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  • 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 »
  • 3-year-old in critical condition after shooting in Hammond

    March 27, 2021 5:41 PM

    HAMMOND — A Ponchatoula man is facing several charges after a shooting in Hammond left a 3-year-old in critical condition on Saturday. Around 11 a.m. the Hammond Police Department responded to North Morrison Blvd. in regards to a shooting, according to WWL-TV. According to HPD, 22-year-old Traonta... more »
  • 57-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping teen girl who is now pregnant

    February 28, 2021 7:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 57-year-old man was charged with first-degree rape Saturday evening. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, an investigation opened up when a juvenile girl told authorities that she was sexually assaulted by Noel Noreiga. The victim stated that the sexual assault began in 2019... 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 »
  • Baton Rouge man arrested for rape, molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles

    December 29, 2020 3:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was booked on Tuesday for rape, molestation and indecent behavior with juveniles charges. Three victims informed authorities that Thomas Ford, 38, allegedly sexually abused them for seven years. Two of the victims came forward after learning of the first victim’s allegations.... more »
  • 7-year-old sent to hospital after being struck by vehicle near Hollywood Street

    December 7, 2020 4:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are responding to a crash involving a 7-year-old who was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m., the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived on scene near the intersection of Amarillo Street and Douglas Avenue in the Monte Sano neighborhood. Several police units... more »
  • Two La. men, including former police officer, arrested for child pornography

    December 3, 2020 1:16 PM

    LAFOURCHE PARISH - State officials announced two separate child porn arrests Thursday, including one involving a former police officer. Former Port Fourchon Harbor police officer Jason Plaisance, 47, of Galliano was arrested and charged with two counts of pornography involving a juvenile under the age of thirteen (possession). ... 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 »
  • Two adults arrested for injuring three children; 2-year-old child currently hospitalized

    May 8, 2020 2:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A two-year-old was hospitalized unresponsive this week and the child's two siblings were found to be physically harmed, too, police said, leading to the arrest of their mother and her significant other. The other children were two-years-old and one-year-old. Versean Tate, 21, the... more »
  • Man arrested after allegedly molesting 8-year-old girl

    May 2, 2020 8:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man on Thursday (April 30) for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl. According to a report, the mother of the victim told officers that when she came home she found Michael Jackson, 51, and her daughter in the bedroom with the door shut. ... 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 »
  • Minor struck by vehicle on Highway 30; condition unknown

    February 16, 2020 1:51 PM

    GONZALES - Police are investigating a traffic incident involving a juvenile who was hit by a vehicle on Highway 30 Saturday morning. The accident occurred near Highway 30's intersection with Purpera when the minor was attempting to cross the road and an oncoming... more »
  • Police arrest 11-year-old with ties to 22 car burglaries in New Orleans

    February 12, 2020 1:07 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - An 11-year-old has been arrested for his alleged involvement in nearly two dozen car burglaries in New Orleans. WWL-TV reports the juvenile was supposedly involved in 22 auto burglaries in the Gentilly Terrace area. An arrest warrant was also issued for another juvenile police believe was... more »
  • Three Tigerland bars cited for underage drinking Play Video

    June 28, 2018 11:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The city-parish Alcohol Beverage Control board took no action Thursday night against three Tigerland bars accused of multiple violations. The board was set to hear six allegations of underage drinking from an investigation in late May. "Apparently since the violations in May there were subsequent violations... 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 »
  • 3-year-old "bumped" by car in Greenwell Street hit-and-run

    May 5, 2017 9:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sources say a 3-year-old was hit by a vehicle on Greenwell Street. The incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. on Greenwell Street, between Winchester Avenue and Grand Drive. BRPD officials say they are investigating this incident as a hit-and-run. The suspect was described as a... 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 »
  • Man accused of raping minor more than 10 years ago

    December 14, 2016 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Police say a Baton Rouge man has been charged with rape for sexually abusing a minor more than 10 years ago. William Seaverson Jr., 40, was charged with one felony count of first-degree rape Wednesday afternoon. According to arrest documents, a female victim contacted Baton... more »
  • Former Belle Chasse high school teacher arrested after alleged relationship with student

    November 1, 2016 10:32 PM

    BELLE CHASSE - A former teacher and coach at Belle Chasse High School was arrested for computer-aided solicitation of a minor on Oct. 24, according to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. Lane Pace, 24, of Zachary was arrested after school officials reported that he was possibly engaged in an... more »
  • Man arrested at library for soliciting sex to a minor

    August 10, 2016 3:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library for soliciting sex to a minor that he planned to meet. Henry Breazeale, 58, had been communicating via email with a 15-year-old girl named Britney. Breazeale admitted that he went to the East Baton Rouge... more »
  • After warning, agents do undercover booze checks Play Video

    September 4, 2015 12:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A day after warning bars they'll be cracking down, Alcohol Tobacco Control agents used undercover operatives to look for businesses illegally selling alcohol to minors Thursday. The strike came two nights before LSU's first football game. The Tigers open the season at home Saturday night. ... more »
  • Former deputy re-arrested for having sex with minor

    November 7, 2013 9:24 AM

    GONZALES - A former law enforcement officer faces additional charges for alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor. Authorities took Todd Tripp into custody Thursday morning for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The arrest is Tripp's latest run-in with the law. The 24-year-old was fired from his... more »

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