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  • Judge rejects motion from former trooper being sued after shooting man in the back

    November 30, 2023 12:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A federal Court has rejected a move by a fired LSP trooper seeking summary judgment on a lawsuit that accuses her of using excessive force when she shot a 19-year-old man in the back, paralyzing him. Kasha Domingue would eventually plead guilty to a misdemeanor count... more »
  • One killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash

    November 26, 2023 2:01 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A Kentwood man died late Saturday when his vehicle veered off the highway and struck a tree. Louisiana State Police say the crash happened just before 10 p.m. on LA Hwy 1058 near LA Hwy 1059 in Tangipahoa Parish. The crash claimed the life of 44-year-old... more »
  • Woman arrested, accused of hit-and-run involving state trooper

    November 24, 2023 11:53 PM

    ST. CHARLES PARISH - A 19-year-old woman is in custody, suspected of driving while impaired and striking a Louisiana State Police vehicle as a trooper was rendering aid to a driver along I-10 early Friday morning. The incident happened in westbound lanes of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, near Norco.... more »
  • State Police second-in-command retires amid investigation into Ronald Greene cover-up Play Video

    April 8, 2022 12:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police Lt. Colonel Doug Cain, who's faced scrutiny for his actions at the agency amid an internal investigation into Ronald Greene's in-custody death, has retired. State Police confirmed Friday that Cain had submitted his retirement request, though it had not been finalized. State... more »
  • Deputy shot man after responding to wreck along I-10; weapons recovered from crash scene

    April 3, 2022 2:58 PM

    LAPLACE - A sheriff's deputy shot and wounded a man after responding to a 911 call about a partially submerged vehicle along I-10 early Sunday morning. Around 6 a.m., Louisiana State Police said a deputy with the St. John the Baptist Sheriff's Office found the vehicle off-road in a... more »
  • Another trooper leaving State Police amid Ronald Greene cover-up investigation Play Video

    March 14, 2022 6:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit that State Trooper Scott Brown, who refused to participate in the cover-up of Ronald Greene's death, will retire in June. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned from sources that Brown's integrity has never wavered during the Greene investigation. He refused... more »
  • Endangered 14-year-old girl found safe after reported missing out of Holden, police say

    February 10, 2022 7:23 PM

    HOLDEN - A missing 14-year-old girl from Holden was found safe and returned home, police reported Saturday. In a Saturday morning release, police stated, " Louisiana State Police have cancelled the Level II Endangered Missing Child Alert that was issued on behalf of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Destiny... more »
  • State trooper injured when car crashed into stopped police vehicle on I-10

    February 5, 2022 1:01 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A state trooper was injured Saturday morning when a car crashed into his stopped police vehicle at an interstate speed enforcement checkpoint. State Police say the crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. Saturday on I-10 near the Bluff Road overpass in Ascension Parish. The trooper's vehicle was... more »
  • Teen allegedly threatened to shoot sheriff on social media

    January 29, 2022 2:16 PM

    LAPLACE - An 18-year-old is being held on a $500,000 bond after threatening to shoot a sheriff and other law enforcement officials on social media. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating Jakai'lyn Russell after getting tipped off about a threatening Instagram post. The video reportedly... more »
  • Two dead after head-on collision on US 167 in Vermilion Parish

    January 23, 2022 3:50 PM

    VERMILLION PARISH - A wrong-way driver caused a head-on crash Saturday night and killed two people. State Police said 18-year-old Ramsie Baumgardner was killed by 31-year-old Brandon Isaac, who was driving the wrong way down Highway 167 near Lurby Road. Crash investigators said Isaac's Chrysler 3000 smashed into... more »
  • Bicyclist, 70, killed in crash on LA 21 in Washington Parish

    January 22, 2022 11:41 AM

    WASHINGTON PARISH - A bicyclist was killed Friday night in a fatal crash on LA 21. The crash claimed the life of 70-year-old Barry Seal. State Police say the collision happened shortly before 7 p.m. on LA 21 south of LA 436 in Varnado. Seal was biking... more »
  • Lanes now open on I-10 W after overturned tractor-trailer blocked roadway

    January 8, 2022 12:23 PM

    IBERVILLE PARISH - State police responded to a crash on I-10 West early Saturday morning when a tractor-trailer overturned and blocked the roadway. Troopers report the accident happened on I-10 at Exit 127 (Whiskey Bay) in Iberville Parish around 5 a.m. Traffic was diverted onto LA 415 (Lobdell... more »
  • State Police: I-10 will be closed in both directions just west of LA Hwy 30 on Friday morning

    September 3, 2021 7:32 AM

    UPDATE: The interstate has reopened. ------ BATON ROUGE - According to a Friday morning advisory from Louisiana State Police , I-10 will be closed in both directions just west of LA Hwy 30 beginning 9 a.m. The closure will allow electrical linemen to repair the main power... more »
  • Dream to meet Carrie Underwood coming true for teen with inoperable brain tumor Play Video

    September 18, 2019 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A group of people anxiously awaited the arrival of a Live Oak High School student at Rotolo's Pizzeria on Millerville Road Wednesday Morning. Julianne Long, who goes by Juju, was expecting some news Wednesday but had no idea it would be so exciting! Diagnosed with an... more »
  • Here's where your inspection sticker money is going Play Video

    July 3, 2018 6:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A lot of people get an inspection sticker every year for their vehicle because it's the law. Inspectors look at the condition of tires, windshields, windows and test brakes, lights, turn signals. In return, a sticker is placed in the lower left-hand corner of the front... more »
  • Scam callers asking for donations to support police program Play Video

    May 4, 2018 6:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police say there are a number of scam callers targeting Louisiana residents. The callers are asking for donations to support law enforcement. LSP says it will never call you to ask for money. "We're never going to cold-call people and ask for money,... more »
  • Watchdogs question discipline of trooper who improperly ran names through databases Play Video

    July 19, 2017 5:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A high ranking Louisiana State Police Lieutenant, Robert Burns II, was suspended for 64 hours recently after an investigation revealed he ran 52 searches in law enforcement databases for personal reasons, a violation of LSP policy and federal law. In speaking with the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday about... more »
  • Hammond teen killed in single vehicle crash on LA 1054

    May 11, 2017 4:04 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH –Police say a Hammond teenager was killed in a single vehicle crash on LA 1054 Thursday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly after 7 a.m. on LA 1054 just south of LA 16. Police say Nathan Daniel Arnold, 18, was driving a pickup... more »
  • I-12 east reopens at Holden exit due to camper fire

    April 14, 2017 3:30 PM

    HOLDEN - A vehicle fire closed I-12 east for 40 minutes near the Holden exit Friday afternoon. According to DOTD, as of 3:18 p.m., the left lane has reopened to traffic. Congestion has reached Satsuma. The fire happened around 2:10 p.m. Friday afternoon. Photos from the scene showed... more »
  • Garbage truck overturns on Burbank Drive Play Video

    April 6, 2017 10:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police are investigating after a garbage truck overturned on Burbank Drive Thursday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of Burbank Drive and Gardere Lane. Video from the scene shows a large truck overturned in a grassy area near the intersection. A clear liquid... more »
  • 46 new troopers graduate from 95th cadet class

    April 5, 2017 2:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State Police say 46 new troopers graduated from the 95 th Cadet Class Wednesday. According to Louisiana State Police, the graduation ceremonies were held at the BREC Independence Park Theater and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge. The graduates began their journey to graduation on Nov.... more »
  • Col. Mike Edmonson's last day as LSP Superintendent Play Video

    March 24, 2017 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson will enter retirement Friday afternoon. Col. Edmonson, the longest serving LSP leader in Louisiana’s history, said the move is in the best interest of the state and his family. Edmonson has been with the state police for more than... more »
  • La. State Police Col. Mike Edmonson retiring amid rising criticism Play Video

    March 15, 2017 9:56 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police Superintendent Mike Edmonson announced his retirement Wednesday after increasing criticism for his leadership. Col. Edmonson, the longest-serving LSP leader in Louisiana's history, said the move is in the best interest of the state. Edmonson continued that Governor John Bel Edwards never asked him... more »
  • Victim identified in deadly US 190 crash involving state trooper

    February 22, 2017 11:51 AM

    LOTTIE - Louisiana State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash on US 190 in Pointe Coupee Parish Wednesday afternoon. According to police, 64-year-old Henry Baise of Lottie was killed in the crash. Police say a state trooper was traveling eastbound on US 190 before 11... more »
  • Governor alludes to strict disciplinary action after 'side trip' investigation

    February 21, 2017 2:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards promised Wednesday a stern change once an investigation into a “side trip” some Louisiana State Police Troopers made to Las Vegas on their way to San Diego. Edwards' remarks came a day after he ordered the probe into the agency following a... more »
  • LSP: Truck driver killed in two-vehicle crash

    February 20, 2017 10:36 PM

    FRANKLINTON - A 30-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on LA 10 Monday afternoon. According to State Police, the incident occurred shortly after 3:00 p.m. on LA 10 east of Franklinton . The crash claimed the life of Christopher Rex Blansett of Sumrall, MS, according to... more »
  • LSP: Unrestrained man dies in Lafourche Parish crash

    February 19, 2017 3:56 PM

    DES ALLEMENDS - A fatal two-vehicle crash on US 90 claimed the life of one driver Saturday evening. According to State Police, 39-year-old Jamie Delatte of Des Allemends was involved in a crash on US 90 just east of Cypress Drive shortly before 7 p.m. The initial investigation... more »
  • Half a million dollars in cocaine found in Hammond traffic stop

    December 28, 2016 5:15 PM

    HAMMOND – State Police say a traffic stop on I-12 near Hammond led troopers to find nearly a half a million dollars worth of cocaine Wednesday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the traffic stop happened around 7 a.m. on I-12 east near I-55 in Hammond. Troopers stopped a... more »
  • BRPD: Man impersonates officer, threatens motorist over traffic grudge

    November 24, 2016 4:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man has been arrested after police say he threatened a man Monday over a traffic incident that happened four months ago. According to arrest records, a victim told Baton Rouge Police that he pulled into a Perkins Road parking lot when he was... more »
  • Motorcyclist dies in Pointe Coupee Parish crash

    November 18, 2016 10:28 AM

    POINTE COUPEE – State Police say one man is dead after his motorcycle ran off the road and struck a mailbox in Pointe Coupee Parish Thursday. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. on LA 1 south of LA 978 in Pointe Coupee Parish.... more »
  • Authorities investigating 'loud boom noise' off Elliot Road

    October 15, 2016 8:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies are currently investigating a loud boom noise that residents say happened near Hoo Shoo Too Road Saturday afternoon. Multiple residents reported hearing a “loud boom noise” that shook their homes around 6:40 p.m. A spokesperson for Louisiana State Police said that the East Baton Rouge... more »
  • 7-year-old dead, four injured in Ascension Parish crash

    October 7, 2016 7:37 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – State Police say a 7-year-old is dead and four others are injured after a single vehicle crash in Ascension Parish Friday night. According to Louisiana State Police spokesperson Bryan Lee, the single vehicle crash happened on LA 405 near LA 1. The 7-year-old, Thaddeus Johnson Jr,... more »
  • Bobby Smith, trooper blinded in 1986 shooting, dies

    October 2, 2016 3:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Bobby Smith, the Louisiana State Trooper blinded in a 1989 shooting, has died. Louisiana State Police announced Smith's death Sunday morning. "Words are inadequate to describe the life, the love and character of Bobby," a post on LSP's Facebook page read. "In the 80's, Bobby... more »
  • Troopers arrest wanted sex offender, locate 4 missing children

    August 29, 2016 4:09 PM

    ACADIA PARISH - State Police reported they located four missing children and arrested a wanted sex offender from California Sunday morning. At around 3 a.m. on Sunday, the Marshals Service reported to Troopers that the sex offender, 37-year-old Joseph Moreno, was believed to be traveling through the state with... more »
  • Troopers investigate second fatal pedestrian crash this week

    August 25, 2016 12:24 PM

    HAMMOND - State Police say a pedestrian was killed on US 190 in Hammond just after midnight on Thursday. State Police identified the victim as 23-year-old April Lashawn Washington, of Hammond, on Friday. State Police say a pickup truck was traveling westbound on US 190 with the pedestrian... more »
  • Man killed, trooper wounded in New Orleans shooting

    August 21, 2016 9:55 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Police are searching for two suspects after two separate officer involved shootings ended in one man dead and a Louisiana State Trooper shot in his arm. According to a WWLTV report, the incidents happened Sunday evening near the intersection of Law and New Orleans streets. ... more »
  • Trooper comes to rescue of fawn trapped in flooded apartment complex

    August 17, 2016 2:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - LSP Trooper David Hernandez came to the rescue of a fawn that became trapped in a flooded apartment complex on Wednesday. State Police have joined in the efforts to evacuate both people and animals in need. Trooper Hernandez came across the baby deer in a complex... more »
  • Troopers evacuating stranded motorists from I-12

    August 13, 2016 9:49 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A state police spokesman says authorities are going car to car to rescue people stranded on the Interstate from the horrific Louisiana flooding. Maj. Doug Cain from the Louisiana State Police said about 125 vehicles are stranded on Interstate 12 between Tangipahoa Parish and Baton Rouge.... more »
  • Man killed in head-on crash with dump truck in Folsom

    July 29, 2016 2:30 PM

    FOLSOM - Louisiana State Troopers say a Madisonville resident was killed in a crash on LA 25 in Folsom early Friday morning. 29-year-old Lawrence Lemoine Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene by the parish coroner. State Police said a Hammond Police officer initiated a traffic stop at... more »
  • Man dead after morning crash in West Baton Rouge Parish

    July 21, 2016 11:15 AM

    WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH – State Police say one man is dead after a single vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge Parish Thursday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened around 5 a.m. Thursday on LA 620 west of LA 983. Investigators say 27-year-old Aaron Walker... more »
  • State police: Woman shot by city police officer in Kentwood

    July 20, 2016 11:42 AM

    KENTWOOD - Louisiana State Police are investigating a shooting involving a Kentwood Police Department officer. Trooper Dustin Dwight says the officer shot a woman during an incident Tuesday night on Louisiana Highway 38. Dwight says the woman suffered non-life threating injuries. He says circumstances leading to the... more »
  • Law enforcement agencies meet to discuss safety in wake of protest shootings

    July 8, 2016 11:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness was the site of a Friday morning meeting between law enforcement agencies in the Baton Rouge area to discuss safety ahead of Thursday night's deadly shootings during a Dallas protest. Louisiana State Police, Baton Rouge Police and... more »
  • Gov. Edwards meets with U.S. Attorney, LSP ahead of Sterling investigation

    July 7, 2016 5:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Gov. John Bel Edwards, J. Walter Green, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, and Col. Mike Edmonson, Superintendent of the Louisiana State Police (LSP), met to discuss the ongoing investigation into the Tuesday morning shooting of Alton Sterling. On Wednesday, Gov. Edwards and Baton... more »
  • Troopers arrest suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed pedestrian

    June 20, 2016 4:14 PM

    GRAY - Troopers say they’ve made an arrest in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead last Friday night. Through help from the public and other investigative methods, State Police said they were able to develop 52-year-old Darrell Barlow as a suspect in the wreck that... more »
  • Man dies after being ejected from car in Livingston Parish crash

    June 20, 2016 11:54 AM

    SPRINGFIELD - State Police say they are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish on LA 1037 south of LA 42 that took the life of the driver Sunday night. 57-year-old Brian Leonard, of Galliano, was killed just before 6 p.m. Sunday, according to Troopers. State Police said... more »
  • State police working accident at I-10 Grosse Tete exit

    June 19, 2016 7:04 PM

    GROSSE TETE – State Police are working a traffic accident on I-10 west by the Grosse Tete exit near the Atchafalaya River Basin Bridge Sunday afternoon. Around 5:28 p.m., the left of lane of I-10 West was blocked due to an accident. Traffic passed through the right lane but... more »
  • LSP report largest child porn seizure in department history

    June 14, 2016 12:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police arrested three subjects in three separate statewide investigations leading to what they say is the largest seizure of child pornography in the history of the department. While executing search warrants, Troopers said they seized more than 800 DVDs, 13 portable storage devices, numerous... more »
  • Man arrested for DWI after crashing truck with infant inside into canal

    June 13, 2016 1:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is in custody after he was accused of crashing his truck into a canal while driving drunk with an infant in the vehicle early Monday morning. 41-year-old Charles Matz, of Baton Rouge, was booked on charges of DWI, vehicular negligent injuring, careless operation and... more »
  • Man accused of watching woman in restroom at Belle of BR Casino

    June 10, 2016 11:10 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Troopers said they arrested a man at The Belle of Baton Rouge Casino after he was accused of watching women use the restroom located on the second deck of the riverboat. 26-year-old Christopher Riley was taken into custody in connection with an August 2014 incident on... more »
  • Undercover investigation leads to $33,000 meth bust

    June 8, 2016 6:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police Narcotics Detectives say they arrested a Baton Rouge man Wednesday afternoon with nearly a pound of crystal methamphetamine in his possession at the end of an undercover narcotics investigation. 24-year-old Corey T. Gardner was booked into the parish prison on charges of possession... more »
  • After problem with inspection stickers, drivers can replace them for free

    May 19, 2016 2:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State Police say motorists who notice their Motor Vehicle Inspection sticker is peeling or damaged should return it to have it replaced for free. According to State Police, there was a problem with a batch of stickers from the state vendor a few months ago. ... more »
  • Troopers look for leads in Hammond hit and run that killed skateboarder

    May 12, 2016 9:46 AM

    HAMMOND - Troopers have asked for the public’s help in investigating a fatal hit and run crash that happened Wednesday night in Hammond. State Police said the crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on LA 3234 (University Avenue) west of US 51. The crash claimed the life of 26-year-old... more »
  • Franklinton 19-year-old killed in St. Helena Parish crash

    April 29, 2016 11:47 AM

    GREENSBURG - Troopers say a single-vehicle crash in St. Helena Parish took the life of a Franklinton man just after midnight on Friday. 19-year-old Hunter Michael McGregor was pronounced dead on the scene on LA 38 north of LA 10 by the parish coroner. Investigators say physical evidence... more »
  • Livingston Parish employee arrested for DWI after crash resigns

    April 25, 2016 3:10 PM

    LIVINGSTON - A Livingston Parish employee who is accused of crashing a parish vehicle while driving drunk has resigned from his position. State Police said Shevis Ball blew a BAC of .168 after the man was administered a breath test following the crash that severely damaged the Livingston Parish... more »
  • Second driver arrested in deadly crash that killed two kids

    April 14, 2016 6:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE – State Police say a second person was arrested in connection to a deadly crash in Livingston Parish that killed two children. Louisiana State Police arrested 26-year-old Jerry Ervin III of Denham Springs for vehicular homicide. According to police, Ervin was the driver in a four... more »
  • Donaldsonville woman killed after car goes airborne off LA 1

    April 2, 2016 2:39 PM

    WHITE CASTLE – State Police say a Donaldsonville woman is dead after her car went airborne and landed on its roof off LA 1 Saturday morning. According to Louisiana State Police Latisha Johnson, 39, was driving northbound on LA 1 around 7:20 a.m. when she traveled off the right... more »
  • Troopers investigating fatal crash on La. Hwy. 429

    March 13, 2016 11:07 PM

    ST. AMANT - State Police are investigating a deadly crash in Ascension Parish Sunday night. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened on La. Hwy. 429 east of La. Hwy. 431 near St Amant shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday. State Police say that Tyler Talber, 29, was killed... more »
  • LSP: 1 dead after wreck involving tow truck in Iberville Parish

    March 9, 2016 1:20 PM

    WHITE CASTLE - State Police reported a crash in Iberville Parish that left one dead after a car ran a stop sign and was hit by a tow truck. Troopers identified the victim of the wreck as 19-year-old Orthello Batiste, of White Castle. State Police say the crash... more »
  • State Trooper pulls pair of women from burning car on Causeway

    February 19, 2016 6:07 PM

    METAIRIE - A Louisiana State Police Trooper pulled two women from a burning car on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, according to WWL-TV in New Orleans. The incident shut down the southbound lanes of the span for roughly an hour and a half Friday afternoon. A spokesperson with the... more »
  • More details emerge about officer-involved shooting near Batchelor that left 1 dead Play Video

    February 15, 2016 6:14 PM

    INNIS - Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s deputies are releasing more details about an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead near Batchelor Monday afternoon. The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled 40-year-old Mario Celestino over in connection with an alleged kidnapping at around 4 p.m. After stopping his... more »
  • Man suspected of DWI arrested for vehicular homicide after passenger dies in wreck

    February 5, 2016 12:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police say they arrested a man on a vehicular homicide charge after the passenger of a vehicle he was driving while under the influence crashed into a guardrail in East Baton Rouge Parish. 33-year-old Sean Hopkins was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish... more »
  • Troopers identify 2nd victim in deadly crash on I-10

    February 3, 2016 8:39 PM

    SORRENTO - Investigators say speed is a suspected factor in an I-10 crash near Sorrento that took the lives of a pair of California residents and hospitalized another Wednesday night. Louisiana State Police say the crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 east of LA 22 in Ascension... more »

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