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• Teen escapee captured at apartment near LSU campus Play Video

  December 5, 2023 1:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One of two teenagers who broke out of the juvenile detention facility in Baton Rouge in late November was taken into custody during an operation at an apartment complex near the LSU campus early Tuesday afternoon. Multiple Baton Rouge police units, sheriff's deputies and at least... more »

• DA sought transfer of juvenile escapee days before latest breakout Play Video

  November 27, 2023 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office filed a motion to transfer the teenager who has twice escaped juvenile detention to an adult jail the day that teen was caught after his first breakout. Court records show that prosecutors asked a judge on Nov. 16 to... more »

• Spanish Town carjacking suspect never booked, community asks why Play Video

  November 6, 2023 4:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A teen accused of a carjacking near downtown Baton Rouge was caught by police, but juvenile detention refused to take him. People who live in the neighborhood where it happened want to know why the teenager is back on the street. The carjacking happened Oct. 17... more »

• Family questions use of police K9 that attacked minor who was running from officers Play Video

  October 27, 2023 4:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of a teenager is questioning the use of a BRPD K-9 and calling the deployment of the dog excessive force. Watch live newscasts here The teen, who is in eighth grade, was going for a joy ride with friends when he says a... more »

• Mother of 'extremely dangerous' escapee arrested

  June 7, 2023 12:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The mother of a teenager who escaped police custody during a botched transfer has been arrested for allegedly aiding her son. Kenione Rogers, 32, is accused of providing Curtis Tassin with transportation following the teen's escape from custody in late May. Authorities caught back up... more »

• City-parish leaders announce funeral fund, peace walk honoring slain 11-year-old Play Video

  March 22, 2023 3:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City and parish leaders held a press conference alongside the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting last week , announcing plans to honor him and launching a fund to pay for his funeral. Matthew Fortenberry was a star basketball player for... more »

• Teenager shot while walking to school Wednesday; former student arrested in recent muggings Play Video

  January 18, 2023 8:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager ran home for help after being shot by a former classmate who was trying to rob him on his way to school Wednesday morning. Police believe the 15-year-old victim was either walking to his bus stop or heading straight to his school, Broadmoor High... more »

• Teenager wounded in overnight shooting in BR neighborhood

  May 31, 2022 8:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old was shot in a capital area neighborhood late Monday night, according to authorities. The Baton Rouge Police said the teen was struck by gunfire on Desoto Drive, in an area off Thomas Road, but could share little information about the victim or what led... more »

• Mugging victim shoots armed robber; teenage suspect and mother arrested

  May 25, 2022 3:18 PM

  HAMMOND - A 17-year-old was brought to a hospital after the person he tried to mug shot him in the chest. According to a Facebook post from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Klein Road in Hammond on May 14. Further investigation... more »

• Sheriff: 17-year-old arrested, accused of raping child last year

  April 7, 2022 3:30 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A 17-year-old was arrested this week for allegedly raping a child no more than 11 years old sometime last summer. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ the investigation into the incident started in February. The investigation revealed the victim was a young girl under 12 years... more »

• 15-year-old student stabs classmate, attacks teacher with knife at New Orleans school

  April 1, 2022 7:31 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A 15-year-old high school student was arrested Thursday after she allegedly attacked a teacher and a fellow student with a knife at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Science and Technology. The New Orleans Police Department told WWL-TV that the wounded 16-year-old female student was... more »

• High schooler tried to hire hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend, Baton Rouge police say Play Video

  February 15, 2022 10:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager was arrested on Valentine's Day after she went online looking for someone to kill her ex-boyfriend, according to Baton Rouge Police. The department said the 14-year-old, a ninth-grade student at Liberty High, was arrested for solicitation of murder. She was booked into the East... more »

• Recaptured juvenile had loaded gun in jail cell; state admits failures after WBRZ investigation Play Video

  January 28, 2022 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Extraordinary layers of failure are on display at the State Office of Juvenile Justice after a teen escaped their custody and was then placed in a jail cell while carrying a loaded gun. Brennan Hebert, 16, broke out of the St. Martinville facility with another teen,... more »

• Juvenile burglary ring busted in Pointe Coupee Parish Play Video

  January 7, 2022 5:52 PM

  NEW ROADS - The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said it busted a juvenile burglary ring where they believe a group of three teens are responsible for wreaking havoc on the parish. In all, they are responsible for as many as 10 burglaries, according to Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux... more »

• Man allegedly tried to meet 10-year-old for sex

  July 3, 2021 8:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man trying to meet a young girl for sex was messaging an undercover FBI agent over social media and was arrested. Police began investigating 39-year-old Robert Lowery on June 21. Lowery began messaging an undercover agent posing as the guardian of a 10-year-old girl. ... more »

• BRPD: Officer suspended, demoted over warrantless searches

  June 22, 2021 3:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A high-ranking police officer was suspended and stripped of rank amid an investigation into searches that were allegedly carried out without a warrant. A Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said Sgt. Ken Camallo was demoted and suspended 75 days as the result of an internal investigation into... more »

• Human trafficking suspect facing more charges for soliciting young girls

  February 27, 2021 6:18 PM

  ST. TAMMANY PARISH - A Mandeville man was rebooked on three additional counts of computer-aided solicitation of a minor on Thursday (Feb.25). According to a report, Joseph Haidler was first arrested in the U. S. Virgin Islands and was extradited back to St. Tammany Parish in July of 2020... more »

• 13-year-old boy killed in Beechwood Drive shooting

  January 17, 2021 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 13-year-old boy. L'Quan Jarvis' body was found lying in the street in the 3900 block of Beechwood Dr. near Mohican Street around 11 p.m. on Saturday. The motive and suspect(s) are unknown at this... more »

• Police find missing Baker teen

  May 15, 2020 11:38 AM

  UPDATE: Amber Sibley was located and returned home safely Friday. ***** BAKER - Authorities are actively searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. According to the Baker Police Department, Amber Sibley went missing on Monday, May 11 around 12:30 a.m. She was last seen near Twin Oaks Drive... more »

• Child injured in Sunday night shooting near Evangeline Street

  May 10, 2020 10:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for the gunman involved in a Sunday night shooting. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a child sustained non-life threatening injuries from the incident. Around 8:10 p.m. police responded to the 5000 block of Byron Ave. near Evangeline Street. Details... more »

• Baton Rouge man, 50, allegedly raped 11-year-old girl on multiple occasions

  March 9, 2020 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 50-year-old Baton Rouge man is accused of routinely sexually assaulting a child. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the Department of Child and Family Services was contacted Thursday in reference to an 11-year-old girl being sexually assaulted. The victim told investigators Jose... more »

• Man arrested for raping 12-year-old girl, police say

  February 29, 2020 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday police responded to a Baton Rouge middle school in reference to a sexual assault. Upon arrival, the officer was informed by a 12-year-old girl that Elio Erazo Chavez, 37, had been touching her inappropriately since she was 5 years old. ... more »

• Deputies captured man who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl

  February 20, 2020 1:05 PM

  LACOMBE - With the public's help deputies were able to locate and arrest 35-year-old Lee Cousin Thursday evening. An arrest warrant was issued on Tuesday by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office for Cousin who is suspected of raping a 12-year-old girl. ... more »

• Couple in St. Martinville arrested after allegedly giving infant drugs

  February 10, 2020 8:29 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - St. Martin Parish Sheriff Deputies arrested a couple after they allegedly gave a small child dangerous drugs. Investigators learned the eleven month old infant tested positive for a controlled narcotic substance. A search warrant was obtained for the parent's residence and during the search, authorites were... more »

• New Orleans man arrested for human trafficking after fleeing police with juvenile victim in vehicle

  August 4, 2019 11:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - State Troopers arrested a New Orleans man on Saturday night for charges related to human trafficking and child pornography after he led them on a chase. The investigation began on July 31st when Troopers attempted to stop the driver of a vehicle on N. Tonti Street... more »

• 'DC sniper' can argue he committed crimes at age too young for his sentence

  March 18, 2019 1:25 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The then-teenage half of the so-called “DC snipers” whose violence had ties to Baton Rouge can challenge a life sentence without parole because of his age when he was arrested. The Supreme Court ruled Monday involving such sentences in the state of Virginia and is expected... more »

• Police: Suspect wanted for indecent behavior with a minor

  August 16, 2017 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are looking for 23-year-old Zachary Hughes after receiving a report that he convinced a 15-year-old female to engage in multiple sex acts in late May. According to police documents, the victim was staying with family members in downtown Baton Rouge when she decided to run... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly molesting female juvenile in pool

  August 6, 2017 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A Greenwell Springs man was arrested after he allegedly inappropriately touched a 13-year-old female juvenile in the pool at his house. According to arrest records, the incident took place on Aug. 5th, when authorities were contacted in regard to a 13-year-old female juvenile who said she had... more »

• Three juveniles arrested for vehicle burglaries in Baton Rouge

  June 30, 2017 8:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three juveniles have been arrested in connection to a series of burglaries in East Baton Rouge Parish, according to shreiff's deputies. EBRSO officials say the three juveniles were booked for their part in a series of car burglaries in the Jefferson and Tiger Bend areas, stealing numerous... more »

• 2-year-old hospitalized following crash on Hwy. 19

  April 26, 2017 8:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 2-year-old is among those transferred to the hospital following a crash on Hwy. 19. According to Baton Rouge Police Department officials, the crash happened on Hwy. 19 near Thomas Road. BRPD officials say a 2-year-old female inside one of the vehicles was transferred to... more »

• Juvenile life sentences debated at Louisiana Capitol Play Video

  April 18, 2017 8:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Republican Senator Dan Claitor presented his bill to eliminate life sentences for juveniles without parole Tuesday. Hearing it in his Senate Judiciary Committee, Claitor argued to grant the possibility of parole after the juvenile serves 30 years of their sentence. Claitor is attempting to bring Louisiana... more »

• New Roads approves $60,000 for juvenile criminal system Play Video

  April 12, 2017 11:49 PM

  NEW ROADS- The city council approved money to improve the juvenile criminal system in New Roads. Council members unanimously approved $60,000 for things like housing and rehabilitation. Residents in two subdivisions became frustrated with the lack of punishment for juveniles who were committing a spree of car burglaries earlier this... more »

• EBRSO: Suspect performed sexual acts near 15-year-old girl at library

  April 7, 2017 9:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies arrested a man they say performed sexual acts on himself near a 15-year-old girl inside a local library on Monday. According to East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies, the juvenile girl was using a computer at the library, when she felt a warm liquid on... more »

• Recent car burglaries drive concerns for New Roads residents Play Video

  March 29, 2017 10:53 PM

  NEW ROADS - Residents are asking police to crack down on car burglars, but officials say they are having a hard time keeping them locked up when they are caught. One resident told WBRZ her car was broken into in the Fairfield subdivision one week ago. She said she... more »

• 11-year-old boy found safe

  March 8, 2017 11:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department an 11-year-old boy that went missing on Wednesday has been found. Officials say Caden Williams ran away from his home in the 5200 block of North Afton Parkway, and was believed to be in route to a residence in the 11300... more »

• Family remembers student killed by truck as "great kid" Play Video

  March 2, 2017 9:13 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Police say a 14-year-old student was killed while walking to school in Denham Springs Thursday morning. According to police, the Denham Springs Freshman High student was walking to class when he was struck by a pickup truck outside Northside Baptist Church after 7 a.m. Family... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: Teen says he tried to save girl from huge apartment blaze Play Video

  February 1, 2017 10:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old says he tried to save a girl from an apartment fire Tuesday, but was unsuccessful. Jose Alexander Rosa spoke to News 2's Brett Buffington at a vigil for 5-year-old Treasure Garner, who died after the apartment she was inside of caught fire. Rosa only speaks... more »

• Juvenile, man arrested in Assumption firearm burglary

  January 25, 2017 4:43 PM

  PIERRE PART - Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputies have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection to a Belle River burglary. Deputies say Allen Landry and a juvenile were booked in connection to the residential burglary. They are actively searching for a third suspect, 20-year-old Kelton Smith of Morgan... more »

• Juvenile arrested for threatening to bomb East Iberville High School

  January 25, 2017 3:33 PM

  ST. GABRIEL – A juvenile was arrested on Wednesday after he threatened to bomb East Iberville High and Elementary School. The incident happened around 9 a.m. on Wednesday when a caller stated that he was coming to blow up the school. The students and teachers were evacuated while the... more »

• St. Tammany Sheriff's Unit finds missing juvenile from Houston

  January 8, 2017 1:55 PM

  ST. TAMMANY - A missing juvenile from Houston was found in a car with three illegal aliens near Mandeville Friday morning. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Randy Smith's Highway Enforcement Unit potentially saved the young female juvenile from becoming a victim of human trafficking. ... more »

• Napoleonville man accused of raping minor

  December 15, 2016 4:14 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Deputies in Assumption Parish say a Napoleonville man faces rape charges after "repeatedly raping" a juvenile victim. Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said 59-year-old Rickie Mills was charged with forcible rape and molestation of a juvenile. Falcon said Mills is accused of repeatedly raping the now... more »

• Teen arrested for raping 11-year-old and 13-year-old boys

  October 18, 2016 10:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A teenager has been arrested for the rape of two juvenile boys, one of which was sexually assaulted by the teen more than 30 times. 19-year-old Donald Moore, Jr. was arrested on two counts of first degree rape after the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was... more »

• Man arrested for shooting at juvenile and mother

  October 6, 2016 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police arrested a man for attempted first degree murder after they say he shot at a woman he had a close relationship with and a juvenile. The shooting occurred on Sept. 28 around midnight when 39-year-old Tommie Johnson began shooting into a white Dodge... more »

• Parents of juvenile caught in chimney could face charges Play Video

  September 16, 2016 5:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The parents of a juvenile who was caught trying to break into a house Friday but got stuck in a chimney could face charges. Juvenile Prosecutor Curtis Nelson said his office is currently doing an assessment on the child. He could not identify him due to his... more »

• Man accused of sexually abusing girl with developmental disability

  June 15, 2016 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man will face additional charges after he was accused of sexually abusing a developmentally disabled 14-year-old girl on a number of occasions starting in 2011. 62-year-old Craig Madere, of Port Vincent, was already in prison for another charge when the two counts of sexual battery... more »

• Administrator accused of grabbing Special Ed student by neck Play Video

  June 8, 2016 5:21 PM

  GREENSBURG - A St. Helena Parish School administrator is in hot water tonight after she was accused of grabbing a fifth grade Special Education student by the neck. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies witnessed the incident in class. It happened a couple of weeks before school... more »

• Police: Gang of kids armed with BB guns attack man in Baton Rouge

  March 28, 2016 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is recovering after being shot by six kids with BB guns in what appears to be a random attack, police confirmed Monday. The kids were detained and released into the custody of their parents after the shooting Sunday night on North Street near North... more »