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• Suspect arrested, 3 still wanted in St. Helena killing

  January 17, 2022 11:32 AM

  AMITE - One of four people suspected in a murder that happened in St. Helena Parish last month is behind bars. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office said Dedrick Henderson, 23, was captured Thursday by federal marshals and booked on charges related to the Dec. 21 killing. He was... more »

• Accused drug kingpin charged in multiple Baton Rouge killings released from jail

  March 19, 2021 4:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The alleged leader of an extensive drug ring tied to multiple murders in the capital area has been released on bond. Martrell Harris, who was arrested in March on two counts of first-degree murder and a count of burglary, was released Monday. He is accused... more »

• Widow of slain BR deputy joins officers at national memorial

  May 14, 2017 3:49 PM

  WASHINGTON - More than 30,000 law enforcement officers and supporters gathered Saturday to honor members of law enforcement killed in the line of duty. Among those attending United By Light's candlelight vigil was the widow of deputy Brad Garafola, accompanied by her children. She and her children joined thousands... more »

• Slain EBRSO deputy Sergeant helped many during flood Play Video

  March 21, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A slain East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy touched many lives behind the scenes during the August flood. Sergeant Shawn Anderson helped a local non-profit organization, Line-2-Line. The organization was started by veteran EMS workers, who saw a need for first responders and their families. Anderson... more »

• Funeral arrangements; processional route set for slain EBRSO deputy

  March 21, 2017 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Funeral arrangements are set for an East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy who was killed on Saturday. Sergeant Shawn Anderson was killed outside of an O'Neal Lane hair salon while he was investigating a reported rape. He struggled with another man and was shot. Visitation will... more »

• Slain officer's family talks spending first birthday and Christmas without him

  December 23, 2016 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Family of one of the slain officers killed in an ambush shooting in July discussed how the Christmas holidays will be the hardest time for them this year. The family of Montrell Jackson, a Baton Rouge Police officer who was killed by a gunman on July... more »

• WBR Sheriff's Office remembers slain deputy and daughter Play Video

  September 28, 2016 6:29 PM

  WEST BATON ROUGE – The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was solemn Wednesday, just one day after Corporal Donna LeBlanc and her daughter were shot and killed. "Donna believed in the badge, she wore the badge, she took pride in the badge," Mike Cazes, West Baton Rouge Sheriff, said.... more »