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EBR District Attorney Hillar Moore will not run for governor
February 28, 2023 3:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Putting to rest months of speculation, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore on Tuesday said he will not run for governor. "I love the office I hold as well as the people (you) that I work for and with every day," Moore said in... more » -
Some hotels becoming hotbeds for crime in Baton Rouge Play Video
April 21, 2022 3:55 PM
BATON ROUGE - After a woman was shot to death at the OYO Hotel near I-12 Thursday morning, city leaders are speaking out about an uptick in crime in the area. OYO Hotels are popping up all over the place. There are three in East Baton Rouge Parish. Those... more » -
Tigerland apartment complex, site of recent killing, among most visited spots by police
November 9, 2021 11:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - Since January, police have responded to calls at Tiger Plaza Apartments on Alvin Dark Drive at a dizzying rate. The complex, which was the site of a double shooting Sunday that left a 17-year-old dead, has been visited by police 406 times in 2021. "The... more » -
Baton Rouge breaks record for domestic violence murders Play Video
October 5, 2021 5:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish has broken another record, and it's not a good one. The parish surpassed last year's all-time record high for domestic violence murders. There's growing worry that the number will only increase with nearly three months of the year to go. So... more » -
Rush is on to get convicts new trials in wake of non-unanimous jury ruling Play Video
August 17, 2021 5:41 PM
BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore estimates that 15 cases affected by a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year requiring unanimous juries to convict defendants in criminal trials will need to be retried soon. In his office alone, there were 18 cases affected by the Ramos'... more » -
DA seeking thousands of dollars to expunge records of those arrested by BRPD officers accused of corruption Play Video
May 14, 2021 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore said his office is working to expunge the records of nearly 100 people who recently had drug charges dismissed against them because of corruption in the Baton Rouge Police Department's narcotics division . This year, more than 700 drug charges were dismissed... more » -
As jury trials resume, Supreme Court justice urges La's citizens "to answer the call to serve as jurors" Play Video
April 1, 2021 7:38 AM
BATON ROUGE - With an increasing number of Louisiana's citizens becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19, certain aspects of daily life that had been temporarily shuttered by the pandemic have resumed. One such activity is that of serving as a juror for jury trials, a civic duty that was halted... more » -
January 2021 reportedly the deadliest month on record in East Baton Rouge Play Video
February 1, 2021 10:31 AM
BATON ROUGE - An analysis of crime statistics across the United States has led many to believe that the spread of novel coronavirus and an increase in acts of violence are linked. While the virus itself isn't causing an uptick in violent crimes, but the effects of the pandemic... more » -
District attorney reviewing BRPD officer's cases over his alleged racist rants Play Video
September 25, 2020 5:30 PM
BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore is reviewing past and pending cases handled by Baton Rouge Police Officer Chris Kuhn, who is accused of going on racist rants online. Kuhn's posts were turned over by the Baton Rouge Police Union to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Some of... more » -
Tigerland apartment building logs 195 police calls since 2016, declared a nuisance Play Video
August 18, 2020 7:02 PM
BATON ROUGE - An apartment building in Tigerland could be forced to shut down or make some serious safety changes after a Baton Rouge judge has deemed the property a nuisance. District Attorney Hillar Moore filed a petition for injunctive relief and order of abatement against the troubled apartment... more » -
Domestic violence cases holding steady amid stay-at-home order, batteries have increased Play Video
April 17, 2020 4:29 PM
BATON ROUGE- District Attorney Hillar Moore reported Friday that the number of domestic violence cases in East Baton Rouge Parish is holding steady, despite the pandemic and fears that there would be an influx with more people at home with abusive partners. Despite the numbers holding steady, there has... more » -
DA's Office praises new 72-hour arraignment program for saving the City Parish $215K
December 10, 2019 8:43 AM
EAST BATON ROUGE – After implementing the new 72-hour arraignment program , the District Attorney’s Office says the first eight weeks of the plan have been successful. The new plan was created to shorten the amount of time a suspect is behind bars immediately after their arrest. The... more » -
District Attorney's Office recognized for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
November 27, 2017 2:17 PM
BATON ROUGE- The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office has recently been recognized by Harris County for their efforts in the recovery of Hurricane Harvey. The DA's office significantly assisted Houston and its surrounding areas in the wake of the devastating flood. Hillar C. Moore's Twitter page posted... more » -
New Jersey officers return to Baton Rouge after helping in 2016 flood Play Video
September 10, 2017 12:05 AM
BATON ROUGE - Several New Jersey police officers traded in their uniforms for purple and gold at the request of Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore. Moore and the Baton Rouge Police Department invited the Jersey natives down to Tiger Stadium as a thank-you gesture, for their service during... more » -
DA Moore issues letter to president, AG supporting US Attorney Walt Green
March 12, 2017 1:48 PM
BATON ROGUE - East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore issued a letter early Sunday afternoon stating his support for US Attorney Walt Green of the Middle District of Louisiana. Green is one of 46 US attorneys that were appointed by President Barack Obama. Now, Attorney General Jeff... more » -
Law enforcement say homeowner justified in killing intruder Play Video
March 8, 2017 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore said Wednesday it appears an older man was justified in shooting a home invader earlier in the morning. The incident happened Wednesday around 1:30 a.m. in an area of Baton Rouge known as "the Bottom". Law enforcement said 40-year-old... more » -
District Attorney releases 2016 domestic violence report
February 23, 2017 11:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore's office released its 2016 Domestic Violence Report Thursday morning. The District Attorney’s overall caseload involving domestic violence decreased in 2016 compared to previous years, the report says. This decline could possibly be attributed to community efforts like BRAVE and FYSC and the... more » -
WATCH: DA recaps officer-involved shootings in first annual report Play Video
February 8, 2017 10:13 AM
BATON ROUGE – District Attorney Hillar Moore released his office's first annual report of office involved shootings Wednesday morning. At a 10:30 a.m. press conference, Moore detailed the report’s findings on the eight officer-involved shootings in Baton Rouge in 2016. “Taking the time annually to sit down and... more » -
Defense doesn't want pictures of gruesome murder scene shown in court
May 12, 2016 5:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - An attorney for a man accused of killing a sex offender who abused his girlfriend submitted motions to prevent photos of the murder scene from being shown at the trial and asking the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office to recuse itself from proceedings.... more » -
Report, dashcam video detail suspect's death in February officer-involved shooting Play Video
May 9, 2016 12:19 PM
BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore announced that a press conference will be held on Monday afternoon to discuss the findings in the death of an alleged shooter that exchanged gun fire with police in February. Calvin Smith, 22, was involved in a shooting that took place in... more » -
Sentencing rescheduled for 'wrong neighborhood' attacker
December 2, 2015 9:49 AM
BATON ROUGE- Sentencing was moved back a month for the man convicted of attacking a family at an East Baton Rouge Parish gas station two years ago. Jurors found Donald Dickerson guilty of second degree battery in a brutal attack at a gas station two years ago. According to... more »