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FBI contacted State Police about allegations against Livingston deputy months ago Play Video
July 14, 2023 5:26 PM
BATON ROUGE- Louisiana State Police confirmed to WBRZ that it received a tip from the FBI back in May pertaining to the case involving a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Deputy accused of molesting his children. Watch live newscasts here A spokesperson for the agency issued the following statement: ... more » -
Amid string of overlooked sex abuse in Livingston Parish, renowned civil rights attorney wants federal probe Play Video
July 11, 2023 3:44 PM
LIVINGSTON - Nationally known civil rights lawyer Ben Crump said he will ask the United States Department of Justice to come in and investigate claims that allegations of child sex abuse were ignored in Livingston Parish. It follows a bombshell WBRZ Investigative Unit report last week that showed two... more » -
After WBRZ reports, watchdogs want higher authority to investigate child sex abuse cases in Livingston Parish Play Video
July 6, 2023 5:49 PM
LIVINGSTON - On the heels of another shocking case involving child sex abuse that appears to have fallen through the cracks, watchdogs are demanding that a higher authority intervene. Watch live newscasts here Over the past five years, there have been several instances where Livingston Parish dropped the... more » -
Livingston authorities arrest man for alleged role in recent Springfield shooting
January 6, 2021 7:44 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Authorities in Livingston Parish have arrested a man who they say is responsible for a Monday, Jan. 4 shooting in Springfield that left one person injured. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, Curtis Savoie was apprehended for his alleged role in a shooting off Springfield's... more » -
LPSO denies knowing about disgraced deputy's restraining order, documents show otherwise Play Video
October 25, 2019 6:35 PM
LIVINGSTON- A disgraced deputy who was fired this week after being arrested for child rape and 60 counts of child porn was the target of a restraining order filed by a woman in 2011. Livingston Sheriff Spokeswoman Lori Steele claimed Friday the sheriff's office had no knowledge of the restraining... more » -
Livingston sheriff: 'I'm not going to tolerate crime' as area works to rebuild
August 31, 2016 10:51 PM
LIVINGSTON - In a stern Facebook video Thursday, Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard reminded people a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew remains, and asked people to support the effort. "There are people that do not have anything anymore. What little they do have, it might be there home. I... more » -
Officials end Livingston Parish curfew
March 16, 2016 6:03 PM
LIVINGSTON – Officials have ended a curfew for Livingston Parish after severe weather brought record rainfall to the parish last week. Parish President Layton Rick announced Wednesday that the curfew was lifted. Rick and Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard issued the curfew last week that only allowed emergency... more » -
Livingston deputies survey flooding from the air Play Video
March 11, 2016 5:32 PM
ALBANY - Deputies in Livingston Parish surveyed damage from the air Friday afternoon. A curfew will go into effect at dusk, remaining in effect until dawn tomorrow. Only essential personnel, those traveling to/from work and for emergency situations will be allowed on Livingston Parish roadways. According to the... more » -
Sheriff releases statement, man dressed as woman still wanted in heist
August 31, 2013 7:42 PM
LIVINGSTON- Sheriff Jason Ard released a statement via Facebook Saturday afternoon, after his family's pick-up truck was stolen from a restaurant in Baton Rouge a day earlier. "Criminals don't discriminate. Even though I wear a 'Sheriff's Hat', I'm now a victim," Ard said. The crooks were able to... more »