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Amid outrage, corruption watchdogs question why son of ex-LSP leader wasn't arrested after deadly crash Play Video
March 21, 2023 5:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - State corruption watchdogs, lawmakers and legal experts are questioning why Louisiana State Trooper Kaleb Reeves wasn't arrested when he caused a crash that killed two sisters in north Louisiana in October 2020. Watch live newscasts here It comes amid renewed outrage, triggered by a WBRZ... more » -
Three years after Ronald Greene's death and family still waits for justice Play Video
May 9, 2022 4:52 PM
BATON ROUGE- It was May 10, 2019. A motorist led Louisiana State troopers on a high speed chase through north Louisiana. When Ronald Greene was yanked from his car, top State Police brass now admit he was "tortured and murdered." Three years later, the family is still waiting for... more » -
Deputies: Woman arrested after stealing ambulance, high-speed chase through multiple parishes
March 13, 2022 1:34 PM
FRANKLIN PARISH - A woman was arrested early Saturday morning after a high-speed chase in a stolen ambulance through multiple parishes. The Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office said they heard reports of an ambulance stolen from a hospital in Ouachita Parish around 9:30 p.m. Friday. The ambulance was seen... more » -
Man allegedly killed neighbor he says broke into his house, poisoned his food
February 26, 2022 2:09 PM
MONROE - A man is accused of killing his neighbor who he believes broke into his home and poisoned his food. The Monroe Police Department told KNOE that the attack happened shortly before 1 a.m. Friday at a residence on McKeen Place. When police responded to the scene,... more » -
Law professor says State Police may have violated federal law in Ronald Greene coverup Play Video
September 13, 2021 5:26 PM
BATON ROUGE- An LSU law professor believes the RICO Act could be applicable for some Louisiana State Police (LSP) troopers who are tied to the death of Ronald Greene and the subsequent coverup. RICO, the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act, was passed in 1970 and is designed to go... more » -
Nakamoto: Racist behavior under investigation at State Police; internal documents show it dates back decades Play Video
July 30, 2021 5:03 PM
BATON ROUGE- Internal State Police disciplinary documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show Bob Brown, the former chief of staff, was disciplined for displaying a Confederate flag in his office and admitted the n-word was part of his vocabulary. Brown received discipline for violating the code of conduct... more » -
'He wasn't paying attention': Witness describes state trooper's crash that killed 2 girls Play Video
February 3, 2021 11:56 AM
MONROE - A witness who watched a Louisiana state trooper cause a crash that killed two people is explaining exactly what she witnessed on that fateful night, saying the crash happened because the trooper was not paying attention. It comes as multiple sources have confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative... more » -
One of Louisiana's top offensive lineman verbally commits to LSU
January 30, 2021 8:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU got a commitment from Will Campbell, who is one of the top recruits in the 2022 class. The Neville High offensive tackle posted his announcement on Instagram in a video to his 6,000+ followers Saturday evening. According to 247Sports, the 6-foot-6, 285-pound four-star prospect... more » -
Monroe Police: Mother shoots children before killing herself
June 12, 2020 6:59 AM
MONROE - Monroe Police are investigating a tragic murder-suicide involving a mother and her children at an apartment complex off Monroe's Richwood Road 2. According to ABC affiliate KNOE 8 , police were dispatched to a shooting at Parkview Apartment Complex around 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Investigators determined through... more » -
Fateful trip on small plane started in Baton Rouge; Crashed outside Monroe Thursday
February 6, 2020 7:21 PM
CHATHAM - A small plane that crashed into a fireball leaving three people dead Thursday was on the last leg of a trip that took the plane from Shreveport to Baton Rouge; Baton Rouge to Jackson, Mississippi and a fateful return hop from Jackson back to Shreveport. The plane... more » -
After On Your Side report, impromptu dumping ground cleared near child care center Play Video
February 20, 2019 6:29 PM
UPDATE: Just hours after the WBRZ report on the trash piled up near the child care center, the trash appears to have been cleared up. It wasn't immediately clear who was responsible for cleaning up the area. ***** BATON ROUGE - There are unofficial dumping grounds all... more » -
State Police searching for detention center escapee
January 12, 2018 7:58 AM
MONROE- State Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 17 year old that escaped from a Monroe detention center. On Jan. 2, 17-year-old Teondre Wright escaped from the Swanson Center for Youth in Monroe. Wright and three other escapees were confirmed missing at 9:16 p.m. ... more » -
Quacked out; 'Duck Dynasty' to end after current season
November 17, 2016 10:06 AM
WEST MONROE - "Duck Dynasty," the hit TV show based on a northeast Louisiana family-run duck call business will end at the end of the current season, it's eleventh on TV. The announcement was made as the season started Wednesday evening. The show is shown on A&E, a cable... more » -
Southern pushes UL Monroe, but falls short 38-21
September 4, 2016 12:43 AM
MONROE - Garrett Smith fired a touchdown pass to Marcus Green, then ran for another score as Louisiana Monroe broke open a close game after halftime while defeating Southern 38-21 Saturday night. Smith hit Green with a 28-yard pass, bumping the Warhawks' lead to 21-12, Craig Ford added a 24-yard... more » -
Jags to hit the road for UL-Monroe season opener
August 31, 2016 12:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Southern Jaguars will hit the road for the first two weeks of their 2016 campaign with their opener taking place at UL-Monroe this weekend. The Sept. 3 opener between the Jags and Warhawks will mark the first time the teams have ever met. It’s the... more » -
Alabama football players arrested with pot, guns in Monroe
May 17, 2016 4:40 AM
WEST MONROE - A pair of Alabama Crimson Tide football players were arrested in Monroe early Tuesday morning. Police said left tackle Cam Robinson and defensive back Laurence “Hootie” Jones were taken into custody at around 2:30 a.m. after marijuana was found in a vehicle the players were in.... more » -
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Monroe and Slidell
March 21, 2016 11:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - Two disaster recovery centers will be open Monday, Mar. 21 in Monroe and Slidell to help Louisiana residents recovering from flooding. The centers are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The centers are closed on Easter... more »