension Parish. Sheriff deputies discovered marijuana, cocaine and other drug-related items upon searching a home in the 12000 block of Beartrand Babin Rd. They later arrested 48-year-old Sherri Babin, and 52-year-old John Artigue on... more »

• Huge housing development proposed in Gonzales

  May 11, 2013 12:26 PM

  GONZALES, La. - The Gonzales Planning and Zoning Commission has been asked to rezone more than 340 acres along Louisiana Highway 44 and Interstate 10 that could become a major development. The Advocate reports the commission has set a public hearing for June 3 to discuss rezoning the M.P. Evans... more »

• Three arrested, meth lab found in Gonzales Play Video

  May 9, 2013 11:18 AM

  GONZALES - Sheriff's deputies in Ascension Parish arrested three people after they said investigators caught them with drugs at a Gonzales apartment complex. Chief Tony Bacala said on Tuesday deputies arrested Charles Hopp, 32; Brittney Carlson, 23, and Vanessa Via, 25, on suspicion of drug possession and other charges.... more »

• Six robbed, fired upon overnight

  May 8, 2013 9:38 PM

  GONZALES- Sheriff's deputies are looking for the person who robbed six people overnight. Deputies said six people were targeted on South Sammy Street. The crook fired shots as he ran away deputies said. No one was hurt, and no property was damaged. So far there are no... more »

• Unrestrained Gonzales man dies in crash

  May 4, 2013 10:53 AM

  DUTCHTOWN, La. - A 21-year-old Gonzales resident died in a two-vehicle crash on LA Hwy 74 near Bluff Rd. shortly before 6:45 p.m. Saturday, according to Louisiana State Police Tpr. Jared Sandifer. Sandifer says Adam Lambert was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer eastbound on LA Hwy 74 when he... more »

• Hwy. 44 projects cause traffic concerns

  April 30, 2013 10:35 PM

  GONZALES- New traffic lights are expected to control the flow of new traffic that could come as a result of new developments along Hwy. 44 near I-10. A community college, an expanding business development, and real-estate are all planned for the area. Drivers have expressed concerns over traffic... more »

• Detectives looking for missing teen Play Video

  April 30, 2013 5:55 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for 16-year-old Allisyn Bracy. She was last seen April 28 at her home in Gonzales. Detectives believe Bracy is in Donaldsonville, after her family received text messages from her phone. To her family, Bracy is a normal, happy kid.... more »

• Mother reunites with good samaritan after 19 years Play Video

  April 29, 2013 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The mother of an 11-week-old baby and the man who tried to save her after a horrific crash reunited for the first time in nearly 20 years. Rachel Deville and her family were traveling in Ascension Parish back in 1994 when they were rear-ended. On that... more »

• Agents: man found with missing girl, drugs

  April 19, 2013 10:23 PM

  GONZALES- A missing teenager from Oklahoma was recovered in Ascension Parish with a man who was on probation for various offenses, including contributing to the delinquency of of a juvenile state agents said. Dillon Hall, 20, was arrested when Probation and Parole officers found him with the underage girl.... more »

• Professional Roughstock Series coming to Gonzales Play Video

  April 10, 2013 5:27 PM

  GONZALES - The Professional Roughstock Series is coming to Gonzales. Bull rider Bump Postlehwait will be participating. He stopped by News 2 at 4 to talk about the event. The "Battle in the Bayou" is Saturday, April 13 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.,... more »

• Woman dies in I-10 crash

  April 9, 2013 11:24 AM

  GONZALES - Gonzales Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman on Interstate 10. Police Chief Sherman Jackson tells The Advocate the accident happened about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday between the Burnside and La. Highway 30 exits. Jackson says the woman's car ran off the road and struck... more »

• Council approves facility project in Gonzales

  April 8, 2013 9:45 PM

  GONZALES- City leaders approved plans for Emerson Process Management to build a new headquarters in Ascension Parish. It will be built on West Edenborne Parkway, off I-10 and adds about 60 jobs. It was briefly stalled because city leaders could not agree on zoning change until late last... more »

• Shoppers still spending at Tanger despite higher taxes Play Video

  April 4, 2013 4:17 PM

  GONZALES - People are still spending money at Tanger Outlet Mall, despite having to pay higher taxes. Shoppers are charged a 9.5 percent tax on what they buy at the mall, which is a cent more than in the rest of Gonzales. About 70 percent of each penny... more »

• Deputies make heroin bust in Ascension Parish

  April 3, 2013 8:12 AM

  GONZALES - Three people face drug charges in Ascension Parish following a two-week investigation by the sheriff's office. The Narcotics Division began looking into 37-year-old Robert Stafford last month for selling heroin in the parish. On Monday, detectives say they spotted Stafford allegedly selling drugs to 29-year-old Brittany... more »

• Two men arrested for trying to steal lawn mowers

  April 1, 2013 11:50 AM

  GONZALES - Two New Orleans residents were arrested for trying to steal lawnmowers from a Home Depot in Gonzales. Police say 32-year-old David Lewis and 33-year-old Jovan Murphy backed up a U-Haul to the area containing new rider mowers. Police say Lewis and Murphy attempted to elude officers... more »

• Council backs zoning change for Emerson project

  March 25, 2013 7:56 PM

  GONZALES - City leaders were able to agree on a zoning change, paving the way for a planned Ascension Parish headquarters for Emerson Process Management. Monday night, the city council was able to settle a disagreement by making changes over the type of special use permit the facility would... more »

• Cyclist found in ditch by mail carrier Play Video

  March 19, 2013 5:55 PM

  GONZALES - State Police said a mail carrier found 49-year-old Frank J. Bercegeay in a ditch this morning. A bicycle lay next to Bercegeay who was found face-down, wearing a yellow reflective vest. Police believe the Prairieville man was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ascension Parish. The... more »

• LSP: Cyclist killed by hit-and-run driver

  March 19, 2013 12:01 PM

  GONZALES - State Police said a mail carrier found a bicycle rider today who'd been killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ascension Parish. Trooper Jared Sandifer said it happened on LA 934 east of LA 44, which is north of Gonzales. Sandifer said the cyclist was going east on... more »

• Burglary suspect sought in Gonzales

  March 18, 2013 1:15 PM

  GONZALES - Police in Gonzales released the name of a man wanted for stealing from vehicles parked a city store. Sgt. Steven Nethken said officers had a warrant for Sammy Saed Salman, 22, on suspicion of theft, simple burglary of vehicles, and possession of stolen things. Nethken said... more »

• Gonzales man dies in fiery Friday crash

  March 8, 2013 10:28 AM

  GONZALES - State police say a fiery single-car crash in the Brittany community of Ascension Parish has killed a 47-year-old Gonzales man. Troopers say it happened around 1 a.m. Friday. Benjamin J. Leboeuf was driving a 2009 Corvette southbound on Louisiana Highway 941 when he ran off the road. The... more »

• Work along Roddy Rd. to begin tomorrow

  March 5, 2013 7:14 AM

  GONZALES - Leaders in Ascension Parish say crews will begin work to resurface Roddy Rd. Wednesday morning. The work is taking place between La. 931 south to La. 621. Officials say traffic will be allowed through at a reduced speed, but engineers advise drivers to take an alternate... more »

• Engineers talk roundabouts for Highway 30 Play Video

  March 1, 2013 5:20 PM

  GONZALES - City engineers are talking about putting up roundabouts along four intersections on Highway 30 in an effort to alleviate highway traffic. Planners say they're modeling their proposal after similar structures in New York. Traffic along Highway 30 is nothing like it is in Manhattan, but it... more »

• Probation officers find meth lab during visit

  February 27, 2013 9:04 AM

  GONZALES - Probation officers in Ascension Parish said they busted a man operating a meth lab during one of their routine visits. Scott Bateman was on probation for possession of methamphetamine and simple burglary. During their visit, agents said they came across methamphetamine lab and drug paraphernalia. Narcotics... more »

• Suspects wanted in attack of 77-year-old man

  February 22, 2013 11:30 AM

  GONZALES - Police are looking for a man accused of attacking a 77-year-old man. The suspect followed the victim to his house from a grocery store on Monday after the victim just cashed a $600 check, according to Sgt. Steven Nethken with the Gonzales Police Department. Nethken says... more »

• Warning signs go up along Highway 44 curve neighbors call dangerous

  February 3, 2013 7:42 PM

  GONZALES-Dozens of signs are now up along highway 44 in Ascension Parish warning drivers about an upcoming curve. Last week 5-year-old Makell Andrews lost his life after a wreck on the turn located between LA 941 and LA 22. People who live nearby say there have been several... more »

• Roads, rivers still closed in Ascension Parish

  January 17, 2013 5:17 PM

  GONZALES - Parts of Ascension Parish are still dealing with flooding after recent severe weather. Parish emergency managers said the following roads are still closed because of high water. Recreational waterways are also still closed in the parish until the rivers drop back below safe levels. ROAD CLOSURES... more »

• One arrested in deadly Ascension Parish wreck

  January 15, 2013 3:36 PM

  GONZALES - State Police said a distracted driver ran a stop sign and killed an Ascension Parish woman this afternoon. Troopers charged 23-year-old Travis R. Parent, Jr. of Denham Springs with negligent homicide, reckless operation and felony running of a stop sign. They said 83-year-old Audrey Wells of Gonzales... more »

• State Police respond to deadly wreck

  January 15, 2013 12:22 PM

  GONZALES - State Police said one person died in a wreck this morning in Ascension Parish. It happened around noon at the intersection of La. 931 and Roddy Road north of Gonzales. Investigators said a truck heading west with two people inside didn't stop at the four-way stop,... more »

• Roads, waterways still closed in Ascension Parish

  January 14, 2013 10:40 AM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish authorities continued to deal with swamped roads and high river levels after heavy flooding last week and more rain this past weekend. Waterways are still closed to recreational watercraft until they drop back down to safe levels again. Here's a list of current road... more »

• Gonzales waterways flooding Play Video

  January 10, 2013 3:37 PM

  GONZALES - Residents in Gonzales continue to brace themselves for severe flooding after a number of homes have reported water damage. "I didn't think it was going to be this much rain," said Bradley Amorello. Pumping stations in Ascension Parish have been on since Tuesday evening, but waterways... more »

• Sandbags available in Ascension Parish

  January 9, 2013 5:19 PM

  GONZALES - Water pumping stations in Ascension Parish were turned on yesterday afternoon in anticipation for the heavy rainfall. To help with the flooding, a number of fire stations are prepared with sand and bags. In Gonzales, city crews began filling bags with sand early this morning. "As... more »

• Waterways for Ascension, Livingston parishes closing

  January 9, 2013 3:37 PM

  GONZALES - Authorities in Livingston and Ascension parishes announced they would close waterways to recreational boat traffic starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The closure will last until water levels recede after last night's heavy rainfall. Both parishes saw scattered flooding in towns and subdivisions after receiving several inches... more »

• Councilman accused of stealing electricity Play Video

  January 2, 2013 10:37 PM

  GONZALES- Newly elected city councilman Tim Vessel faces misdemeanor charges, accused of stealing electricity from a neighbor. Police said a complaint was filed against Vessel by the property owner. The owner accused Vessel of plugging an extension cord in to a the neighbor's power supply and running tools with... more »

• Newly-elected councilman ticketed for utility theft

  January 2, 2013 4:26 PM

  GONZALES - Police ticketed a new Gonzales city councilman after they said he stole electricity from a nearby trailer park. Police issued a misdemeanor summons to Timothy Vessel on Dec. 17 for theft of utility services. According to Chief Sherman Jackson, on Nov. 30 the manager of the... more »

• 13-year-old shot, killed Friday night

  December 28, 2012 9:29 PM

  GONZALES- A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in a mobile home Friday evening. Sheriff's deputies are still investigating, and have not released much else. Investigators did tell WBRZ News 2, at least 5 teens were in the home on Oak Meadow Street when a gun fired, hitting... more »

• Warning was made before deadly chase ended

  December 21, 2012 10:18 PM

  GONZALES- Police discussed calling off a high-speed chase just before the chase ended in a deadly crash. Details were released in audio recordings between officers in pursuit and police radio headquarters. "If it gets too dangerous, 10:22 it. We'll cut a warrant if we need to," a supervisor... more »

• Police chase protocol detailed after deadly wreck Play Video

  December 19, 2012 6:44 PM

  GONZALES- A day after a high-speed chase claimed the lives of two people trying to run from police more information is coming out on how police handle the dangerous situations. Gonzales Police Chief Sherman Jackson says his officers always have back up over the radios and in other jurisdictions waiting... more »

• Death penalty sought for 4 of 5 accused murderers Play Video

  December 18, 2012 4:24 PM

  GONZALES- Prosecutors in Ascension Parish are seeking the death penalty against four of the five men arrested and charged in a triple murder in Gonzales this year. In court, prosecutors stated the death penalty would be sought against Michael Aikens, Rolondo Stewart, Travis Moore and Bernard James. Devon James... more »

• Two die in wreck after police chase Play Video

  December 18, 2012 12:20 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - A wreck at the end of a police chase this morning killed two people in the vehicle authorities were pursuing, according to State Police. Troopers said Kevdrinka Williams, 25, of Baton Rouge and Tremaine Wickem, 20, of New Orleans died in the wreck. A spokesperson... more »

• Death penalty sought for 4 of 5 triple murder suspects

  December 18, 2012 11:44 AM

  GONZALES - Prosecutors announced today they intend to seek the death penalty against four of the five people accused of killing an Ascension Parish couple and their son. Prosecutors said they would not seek the death penalty for Devon James, who pleaded not guilty to the killings earlier this... more »

• Witness: Surveillance video shows truck in air Play Video

  December 11, 2012 5:19 PM

  GONZALES- A day after a tornado ripped through Ascension Parish, more witnesses are backing the claim that a small truck was lifted several feet in the air by the twister. Surveillance video from a convenience store near the corner of Airline and Babin Road caught what witnesses believe is... more »

• Ascension tornado leaves trail of destruction Play Video

  December 10, 2012 5:33 PM

  GONZALES- A tornado touched down early this morning near the corner of Airline Highway and Black Bayou Extension. According to eye witness reports the tornado lifted a small Ford Ranger truck at least 20 feet in the air before it fell on top of a Ford F-150 Raptor, crushing... more »

• Storm damage reported across the area

  December 10, 2012 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - News 2 has received many reports of storm damage in the capital region after severe weather moved through this morning. The entire WBRZ viewing area remained under a tornado watch until 11 a.m. today. Parish officials reported serious damage throughout Ascension Parish. The entire front... more »

• Christmas parades - Dec. 8, 9

  December 6, 2012 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Here's a list of Christmas parades happening around the greater Baton Rouge area this weekend. Baton Rouge Police especially warned people heading downtown for the Kiwanis parade to consider taking alternative exits from the interstate than the Government exit, which they said backs up every year.... more »

• Police looking for pair of vending machine thieves

  December 4, 2012 12:57 PM

  GONZALES - Police in Gonzales are trying to identify a man and woman accused of breaking into soft drink vending machines. The man is described as very tall, between 6' 4'' and 6' 6'' with a shaved head and tattoos on his right arm. The woman is much... more »

• Women sought in credit card theft

  November 14, 2012 3:21 PM

  GONZALES - Gonzales Police asked for the public's help today tracking down two women they said used a stolen credit card. Police said the card was taken back on Sept. 4 from an St. Elizabeth Hospital employee's purse, and later used at the Gonzales K-Mart. Investigators said the... more »

• Emerson announces plans for new Gonzales headquarters

  October 12, 2012 3:00 PM

  GONZALES - Emerson Electric Co. says it will build a $10 million regional headquarters in Gonzales, creating 50 new jobs. The company announced its Ascension Parish plans Friday with Gov. Bobby Jindal. The new jobs will have salaries averaging $49,000, plus benefits. Residents living in the area the company... more »

• Gov. Jindal to make economic development announcement

  October 12, 2012 10:42 AM

  GONZALES - Gov. Jindal's office announced he scheduled an economic development announcement this afternoon in Gonzales. The office would not comment on what the announcement would entail, but it's happening at Hebert Steel on Highway 74 in Gonzales. The announcement is scheduled to take place at 1:50 p.m.... more »

• State Police: Driver in deadly crash was drunk

  October 4, 2012 1:26 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Louisiana State Police say a Gonzales man was driving drunk when he triggered a deadly crash in Prairieville last week. Ashton Claiborne, 29, was arrested Wednesday after test results showed he was drunk at the time of the crash. It happened Friday morning on Highway 73... more »

• Shopper's sales tax helps Gonzales grow Play Video

  October 2, 2012 6:02 PM

  GONZALES - Construction around the Tanger Outlet mall has begun, thanks to a sales tax initiated by the city. The one percent sales tax focuses on infrustructure in Gonzales. Revenues from the tax are split, with 70 percent paying for expansion at Tanger Outlet, and 30 percent toward "The... more »

• New project to relieve traffic in Gonzales Play Video

  September 27, 2012 6:07 PM

  GONZALES - An idea to improve transportation along La. 30 and other busy Gonzales streets is in the draft stages. The plan, called "The Go Program," features 22 separate projects that would cost more than $100 million in all. Right now the Gonzales City Council is looking into grant... more »

• Engineer to unveil Gonzales roads plan draft

  September 25, 2012 10:14 AM

  GONZALES - Gonzales officials are a few weeks away from unveiling a comprehensive transportation improvement plan that includes upgrades to many of city's major roads. Glenn Shaheen, a consultant and engineer working on the transportation plan, called The Go Program, presented a preliminary report to the city council on... more »

• Emerson Processing Management delayed in Gonzales Play Video

  September 24, 2012 6:13 PM

  GONZALES - A company that could bring dozens of jobs to Ascension Parish may have to wait to build a $10 million regional campus on Orice Roth Road. Emerson Processing Management, whose parent company Emerson Electric is a Fortune 500, plans on building a campus to house sales, engineering,... more »

• Tolbert Morris found guilty of 1990 rape, murder Play Video

  September 13, 2012 5:55 PM

  GONZALES- Jurors took about an hour to find a Carville man guilty of kidnapping, rape and murder for the 1990 killing of an Ascension Parish woman. Tolbert Morris, 56, was accused of abducting 18-year-old Tammy Bowers and raping her before killing her. The jury returned guilty verdicts for... more »

• Jury finds Morris guilty of 1990 rape, murder

  September 13, 2012 2:39 PM

  GONZALES - Jurors found a Carville man guilty of kidnapping, rape and murder for the 1990 killing of an Ascension Parish woman. Tolbert Morris, 56, was accused of abducting 18-year-old Tammy Bowers and raping her before killing her. The jury returned guilty verdicts for the charges of second-degree... more »

• Isaac cleanup begins in Ascension Parish

  September 10, 2012 10:27 AM

  GONZALES - Hurricane Isaac cleanup begins in Ascension Parish today. Parish officials say contractor DRC begins storm debris pickup Monday, beginning with vegetative debris only on the first collection pass through the parish. An area encompassing all of unincorporated Ascension, the city of Donaldsonville and the town of Sorrento has... more »

• Thousands line up to sign up for food stamps at Lamar Dixon

  September 9, 2012 7:28 PM

  GONZALES- In Ascension parish thousands lined up to sign up for disaster relief food stamps. There's only two more days left to sign up in person at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center. In order to apply, you must be a resident of Ascension parish, and must have valid identification. Beginning,... more »

• Debris pickup to start Monday in Ascension Parish

  September 5, 2012 4:21 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish leaders announced storm debris pickup after Hurricane Isaac would start on Monday. Parish engineers asked that people put out "vegetative debris" in front of their homes for pick up first, and put other debris in a separate pile to be picked up later. Debris piles... more »

• Faith Academy opens with storm damage Play Video

  September 3, 2012 10:19 PM

  GONZALES - Hurricane Isaac ruined parts of Faith Academy in Gonzales. And now, the school's rushing to rebuild with classes starting Tuesday. Isaac blew the roof off the school when it passed through the area, exposing about 8,000 to 10,000 square feet of the building to the wind and... more »

• Ascension shelters opening Tuesday morning

  August 27, 2012 5:15 PM

  GONZALES - Emergency officials in Ascension Parish announced evacuation shelters would open tomorrow morning for people in the parish. Director Rick Webre of the parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said the shelters at Donaldsonville High School and Dutchtown High School will open at 5 a.m. Tuesday.... more »

• Ascension Ballooning Festival set for September

  July 30, 2012 5:44 PM

  GONZALES - After some turbulence this summer, the Ascension Ballooning Festival is officially set to lift off in September. Organizers said the Louisiana Hot Air Balloon Championship is scheduled to take place Sept. 21 through 23 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Ascension Parish officials landed the... more »

• APSO: Man arrested for having sex with 13-year-old runaway

  July 6, 2012 3:49 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish authorities arrested a Baton Rouge man after they said he had sex with a 13-year-old girl who ran away from her home in Gonzales. Major Kevin Hanna with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested Michael Long, 40, of Baton Rouge on Thursday, the... more »

• Second arrest made in dog fighting case Play Video

  July 3, 2012 5:20 PM

  GONZALES - Sheriff's deputies made a second arrest today in an Ascension Parish dog fighting case. Deputies arrested Joseph Duncan Jr., 28, of Donaldsonville in suspicion of aggravated cruelty to animals and dog fighting. They earlier arrested his girlfriend Brittany Ward, 24, on the same charges. On July... more »

• Sheriff's operation targets people who skip court

  June 22, 2012 4:06 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced a new initiative this week targeting people who fail to appear for court. Called "Operation Outlaw", people will be featured each week of the initiative that have had felony bench warrants issued against them for failure to appear. Sheriff Jeff... more »

• Five men accused in savage triple killing appear in court Play Video

  June 19, 2012 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Five men accused in the murder of an Ascension Parish couple and their son appeared in court today for a motions hearing. It was delayed as both sides are given an opportunity to look at legal documents surrounding the case. The prosecutors requested 60 days... more »

• Ascension Parish pays their respects Play Video

  May 28, 2012 5:28 PM

  GONZALES - Dozens braved the heat Monday afternoon to pay their respects to local service members such as Issac Diez, and Charles Mckenny and others who lost their lives defending this country. "Memorial Day is a day set aside that we honor the service of those americans in our... more »

• Guist family friend: "We're all in shock" Play Video

  May 14, 2012 10:29 PM

  GONZALES- Friends and family in Gonzales are remembering Mitchell Guist tonight, while people across the country are doing the same for the beloved TV star. Guist, a cast member of the History Channel's "Swamp People" show, with his brother Glenn, collapsed on a boat in Belle River near the... more »

• Sandbags ready for heavy rain in Ascension Parish

  May 11, 2012 10:30 AM

  GONZALES - Parish workers set up sandbag locations for Ascension Parish residents concerned about expected heavy rains this weekend. Department of Public Works Director Ronnie Fairchild said sand and bags are staged at five fire stations in the parish. Residents need to bring their own shovels to the locations.... more »

• Man charged with molesting children during parents' study session Play Video

  May 3, 2012 6:19 PM

  GONZALES- In Ascension Parish, a study-group turned into a parent's worst nightmare. Four children say they were molested. 27-year-old Morris Buckner, of Baton Rouge is in jail for the crimes. Police say the children range from four to eight years old and it happened while the children's... more »

• Fund set up for girl killed by train Play Video

  May 2, 2012 5:13 PM

  GONZALES - A fund is set up to help the family of a 7-year-old girl hit and killed by a train in Gonzales Tuesday night. Capitol One is accepting donations at any branch under the name "Shawn'Kell Patterson." Patterson was playing at a park near Toby Street around 6:00... more »

• Witnesses: child froze when she saw train; was hit and killed

  May 1, 2012 10:18 PM

  GONZALES- A 6-year-old was hit and killed by a train Tuesday evening. It happened on Tobey Street. According to police, Shantell Patterson was walking home from the park with her sister and a group of other kids when she tried to be the first across the tracks as a... more »

• Suspect wanted in Gonzales bank robbery

  April 26, 2012 2:47 PM

  Gonzales- A man wanted for robbing a bank in Gonzales is on the loose, and police are asking for your help in identifying him. Officers say just before 5 Monday evening, a man walked into the American Gateway Bank, and gave a note to the teller demanding money. ... more »

• Tanger shoppers could pay new tax Play Video

  April 24, 2012 5:26 PM

  GONZALES-- Shoppers at Tanger Outlet Mall in Gonzales may have to pay an extra cent for every dollar they spend there. Tanger asked for a one percent tax to build better roads in and out of the mall and to add more stores. Right now, the Gonzales City Council... more »

• Gonzales to consider additional tax for mall

  April 24, 2012 7:33 AM

  GONZALES - The Gonzales City Council is considering a proposal by Tanger Outlet Mall to add an additional one percent sales tax to all purchases made at stores within the mall. Attorney David Wolf, who brought the preliminary proposal to the council on Monday, says the retail center hopes to... more »

• Gonzales trail, park project put on hold

  March 18, 2012 10:19 AM

  GONZALES - Mayor Barney Arceneaux says a project that would turn a 54-acre tract of land in Gonzales into walking trails and a dog park has been put on hold. The mayor said on Friday that he wants to make sure the funds for the project are locked up before... more »

• Fitzpatrick pleads no contest to felony hit and run

  March 12, 2012 12:43 PM

  GONZALES - Kathleen Fitzpatrick pleaded no contest to charges that she ran over 22-year-old Crisy Hadley, killing her in Prairieville in 2010. She entered the plea today as part of a deal with prosecutors that was arranged by the victim's mother, Monica Chambliss. Chambliss told News 2 she... more »