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• Driver led police on 150mph chase before deadly helicopter crash; suspect booked for manslaughter Play Video

  March 26, 2023 1:11 PM

  ERWINVILLE - A man who fled police in Baton Rouge, triggering a high-speed chase that spilled into West Baton Rouge Parish, is facing manslaughter charges after the pursuit led to a helicopter crash that killed two officers. On Monday, the Baton Rouge Police Department identified the officers killed as... more »

• One person found injured on Lorraine Street following reported shooting Play Video

  August 11, 2021 9:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Capital area police were called to a north Baton Rouge residence in regards to a reported shooting that left one person injured Wednesday morning. A representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department said officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Lorraine Street where a person... more »

• Two men arrested in burglary spree targeting businesses across EBR

  June 21, 2021 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were arrested after a 10-day burglary spree that targeted several business in East Baton Rouge Parish. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office identified the suspects as Loyd Hamilton, 58, and Roderick Collier, 47. The sheriff's office said it investigated the burglaries at numerous... more »

• Police: DeSoto woman fatally injured in Friday car crash

  May 29, 2021 6:35 PM

  DESOTO PARISH - A Friday afternoon car crash fatally injured a 72-year-old woman. The accident occurred around 3 p.m. on LA Highway 175 around I-49. Willie Harper, a Frierson resident, was driving southbound while Tracy McGee, a 77-year-old Grand Cane resident, was traveling northbound. McGee tried to make... more »

• Woman charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to Baton Rouge hospital

  May 25, 2021 11:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities said Tuesday that they'd caught up with a woman who attempted to set fire to a local hospital. The incident happened at Baton Rouge General-Mid City around 5 a.m. Joyce Moses, 57, was found at the scene, according to reports. Authorities said she used... more »

• Police arrest suspect accused in Prescott Drive homicide

  April 25, 2021 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 25-year-old Baton Rouge resident, local police said Thursday. On the evening of June 24, Baton Rouge Police Detectives worked alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, and the Baton Rouge Police Street Crimes... more »

• Police investigate Adams Avenue shooting that left victim with 'gash to midsection'

  April 25, 2021 9:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a Sunday night shooting in north Baton Rouge. Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department were dispatched to the scene of the shooting, which was in the 5100 block of Adams Avenue, shortly after 8 p.m. According to officials, during... more »

• Tow truck driver fatally hit by car after stopping on I-12 to load stranded vehicle

  April 23, 2021 4:56 PM

  COVINGTON - A tow truck driver was killed early Friday morning when another driver side-swiped his truck and fatally injured him. Tyler Patrick Quave, a 23-year-old St. Tammany resident, pulled over on the interstate around 6 a.m. to load a stranded car onto his truck. Quave was standing... more »

• Couple charged for allegedly stealing thousands from an elderly relative under their care

  April 17, 2021 8:04 PM

  OPELOUSAS - A couple has been charged for exploiting their elderly family member, allegedly stealing thousands from her over five months. Crystal Andrus, 40, and Allen Andrus, 32, used their 62-year-old relative's debit card without permission while she was living under their care, officials say. When St. Landry... more »

• Two suspects arrested in deadly shooting of 16-year-old

  April 11, 2021 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two suspects were arrested following an investigation of the shooting death of 16-year-old Johntrell Cain. Cain was shot in the 6800 block of Florida Boulevard on Saturday night just after 11:00 p.m. The teen later died from his gunshot injuries. Darrius Wheeler, 19, and Kendrick... more »

• Missing 16-year-old found safe by BRPD

  March 29, 2021 5:49 PM

  UPDATE: Baton Rouge Police have located the missing teen, and she was brought home safe. BATON ROUGE - Police have issued an alert for a missing 16-year-old. Fiona Mari-Jayne Selders was last seen Sunday around 4 p.m. in the 11900 block of Lake Sherwood Avenue North. She was... more »

• Stolen vehicle crash leaves police officer and another hospitalized; juvenile in custody

  March 10, 2019 6:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A police chase involving a stolen vehicle and a juvenile ended in a crash that left a police officer and another person hospitalized. The wreck happened around 10 a.m. Sunday at the 4700 block of Prescott Road near Beechwood Drive. BRPD says they were assisting the... more »

• State Trooper injured following wreck involving drunk driver speeding 115 mph

  February 3, 2019 10:16 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH - State Police arrested a man who was allegedly crashed into a Louisiana State Trooper, under the influence, while speeding at 115 mph on the Bonnet Carre Spillway The incident happened Sunday morning around 6:30 a.m. The trooper was in a 2018 Dodge Charger, parked on... more »

• Man arrested after chase with police while 7-year-old in car

  June 5, 2017 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested after police say he was involved in a car chase while a seven-year-old was in his vehicle. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 28-year-old Ahmad Beauchamp on charges of aggravated flight from an officer, cruelty to juveniles, failure to restrain a child,... more »

• Zachary man faces attempted murder charges after BREC park fight

  May 10, 2017 12:06 PM

  ZACHARY – An 18-year-old faces attempted murder charges after police say he severely beat someone at a BREC park in April. Davon Harris, 18, was charged with attempted second-degree murder Tuesday. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Zachary Police say Harris and other suspects... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of raping woman

  April 24, 2017 7:47 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man faces second-degree rape charges after a woman told police he raped her Thursday. According to the affidavit of probable cause, a victim told Baton Rouge Police that Kelup Rowe, 22, attacked her while she was lying on a couch. The victim said... more »

• Unmarked BRPD vehicle burglarized overnight

  April 13, 2017 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities say an unmarked police vehicle was burglarized overnight in Baton Rouge. According to Baton Rouge Police, the crime happened in the 3300 block of Joanne Drive. Police say no weapons were stolen and only miscellaneous items were taken. The officer was off-duty at the... more »

• Report: Shots fired near U.S. Capitol, suspect in custody

  March 29, 2017 9:53 AM

  WASHINGTON D.C. – Authorities in Washington D.C. are investigating an incident outside the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday morning. According to ABC News, one person was taken into custody after driving into a U.S. Capitol Police car attempting to hit officers. Police responded to Washington Ave and Independence Ave. That... more »

• Man accused of inappropriately touching teen

  March 27, 2017 9:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man faces sexual battery charges after police say he inappropriately touched a 15-year-old last year . Cedric Jermaine Franklin, 44, was charged with a felony count of sexual battery Sunday. He was booked into the East... more »

• Pedestrian struck by vehicle on Airline Highway

  March 23, 2017 9:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a man was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a car on Airline Highway. According to Baton Rouge Police, the crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday in the 7000 block of Airline Highway. One man was transported to the hospital... more »

• Exclusive: Video shows murder suspect arrested at BR hotel Play Video

  February 2, 2017 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A murder suspect came out of a hotel room with his hands raised, heeding the commands of nearby officers who had their guns drawn. Baton Rouge Police and its special response unit surrounded the room at the Magnuson Hotel near Airline and I-12 around 3 p.m.... more »

• Zachary residents warned of holiday home burglaries

  December 27, 2016 1:16 PM

  ZACHARY – The Zachary Police Department is warning residents of several home burglaries during the Christmas holidays where suspects tried to gain entry through the garage. The police department posted on Facebook that officers have seen several burglaries recently where suspects crash into garage doors to get into the home.... more »

• Man found dead at vacant Greenwell Springs Road home identified

  November 4, 2016 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Detectives say one man was found shot to death on Friday morning at a vacant home in Baton Rouge. On Monday, Baton Rouge Police said the man has been identified as 43-year-old Thomas Harris. Harris is believed to be homeless. Harris' body was found around 10:15... more »

• Man in coma, family wants justice for beating

  December 9, 2015 10:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The nephew of a man who was beaten unconscious says he's going to take matters into his own hands if police can't serve justice to the people responsible. "I'm going to do it myself," said Len Nguyen. "If the law cannot do it, I'm going to... more »

• BRPD respond to Monday morning shooting

  November 16, 2015 12:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police said a 19-year-old man is in critical condition after they were found shot Monday morning in Baton Rouge. A Baton Rouge Police spokesperson said the shooting happened in the 2000 block of Gracie. Investigators said they found one victim who who shot multiple times. ... more »

• Woman killed in driveby shooting on Geronimo St.

  November 14, 2015 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police are investigating a deadly shooting after a woman was shot multiple times in chest. Baton Rouge Police said Keisha Parker, 30, died at the hospital after she was shot outside of a home in the 3800 block of Geronimo St. by an unknown... more »

• Officer giving Nazi salute at KKK rally fired in Lake Arthur

  September 3, 2015 4:34 PM

  LAKE ARTHUR - City council members voted Wednesday night to terminate a Lake Arthur Police officer after a picture surfaced of the man giving a Nazi salute during a Ku Klux Klan gathering. Detective Raymond Mott didn't deny he was the person in the picture, which was taken last... more »