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  • 3 arrested for looting Baton Rouge doctor's house following his death Play Video

    August 23, 2023 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested two men and a woman who allegedly ransacked a house — stealing guns and computers — after the homeowner lost consciousness and died while using drugs. The criminal charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the death of 43-year-old James Greer, who was... more »
  • Fatal fentanyl: Nearly a dozen deadly overdoses reported in BR over Christmas week Play Video

    December 28, 2022 6:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said Christmas week will be recorded as one of the deadliest weeks for people who lost their lives to an overdose. Eleven people died over a week-long time frame, according to Shane Evans, Chief Investigator for the East Baton... more »
  • Overdose calls, deaths on track to break another record in East Baton Rouge Play Video

    July 29, 2022 4:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The capital city is on track to break another record, and it's not a good one. Baton Rouge is following the national trend of skyrocketing overdose deaths, and emergency responders say it's taxing on the whole system. "If this trend continues, it's going to be difficult... more »
  • Student reportedly passed out drug-laced snacks to classmates, prompting emergency response at BR school Friday Play Video

    May 13, 2022 2:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Multiple children were treated after students possibly ingested drugs at a charter school on Friday. "Basically a young girl came to school with some edibles that looked like cookies, and she asked her friends did they want some," explained student Jermia Wyble. Paramedics and Baton... more »
  • Death of 'The Wire' actor ruled accidental overdose

    September 25, 2021 5:14 PM

    NEW YORK, New York- The New York City Medical Examiner's Office has revealed a cause of death in regards to the passing of Michael K. Williams , an actor widely known for his role in HBO's 'The Wire.' The Medical Examiner's ruled Williams death as an accidental overdose resulting... more »
  • Frankie Lons, mother of singer Keyshia Cole, passes away following overdose

    July 19, 2021 12:47 PM

    OAKLAND, California - Frankie Lons, the mother of R&B singer Keyshia Cole, passed away Sunday at her Oakland, California home on her birthday, according to Yahoo News . TMZ reported that 61-year-old Lons, known for appearing in several of Cole’s reality shows, died of an overdose. The news... more »
  • Nursing home resident found dead from cocaine overdose Play Video

    June 19, 2019 5:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A bizarre case involving a man's deadly overdose of cocaine while living at a nursing home has been turned over to police, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned. Darold McCray, 42, was found dead in his room at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home on Jefferson Highway in April. His... more »
  • Controversy over new Opioid that is 1,000 times stronger than Morphine Play Video

    November 10, 2018 11:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Critics across the country are questioning why the drug Dsuvia is needed. It's a new opioid and painkiller recently given the stamp of approval by the FDA, but many disagree and think it’s a terrible mistake. “We're in the midst of probably the worst epidemic which... more »
  • EBR Parish joins legal fight against opioids Play Video

    January 23, 2018 7:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish is joining the fight against opioid manufacturing and wholesale distributors. A lawsuit was filed Tuesday claiming the companies pushed false information about how addictive the deadly drug can be. "Monday, we had a mother who overdosed and she had a child in... more »
  • Suite-mates of Max Gruver speak on his tragic death Play Video

    September 16, 2017 10:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Max Gruver’s suitemates and neighbors describe him as “warm,” “inviting,” and “energetic.” “I really wish I could’ve gotten the chance to know him better,” said Nick Ashton, who lived a few doors down from Gruver in LSU’s South Hall. “I didn’t feel uncomfortable talking to him.”... more »
  • Two men indicted on murder charges after Pierre Part heroin overdose

    January 18, 2017 5:05 PM

    DONALDSONVILLE – Authorities say two men have been indicted on murder charges after a Pierre Part man died of a heroin overdose in July. According to District Attorney Ricky L. Babin, a grand jury returned a true bill of indictment for second degree murder on 38-year-old Reid Leonard and... more »
  • Man charged with murder following heroin overdose

    May 31, 2016 11:50 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on 2nd degree murder charges in the overdose death of a man from Baton Rouge. The charges stem from the death of Abraham Said, 20, in the 43000 block of R. Daigle Road in Gonzales on May 3rd. During... more »
  • CVS to begin selling opioid overdose reversal drug over-the-counter

    May 26, 2016 2:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE- CVS announced on Thursday that it will begin selling an over-the-counter opioid and heroin overdose reversal drug in its pharmacies in Louisiana, along with six other states. According to the company, the drug, called naloxone, will be available to individuals without an individual prescription. Tom Davis, RPh,Vice President... more »
  • EBRSO: Woman arrested after overdose in front of daughter in Walgreens

    March 23, 2016 9:59 AM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old woman for cruelty to her daughter after overdosing in a Walgreens bathroom. According to police, the incident occurred on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m. at the Walgreens on Plank Road. Police say that Shannon Dupre was passed out in... more »
  • Judge orders life sentence for man convicted of heroin overdose death Play Video

    February 12, 2016 3:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A judge ordered Thursday that a Denham Springs man found guilty in the 2013 heroin overdose death of his girlfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison. Judge Don Johnson kept in line the decison made by a jury in 2013 who convicted 26-year-old... more »
  • Man accused of selling synthetic THC for vaping Play Video

    January 12, 2016 11:24 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Police arrested a Denham Springs gas station owner after narcotics detectives said they seized hundreds of bottles of vaporizer liquid which had synthetic THC in it which were being sold at the station. Police charged Essam Farhat on Dec. 7 with one count of distributing drugs,... more »
  • Meth, synthetic pot found in tased man's system

    September 24, 2015 1:14 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Autopsy results showed a Zachary man died from a drug overdose after police said he attacked them and was shocked with a taser. The East Baton Rouge Parish coroner said drug screens showed 32-year-old Kevin Bajoie had a mix of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and synthetic cannabinoids in... more »
  • Man accused of dealing heroin which caused overdose death

    August 28, 2015 1:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's detectives accused a Baton Rouge man of murder for dealing heroin which caused someone to die from an overdose earlier this year. Deputies charged 24-year-old Brandon Jamal Parker with second degree murder and possession with intent to distribute heroin for the March 7 death of... more »
  • Arrest made after school mojo overdoses

    August 21, 2015 3:55 PM

    COVINGTON - Police said Friday they've arrested a high school student in connection with three students overdosing on "mojo," or synthetic marijuana, at Covington High School. Police said 18-year-old Caleb Badeaux supplied the drug, which is smoked to simulate the effects of marijuana, to the juvenile students. A... more »

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