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Nearly 2 months after losing his job, still no charges against EBR school worker accused of grooming students Play Video
October 17, 2023 6:33 PM
BATON ROUGE- It's going on two months since an East Baton Rouge Parish School employee was terminated for having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Belaire High. Stream live newscasts here The School System said it opened at Title IX investigation and referred it to law enforcement... more » -
After WBRZ report on teacher's child porn arrest, school system admits employee was placed on leave Play Video
August 9, 2022 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - School officials knew about allegations against an elementary teacher for days before WBRZ broke news of his child porn arrest on Tuesday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Brandon Short was arrested Tuesday at his apartment, Blu on the Boulevard, near the corner... more » -
Major over State Police investigations announces retirement amid ongoing Ronald Greene fallout
March 23, 2022 3:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Only a year into a brand new job, the trooper over investigations at Louisiana State Police, Major Jason Turner, announced his retirement. It comes as fallout grows over the Ronald Greene investigation. During a legislative committee hearing at the state capitol Tuesday, former trooper Albert Paxton... more » -
Nearly a year after initial WBRZ and Nakamoto reports on corruption, BRPD drug squad is disbanded Play Video
September 14, 2021 11:17 AM
BATON ROUGE – After a year of turmoil, the Baton Rouge Police narcotics division is without officers as the agency works with federal authorities to rebuild a department that’s been the focus of a corruption investigation since late 2020. The division as we once knew it has been disbanded.... more » -
Police identify man found shot to death in Zachary
January 11, 2021 3:40 PM
ZACHARY - Police identified a man found shot to death this week. Tuesday, police revealed Jacob Nations, 22, was found dead a day earlier inside an apartment on Lower Zachary Road. Police said Nations was found shot multiple times. Police said officers and paramedics were dispatched to... more » -
Trooper at center of inquiry into suspect's death facing termination, now hospitalized after weekend crash Play Video
September 21, 2020 2:44 PM
BATON ROUGE – A northeast Louisiana State Trooper was issued a notice by State Police of an intent to terminate amid a department investigation into a deadly police chase. It was issued within the last few days and comes after reporting by WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto over questions... more » -
Police identify woman killed in Zachary stabbing Wednesday Play Video
August 19, 2020 10:22 AM
UPDATE: Phillips was found dead in jail Sunday. Read the full report here: https://www.wbrz.com/news/man-charged-with-stabbing-girlfriend-to-death-dies-in-jail-from-apparent-suicide ***** ZACHARY - A man arrested in a deadly stabbing on Wednesday morning was out of jail on bond in a previous attack on the same woman. Brandon Phillips, 36, was booked with... more » -
19-year-old killed in deadly crash on I-55 Monday morning
December 2, 2019 4:02 PM
RUDDOCK - A 19-year-old from Baton Rouge was killed in a crash on the elevated area of I-55 between Ponchatoula and LaPlace early Monday morning. State Police said Victor Gutierrez-Juarez died after his car become disabled and ended up stopped across southbound lanes when it was hit by an... more » -
Man in wheelchair hit, killed trying to cross Livingston highway
November 23, 2019 10:41 AM
LIVINGSTON - A 47-year-old man crossing LA Hwy. 441 north of Hwy. 442 was hit and killed Friday night. State Police said Jerry Schenk of Holden died after he was hit by a passing car around 6:30 Friday. Troopers said Schenk, who uses a wheelchair, was trying to cross... more » -
Baton Rouge medical testing center raided was part of 'largest health care fraud schemes ever' Play Video
September 25, 2019 11:08 AM
BATON ROUGE – The manager of a medical testing company raided by the FBI this week was paying doctors to refer patients – mostly elderly – to his clinic for medically unnecessary cancer tests, the federal government said. Kevin Hanley, 42, was charged in the $2.1 billion fraud scheme,... more » -
Police: 14-year-old killed by gunfire in downtown east Friday night
August 24, 2019 10:46 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating after a juvenile was found shot to death late Friday night in Downtown East. Officials say an 18-year-old was also injured from a gunshot wound. The shooting happened Friday night before 11 p.m. on St. Vincent De Paul Drive under the North Boulevard... more » -
Cop accused of lying got raise, collects back pay after agreeing to resign
March 20, 2019 6:02 PM
BATON ROUGE – A fired Baton Rouge Police officer who successfully fought his termination, was essentially reinstated then resigned to collect a severance was paid just more than $15,000 in owed wages. WBRZ learned the details through a public records request filed by the station’s Investigative Unit. Yuseff... more » -
Man arrested in triple shooting at vape shop on Coursey Boulevard
December 29, 2018 10:14 AM
BATON ROUGE – Police arrested a suspect in a triple shooting that happened Saturday morning outside of a vape shop on Coursey Boulevard. Authorities booked 24-year-old Dajuan Williams, in attempted first-degree murder and illegal carrying of weapons. The incident happened at 3:15 a.m. Saturday outside of Vegas Vapes... more » -
Special needs child dies after incident at care center; Police investigating Play Video
September 13, 2018 2:05 PM
UPDATE: Police say the child has been taken off life support and has passed away. The investigation is ongoing. PONCHATOULA – Local police are investigating an incident that put a special needs child on life support this week. Ponchatoula Police said a 3-year-old boy confined to a wheelchair... more » -
Woman with Baton Rouge area ties found dead in Indiana, may have been kidnapped
September 5, 2018 7:37 PM
SOUTH BEND, Indiana – A woman with ties to South Louisiana may have been kidnapped before she was found dead in northern Indiana, her husband told local reporters this week. Tori Hysmith, 23, was found dead in some woods in South Bend after her family reported her missing three... more » -
Deputies rummaging through dump after report of someone seeing a bone
August 22, 2018 11:05 AM
SORRENTO - What appeared to be a bone caused a stir at the landfill in Ascension Parish Wednesday morning. Sheriff's deputies rushed to the dump on La. 70 south of the Sorrento exit on I-10 around nine o'clock after a worker there found what they believe is a bone.... more » -
Deputy under investigation now on non-paid leave, sheriff says after WBRZ reports Play Video
July 24, 2018 4:58 PM
PORT ALLEN – State Police said it is investigating a West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy highlighted in a series of WBRZ Investigative Unit reports on allegations of malfeasance in office and abuse of power. The troopers’ investigation comes less than a week after two WBRZ television and digital... more » -
Contractor targeted in tangled murder mystery; Sheriff releases new information in rare case Play Video
June 10, 2018 11:24 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS – Arrests are possible in a twisted double shooting investigation that left a government contractor dead. Beaux Bailey, 36, was found shot to death inside his home in an upscale and rural neighborhood off 4H Club Road Sunday morning. Bailey, deputies said, was found dead with another... more » -
State employees warned of vandalism caused by gunfire at office complex overnight
December 13, 2017 10:32 AM
BATON ROUGE – State workers at the highway headquarters across the street from the governor's mansion were alerted to overnight vandalism. In an email Wednesday morning, the head of the Department of Transportation wrote to employees that windows appeared to have been shattered by bullets from the eastern side... more » -
Notorious strip club raided, numerous arrests made in probe over prostitution and drugs
December 4, 2017 3:16 PM
AMITE – A number of people were arrested during a raid at a notorious, rural gentleman's club over reports of prostitution and drug activity. WBRZ learned federal and state authorities along with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office were involved in the Friday raid at the Mansion on Highway 16... more » -
After governor's aid resigns, State senator calls for inquiry over harassment allegations
November 29, 2017 10:25 AM
BATON ROUGE – A state senator called for an investigation following the abrupt resignation of a high-ranking governor's office administrator last week. First reported by LaPolitics and locally by WBRZ, Johnny Anderson resigned as deputy chief of staff from the governor's office just before Thanksgiving. Anderson had been accused... more » -
Woman arrested, accused of lying about being raped by deputy
November 28, 2017 6:01 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS – State Police arrested a woman investigators said falsified a report alleging she was raped by a Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputy. Sherri Penton, 38, of Denham Springs, was charged with filing a false complaint against law enforcement and criminal mischief. State Police filed the charges since troopers... more » -
Officer identified in Monday night's deadly shooting; family of man killed speaks out Play Video
November 13, 2017 7:48 PM
BATON ROUGE – A man killed by a Baton Rouge Police officer at an apartment complex Monday evening was under investigation for child abuse allegations at the time of the deadly shooting. The man killed has been identified as 24-year-old Calvin Toney. Multiple sources have identified the officer... more » -
Group arrested following afternoon shootout on busy Gonzales highway
November 10, 2017 4:01 PM
GONZALES – Four people were arrested and a group in another car are sought after an afternoon shootout on city streets Friday. Police said there was an argument at a gas station on S Burnside near I-10 around 1 o'clock between people in two cars. After leaving the store,... more » -
Lucrative ticket-writing program suspended in five area parishes
November 8, 2017 2:39 PM
BATON ROUGE – A ticket-writing agreement between local agencies and State Police has been suspended amid a State Police-led criminal investigation regarding possible payroll fraud in another area of Louisiana. In Iberville, West Feliciana, East Feliciana and Livingston parishes, State Police are hired to help deter traffic violators by... more » -
22-year-old dead in early morning shooting
November 5, 2017 10:59 AM
BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old from Zachary died in an overnight shooting, police reported Sunday. Chadrick Lee was found gunned down in the 1900 block of Bradfield Avenue - near the corner of Scotland Ave. and Thomas Road. Police said he was found around 2 o'clock Sunday morning. ... more » -
Campus police investigate pellet gun incidents at Southern University
November 2, 2017 2:58 PM
BATON ROUGE – Southern University warned students and others about possible pellet gun incidents where at least three people received minor injuries recently. Police posted on its crime report site HERE , a student was hurt Wednesday around 1:30 in the morning. Two others were hurt Sunday, police said.... more » -
Area sheriff's deputy suspended after pulling gun during bar fight
October 31, 2017 11:29 AM
PLAQUEMINE – Sheriff Brett Stassi said he quickly suspended a short-term deputy after learning of an aggressive act at a bar in downtown Baton Rouge recently. The deputy, who had only been on the force for about two-and-a-half weeks, is accused of pulling a gun during a confrontation on... more » -
Husband of Baton Rouge city executive killed couple's child in New Orleans Play Video
October 17, 2017 11:45 AM
NEW ORLEANS – The 18-month old child of a Baton Rouge city government employee was killed by the other parent, media outlets in New Orleans reported Tuesday morning. Police said a 45-year-old man confessed to stabbing and suffocating his child overnight after a message from God. The killing happened... more » -
Report: 'Minor' disciplinary action taken for troopers' side trip
September 5, 2017 7:04 PM
BATON ROUGE – Two of four State Police troopers connected to a questionable “side trip” while driving halfway across the country to attend a conference received minor discipline, The Advocate reported Tuesday . The lengthy road trip from Louisiana to San Diego featured stops at the Grand Canyon and... more » -
BRPD: Second suspect arrested after deadly home invasion Play Video
August 18, 2017 10:57 AM
BATON ROUGE – Police have made a second arrest after two men broke into an apartment and shot the two teenage boys inside, leaving one dead and a second injured. On Thursday, police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Kenneth Smith in connection with the Aug. 17 murder of Jywon... more » -
Morning altercation leads to shooting, stabbing at apartment complex
August 16, 2017 10:27 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police say an altercation at an apartment complex in the Elm Grove Garden area led to a shooting and stabbing Wednesday morning. One person was reportedly shot in the chest around nine o'clock Wednesday morning at an apartment complex between Rosenwald and Fairchild. Sources said the... more » -
Amid controversy over who got BRAVE grants, calls made for state auditor to probe mayor's deals Play Video
July 31, 2017 4:20 PM
BATON ROUGE – There are at least two requests for a state investigation into Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome's handling of the BRAVE grant program. Those in charge of the BRAVE program today said they had no idea the contracts her office doled out existed. Monday afternoon, the... more » -
Body trapped under boat recovered from river Play Video
July 26, 2017 10:33 AM
BATON ROUGE - First responders were dispatched to a body found, trapped under a boat along the river side of the levee near Brightside Drive Wednesday morning. The Corps of Engineers initially reported the find to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office around 9:20 a.m. while the Corps was working... more » -
Deputies: Man killed when he tried to stop fight in Baton Rouge
July 10, 2017 12:21 PM
BATON ROUGE – A 23-year-old man was tracked down across the river and will face murder charges in the shooting death of the bystander of a fight who tried to settle the tension of an argument overnight. Andre Wright, 25, was shot and killed on Mariner Drive late Sunday.... more » -
High-ranking Southern official on leave; University in middle of two scandals
June 23, 2017 6:52 PM
BATON ROUGE – Southern University made the boldest step yet Friday toward acknowledging things are amiss at its campus overlooking the Mississippi River. In an email sent just before 6 p.m., the university announced Brandon Dumas was on administrative leave. The university said Dumas was on leave “pending a... more » -
Campus sex tape scandal could result in punishment
June 20, 2017 7:03 PM
BATON ROUGE – Southern University released more information about its handling of a sex tape purported to involve a high-ranking school administrator and an underling. WBRZ.com first reported details of the video Tuesday. Then, Southern stopped short of confirming an investigation into the video but by Wednesday insinuated there... more » -
EBR Mayor lifts her silence on COA issue, state investigation underway Play Video
April 13, 2017 12:35 PM
BATON ROUGE- Following a tumultuous two weeks for the East Baton Rouge Parish Council on Aging, the WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned the Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs has launched an investigation into the EBR C ouncil on Aging. The East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor also weighed in today, saying... more » -
Fire that destroyed Tyler Perry's father's home under investigation Play Video
March 14, 2017 6:48 PM
ST. HELENA PARISH – A fire that completely destroyed the home of Emmitt Perry, the father of comedian and actor/writer Tyler Perry, on Monday night is under investigation. Fire officials think that it could have been an electrical fire, but they are not ruling out other options. Emmitt... more » -
NEW: Ex tells deputies she fears for her life, stalked by former police union president Play Video
February 9, 2017 2:15 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS – The ex-girlfriend of a Baton Rouge Police officer said she feared for her life and was threatened into believing her ex could get away with anything because of his job, a report obtained first by the WBRZ News 2 Investigative Unit reveals. The file is connected... more »