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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 » -
Livingston sheriff's office employee arrested for escape and DWI, resigns her post Play Video
March 7, 2023 4:59 PM
LIVINGSTON - An employee with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office resigned her post Tuesday as the WBRZ Investigative Unit began asking questions about her arrest. Watch live newscasts here Over the weekend, Kimberly Waters, 55, was arrested by Louisiana State Police on Highway 447 while driving a 2017... more » -
After botched child sex case in Livingston, sheriff's office says public has no right to know about other internal problems
June 3, 2022 4:55 PM
LIVINGSTON – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said Friday it will keep details surrounding its internal investigation of a deputy’s failed attempt at investigating a child sex crime secret and won’t release to the public information about the deputy’s re-assignment. The WBRZ Investigative Unit has spent the last two... more » -
Livingston Parish deputies honor late comrade by escorting his daughter to first day of class
August 12, 2021 11:55 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies in Livingston Parish used Thursday morning to honor their late friend and brother by supporting his family during a pivotal moment. This week marked the beginning of a new school year, and children of parents who succumbed to COVID-related conditions would have to, for 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 » -
Former Sheriff's Office employee accused of sex crimes asks judge to let her leave the state
July 30, 2020 9:45 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Melanie Curtin, a former Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office employee accused of rape and video voyeurism, is scheduled to attend a Thursday morning hearing. She is requesting to leave the state of Louisiana. WBRZ will monitor the hearing, which is set to begin at 9 a.m.,... more » -
Livingston Parish authorities seize large amounts of cash, illegal narcotics during drug bust
July 20, 2020 8:35 AM
WALKER- Last Thursday, detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) Narcotics Division and the LPSO Armed Robbery and Burglary Division carried out a drug bust that resulted in the seizure of multiple illegal narcotics and thousands of dollars in cash. Authorities say they executed two search warrants for... more » -
Sheriff's Office reunites lost pig with caretakers
April 15, 2020 8:20 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are the sort of officials who understand that their duties sometimes go beyond the typical. They're the type to help wandering four-footed stragglers find their way back home. That's exactly what happened on Tuesday afternoon when deputies happened... more » -
Detectives ask public to help identify man needed for questioning in connection with burglary
April 10, 2020 6:29 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are asking the public to assist in identifying a man seen at a gas station around the same time that it was burglarized. Authorities say they were tipped off about the incident when the store's alarm went off around... more » -
Melanie Curtin, former Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office employee accused of sexual assault, pleads not guilty Play Video
March 12, 2020 8:24 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - Melanie Curtain, a former Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office employee accused of rape and video voyeurism, returned to court Thursday morning and pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. She allegedly joined former Livingston Parish deputy Dennis Perkins and his wife Cynthia in sex crimes and could face... more » -
Livingston authorities and Baton Rouge Police recover stolen items from 23 burglarized vehicles
December 4, 2019 10:32 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office says three burglary suspects have been apprehended and a host of stolen items recovered. The suspects, 18-year-old Tyelin Gray, 19-year-old Termaine Nelson, and 22-year-old Deshawn Stewart were arrested in connection with numerous vehicle burglaries in Woodland Crossing subdivision. Livingston authorities... more » -
Work release inmate back in custody after morning escape
September 22, 2019 2:17 PM
WALKER - A work releases inmate was briefly on the lam Sunday morning, prompting a search of areas along I-12 in Walker. The sheriff’s office said the inmate left a facility Sunday morning and was back in custody around lunchtime. People reported seeing numerous law enforcement officers search... more » -
Suspects wanted for stealing phone, video games from store
January 17, 2019 9:44 AM
WATSON - Detectives in Livingston Parish are looking for two suspects who stole from an area store earlier this month. The incident was reported on January 10 at a store in Watson. According to authorities, a female suspect stuffed two Xbox games in her purse. At the same time,... more » -
Bloodied man found dead in Livingston Parish identified; died of single gunshot wound Play Video
August 10, 2018 10:58 AM
UPDATE: The sheriff's office has made an arrest in the murder of Fermin Pecina. Click HERE for the full update. ******** WALKER – A man was found dead on Hood Road south of I-12 in Livingston Parish Friday morning. The sheriff’s office confirmed it was investigating the... more » -
Sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Friday in Livingston Parish
December 21, 2017 11:19 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH- Deputies from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office in conjunction with several other law enforcement agencies will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Livingston Parish Friday. The checkpoint is part of the national campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Motorists are urged to drive carefully and comply... more » -
Livingston Parish Sheriff Office phone lines down
April 7, 2016 10:21 AM
LIVINGSTON- The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday morning that its administrative phones lines are down. The office announced the outage on LPSO Facebook page Thursday morning around 9 a.m. The office says that the lines are down due to a “fiber cut.” IF residents need to contact the... more » -
Narcotics agents on scene of Denham Springs house fire
November 12, 2015 3:04 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Four people were taken to the hospital and narcotics agents from the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office are on the scene after a house in Denham Springs caught on fire early Thursday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., agents were going through the house on Wonderland Drive in... more » -
Leads run dry in Holden woman's disappearance Play Video
November 12, 2015 2:10 PM
HOLDEN - Seven years ago, Barbara Blount vanished without a trace. Tonight, her family is holding on to hope that someday they'll get to embrace their loved one again. The Investigative Unit uncovered new information from the family about what happened in the days and hours following Barbara Blount's... more »