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• Authorities find woman imprisoned at La. home while making arrest in months-old arson case

  August 14, 2023 2:30 PM

  ARNAUDVILLE - Deputies with the Louisiana fire marshal's office discovered a woman who had been kidnapped and sexually abused after they searched the home of a man implicated in a months-long arson investigation. The agency said Nathaniel Carry, 68, was initially facing charges after investigators linked him to a... more »

• Missing Houma woman was last seen in the Baton Rouge area

  May 18, 2022 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a woman who's been missing for nearly a month and was last seen in the capital area. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Ebony Kirby, 23, is from Houma but was last seen in Baton Rouge on April 21, 2022. Kibry... more »

• Person struck along I-12 while standing near earlier crash scene

  February 6, 2022 11:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person involved in an overnight crash that shut down the interstate was struck by another vehicle while standing alongside the roadway. The Baton Rouge Police Department first responded to the wreck around 10:15 p.m. Sunday on I-12 East near Millerville Road. The initial crash involved... more »

• Woman who shouted 'I have the virus' before coughing on food gets prison time, must pay store $30K

  August 25, 2021 12:51 PM

  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - A woman who intentionally coughed and spit on food displays at a supermarket after exclaiming that she had the coronavirus will serve time in prison and must pay up thousands of dollars because of the tirade. Margaret Cirko was first arrested after her outburst in Pennsylvania... more »

• BRPD searching for man who disappeared over a week ago

  August 2, 2021 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a man who has been missing for over a week. Baton Rouge Police Department shared a photo of 29-year-old Shawn Rivas, who they said was last seen around 10:30 p.m. July 22, walking on Ford Street. Police said foul play cannot... more »

• Missing BR woman with memory loss found in New Roads

  July 12, 2021 6:04 PM

  UPDATE: Louisiana State Police said Monalita Allen has been found in New Roads, La. ----- BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a person with memory loss who has been missing for a day. Police said Monalita Allen, 57, was last seen at 4800 Joseph St on... more »

• Police arrest driver in deadly hit and run on Joor Road

  July 8, 2021 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died on a highway in East Baton Rouge after he was struck by a vehicle late on July 8. Louisiana State Police arrested the driver, 47-year-old Shawn Andre, on July 12 for a felony hit and run and obstruction of justice. Police said... more »

• Family finds human remains while cleaning out dead father's home

  May 11, 2021 1:12 PM

  CASCO, Maine - The family of a man who passed away earlier this year was shocked after they discovered human remains while cleaning out his home in Maine. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the discovery Saturday afternoon. The family told deputies they found skeletal remains in... more »

• Cooking accident may have caused deadly fire in East Feliciana Parish

  May 10, 2021 3:17 PM

  CLINTON - Officials believe a cooking-related accident may have led to a deadly fire in East Feliciana Parish last week. The fire happened around 11 p.m. Thursday at a mobile home in the area of 12000 Robins Road. The fire killed a 43-year-old man believed to be the homeowner,... more »

• Pedestrian struck by vehicle near Hwy. 190

  February 25, 2021 11:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies are responding to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived to the 7300 block of Hanks Drive near Hwy. 190 around 10 a.m. in regards to an individual being hit by a vehicle. The extent... more »

• Family still searching for missing Baker woman Play Video

  January 11, 2019 10:53 PM

  BAKER - A mother of two is still missing after disappearing on her 35th birthday days before the New Year. Police say, Nahendra Davis dropped off her children at her mother's house in Baton Rouge on December 27th and hasn't been seen since. The family does not know... more »

• UPDATE: Authorities identify suspect in Lafayette Mall shooting

  December 24, 2018 6:53 PM

  UPDATE: A suspect has been identified in the Acadiana Mall shooting. Authorities released a warrant for the arrest of 20-year-old Marlon Bryant Woods, Jr. Woods is wanted for attempted second-degree murder, illegal carrying of a weapon, illegal discharge of a firearm and terrorizing. Anyone with information is asked... more »

• One person dead after morning crash in Watson

  July 26, 2017 11:26 AM

  WATSON – One person died in a crash on Cane Market Road, east of LA Highway 16, on Wednesday morning. According to Louisiana State Police, someone noticed a crashed vehicle in the wooded area along the road around 6 a.m. The crash occurred as 35-year-old James... more »

• Crews respond to possible drowning on Fieldcrest Drive

  July 4, 2017 10:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - EMS responded to a possible drowning on Fieldcrest Drive Tuesday night. Authorities say the it was reported in the 11000 block of Fieldcrest Drive around 9:30 p.m. CPR was performed on the victim who was then loaded onto a stretcher and taken to the hospital.... more »

• Denham Springs police investigating Sunday night shooting

  July 3, 2017 3:11 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are investigating a shooting in Denham Springs that sent one person to the hospital Sunday night. According to the Denham Springs Police Department, the shooting occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Martin Luther King Boulevard near Central Street. Police say the victim, who is not... more »

• Man faces attempted murder charge after kidnapping ex-girlfriend at Lowe's

  June 4, 2017 3:37 PM

  UPDATE: The sheriff's office says that a quick public response led to the discovery of Boudreaux's vehicle in New Iberia. Boudreaux will be charged with second degree kidnapping, attempted second degree murder, and violation of protective order. He will be booked into the Iberia Parish Jail. Tignor was... more »

• Sheriff's office: Missing woman's body found in shallow grave in St. Helena Parish

  May 14, 2017 8:25 PM

  ST. HELENA PARISH - The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office has identified a woman whose body was found in a wooded area Sunday. Deputies say the body of 35-year-old Rebecca Blades was found in a wooded area near Anderson Road. Blades was previously reported missing. According to the... more »

• Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck on Belleview Drive

  April 25, 2017 9:49 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - One person is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Belleview Drive Tuesday night. Sources say the victim was struck near the Exxon Mobil gas station on Belleview Drive around 8:40 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. According... more »

• One injured in shooting on Cannon Street

  April 13, 2017 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities say that shooting on Cannon Street at Smiley Street has left one person injured. The shooting happened on Thursday around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person was shot in the arm and is in stable condition at this time. This story will be... more »

• Second man arrested for November murder on Nebraska Street

  April 8, 2017 12:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A second person was arrested for a shooting on Nebraska Street that killed a teenager in November. 27-year-old Monte Carey was arrested for second-degree murder after he and another man allegedly planned to kill an 18-year-old. According to arrest records, officers found 18-year-old Keondrae Ricks... more »

• Three transported to hospital after early morning Plaquemine house fire

  April 8, 2017 11:12 AM

  PLAQUEMINE - Three people were transported to local hospitals after a reported house fire on Patureau Lane Saturday morning. According to authorities, the fire started sometime before 5:30 a.m. in the 25000 block of Patureau Lane. The fire was reported under control around 8:30 a.m., according to the... more »

• Beggar charged with attempted murder for gas station stabbing

  March 29, 2017 4:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A beggar has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after he stabbed a man at a College Drive gas station Sunday. Authorities arrested 53-year-old Aron Becnel over the weekend after he reportedly stabbed another man at a Circle K gas station. Witnesses say Becnel was asking... more »

• Man hospitalized after shooting on Kansas Street

  March 4, 2017 8:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was reportedly shot in the leg on Kansas Street Saturday. The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. Saturday night. Sources say the man has been taken to the hospital with minor injuries to his lower leg . The victim is now in stable condition.... more »

• Man shot near Florida Blvd., Police investigating

  February 21, 2017 9:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was wounded during a shooting near a convenience store on Florida Blvd. Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. near the 12000 block of Florida Blvd. and Windsor Dr. The victim was shot in the leg, according to BRPD. He was transported... more »

• Missing Prairieville woman found safe

  February 13, 2017 4:45 PM

  UPDATE: Deputies said Dara Givens was found safe Tuesday morning. PRAIRIEVILLE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for 34-year-old Dara Givens who was reported missing by a family member on Sunday, Feb. 12. According to Chief Deputy Bobby Webre, Givens was last seen leaving her residence... more »

• LSP find missing kid from Mamou, mother in custody

  April 26, 2016 11:43 PM

  MAMOU - Louisiana State Police have located a twelve-year-old boy safely after he went missing Tuesday afternoon. Investigators issued an alert Tuesday night that Jalon Bradley, 12, was taken from Mamou High School Tuesday afternoon after he was taken by his mother, 34-year-old Elaine Freemean. Both Bradley and... more »

• APSO: Missing runaway teen found unharmed

  February 7, 2016 3:09 PM

  GONZALES - Sheriff's deputies in Ascension Parish say a runaway teen that was missing over the weekend was found unharmed Monday morning. 15-year-old Alexis Parker was located by a family member, according to deputies. She has been referred to the Families In Need of Service department. Alexis had... more »