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  • Sheriff: Suspect fought with deputies, then died on his way to St. Mary jail

    October 9, 2023 2:38 PM

    PATTERSON - A man died in the back seat of a deputy's vehicle after a violent encounter with law enforcement Sunday. The St. Mary Sheriff's Office said the suspect, 42-year-old Hector Ruiz-Santos, was taken into custody after deputies responded to a disturbance at a home in Patterson around 11:45... more »
  • Dramatic video shows bystanders freeing woman from SUV after rollover crash on Highland Road Play Video

    September 27, 2023 10:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Passersby used a baseball bat to free a woman from an overturned SUV after it was stuck at an intersection on Highland Road. The crash happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Highland Road and Lori Burgess Avenue. The SUV was knocked on its... more »
  • Five hurt after Sunday night shooting in Baldwin

    April 18, 2022 8:41 AM

    BALDWIN - Five people were hurt Sunday night after gunfire erupted in a small, rural neighborhood. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office first investigated the shooting around 10:30 p.m. on Rosebud Road in Baldwin. Initially, the sheriff's office found four people shot at the scene. Several hours later,... more »
  • Person freed from overturned vehicle in Walker, airlifted to Baton Rouge hospital

    December 12, 2021 11:16 PM

    WALKER - First responders freed a person from an overturned vehicle in Livingston Parish and rushed them to a Baton Rouge hospital via helicopter late Sunday night. The crash was reported around 9 p.m. on John Lanier Road, north of Weiss Road. Sources told WBRZ the victim was trapped... more »
  • Three people shot after argument about the winner of a foot race escalates

    July 11, 2021 6:36 PM

    HOUSTON - Three people were shot outside of a barbershop because of an argument about a foot race. Houston Police were called to Mean Kutz barbershop around 3 p.m. on July 10, where they found three people shot. Two men, in their 40s, were standing outside arguing and... more »
  • Portland 13-year-old severely burned after attempting TikTok trend

    May 30, 2021 9:46 PM

    PORTLAND, Ore. - A 13-year-old girl was severely burned after attempting to copy a TikTok video, according to her family. Destini Crane had to undergo three skin-grafting surgeries after burning her neck and right arm on May 13. ABC News reported that she was trying to follow a TikTok... more »
  • Pedestrian struck by Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy Thursday night

    May 14, 2021 3:36 PM

    WATSON, La. - A Livingston Parish Sheriff's Deputy was involved in a crash with a pedestrian late Thursday night. Sources say the deputy was driving his unit along LA 16 near Cane Market Road when a woman ran out into the street and was hit. The victim was taken... more »
  • TRAFFIC UPDATE: All lanes open on I-10 West near Essen Lane

    May 16, 2020 11:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews responded to a nasty accident on I-10 West near Essen Lane. Around 10: 15 a.m. authorities were on scene in reference to a car accident that left one person critically injured. The accident caused major congestion and I-10 West to close from Essen... more »
  • Man booked for attempted murder after striking Ascension deputy with ATV Play Video

    April 21, 2020 11:43 AM

    GONZALES - A man was taken into custody Tuesday after he sent a deputy to the hospital over the weekend by hitting him with an ATV. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says the attack happened early Sunday morning while deputies were investigating a burglary alarm in the Dutchtown Meadows... more »
  • Police identify 55-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash in Walker

    August 17, 2019 6:04 PM

    WALKER- Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle on Hwy 1024. The crash occurred shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday on Hwy. 1024 East of Hwy. 449. It took the life of 55-year-old James Evans of Walker. Police say Evans was driving westbound on LA... more »
  • 'Love triangle' to blame for shooting in Baker, one man arrested

    June 12, 2019 8:35 AM

    BAKER- Authorities say jealousy may have caused a shooting that left one person hurt at an apartment early Wednesday morning. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Barrington Drive, near Groom Road. Police Chief Carl Dunn said the altercation began when a man showed up at his ex's apartment.... more »
  • Motorcyclist dies of injuries received in two-vehicle crash

    April 20, 2019 4:17 PM

    HARAHAN- State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist that has left one man dead. The crash happened a little before 5 p.m. Monday on Hwy 48 at Folse St. in Jefferson Parish. The wreck took the life of 20-year-old Cole H. Benit from New Orleans. ... more »
  • Officer hurt while chasing suspected thief outside Mall of Louisiana

    March 12, 2019 6:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge police officer was taken to the hospital after he was injured while chasing a suspect on foot through a mall parking lot Tuesday. According to BRPD, the officer was chasing a suspected thief outside the Mall of Louisiana around 5 p.m. when he... more »
  • State Trooper injured following wreck involving drunk driver speeding 115 mph

    February 3, 2019 10:16 PM

    ST. CHARLES PARISH - State Police arrested a man who was allegedly crashed into a Louisiana State Trooper, under the influence, while speeding at 115 mph on the Bonnet Carre Spillway The incident happened Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m. The trooper was in a 2018 Dodge Charger, parked on... more »
  • Arkansas shelter: Dogs injured after break-in for dogfight

    October 21, 2018 5:25 PM

    HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (AP) - An eastern Arkansas animal shelter says people have broken in to use dogs there for dogfighting for the second time in two weeks, leaving five animals injured. In a Facebook post, the Humane Society of the Delta said a worker discovered the injured dogs Sunday... more »
  • 'Something happened' to injured infant, mother upset with investigation Play Video

    February 20, 2018 5:42 PM

    UPDATE- Zachary Police Chief David McDavid told WBRZ this morning he was holding meetings with his department to talk about ways to improve and streamline reports. He said the report was approved by a supervisor, but the buck stops at the city prosecutor since he can add or reduce charges.... more »
  • Police investigating double shooting on Jean Street

    November 16, 2017 2:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people were hospitalized after a shooting on Jean Street Thursday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers responded to the call in the 4600 block of Jean around 1 p.m. Police say two people were taken from the scene with non life-threatening injuries.... more »
  • 2 hurt on slide at Blue Bayou water park

    July 29, 2017 4:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people have been hospitalized after an incident at the Blue Bayou water park Saturday afternoon. According to authorities, two people were transported from the scene after they flipped their tube over on one of the park's water slides. A park manager says a man... more »
  • Crews responding to teens injured after crashing into trees while tubing

    July 28, 2017 4:42 PM

    MAUREPAS – Emergency crews are responding to reports of a teenager injured after hitting trees while tubing in the Amite River on Friday afternoon, according to first responders. Officials say the fire department is boating the teen to an address nearby, located in the 13000 block of... more »
  • 2 dead, one injured in overnight shooting on Spanish Town Road Play Video

    July 3, 2017 7:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people are dead after an early morning shooting on Monday. The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of Spanish Town Road around 1:30 a.m. According to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office, 39-year-old Timothy Armstrong and 52-year-old Tyrone Brumfield were killed during the... more »
  • Woman injured in shooting on North Foster

    June 22, 2017 12:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – One woman was taken to the hospital after a shooting on North Foster Drive and Jackson Avenue on Thursday around 11 a.m. Authorities say the woman left the location of the shooting and met the ambulance at North Foster and Florida Street. ... more »
  • La. Congressman Scalise 'more responsive', speaking with family after surgery

    June 14, 2017 8:01 AM

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise is reportedly showing more signs of improvement after undergoing another surgery Saturday morning. According to an update from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Scalise has become "more responsive" and is speaking with his loved ones. The congressman remains in serious condition and... more »
  • Report: Three, including toddler, shot on I-10 in New Orleans

    May 31, 2017 12:28 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – A man, woman and toddler were injured on Tuesday night during a shooting on I-10 in New Orleans. The shooting occurred on I-10 east near the Poydras exit, WWL reports . Police said the victims were traveling east bound when another vehicle approached and its... more »
  • APSO: Domestic violence homicides increase Play Video

    May 30, 2017 6:58 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says over the past five years it has seen an increase in domestic violence homicides. In a parish where homicide levels are typically in the single digits, at least 35 to 40 percent of those can be attributed to domestic violence situations, according... more »
  • Police hold fundraiser for BRPD officer injured in I-12 crash

    May 5, 2017 12:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Zachary Police Department held a fundraiser for a Baton Rouge Police officer who was injured in a car crash on I-12. Baton Rouge Police Department Officer Rickey Faust was driving his unit on I-12 east between the Millerville and Sherwood Forest exit when responding to... more »
  • BRPD to hold blood drive for officer injured in I-12 crash Play Video

    April 20, 2017 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Police Department will hold a blood drive for an officer who was injured in a crash on I-12 . BRPD officer Rickey Faust was responding to an alarm call last month and was driving his unit on I-12 east between the Millerville and... more »
  • One injured in shooting on Cannon Street

    April 13, 2017 5:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Authorities say that shooting on Cannon Street at Smiley Street has left one person injured. The shooting happened on Thursday around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person was shot in the arm and is in stable condition at this time. This story will be... more »
  • Three transported to hospital after early morning Plaquemine house fire

    April 8, 2017 11:12 AM

    PLAQUEMINE - Three people were transported to local hospitals after a reported house fire on Patureau Lane Saturday morning. According to authorities, the fire started sometime before 5:30 a.m. in the 25000 block of Patureau Lane. The fire was reported under control around 8:30 a.m., according to the... more »
  • Two injured in motorcycle crash on Avenue G

    April 3, 2017 8:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving a motorcycle occurred on Avenue G. According to authorities, one person is in critical condition and the other is in serious condition. The crash occurred before 7:30 p.m. Monday evening on Ave. G near... more »
  • Woman hurt in shooting on Titian Avenue Play Video

    March 29, 2017 9:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured on Titian Avenue Wednesday night. According to BRPD, the shooting occured in the 6000 block of Titian Avenue around 8 p.m. Police say the woman suffered non life-threatening injuries. The investigation of the shooting is... more »
  • Family visiting South Florida hit by truck while walking

    March 27, 2017 2:09 PM

    DANIA BEACH, Fla. - A pickup truck struck a family of six tourists as they were walking back to their South Florida hotel Sunday night. The Sun Sentinel reports one woman's leg was severed and a 10-year-old also suffered serious leg injuries. Four people, including the 57-year-old driver, were... more »
  • Nick Tullier visited by Sheriff Sid Gautreaux, Sgt. Bruce Simmons

    March 18, 2017 6:45 PM

    HOUSTON, Tx. - Several members of the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office traveled to Houston, Texas to visit Deputy Nick Tullier Friday. The visitors included Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and Sgt. Bruce Simmons among others. A Facebook post showed the visitors standing alongside Tullier in his wheelchair. Tullier was... more »
  • One dead following motorcycle crash in Livingston Parish

    March 14, 2017 4:16 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies are investigating a deadly crash that pinned a motorcyclist under a truck near Albany Tuesday afternoon. The preliminary investigation suggests the motorcycle driver was attempting to pass a vehicle when he crashed into another turning vehicle. Sources say the motorcycle slid under the truck, pinning... more »
  • Fire fighter injured in restaurant fire recovering Play Video

    March 13, 2017 7:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A St. George firefighter is recovering after being injured while battling a restaurant fire. The Cast Iron Kitchen on Jones Creek caught fire on Sunday night and caused the roof to collapse on the firefighter who was inside. "We certainly focus on rescuing your colleague, rescuing your... more »
  • Five children, three adults injured in 18-wheeler crash on I-110

    March 7, 2017 9:47 PM

    GONZALES - Eight people were hurt in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on I-110 North at Airline. Sources say all eight were taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Traffic still appears to be passing at the Airline exit. This story will be updated with more information... more »
  • Man hospitalized after shooting on Kansas Street

    March 4, 2017 8:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was reportedly shot in the leg on Kansas Street Saturday. The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. Saturday night. Sources say the man has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries to his lower leg . The victim is now in stable condition.... more »
  • Deputy injured in motorcycle crash on Hooper Road

    March 3, 2017 1:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy on a motorcycle was involved in a crash on Friday afternoon. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Hooper Road at Foster Drive. Authorities say that a car pulled out in front of the deputy's motorcycle. The deputy was... more »
  • 22 additional charges filed against Endymion crash suspect

    February 28, 2017 2:14 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - 22 additional charges have been filed against the suspect in the Endymion parade crash that hospitalized 21 people Saturday night. According to a report from WWLTV, 25-year-old Neilson Rizzuto is facing 12 new counts of vehicular negligent injury and 10 counts of first-degree vehicular negligent injuring.... more »
  • LSP: One dead, eight injured in deadly crash on I-10 west Play Video

    February 26, 2017 6:59 PM

    GROSS TETE - One woman was killed and eight others were hurt in a deadly crash caused by an impaired driver Sunday morning. State police say 33-year-old Kevin Dickens was traveling westbound on I-10 in his 2007 Lexus E35 when he attempted to pass another vehicle, a 2003 Mercury... more »
  • Victim in Wax Road crash near Central High School dies

    February 16, 2017 6:08 PM

    CENTRAL – The driver in a crash on Wax Road near Central High School has died, according to the Central Police Department. The victim has been identified as 53-year-old Hodges Curry of Denham Springs. The crash involved a Fed Ex truck and another vehicle. The driver of the... more »
  • Trooper injured by passing driver during traffic stop

    January 27, 2017 10:37 PM

    GREENSBURG - A Louisiana State Police Trooper has been injured after being hit during a traffic stop by a passing driver. Police say the crash happened Friday afternoon. The trooper stopped a driver on Highway 449 south of Highway 37 in St. Helena Parish for a traffic violation. The... more »

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