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  • Longtime St. Gabriel officer files lawsuit, claims he was fired for blowing whistle on indicted police chief Play Video

    December 11, 2023 4:54 PM

    ST. GABRIEL- A longtime police officer in St. Gabriel said he was terminated after meeting with the FBI and Iberville Parish Sheriff's deputies about allegations of wrongdoing pertaining to Kevin Ambeau, a newly filed lawsuit alleges. Ambeau was indicted last month for money laundering, theft, malfeasance in office, filing... more »
  • Caretaker accused of exploiting wealthy BR man now facing charges in Denham Springs fraud case Play Video

    June 19, 2023 5:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The caretaker of a wealthy man who has been accused of exploiting him is also a suspect in a fraud case in Livingston Parish. An indictment accuses Melba Braud of changing the will of a man she was looking after 20 days before his death. That... more »
  • Caretaker charged in scheme to steal condo, stocks & more from prominent BR business owner Play Video

    June 12, 2023 4:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE — The caretaker of the husband of a prominent interior designer in Baton Rouge was indicted last week for exploitation of the infirmed. Watch live newscasts on WBRZ+ here. Beth Claybourn Interiors sits at the corner of Perkins and Highland roads near Interstate 10 and offers... more »
  • Officers implicated in Ronald Greene's death plead not guilty in court Play Video

    April 11, 2023 10:51 AM

    FARMERVILLE - Four months after five law enforcement officers were i ndicted on charges tied to Ronald Greene's beating death in May of 2019 , all five entered not guilty pleas in a north Louisiana courtroom Tuesday. The troopers implicated in Greene's death are: Trooper John Clary, Trooper Dakota... more »
  • Court delay? Couple accused of murdering daughter claim they've had COVID exposure Play Video

    July 4, 2022 5:25 PM

    CLINTON- The long awaited arraignment for a couple accused of letting their daughter waste away on a sofa for years will be delayed after the couple claimed they had a COVID exposure. The hearing in Clinton was scheduled for Tuesday, but will be continued when a judge takes up... more »
  • Louisiana State Trooper indicted in ongoing federal probe of agency's interactions with African Americans

    September 23, 2021 3:52 PM

    SHREVEPORT – A federal grand jury in northern Louisiana indicted a disgraced Louisiana State Trooper in yet another blow to the agency facing harsh criticism over its handling of troopers’ violent interactions with minorities, specifically African Americans. WBRZ reporter Chris Nakamoto and the WBRZ Investigative Unit have reported on... more »
  • Former prosecutor among handful indicted in money laundering scheme Play Video

    July 9, 2021 5:39 PM

    PORT ALLEN – A former military judicial officer and state fraud prosecutor was among a handful of people indicted in a corruption investigation Friday. A West Baton Rouge Parish grand jury indicted a group of people on charges related to allegations they funneled more than $800,000 in government money... more »
  • Embattled Southern University Board member fails to get indictment tossed in Ascension Play Video

    June 24, 2019 5:50 PM

    GONZALES- Donald Ray Henry, the embattled Southern University Board of Supervisors member who is sitting on the board outside of the district where he lives, lost a fight in court Monday. Henry and his lawyers were trying to get a judge to toss out his indictment on a felony charge... more »
  • Postman facing rare federal charge in Baton Rouge for not delivering mail Play Video

    November 15, 2018 10:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE – A mail carrier is facing a federal indictment on charges he did not deliver nearly 600 pieces of mail earlier this year. Deandre Cosby was indicted Wednesday, WBRZ learned, for unlawful delay or destruction of mail by a postal service employee. The indictment was handed up... more »
  • 41 people indicted in sweeping drug, weapons investigation in capital area Play Video

    March 6, 2018 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Forty-one people have been indicted in what federal authorities described as the area's largest, single takedown of drug runners and illegal arms dealers in the capital region. The charges are related to a large drug operation, authorities said, and focused heavily on drug trafficking and the... more »
  • Kenny Matassa wants indictment thrown out, trial date set Play Video

    February 27, 2018 5:30 PM

    GONZALES - A trial date for embattled Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa will be held in July if the situation is not rectified sooner. In court today, we learned Matassa's lawyer filed a motion to quash, which essentially would toss out the indictment if it is granted. Lewis Unglesby believes... more »
  • Man indicted for first-degree murder after November killing spree

    December 21, 2017 7:20 AM

    CLINTON-The man accused of going on a murder spree last month was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder in the deaths of three people in East Feliciana. Taurus Hamilton was indicted Wednesday. Hamilton is charged with killing his ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend and her new boyfriend's... more »
  • March trial set for bribery charges against Kenny Matassa

    October 18, 2017 11:39 AM

    GONZALES – Embattled Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa will face bribery allegations at a March trial. The March 13 th date was set at a hearing Wednesday. Matassa was indicted on charges earlier this year. He is accused of offering a bribe to get a man running for... more »
  • Indicted area mayor headed for trial in early 2018

    July 11, 2017 3:24 PM

    NEW ROADS – Mayor Robert Myer will go to trial in early 2018 on charges he used the city's credit card improperly. Myer was indicted and a judge swiftly issued a warrant for his arrest on malfeasance and abuse of power charges in August 2016. At a hearing on... more »
  • Kenny Matassa pleads not guilty to bribery charges Play Video

    May 8, 2017 10:23 AM

    GONZALES - Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa pleaded not guilty to charges that he offered a bribe to get a man running for office in Gonzales to drop out of the race. Audio recordings released last year by the Pelican Post Newspaper appeared to show Matassa and another businessman... more »
  • Parish councilman renews call for Matassa's resignation Play Video

    March 13, 2017 8:00 PM

    GONZALES- A stalwart opponent of Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa plans to officially call for the leader's resignation at Thursday's parish council meeting. Councilman Daniel "Doc" Satterlee had the resolution ready Monday, saying Matassa can't be an effective leader with a bribery indictment hanging over his head. "I... more »
  • Suspect in 1991 and 2002 murders indicted by Iberville grand jury

    December 8, 2016 6:09 PM

    IBERVILLE – A grand jury indicted a man for two separate murders that occurred in 1991 and 2002 in Iberville Parish. Tommy Francise, 61, was indicted on two counts of second degree murder for allegedly killing Curtis "Cochise" Smith in 1991 and George Barett in 2002. In October , the... more »
  • Three former Angola guards indicted for covering up inmate beating

    November 2, 2016 5:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that three Angola prison correctional officers were indicted for beating a handcuffed inmate then conspiring to cover up the crime. United States Attorney Walt Green said 40-year-old Daniel Davis, 31-year-old John Sanders and 38-year-old James Savoy were charged in a multi-count indictment... more »
  • Special meeting called to restore trust in New Roads government

    August 7, 2016 10:30 AM

    NEW ROADS - City council members will discuss the indictment of the mayor at a special council meeting Tuesday. Mayor Robert Myer was indicted Wednesday on malfeasance and abuse of power charges following a grand jury hearing where nearly twenty people testified. Immediately, a judge issued a warrant for... more »
  • New Roads Mayor bonds out of jail after Wednesday indictment Play Video

    August 3, 2016 10:40 AM

    NEW ROADS – Mayor Robert Myer was indicted and a judge swiftly issued a warrant for his arrest on malfeasance and abuse of power charges Wednesday afternoon. He turned himself in and later bonded out of Pointe Coupee Parish Jail Wednesday afternoon on $50,000 bond. All day, a line... more »
  • Federal grand jury indicts BR man on child porn charges

    May 12, 2016 3:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment for a part-time owner of a hotel accused of the distribution and possession of child porn. According to U.S. Attorney Walt Green, 53-year-old Christopher Young, of Baton Rouge, was the part-time owner of a hotel in Costa Rica where... more »
  • Businessman accused of Baker charter school subcontractor scheme

    April 22, 2016 12:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A local businessman was indicted by a federal grand jury for fraud and money laundering involving the construction of a Baker charter school. 50-year-old Nathan Hossley’s charges included five counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of engaging in monetary transactions... more »
  • Suspected illegal alien smuggler and three others indicted

    December 18, 2015 3:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A federal grand jury returned four indictments in connection with an investigation into the transportation of illegal aliens through Louisiana. On Wednesday, 69-year-old Pedro Torrell-Matos was indicted for transporting illegal aliens within the United States. In a related matter, the Department of Justice said three other... more »
  • Livingston man indicted on child porn charges

    October 29, 2015 3:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A federal grand jury indicated a Livingston man on child pornography charges Thursday. 40-year-old Anthony Kurtz was found to be in possession of images of pre-pubescent minors and minors under the age of 12, according to the Department of Justice. Kurtz is accused of distributing and... more »
  • Daycare owner indicted on negligent homicide charge in child's death Play Video

    October 8, 2015 7:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The owner of an unlicensed Baton Rouge daycare accused in connection with the death of a child under her care was indicted on negligent homicide charge Thursday. 47-year-old Shelia Newman was arrested back in June for her alleged role in the death of 22-month-old Angel Green.... more »
  • Randy Anny, wife plead not guilty to fraud, conspiracy Play Video

    September 3, 2015 12:49 PM

    SORRENTO - A Sorrento Council member and his wife pleaded not guilty to federal charges they illegally claimed thousands of dollars of Gulf oil spill recovery money. Randy Anny and his wife Barbara entered their pleas in federal court in Baton Rouge Thursday morning. They both face charges of... more »

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