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• Photos: Police looking for robbers who held up Gonzales hotel

  August 18, 2022 3:01 PM

  GONZALES- Police are searching for two people who robbed a hotel in Ascension Parish over the weekend. The Gonzales Police Department released photos Thursday showing a man who robbed the Holiday Inn on LA 30 around 10:40 p.m. Sunday. The man got away in a black Mercedes driven by... more »

• Suspects steal thousands of dollars of wire from Home Depot in Gonzales

  September 17, 2021 5:12 PM

  Gonzales Police hope you can help them identify these two people following a theft at the Gonzales Home Depot. Police say on August 21st, these suspects stole wire valued at $2,148.00. If you know their identity or have information related to this theft, please contact Detective Burchell at 225-647-9536.... more »

• NAKAMOTO: Deputy arrested after outburst at ER captured on body cameras Play Video

  June 12, 2020 5:34 PM

  GONZALES- An Iberville Parish Deputy with a lengthy history of letting his anger get the best of him resigned before he could be fired Thursday. It comes after an arrest in Gonzales this week that was all captured on an officer's body camera. Danny Falcon, who was featured by the... more »

• Gonzales police search for man accused of cyberstalking

  March 9, 2020 9:19 AM

  ASCENSION PARISH- Gonzales Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for cyberstalking. Police say Carlos De La Torre sent numerous threatening messages to his ex-girlfriend via SMS and Facebook. He has a history of domestic violence and narcotics usage. De La Torre is... more »

• Gonzales Police internal memo suggests department mandating quotas Play Video

  February 28, 2019 5:45 PM

  GONZALES - An alarming internal memo obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit issues a directive to officers working seatbelt patrols to issue two tickets per hour and those on DWI patrols to make one arrest per six hours worked. The memo was sent to all officers in the department after... more »

• CUTE: Gonzales officers take part in viral 'lip-sync challenge' Play Video

  July 4, 2018 2:26 PM

  GONZALES – Officers of the Gonzales Police Department are among the law enforcement agents taking part in a viral sensation – a lip-sync battle that puts departments against departments. Officers in Gonzales hope their video will raise money for The Arc of Ascension. Officer Brandon Moran posted the... more »

• Man sneaks into local restaurant, robs employees & customers at gunpoint Play Video

  January 18, 2018 10:56 AM

  GONZALES- Police have released photographs of the man who held up a restaurant Tuesday evening. The man got into Albasha Greek and Lebanese Restaurant on Hwy. 30 through an unlocked back door, police said. Authorities say the man robbed the business and the patrons at gunpoint. Police say... more »

• Suspect known as 'Jelly Roll' rolled by police after chase Friday

  June 16, 2017 5:22 PM

  GONZALES – A teenage suspect tied to a crime spree in Ascension Parish couldn't get out of a sticky situation and got himself busted Friday. “Jelly Roll” Thompson, whose real name is Devontia, was arrested after a brief chase. “Jelly Roll” tried to hide in some woods on W... more »

• Cop's alleged racist messages on gay chat app under investigation Play Video

  May 23, 2017 11:54 AM

  GONZALES – A conversation purported to involve a Gonzales Police officer and another man on a gay dating app is under investigation for racist language. The conversation happened around 3 a.m. recently on a smart phone dating app called Grindr where the officer discussed his dissatisfaction with an African... more »

• Man wanted for armed robbery, simple burglary

  April 12, 2017 9:09 AM

  GONZALES – Police in Gonzales are looking for a man wanted for armed robbery robbery and simple burglary. Police say Devontia Thompson, AKA “Jelly Roll” is believed to be in the Baton Rouge or Ascension Parish areas. He is wanted for two separate incidents in the Gonzales area. ... more »

• Hwy 22 closed for 2 hours after man shoots fiance in mouth, killing her Play Video

  July 5, 2016 12:02 PM

  SORRENTO - Highway 22 is back open and a man is in custody after a shooting kept the roadway closed for more than two hours early Tuesday morning. 26-year-old Jarvis McNair, of Sorrento, was booked on charges of second degree murder, aggravated assault and other charges. Police said... more »

• Gonzales police seeking help to identify body

  December 26, 2015 6:40 PM

  GONZALES – Police are asking for help to identify a man’s body found Saturday in Gonzales. The Gonzales Police Department said they received a call Saturday morning about a body found on the south side of Edenborne Parkway. Police said it appears someone dumped the body at that location.... more »

• 1 arrested after firing shots outside Gonzales restaurant

  August 24, 2015 2:27 PM

  GONZALES - Police reported the arrest of a man accused of firing shots during a fight outside of a Gonzales restaurant Sunday night. Gonzales PD said they responded to reports of shots fired at Quaker Steak and Lube, located a 2706 South Cabela's Parkway, just after 9 p.m. Once... more »