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  • Man injured in overnight shooting on Plank Road

    August 5, 2021 10:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE - At least one gunshot was fired at a Plank Road home early Thursday morning, in an incident that left one person injured, Baton Rouge authorities say. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound in... more »
  • Firefighter hurt in furniture store blaze along Plank Road

    April 1, 2021 4:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A fire that raged at a business for hours Thursday left a firefighter hurt. The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived to the scene at In and Out Furniture around noon. The fire was burning around the rear loading area of the three-story furniture store, which was... more »
  • BR Police ask public to help identify Plank Road area burglary suspect

    December 17, 2020 7:16 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities in the capital city are asking members of the public who have information on a Plank Road area burglary suspect to contact them. According to detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the individual in the photographs above is believed to be responsible... more »
  • Two injured in Friday morning double-shooting on Plank Road Play Video

    November 13, 2020 7:07 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Early Friday (Nov.13) morning, shots were reportedly fired at a location on Plank Road in Baton Rouge and officials say two people were wounded and rushed to an area hospital. The shooting reportedly occurred shortly before 5:45 a.m. within the 12000 block of Plank Road near... more »
  • Baton Rouge receives $5 million award to fund Plank Road Masterplan Play Video

    October 26, 2020 7:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Build Baton Rouge, the redevelopment authority of East Baton Rouge Parish, will be using funds from a $5 million award to fund the Plank Road Masterplan's initiative to eliminate blight, grow small businesses, and preserve housing affordability in North Baton Rouge. The capital city earned the... more »
  • Officials identify victim of Sunday night shooting on Henderson Avenue

    September 14, 2020 7:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a Sunday night shooting near Plank Road and Hollywood Street that resulted in a 27-year-old man's death. Officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office have identified the victim as Freddie Thomas, saying he suffered multiple... more »
  • Police nab fugitive who allegedly organized block parties where shootings occurred

    August 11, 2020 11:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Shortly after the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) established a new task force to keep the community safe, authorities announced the arrest of a man in connection with several shooting incidents on Plank Road and River Road. Police say Frisco Jack was already a wanted fugitive who... more »
  • Police arrest second suspect in deadly shooting at Plank Road strip mall

    February 18, 2020 3:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - On Monday, Feb. 17 a 26-year-old man was gunned down in a strip mall parking lot around 11 p.m. and Baton Rouge Police say they've arrested two men in connection with his death. On Monday, Feb. 24, police arrested Tyus Markiece Thomas for shooting Juan Quiett.... more »
  • Homeless man arrested on rape charges

    January 17, 2020 7:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department say a homeless man has been arrested for rape. Police say the incident occurred Thursday morning, shortly after 9 a.m., when an officer was dispatched to the 2900 block of Plank Road where he spoke with a woman who... more »
  • Police investigating a late night shooting on Denham Street

    July 27, 2019 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting on the 4300 block of Denham Street, off of Plank Road and North Foster Drive, that occurred around 11:15 p.m. Friday. One person was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Baton Rouge Police Department is still... more »
  • New store selling fresh produce for north Baton Rouge community lacking grocery options Play Video

    June 21, 2019 7:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Mayor's Geaux Get Healthy and Top Box Foods teamed up with the new SMS Grocery store at Plank and Mohican to offer fresh fruits and vegetables for the community. It's all part of Top Box's Healthy Corner Store Collaborative. The initiative helps provide healthier food... more »
  • BTR airport wants to detour busy Plank Road Play Video

    May 2, 2017 9:35 AM

    BATON ROUGE - There's part of Plank Road that's just a few hundred feet from the end of an airport runway and the Baton Rouge airport says it's just not safe. The company wants to detour the busy road. Ralph Hennessy, interim director for the Baton Rouge airport, says... more »
  • Masked victim identified in Plank Road shooting

    April 21, 2017 4:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A victim who was shot in the 3200 block of Plank Road on Wednesday has been identified. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 36-year-old Letroyed Brown was found lying on the ground with a ski mask and handgun, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Police... more »
  • Alternating lane closures on Airline Highway at Plank Road

    April 3, 2017 11:14 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Drivers on Airline Highway could experience slight delays due to lane closures near the Plank Road overpass this week. The alternating lane closures went in effect at 9 a.m. Monday morning. The lane closures will happen each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Wednesday,... more »
  • Suspect wanted for shooting at Circle K on Plank Road

    December 14, 2016 2:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify a suspect accused of shooting a man in the Circle K parking lot on Plank Road. The shooting occurred on Dec. 4 around 2:15 a.m. when the suspect followed a man out of the Circle K and began... more »
  • Man killed in Plank Road robbery; BRPD search for two suspects

    November 17, 2016 12:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are investigating a shooting and robbery on Plank Road that left one man dead Thursday. The shooting happened around 1 a.m. in the 4100 block of Plank Road where police found 45-year-old Frederick Matthews lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot... more »
  • Man shot to death at Baton Rouge bus stop

    October 16, 2016 4:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say one person was killed while sitting on a bus stop bench Sunday morning in Baton Rouge. According to Baton Rouge Police, 32-year-old Christopher Wayne Wheeler was found shot to death while at a bus stop at 3656 Plank Road around 8:30 a.m. Sunday. He... more »
  • WATCH: Drone footage documents flooding in Zachary Play Video

    August 13, 2016 4:29 PM

    ZACHARY - Local drone operator Atmosphere Aerial had a drone up on Saturday afternoon in Zachary to capture flood waters before they recede. The drone was up over Plank Road in Zachary where the amount of flood water is shocking to see. Paul with Atmosphere Aerial said the footage... more »
  • Man transported to hospital after car fell on him

    May 6, 2016 6:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Authorities responded to an incident that resulted in a car falling on top of a man at a mechanic shop on Plank Road on Friday afternoon. The man was transported to the hospital with life threating injuries, according to authorities. WBRZ is working to bring more... more »
  • BRPD: Searching for Sallys Beauty Supply armed robbery suspect

    March 15, 2016 4:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify a suspect responsible for robbery at Sally’s Beauty Supply in the 6200 block of Plank Road. According to police, the incident occurred early Tuesday morning at around 8:45 a.m. when the suspect entered the business demanding money. The suspect... more »
  • Zachary FD works to put out house fire on Plank Road

    December 21, 2015 4:47 PM

    ZACHARY - East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office deputies directed traffic on Plank Road, near Charlton Road, Monday afternoon as Zachary firefighters worked to put out a house fire. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 3 p.m. Traffic on Plank Road was backed up in both directions as... more »
  • BRPD searching for suspect in Plank Rd. convenience store robbery

    November 18, 2015 11:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to identify an individual accused of robbing a Plank Road convenience store late last month. Baton Rouge Police said the suspect entered Dave's Food Mart on Oct. 22 at around 12:30 a.m., pretended to be a customer and then approached the counter with... more »
  • Teen killed in early morning apartment shooting

    October 13, 2015 8:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Tuesday morning. Brian Banks, 15, died from sustained gunshot wounds, according to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office. An autopsy is scheduled for later today. It happened at an apartment complex off of Hooper Road near... more »

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