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• FBI holds memorial service honoring fallen agents and law enforcement officers Play Video

  May 8, 2026 12:20 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Federal Bureau of Investigation of New Orleans held a memorial service on Friday honoring fallen agents and law enforcement officers at Southern University of New Orleans. The event honored several officers, including Sergeant Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge Police Department and Deputy Sheriff Charles... more »

• Third in command at Iberville sheriff's office retires ahead of planned run for sheriff in 2027 Play Video

  February 9, 2026 5:50 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The third-highest-ranking law enforcement officer in Iberville Parish is leaving the sheriff's office and tells WBRZ's Investigative Unit he intends to run for sheriff next year. Chief Deputy Ronnie Hebert, a 31-year veteran, abruptly retired Monday. Sheriff Brett Stassi had appointed Hebert as chief criminal deputy in... more »

• LSU honors multiple members of law enforcement at the Tigers' final home game of the season Play Video

  November 23, 2025 11:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple members of law enforcement were honored at LSU's final home game of the season in Tiger Stadium on Saturday. Point Coupee Parish Deputy Robert Williams was honored at the game following his recovery from being struck by a car while directing traffic back in March... more »

• Fundraiser to be held Sunday for Iberville deputies killed, injured in shooting Play Video

  November 14, 2025 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fundraiser is being held Sunday at the Court to Table pickleball court for two Iberville deputies after a shooting left one dead and another hospitalized. The fundraiser will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to support the families of Charles Riley and Brett... more »

• Capt. Brett Stassi Jr. released from hospital one month after shooting at Iberville Parish courthouse Play Video

  November 6, 2025 11:11 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — Capt. Brett Stassi Jr., an Iberville Parish deputy hospitalized in a shooting at the Iberville courthouse in October, has been released from the hospital, officials said Thursday. Stassi, the son of Sheriff Brett Stassi, was injured in the Oct. 6 shooting in Plaquemine that also left deputy... more »

• Iberville Parish mourns Deputy Charles Riley, supports wounded partner Captain Brett Stassi Jr. Play Video

  October 7, 2025 7:15 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — Iberville Parish is reeling after a shocking and tragic shooting Monday night. On Tuesday, neighbors, law enforcement, and parish officials came together to honor two Iberville Parish Sheriff's Deputies . “It’s a sad day when, when we have to bury an officer, an officer that’s committed his... more »

• Iberville Parish deputy killed in shooting honored; blood drive for deputy still fighting for his life Play Video

  October 7, 2025 10:45 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — Sheriff Brett Stassi thanked the Iberville Parish community Tuesday morning after his son and another deputy were shot outside the Iberville Parish courthouse, leaving one deputy dead and his son hospitalized. "We lost a hero last night," Stassi said about the Monday night shooting. "Deputy Charles Riley,... more »

• FEMA reps in parishes with no damage, sheriff says citizens are concerned Play Video

  October 14, 2021 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There are dozens, probably many more, of FEMA fraud complaints under investigation. It's unlikely anyone will be able to stop the scammers stealing people's names and filing phony disaster claims. One sheriff is fed up and has a message about just how out of control it has... more »

• Sheriff: High profile cases have drawn killers to Whiskey Bay Play Video

  April 29, 2016 11:36 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi believes high-profile murders have made Whiskey Bay a dumping ground for bodies. That's what he told News 2 Friday after a man from Texas was charged with killing his wife and leaving her body there. 28-year-old Elizabeth Ferrell's body was found... more »