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• Deputies investigating claims teacher gave birth to student's child Play Video

  September 28, 2023 1:47 PM

  HAMMOND - Investigators are examining claims that a female teacher at a Tangipahoa Parish school was involved in a sexual relationship with a student, resulting in a pregnancy and the recent birth of a child. The sheriff's office on Thursday responded to inquiries this week from WBRZ News 2... more »

• After hours-long standoff, police enter apartment to find suspect missing Play Video

  August 31, 2023 6:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers said the scene of a standoff was cleared Thursday morning, but the suspect in an overnight home invasion was not found inside a barricaded apartment. Residents of Village de Province, a gated community off Boulevard de Province, were evacuated from their apartments around 5 a.m.... more »

• Officer previously convicted over violent run-in with teen now arrested on stalking charge

  July 21, 2023 4:51 PM

  JACKSON - An officer who was convicted of battery earlier this year after he roughed up a teenager back in 2021 was arrested again Friday in a stalking investigation. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ on Friday that Travis Clay Depew, 27, was booked on one count... more »

• Livingston jury convicts politically connected man of child sex crimes that were ignored for years Play Video

  July 14, 2023 1:01 PM

  UPDATE: A judge on Tuesday sentenced John Mack to life in prison for rape and other charges. This is a breaking update. Read the full story here . ------ LIVINGSTON — A man with family ties to multiple political figures in Livingston Parish was found guilty of... more »

• Four arrested in Tangipahoa burglary spree investigation

  June 27, 2023 4:52 PM

  TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Deputies have arrested three juveniles and one adult in connection with two dozen recent vehicle burglaries between Hammond and Ponchatoula. A call on Sunday morning led to the arrests. Tangipahoa Parish deputies responded to Tangi Lakes Drive off West Pleasant Ridge Road and found the foursome... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office K-9 'Jake' passes away

  February 24, 2023 4:51 PM

  NEW ROADS - The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office on Friday announced the passing of its retired K-9 "Jake." The dog served for 8 years alongside Sgt. Scott Grezaffi before retiring from active duty in 2021. The sheriff's office noted that Jake had experienced a decline in his health... more »

• Cyber attack on clerk of court systems prompts sheriff's sale cancellations

  January 17, 2023 6:46 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is calling off its next two sheriff's sales because of a cyber attack that has crippled dozens of Louisiana Clerk of Court operations. The WBRZ Investigative Unit reported earlier this month that at least 32 offices statewide were affected by the... more »

• Deputy shot man after responding to wreck along I-10; weapons recovered from crash scene

  April 3, 2022 2:58 PM

  LAPLACE - A sheriff's deputy shot and wounded a man after responding to a 911 call about a partially submerged vehicle along I-10 early Sunday morning. Around 6 a.m., Louisiana State Police said a deputy with the St. John the Baptist Sheriff's Office found the vehicle off-road in a... more »

• Teen allegedly threatened to shoot sheriff on social media

  January 29, 2022 2:16 PM

  LAPLACE - An 18-year-old is being held on a $500,000 bond after threatening to shoot a sheriff and other law enforcement officials on social media. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating Jakai'lyn Russell after getting tipped off about a threatening Instagram post. The video reportedly... more »

• One dead, multiple injured after three-vehicle crash in Baton Rouge

  December 27, 2021 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A three-vehicle crash Dec. 22 killed one woman, injured a child and multiple others after a driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic. East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said one vehicle pulled out onto Hooper Road from Corlett Drive without yielding and made contact with a... more »

• Five arrested in major East Baton Rouge drug bust

  March 18, 2021 9:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Five people were arrested and nearly $1.5 million in cash and drugs were seized during an investigation conducted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Narcotics division over the last several months. Deputies said they seized the following items: -$623,070 (pending seizure) -14 pounds... more »

• Property tax deadline approaching though many cannot pay due to COVID-19 Play Video

  December 10, 2020 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Property taxes are coming due in the next three weeks. With many people still struggling during the pandemic, that year-end payment could be difficult to make. Even though many people have been unemployed over the last few months, no one is doing any favors, and property... more »

• Neighbor dispute over leash rule leads to package thefts Play Video

  September 2, 2020 6:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A dispute over a leash rule drove a wedge between some neighbors and led to the sheriff's office being called. When things starting becoming questionable, one of the parties got a camera and the other was caught stealing. Brett, who prefers not to use his last... more »

• Inauguration ceremonies held for Louisiana Sheriffs

  July 2, 2020 12:11 PM

  A series of swearing-in ceremonies were held Thursday, July 1 for those elected to the role of Sheriff in their parishes. Some of those sworn in included Sheriff Jeff Travis of East Feliciana Parish, Sheriff Bobby Webre of Ascension Parish, and Sheriff Becket Breaux of St. Martinville Parish. ... more »

• Proposal to limit qualified immunity for Louisiana officers fails in House

  June 17, 2020 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A push to limit the breadth of "qualified immunity" as a defense for officers in cases involving death or injury was snuffed out by lawmakers Wednesday. House Bill 51 was voted down 7-9 by the House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure. The proposal would have... more »

• Baton Rouge first responders honor healthcare workers on frontlines of COVID-19 crisis Play Video

  April 10, 2020 10:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE- How do you thank a hero when words aren't enough? Try lights and sirens. That's exactly what Baton Rouge first responders did outside of area hospitals Friday evening. Members of the Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, and the Baton... more »

• In Easter message, sheriff asks EBR residents to stay home

  April 9, 2020 10:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The sheriff reinforced a reminder heard all of Holy Week: Stay home Easter Sunday and avoid gathering in groups as the community works to stop the spread of coronavirus. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux asked people to reflect on the holiday and stay strong... more »

• Ascension deputies working to keep folks safe amid stay-at-home order Play Video

  April 3, 2020 6:29 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is deploying their boat patrols this weekend to cut down on mass gatherings on the water. “Normally, our boat patrol unit doesn’t deploy until Memorial Day,” Sheriff Bobby Webre said. “We will start a little early. We will ask our boat... more »

• Sheriff hires former BRPD chief to run training program

  January 29, 2020 10:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Former Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie has joined the ranks of the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Dabadie started earlier this month and oversees the department's training division. Dabadie announced he was stepping down as police chief in July 2017. The move came after... more »

• Baton Rouge Police increasing DWI checkpoints for the holidays

  December 6, 2019 4:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department says you can expect to see more cops checking drivers' sobriety in the coming weeks. Starting Friday, BRPD says drivers can expect to see more checkpoints throughout the area at numerous undisclosed locations. The department says a grant from the... more »

• House fire in Iberville Parish leaves one man dead

  October 12, 2019 2:32 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - Fire crews are responding to a house fire on 31170 Robinson Road, that left a man dead. According to the Iberville Sheriff's office, the house was fully engulfed in flames when they arrived on the scene. It spread from inside a bedroom in the home. ... more »

• Former embattled judge to challenge Sheriff Mike Cazes in surprise political twist

  August 8, 2019 5:59 PM

  PORT ALLEN – Two years after resigning from a westside judgeship amid turmoil, Robin Free has decided to challenge incumbent Mike Cazes for sheriff. Free was suspended in 2016 then quit the following year after being accused by the Judiciary Commission of inappropriate actions involving individuals that appeared before... more »

• Deputies investigating shooting near Gardere Lane

  August 3, 2019 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - E.B.R Sheriff deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon on the 8500 block of Old Hermitage, in the Gardere Lane area. According to authorities, one victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. At the scene, deputies found multiple rounds... more »

• Altercation between students, school resource officer under investigation

  February 28, 2019 5:05 PM

  PLAQUEMINE – Both the school district in Iberville Parish and the sheriff’s office is investigating a complaint of a rough altercation between a student and a school resource officer. The incident happened at the Iberville Alternative Positive Program for Students this week, WBRZ learned. Sources told WBRZ the incident... more »

• Iberville Parish residents say 'not so fast' to off-duty deputy hired to direct neighborhood traffic Play Video

  February 6, 2019 6:50 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - Turns out, not everyone is happy with the way one neighborhood is dealing with traffic. The University Club Homeowner's Association in East Baton Rouge Parish hired an off-duty sheriff's deputy to direct traffic at the entrance to its neighborhood. The residents were so fed up with... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre ready to 'hit the ground running' Play Video

  January 19, 2019 11:24 PM

  GONZALES- For the first time since 1996 Ascension Parish has a new sheriff. Sheriff Bobby Webre is one of Gonzales's own and he has made a life out of law enforcement. "I think we're ready to hit the ground running," said Webre. A lot has changed at the... more »

• After WBRZ reports, sheriff asks State Police to investigate deputy

  July 21, 2018 10:58 AM

  PORT ALLEN – State Police is investigating a West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy highlighted in two WBRZ Investigative Unit reports over the last week. The investigation surrounds West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s deputy Ben Arceneaux. Arceneaux has been accused of stalking and sexually harassing women while on duty. ... more »

• Drunk driver with previous DWIs crashes vehicle, sends victim to hospital

  December 14, 2017 8:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Thursday after he was involved in a drunk-driving crash that sent another driver to the hospital. According to BRPD, officers responded to the 6100 block of Beechwood Drive due to a crash that left one person hurt. Police say the other driver... more »

• House bid on at parish tax sale after homeowner's mail issues Play Video

  October 20, 2017 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman living in Texas says her mail was not delivered on time and her property went up for tax sale. Debe Goree says the whole thing could have been avoided if she'd been able to pay her fees online. For years, Goree has owned... more »

• New community center, substation now open in Ascension Parish Play Video

  September 16, 2017 11:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office unveiled a new community center and substation in Donaldsonville Saturday morning. The Ascension Parish School System donated the property to the APSO to use for residents and officers. The community center is filled with offices spaces for deputies and educational... more »

• Campus police investigating after fight at LSU tailgate goes viral Play Video

  September 11, 2017 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating after a video of a violent fight at an LSU tailgate went viral over the weekend. The video, which began making its way around social media Sunday, shows the fight on the LSU Parade Ground during a tailgate ahead of Saturday's football game.... more »

• LSP cadets begin intensive training to become state troopers Play Video

  August 20, 2017 10:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A class of Louisiana State Police cadets moves on to 20 weeks of intense training Sunday, marking a new step in their journey towards becoming state troopers. However, getting to this point wasn’t an easy task according to the cadets and their superiors. “Well, I’m... more »

• Several shootings reported in Baton Rouge Sunday

  August 20, 2017 6:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's been a busy weekend for first responders as crews were called to at least four separate reported shootings Sunday. The Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed it responded to four shootings, one of which was fatal. The first shooting occurred early Sunday morning in the... more »

• Police: 2-year-old drowns in Northshore swimming pool during family gathering

  August 20, 2017 5:24 PM

  SLIDELL - Police say a family gathering turned tragic after a 2-year-old drowned in a swimming pool Saturday. According to the Slidell Police Department, officers responded to the Palm Lake Subdivision around 8 p.m. after family members found the young girl at the bottom of their pool. According... more »

• Police: Man admits to smoking marijuana while driving, charged with 3rd DWI

  August 19, 2017 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in Baton Rouge late Friday night after he allegedly went more than 35 miles over the speed limit after smoking marijuana in his car. According to Louisiana State Police, 30-year-old Pernell Lanaute was pulled over on LA 42(Burbank Drive) near Lee Drive... more »

• Third suspect arrested in connection to East Polk Street shooting

  August 17, 2017 12:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a third suspect in the June shooting death of a Baton Rouge man. Detectives say 24-year-old John Dunbar was arrested Wednesday evening. He was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, charged with second degree murder. Donald Wayne Ely was killed on June... more »

• Contractor confronts man with his stolen trailer Play Video

  August 2, 2017 11:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A fast thinking contractor snapped several pictures of a stranger towing his stolen trailer. Jhonny Lopez said he confirmed the vin number and asked the man where he got it. "The guy said he bought it from someone else for $300," said Lopez. "But I think he... more »

• Deputy Bruce Simmons given $65,000 to help pay for medical expenses

  July 24, 2017 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Organizers of the Motorman 5K fundraiser presented Deputy Bruce Simmons with $65,000 Monday to help with the wounded officer's medical bills. The fundraiser, which aimed to help Deputies Nick Tullier and Bruce Simmons pay for medical expenses, was held May 21. About a thousand people turned... more »

• BRPD: Woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing sleeping victim in the head

  July 22, 2017 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman Friday after she repeatedly stabbed a sleeping person in the head and neck. According to Baton Rouge Police, the attack happened in the 1300 block of Sharlo Avenue. Police say 20-year-old Chelsea Ellington is accused of stabbing the sleeping victim multiple times... more »

• BRPD: Drunk driver arrested after crash overturns 18-wheeler on S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.

  July 8, 2017 5:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man after he crashed into an 18-wheeler and caused it to overturn while driving intoxicated Saturday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 32-year-old Edgar Diaz was driving on I-12 East when he exited onto S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard around 2:45... more »

• NYC officer shot, killed while sitting in police car

  July 5, 2017 1:24 PM

  NEW YORK - An on-duty New York City police officer was killed early Wednesday after a gunman walked up to her patrol vehicle and fired shots through the window, authorities said. Police say 48-year-old Miosotis Familia, a 12-year veteran assigned to the New York City Police Department's 46th Precinct's... more »

• Deputies looking for missing mother and son

  June 30, 2017 3:14 PM

  PORT ALLEN – Sheriff's deputies in West Baton Rouge are asking for help locating a woman and her young son. Shanniah Snell and her child, Darryl Branch III, were last seen on Friday, June 16 th . It was not immediately clear the circumstances around their disappearance, but authorities... more »

• Man charged with vehicular homicide after passenger dies in crash on I-10

  June 24, 2017 10:18 PM

  LAFAYETTE - State police say a man was charged with vehicular homicide following a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of one of his passengers Saturday. According to Louisiana State Police, troopers responded to the scene on I-10 West in Lafayette around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Police say 24-year-old... more »

• EBRSO vehicle involved in crash on Siegen Lane; no injuries

  June 15, 2017 10:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crews are responding to an accident on Siegen Lane near I-10 involving an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office vehicle The wreck happened just after 9:00 p.m. A spokesperson with the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed an EBRSO vehicle was involved in the accident. Sources on... more »

• Victim struck in head by ricochet bullet at BR firing range

  May 24, 2017 7:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a ricochet bullet at a firing range Wednesday. The incident was reported around 6:30 p.m. at the Precision Firearms firing range. According to authorities, one person was hurt when a bullet ricocheted and struck the... more »

• Boy sends apology note to police after 'testing' 911 system

  May 15, 2017 3:09 PM

  PORTLAND, Maine - A police department in Maine says a young boy has formally apologized after he "tested" the 911 system. A Facebook post shared by the South Portland Police Department says the boy returned home after school and decided to dial the number usually reserved for emergency calls.... more »

• Seven arrested for drug distribution in Assumption Parish

  May 9, 2017 5:33 PM

  ASSUMPTION PARISH - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of seven people on drug distribution charges. Sheriff Leland Falcon says deputies began executing several warrants on Friday as a part of "Operation Fresh Start". The sheriff says the operation targeted mid-level dealers distributing a variety of... more »

• Man arrested after terrorizing Twin Peaks

  May 7, 2017 11:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after he repeatedly yelled at patrons and employees at the Siegen Lane Twin Peaks Restaurant Saturday morning. According to East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office, 57-year-old James Dantoni threatened to "blow up the restaurant," according to arrest records. EBRSO say Dantoni was... more »

• Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office gets advanced license plate readers Play Video

  April 17, 2017 7:55 PM

  IBERVILLE – The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office got new automated license plate readers this week. The new gadgets will help with finding out who is driving without insurance in the parish. "This is done so the citizens and people who ride on the roads pay for insurance that's... more »

• Sheriff seeking suspects for vandalism at East Feliciana cemetery Play Video

  April 17, 2017 6:39 PM

  EAST FELICIANA – The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff is looking for suspects who caused damage to an old cemetery. The cemetery, Scott Cemetery, is located deep in the woods of the parish and some of the graves date back to the 1830's. However, vandals knocked down the cemetery's... more »

• More victims come forward, Matthew Morris case grows Play Video

  March 20, 2017 6:30 PM

  GONZALES - A hearing to revoke the bond for Matthew Morris of Complete Construction did not happen Monday, Judge Jessie LeBlanc continued the motion and it has not been rescheduled. More victims continue to come forward. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says another victim who hired Complete Construction filed... more »

• East Feliciana teacher accused of slapping student

  March 15, 2017 1:09 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH – An East Feliciana teacher is on paid leave after he was accused of assaulting a student during school hours. Sheriff Jeffery Travis confirmed that Jaworski White was arrested Tuesday by Clinton Police and charged for slapping a student. Sources say the incident happened at East... more »

• Deputy-involved shooting in Plaquemine following attempted traffic stop Play Video

  March 10, 2017 4:24 PM

  PLAQUEMINE – Crews are on the scene of a deputy-involved shooting on LA 1 and Government Street that occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Friday. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop when a car tried to drive through a road block.... more »

• Man who tased EBR deputies Wednesday recently avoided arrest in Judge Mike Erwin's courtroom Play Video

  March 1, 2017 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man suspected of armed robbery wrestled a taser from two East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies Wednesday morning, firing it at them. Jeremy Blouin, 21 years-old of Baton Rouge, also allegedly punched the deputies before being shot in the Piccadilly parking lot on Essen Lane. He was... more »