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• Woman caught with more than 100 pieces of stolen mail after string of thefts in St. Mary Parish

  September 5, 2023 1:44 PM

  CENTERVILLE - A woman suspected of riding around St. Mary Parish and digging through residents' mailboxes was caught with narcotics and more than 100 pieces of stolen mail. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that Mavis Sue Pontiff, 49, was arrested over the weekend on 100 counts... more »

• I-110 northbound now open at Convention Street after major vehicle fire Play Video

  July 27, 2023 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes of I-110 northbound at Convention Street re-opened after an Amazon truck caught on fire Thursday morning. According to investigators, a mechanical failure in the engine of the truck led to the fire. After an in-depth inspection, crews determined the road to be safe to... more »

• Mail worker held at gunpoint, sprayed with mace during robbery in Spanish Town

  October 18, 2021 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A mail person was sprayed with mace and robbed in broad daylight while making deliveries in the Spanish Town area. According to a search warrant, the attack happened before 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 near the intersection of N 8th Street and North Street. The victim... more »

• Amazon signs lease for new delivery station in Baton Rouge

  August 4, 2020 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Amazon has officially signed a lease for its new "delivery station" that will increase the speed of deliveries in the capital area. According to the Advocate , Amazon Logistics has signed the lease for the center off Siegen Lane in Baton Rouge. Amazon, which purchased... more »

• Two arrested for stealing packages from U-Haul van in Ascension

  January 12, 2017 4:36 PM

  ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested two individuals wanted for stealing packages from doorsteps with a U-Haul van in November . Deputies arrested Kenneth Rogers and Megan Hale in Tangipahoa Parish and were transported to Ascension Parish on Thursday. Investigators say the two suspects drove... more »

• Postal Service to deliver express packages on Christmas

  December 23, 2016 12:02 PM

  The U.S. Postal Service will deliver on Christmas Day. Nikki Johnson, U.S. Postal Service communications specialist, told WWL that employees will be delivering express packages on Sunday. In order for a Christmas drop-off, packages must be mailed by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 using Express Delivery. Self-service... more »

• Thieves wanted for stealing packages from Ascension Parish doorsteps

  November 18, 2016 12:55 PM

  GONZALES – Deputies are searching for two people who they say stole numerous packages from front doors in Ascension Parish last weekend. According to APSO, Kenneth Rogers and Megan Hale are wanted for felony theft, misdemeanor theft and two counts of criminal trespassing. Investigators say the two suspects... more »

• Grinches target one Gardere neighborhood Play Video

  December 8, 2015 7:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some grinches are up to no good in one Baton Rouge neighborhood. The Old Hermitage subdivision off of Gardere Lane has been hit particularly hard the last couple of months. Residents said the thieves are stealing decorations and packages. Surveillance video shows what appears to... more »