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• Fourth man arrested in deadly armed robbery in Livingston Parish

  August 7, 2023 3:11 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - Deputies have made a fourth arrest in a shooting that left a man dead in Livingston Parish late Monday morning. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened shortly before 11 a.m. on Wisteria Lane in Springfield. Cameron Fox, 25, was found dead. On Wednesday,... more »

• Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video

  March 21, 2022 10:07 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more »

• Jury convicts Melanie Curtin of raping unconscious victim at deputy's home Play Video

  December 3, 2021 12:24 PM

  LIVINGSTON – A Livingston Parish jury on Friday found Melanie Curtin guilty of aggravated rape and video voyeurism after about seven hours of deliberation. The jury convened around 11 a.m. Friday after two hours of emotional closing arguments, during which Curtin, 42, fought to hold back tears. The jury finally... more »

• Jurors view graphic rape video in second day of Livingston sex abuse trial Play Video

  December 1, 2021 6:03 PM

  LIVINGSTON - During the second day of Melanie Curtin's trial, the jury had to endure a 17-minute video of a rape. The prosecution said it showed Curtin, a former Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office employee, and Dennis Perkins performing oral and vaginal sex on one of Perkins' ex-partners, who was... more »

• Subdivision moves mailboxes, USPS says it's not delivering their mail Play Video

  October 6, 2020 6:46 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - People living along a private drive moved their mailboxes, and now the United States Postal Service is refusing to deliver their mail. Fourteen houses make up the subdivision developed along Matherne Place Drive, a private gravel road in Denham Springs. Matherne Place Drive intersects with Dunn... more »

• Denham Springs applies for $1.6 million to elevate or demolish homes Play Video

  November 25, 2019 11:22 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - More federal help could be coming for homeowners in Denham Springs through the latest flood grant request to FEMA. $1.6 million is how much the city is asking from FEMA to either raise or demolish about a dozen homes. "The need is still there, and... more »

• Comite River Diversion Canal not making much progress due to lack of funding Play Video

  November 6, 2017 8:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A task force meeting was held Monday to discuss funding for the slow-moving Comite River Diversion Canal project of nearly 25 years. Rep. Valerie Hodges questioned the priority of the project, and recalled the 2016 flood. "This is a priority that saves lives," Hodges said. ... more »

• WATCH: Thieves flee store with $3,000 in stolen sunglasses Play Video

  September 27, 2017 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are currently looking for two thieves who ran out of a store with eight pairs of stolen sunglasses. The incident took place at the Sunglass Hut at Perkins Rowe on September 20. The store told deputies the thieves... more »

• EBRSO: 44-year-old has sex with runaway teen, drops her off at gas station

  September 21, 2017 1:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested a man after he allegedly had sex with a 15-year-old girl and then left her at a West Baton Rouge gas station. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Jermaine Booker was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly had sex with the... more »

• Livingston Parish educators give back to Harvey-affected peers Play Video

  September 10, 2017 11:26 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Teachers, faculty and staff from Livingston Parish schools are some of the latest to give back to their peers affected by Hurricane Harvey. The schools collected donations for faculty and students in and around the Houston area. "Our schools just wanted to give back," Southside... more »

• Excavator stolen from Livingston Parish job site, found in Mississippi

  September 1, 2017 7:36 PM

  SATSUMA - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's office says a parish-owned excavator stolen from a job site in Satsuma this week was later recovered all the way out in Mississippi. According to the sheriff's office, the 18,000-pound piece of machinery went missing from a site off Black Mud Road earlier... more »

• Denham Springs holds festival to showcase city progress, community Play Video

  August 19, 2017 11:37 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The residents of Denham Springs are gathering for a weekend-long celebration put on by volunteers to bring relief to flood-affected families and showcase the progress the city has made. Denham Strong, a group created after the August 2016 flood, hosted what they call "Celebration of Hope."... more »

• Debris being cleared from Denham Springs canals, basins

  August 14, 2017 2:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The City of Denham Springs is clearing out hundreds of debris-filled catch basins and canals in order to address frequent flooding issues. According to a post on the city's Facebook page, 257 catch basins were vacuumed out and nearly 6,000 feet of outflow canals have been... more »

• Community gathers for emotional service one year after August flood Play Video

  August 13, 2017 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of people gathered at Living Faith Christian Center on Sunday, bonding over their common struggle and looking forward to their recovery. For one year, Southeast Louisiana has remained in a recovery state. Sunday night was all about healing as members of the Baton Rouge community... more »

• WANTED: Thieves steal equipment from flood-damaged home in Livingston Parish

  August 8, 2017 10:09 PM

  HOLDEN - Detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects who were captured on surveillance video as they stole property from a flood-damaged home. Deputies were called to the home off of Highway 441 in Holden on August 3. The sheriff's office says two thieves stole... more »

• WATCH: Jumping goat has fun atop Oklahoma police officer's car Play Video

  August 7, 2017 2:03 PM

  BLANCHARD, Okla. - An Oklahoma police officer responding to a report about a loose pony was surprised when he arrived to find a small goat running amok. The officer was even more surprised when the animal decided to perch itself atop the his squad car. In a video posted... more »

• Debris removal begins in Central bayou Play Video

  August 5, 2017 10:57 PM

  CENTRAL - Massive amounts of debris are being removed from a canal in hopes of relieving an area prone to flooding. Construction crews were out at Saunders Bayou on Saturday lifting tree limbs, tires and other trash from the ditch. "We're taking it out just like we did... more »

• EBRSO: 22-year-old found dead inside Gardere apartment

  August 5, 2017 7:59 PM

  GARDERE - Authorities are investigating after a 22-year-old man was found dead inside his Garder area apartment Saturday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Jhoel Steven Brizuella was found dead around 10 a.m. in his apartment in the 8600 block of Coy Avenue. EBRSO Homicide... more »

• 62-year-old man charged with attempted murder in shooting at victim's home

  August 5, 2017 4:29 PM

  MAUREPAS - Police have arrested a man after he shot the estranged husband of a woman he was visiting early Saturday morning. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, 62-year-old Daniel Graham, Sr. was visiting a woman at her home off Highway 22 in Maurepas when her estranged husband... more »

• Contractor facing new charges for allegedly scamming tornado victims

  July 19, 2017 8:18 PM

  ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Incarcerated contractor Matthew Morris is facing more charges in yet another parish Wednesday. According to the St. Jon the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the owner of Complete Construction Contractors LLC now faces new charges of contractor fraud. The sheriff's office says Morris is... more »

• Deputies seeking suspected credit card skimmers in Livingston Parish

  July 19, 2017 3:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies are seeking two suspects accused of stealing people's credit card information in Livingston Parish. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, detectives received several reports of cards being 'skimmed', duplicated and used without the owners' permission on May 8. The sheriff's office has now... more »

• Fugitive, wanted since 2013, arrested after flagging down deputy for assistance

  July 17, 2017 2:53 PM

  RACELAND - A fugitive who's been on the run since 2013 was arrested after he flagged down a sheriff's deputy in Lafourche Parish Sunday. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, 30-year-old Jansen Simon had been stranded on the side of the road in Raceland while traveling with friends.... more »

• EBRSO: 2 arrested after man repels neighbor with wasp spray during confrontation

  July 15, 2017 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a pair of feuding neighbors after a Friday afternoon confrontation involving a chunk of concrete and can of wasp spray. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Honey Drive where they found 35-year-old Jacob Dickerson lying... more »

• Police: Man fights officer after buying fake drugs

  July 15, 2017 4:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers arrested a man Friday after he bought a piece of trash which he believed to be drugs and got into a scuffle with police. According to Baton Rouge Police, officers responded to the 1900 block of Gracie Street in reference to a reported robbery around... more »

• LPSO: Woman found shot on front porch, dies in hospital

  June 27, 2017 9:09 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - Deputies have arrested a man after they responded to an emergency medical call just north of Albany in Livingston Parish. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived on the scene in the 36000 block of Selders Road in response to the medical call. Upon arrival,... more »

• Police seeking vehicle in connection with death of Zachary man

  June 27, 2017 4:17 PM

  STAFFORD – Police are seeking a vehicle of interest in connection with the death of a Zachary man who was found dead in a Texas parking lot last week. On June 20, officers discovered the body of a man, later identified as 47-year-old Spencer Brown Jr. from Zachary,... more »

• Outreach events planned for flood victims in Baton Rouge area

  June 25, 2017 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A series of outreach events has been planned for the Baton Rouge area in order to help flood victims get the assistance they need. Three outreach events have been scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to the high volume of flood-impacted homeowners visiting the Baton... more »

• LSU fans flying high as Tigers advance to CWS finals Play Video

  June 24, 2017 11:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Walk-On’s on Nicholson was a packed house as fans filled the seats and bar area to watch the No. 4 LSU Tigers square off with the No. 1 Oregon State Beavers in the College World Series Semifinals. “Well, yesterday I didn't think we had a chance... more »

• EBRSO: Slidell contractor accused of scamming flood victim

  June 21, 2017 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies have arrested a contractor after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from a flood victim and failed to complete work on her home. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the victim hired 51-year-old Mark Tomerlin of Slidell and his company, All-Star Construction, to... more »

• Man arrested after groping woman in Hooters restroom, running from police

  June 20, 2017 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers have arrested a man on charges of sexual battery and resisting arrest after he allegedly groped a woman in a Hooters bathroom and fled from police Monday night. Police arrived at the Hooters on Corporate Boulevard in response to a disturbance around 10:30 p.m. Monday.... more »

• Police: Man arrested after fatal shooting at Father's Day celebration in Slidell

  June 19, 2017 1:58 PM

  SLIDELL - Police say a man was arrested after a dispute between family and friends at a Father's Day celebration turned deadly Sunday night. According to the Slidell Police Department, several residents reported gunfire in the 1300 block of Sunset Drive around 8:45 p.m. Sunday. Police say the... more »

• WBRSO locates missing Brusly man

  June 14, 2017 3:13 PM

  BRUSLY - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has safely located a man who went missing Friday. The sheriff's office says 46-year-old Cedric Davis went missing after he left his home Friday. A search for David went underway until he was found Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say friends were... more »

• EBRSO: Man bound with electrical cables, cars stolen in armed robbery

  June 14, 2017 2:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man Tuesday after he allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint inside of his own home and fled the scene in a stolen sports car. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office first responded to the robbery on June 4, at a home on Landis... more »

• Convenience store employee brutally beaten, mugged on his way to work Play Video

  June 13, 2017 9:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A long-time convenience store employee was mugged and badly beaten while biking to work from his Garden District home this month. The victim, Bruce Scott, works at the B-Quik on Perkins Road, and after more than 15 years of employment there, he’s become more than just... more »

• Sting operation leads to arrest of pawn shop manager accused of buying stolen goods Play Video

  June 13, 2017 8:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies have arrested the manager of a Baton Rouge pawn shop after they say he knowingly obtained over $1,500 worth of stolen items with the intent to sell them. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 39-year-old Christopher Osterberger was arrested after deputies found that... more »

• BRPD seeking suspect in armed robbery on Perkins Road

  June 13, 2017 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a Circle K over the weekend. According to police, the armed robbery occurred at a Circle K in the 3000 block of Perkins Road around 8 p.m. Sunday. Police say... more »

• DOTD details $72 million project to widen I-10 near Highland Road

  June 13, 2017 4:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the successful proposer for a $72 million project that will widen Interstate 10 near Highland Road. According to DOTD Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, James Construction Group, LLC, will carry out the project to widen the interstate from... more »

• Report: NOPD investigating deadly crash involving ATV, dirt bikes

  June 13, 2017 2:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving an ATV and two dirt bikes on Chef Menteur Highway that occurred Monday night. According to police, the crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Monday near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Majestic Oaks Drive.... more »

• Woman relieved after boyfriend apprehended for murder

  June 12, 2017 8:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge woman is breathing a sigh of relief after her live-in boyfriend was apprehended by police for fatally stabbing a man over the weekend. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. Saturday in the 120 block of North... more »

• Flood surcharge on June water bills explained Play Video

  June 12, 2017 6:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As Baton Rouge, Ascension and Livingston Parish residents open their water bills this month, some may notice an "August 2016 Flood Recovery Surcharge" added to their bill. It's not much - just a few cents - but it's enough for a few WBRZ viewers to question... more »

• BRPD, other organizations help flood victims relax for a day Play Video

  June 11, 2017 11:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The joining of forces between Young Leaders Academy, Trinity Episcopal, St. Likes Episcopal Church, and the Baton Rouge Police Department has yielded “Men and Dads Unplugged”, a community outreach program developed to let those affected by the August 2016 flood get a day of relaxation. "Today... more »

• Livingston Parish to receive additional $622K for flood recovery

  May 15, 2017 5:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - FEMA’s Public Assistance program has awarded Livingston Parish an additional $622,000 to assist with emergency protective measures following the 2016 August floods. Disaster funding will reimburse Livingston parish for medical and evacuation costs of nearly 600 inmates as well as for animal rescue and housing services... more »

• Denham Springs bar affected by flood to be featured on 'Bar Rescue' show Play Video

  March 21, 2017 9:47 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Denham Springs bar will be featured on Spike TV's show "Bar Rescue" Sunday evening. Big Mike's Bar and Grill, located on Aspen Square, suffered severe damage from the August flood of 2016. The establishment took on almost six feet of water and lost around $250,000... more »

• Woman killed in crash with bulldozer on Interstate 55

  February 25, 2017 12:47 PM

  AMITE - A two-vehicle crash involving a bulldozer claimed the life of a Denham Springs resident Friday evening. According to State Police, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 55 near Amite. The crash took the life of 55-year-old Deanna Lawson, State Police said. Through the... more »

• Local businesses in Denham discuss how to stay resilient after the flood Play Video

  September 20, 2016 9:15 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Some small businesses owners is Livingston Parish wanted to ensure locals remember how important the small shops are in the community. Tonight, local bookstore owner John Cavelier and his wife brought together small business owners and other community members to discuss keeping the small shops resilient after... more »

• Emergency responders battling refinery fire

  April 25, 2013 10:40 AM

  KROTZ SPRINGS - Firefighters are still working to extinguish a refinery fire which broke out this morning in Krotz Springs. It happened at the Alon Refinery off Hwy. 190 around 8:15 a.m. A refinery spokesperson said firefighters got the flames under control within 20 minutes, but are still... more »