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• NAKAMOTO: Fourth BRPD officer booked into jail amid investigation into Street Crimes unit Play Video

  September 28, 2023 11:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Several Baton Rouge police officers, including the second-highest ranking in the department, are facing criminal charges over allegations of misconduct and an ensuing cover-up. Deputy Chief Troy Lawrence and officers Jesse Barcelona and Todd Thomas surrendered Thursday afternoon. The WBRZ Investigative Unit reported earlier this week... more »

• One week after his son's arrest, high-ranking BRPD officer placed on leave as feds investigate department Play Video

  September 27, 2023 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Troy Lawrence Sr., a BRPD deputy chief whose police officer son was arrested last week after it was revealed he tased a handcuffed suspect, has been placed on administrative leave as the department faces a federal investigation over alleged police misconduct. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned... more »

• Police chief accused of misconduct rarely seen at work as grand jury looms Play Video

  November 11, 2022 5:20 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Three months after the WBRZ Investigative Unit exposed Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne allegedly asked for sexual favors in exchange to have someone's charges dropped, sources say they rarely see him at the office. Payne is the target of a grand jury hearing later this month to... more »

• State Police lieutenant arrested after multiple hit and runs involving department vehicle

  April 8, 2022 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police arrested a high-ranking lieutenant Friday morning on felony charges, according to an internal memo that went out to the agency this morning. According to the memo, Lt. Chad Lacoste was arrested following two investigations into hit-and-run crashes that occurred in St. Tammany and... more »

• Former East Feliciana coroner sentenced in corruption case

  August 7, 2020 11:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Former East Feliciana Coroner Laura Dejohn was sentenced to probation and must pay fines after she was convicted of keeping incomplete records during her time in office. Dejohn, who's been at the center of several WBRZ Investigative Unit reports , was convicted back in February .... more »

• Former deputy charged with felony enters not guilty plea in court Play Video

  February 6, 2019 5:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN- Former West Baton Rouge Parish Deputy Ben Arceneaux entered a not guilty plea to a felony malfeasance charge in court Wednesday. After the felony charge came from a grand jury in December, Arceneaux was allowed to resign instead of being terminated. Arceneaux was initially investigated by the West... more »

• Sheriff discusses rape allegations against deputy Play Video

  June 14, 2016 7:18 PM

  GONZALES - Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley commented on the arrest of one of his deputies on malfeasance in office and 1st degree rape charges. According to a press release, the incident happened while he was on the job. William Lanoux, 31, was booked into Ascension Parish jail on... more »

• Neighbors concerned after teacher is arrested on sex charges Play Video

  May 25, 2016 5:06 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Neighbors of a teacher who was arrested on accusations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student say Louis Aguillard kept to himself. Gonzales Police arrested the 34-year-old occupational health teacher and assistant athletic trainer at East Ascension High School, Wednesday afternoon. He has been fired... more »

• Fired LSU worker arrested for theft of laptops

  March 3, 2016 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former LSU employee who was fired last year after he worked from home without permission for at least six months was arrested after he was accused of refusing to return university property after his termination. 38-year-old Srinivas Thouta, of Irving, Texas, was booked on charges... more »

• Police officer accused of beating, kidnapping wife

  January 6, 2016 11:26 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - Sheriff's deputies arrested a Plaquemine Police officer Tuesday on charges he attacked and kidnapped his estranged wife. Deputies accused 28-year-old Justin Bush of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault and malfeasance in office. Sheriff Brett Stassi said they were notified Tuesday that Bush's wife called Plaquemine... more »

• Search warrant issued to check state office in possible malfeasance investigation

  December 10, 2015 10:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A state investigator searched the office of a former government official Thursday in relation to possible malfeasance in office. The WBRZ Investigative Unit obtained the search warrant signed by 19th JDC Judge Beau Higginbotham. The order g a ve a criminal investigator with the Louisiana Office... more »

• Village of Port Vincent clerk arrested for felony theft, malfeasance

  September 24, 2015 7:21 PM

  PORT VINCENT - Sheriff's deputies in Livingston Parish say a Denham Springs woman turned herself in after she was accused of stealing more than $16,000 in cash from the Village of Port Vincent. 29-year-old Brandi Deaton was employed as the assistant clerk for the Village of Port Vincent from... more »

• Corrections officer accused of raping inmate at BR hospital Play Video

  September 4, 2015 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said they arrested a state corrections officer wanted in connection with the rape of an inmate who was taken to the hospital back in May. The corrections officer, 58-year-old Michael Gaiter, was booked on charges of aggravated rape and malfeasance in office Wednesday. Investigators... more »