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LSU student arrested after PMAC break-in; he was busted in November for theft at Tiger Stadium
March 7, 2024 12:47 PM
BATON ROUGE — Police arrested an LSU student from Metairie on a burglary charge this week after finding basketball shoes and volleyball jerseys stolen from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in his apartment. Last November, LSU Police had charged the man with stealing items from Tiger Stadium across the street.... more » -
St. John courthouse worker accused of threatening public official, payroll fraud
October 18, 2023 4:19 PM
EDGARD - A Clerk of Court employee in St. John the Baptist Parish has been arrested over allegations that include threatening a public official and payroll fraud. Louisiana State Police announced Wednesday that 54-year-old Troy Williams of New Orleans was booked on charges including public payroll fraud, unlawful acts,... more » -
Deputies looking for EBR Housing Authority employee accused of pocketing security deposits
September 14, 2023 6:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are looking to arrest an East Baton Rouge Housing Authority employee accused of taking money orders that were supposed to be put toward housing deposits. Mikeshia Stewart, 34, faces one count of malfeasance in office and three counts of theft after her employer, the East... more » -
BR businessman spent investors' money on tuition & car payments; must surrender to prison next month
July 21, 2023 1:24 PM
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge telehealth CEO convicted of spending up to $290,000 in investors' money on personal expenses was ordered Thursday to surrender to the federal government so he can serve out his prison sentence. Federal court records say Vishal Vasanji, founder of Relief Telemed, must turn... more » -
Shameless theft video highlights bigger problem, thefts go unreported Play Video
March 7, 2023 2:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Retail theft is a problem all over the country. It's no secret, it also happens in and around Baton Rouge. What you might not know is a lot of it goes unreported. If you look around the parking lot and the building itself at the Walgreens... more » -
Sheriff's office employee accused of stealing thousands, given special treatment as she was booked into jail Play Video
January 27, 2023 5:39 PM
PORT ALLEN - West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's employee Mandy Miller received special treatment Friday when she was booked into the parish jail on serious felony charges after she admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the department. Watch live newscasts here The WBRZ Investigative Unit was there... more » -
Sources: WBR sheriff's office employee took cash for ticket but never cleared it Play Video
November 29, 2022 5:41 PM
PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office employee who admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars remains on paid leave and there are new details about the scheme. Sources told the WBRZ Investigative Unit in at least one instance, an individual received a traffic ticket and... more » -
Sheriff's office employee collects nearly 3 months paid time off after admitting to stealing Play Video
November 23, 2022 5:24 PM
PORT ALLEN- West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office employee Mandy Miller has remained on the payroll for nearly three months, as investigations remain pertaining to $150,000 that went missing. Sources said Miller confessed to stealing money from the department. Payroll records obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit through a public... more » -
Sources: Nearly $150k missing at WBR Sheriff's Office; employee admits to stealing Play Video
November 16, 2022 5:30 PM
PORT ALLEN - Sources tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit that West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office employee Mandy Miller admitted to stealing money after two different investigations began months ago tied to the allegations. Those sources who spoke to WBRZ on condition of anonymity said at least $150,000 is missing.... more » -
Tax service workers allegedly lied on customers' forms; 3 arrested for defrauding La. relief program
August 2, 2022 3:06 PM
BATON ROUGE- Three workers at a tax service are facing criminal charges after they allegedly used customers' tax forms to defraud a disaster relief program in wake of Hurricane Ida. Starr Carbo, Johnnie Mae Ricard and Erica Williams are facing charges for fraudulently submitting forms to receive refunds through... more » -
Man shot to death during overnight carjacking; Baton Rouge police still searching for killer Play Video
July 19, 2022 1:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot to death in a neighborhood off Florida Boulevard during an apparent carjacking. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Monday on Lorna Avenue. Officers found the victim, 30-year-old Victor Gomez Vargas, shot to death at the scene.... more » -
Men posing as law enforcement carjacked victim during phony traffic stop; suspect crashed into house while fleeing police
July 8, 2022 12:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - A person was beaten and carjacked after being pulled over by a man masquerading as a police officer, leading to a chase where the alleged attacker crashed into someone's home. The robbery happened sometime after midnight on Metairie Drive, just off Perkins Road, after the victim... more » -
Man sent to federal prison for stealing over $50K from elderly veteran
June 13, 2022 1:51 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after it was discovered he had defrauded an elderly veteran of almost $51,000. A U.S. District Judge found Shawn Phillips, 44, guilty of wire fraud after he allegedly befriended the veteran and, over a 16-month period,... more » -
Shoplifter tried to run over deputy, caused multiple wrecks while fleeing law enforcement
May 5, 2022 12:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of shoplifting tried to run over a deputy who confronted him about the crime and then led officers on a dangerous high-speed pursuit. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it all stemmed from reports of a man trying to steal a 43-inch... more » -
Hidden camera caught worker burglarizing LSU dorm
March 2, 2022 2:53 PM
BATON ROUGE - A custodian suspected of stealing $500 while on the job at LSU was arrested after the victim placed a hidden camera in his dorm and caught the worker in the act. Arrest records said the student set up the camera after money went missing from his... more » -
Denham Springs woman must pay back nearly $870K after wire fraud conviction
February 8, 2022 9:23 AM
BATON ROUGE - A woman who stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company that employed her must now pay back close to a million dollars, a federal judge ruled this past week. The Department of Justice said Brittany Monroe Knapp, 35, of Denham Springs must pay $869,940... more » -
Four arrested in month-long crime spree across Baton Rouge
January 27, 2022 2:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - Four suspects were arrested this week for their roles in a string of armed robberies reported in the capital area over the past month. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crime spree started Dec. 29 and involved at least five armed robberies and a home... more » -
Contractor booked for fraud amid complaints to 2 On Your Side
December 28, 2021 6:17 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A contractor accused of defrauding customers out of thousands of dollars was arrested after several complaints to 2 On Your Side. Daniel Scott Tompkins was booked into the Livingston Parish jail for home improvement fraud. The victim told WBRZ last week that he found Tompkins... more » -
Authorities targeting capital area crime ring amid string of Ulta heists
November 18, 2021 4:27 PM
GONZALES - A series of thefts targeting beauty products at shopping centers in and around the Baton Rouge area has multiple agencies looking for the group of women responsible for the crimes. Police say the same group, believed to be operating out of Baton Rouge and Gonzales, is responsible... more » -
Pair caught trying to steal catalytic converter from vehicle outside mechanic shop
September 15, 2021 11:32 AM
PLAQUEMINE - Two men were arrested after deputies found them trying to steal catalytic converters in Iberville Parish, officials said Wednesday. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said the attempted theft happened at an automotive shop in Plaquemine. Deputies found John Cessford, 22, of Baker and Jeremy Hobgood, 41, of... more » -
15-year-old allegedly led deputies on chase after burglary; teen & adult arrested
September 10, 2021 8:53 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A teenage suspect and his adult accomplice allegedly led sheriff's deputies on a pursuit after the two were spotted burglarizing a vehicle in an Ascension neighborhood overnight. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the situation unfolded after the burglary was reported on Blue Ridge Drive in Prairieville.... more » -
Four arrested for shoplifting at Denham Springs shopping center
August 19, 2021 6:02 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Four people were caught shoplifting after trying to get away with more than $2,500 in merchandise from the Juban Crossing shopping mall. Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said three women and one man were arrested for removing tags and security devices from brand-name clothing items and then... more » -
Boat, jet skis and guns stolen from Houma neighborhood
August 17, 2021 5:48 PM
HOUMA - Multiple cars were broken into in a Houma neighborhood early Monday morning. Houma Police Department said that two jet skis, a boat, guns, cash and various other items were stolen from the Mulberry subdivision. Officers said the suspects entered multiple unlocked vehicles, and after reviewing surveillance... more » -
Woman arrested in million-dollar unemployment fraud scheme based out of capital area
July 9, 2021 3:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - State investigators say a woman tied to a network targeting pandemic-boosted unemployment benefits defrauded multiple states out of hundreds of thousands of dollars from her Baton Rouge apartment. Darrolyn Bell, 29, was arrested Thursday and accused of illegitimately claiming unemployment benefits during the early days of... more » -
Woman shoplifted TVs from Ascension Walmart, had getaway driver waiting outside
July 1, 2021 7:26 PM
GONZALES - Police are looking for a pair of thieves who shoplifted several electronics from a Walmart in Ascension Parish. The Gonzales Police Department said the theft happened June 22 at the area Walmart. The suspects, an unidentified man and woman, grabbed two 65" Hisense televisions, an ION... 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 » -
13-year-old girl leads deputies on chase in stolen car full of teens
June 14, 2021 7:37 PM
LAPLACE - A 13-year-old girl led police on a chase through a suburban neighborhood in a stolen vehicle with four other teens. Deputies with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call at 3:30 a.m. June 9 concerning juveniles trying to burglarize cars in the... more » -
Woman allegedly cashed fraudulent checks while wearing boyfriend's police uniform
June 9, 2021 3:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A woman was booked into jail after she allegedly cashed stolen checks she got from her friend while dressed in her boyfriend's Baton Rouge Police uniform. Arrest records said Jessika Dixon, 24, cashed a pair of fraudulent checks totaling $1,435 at a convenience store along Lobdell... more » -
VIDEO: Thieves caught on camera stealing ATVs from Pointe Coupee home Play Video
May 21, 2021 8:35 PM
POINTE COUPEE - The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office is searching for three young men who were seen stealing a pair of four-wheelers from a Pointe Coupee home early Sunday morning. The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office released footage caught from a home security camera shows the thieves stealing ATVs from... more » -
Caregiver allegedly went on $25k spending spree with elderly man's money
April 1, 2021 2:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - Investigators believe a woman lavishly spent tens of thousands of dollars belonging to a 79-year-old who suffers from memory loss. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Kelly Todd, 47, of Denham Springs was paid $3,250 each month to care for the victim, but she ended... more » -
Detectives: Ascension package thieves stole more than authorities initially realized
December 16, 2020 8:18 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE - A group of suspected package thieves were arrested Wednesday shortly after an apparent crime spree that spanned at least two Ascension Parish neighborhoods. The sheriff's office says the three suspects, 21-year-old John Vickers Jr., 18-year-old Jeremiah Preston and 19-year-old Javin Aguillard, are all from the Gonzales area.... more » -
State employees told to change passwords weeks after crippling cyberattack
December 10, 2019 2:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Workers at multiple state agencies were told to change their log-in information Tuesday, almost a month after a ransomware attack brought Louisiana to a halt. Sources tell WBRZ that at least two separate agencies, including the Department of Education, received emails ordering employees to reset the... more » -
Clinton mayor resigns from office after year of 'turmoil'
November 22, 2019 1:01 PM
CLINTON - Mayor Lori Bell has resigned from office in Clinton after a tumultuous tenure with multiple arrests and state investigations. Bell submitted her letter of resignation to the Secretary of State Friday, saying she was giving up office effective immediately. Bell cited the past year of "turmoil" while... more » -
Audit: After being denied extra pay, ULS principals set up private aftercare to get school money Play Video
March 18, 2019 6:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - An investigation from the Legislative Auditor's Office says two high-ranking officials at University Laboratory School took in school funds for themselves after they were denied additional reimbursement for the school's aftercare program. According to the audit, the two principals at ULS, Secondary Principal Frank Rusciano Jr.... more » -
VIDEO: Man arrested after kicking shoplifter in head outside Mall of Louisiana Play Video
February 16, 2019 7:50 PM
BATON ROUGE- Many were in awe at a video that showed a woman who was accused of shoplifting, held down on the ground then kicked in the head by a man passing by. The incident happened outside of Macy's at the Mall of Louisiana, Thursday. The woman tried to... more » -
Father of Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson arrested on drug, fraud charges
February 1, 2019 12:55 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The father of well-known Saints superfan Jarrius "JJ" Robertson has been jailed several months after federal agents raided the office of the nonprofit bearing his son's name. WWL reported Friday that Jordy Robertson was arrested on charges of conspiracy to distribute cocaine, wire fraud and witness... more » -
Multiple smash and grabs in Zachary prompt more police presence Play Video
December 21, 2018 11:20 PM
ZACHARY – Police in Zachary are ramping up patrols after multiple car windows were smashed in early Friday morning and several items were stolen in a neighborhood off of Church St. The Chief of Police told WBRZ News he wants to put an end to this crime quickly. ... more » -
APSO: Woman turns self in after stealing purse from Walmart
June 29, 2017 12:42 PM
ASCENSION – A woman has turned herself in to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office after she was wanted for stealing a purse from Walmart. According to the sheriff's office, 47-year-old Leah Brown of Praireville turned herself in on June 27 after seeing a post on the sheriff's... more » -
Sheriff's office seeking suspect in card skimming investigation
May 6, 2017 6:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect in connection to a card skimming and bank fraud investigation. According to EBRSO, the victim reported an unauthorized transaction of over $120 at a local business using her credit card Saturday. An investigation led to a... more » -
AG: Man arrested for stealing more than $400,000 from teacher's retirement system
April 6, 2017 4:48 PM
BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after the Attorney General's office says that he took more than $400,000 from the Louisiana Teacher's Retirement System over a span of several years. Lester Joseph II, 42, was arrested on 201 counts of felony theft and two counts of identity... more » -
Woman arrested after stealing thousands through delinquent loans
April 5, 2017 2:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - An ex-employee of a consumer finance and loan company has been arrested after she allegedly altered customers' loans. Deputies met with the manager of Delta Credit Inc. in December after he found that several loans prepared by an ex-employee had become delinquent loans. According to... more » -
Suspect identified in theft of $4,700 worth of headphones from Walmart
March 2, 2017 6:03 PM
WEST BATON ROUGE – The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man who is wanted for stealing more than $4,000 worth of headphones from Walmart. Deputies believe that 36-year-old Terrence Hamilton is responsible for stealing $4,700 worth of Beats headphones from... more » -
Two arrested for stealing packages from U-Haul van in Ascension
January 12, 2017 4:36 PM
ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested two individuals wanted for stealing packages from doorsteps with a U-Haul van in November . Deputies arrested Kenneth Rogers and Megan Hale in Tangipahoa Parish and were transported to Ascension Parish on Thursday. Investigators say the two suspects drove... more » -
Three arrested with counterfeit bills after shoplifting incident
January 8, 2017 3:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three men were arrested after two were caught stealing items from stores inside the Mall of Louisiana. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, on Saturday Jan. 7, Baton Rouge Police and Mall Security personnel were patrolling inside the mall when they were contacted... more » -
Man wanted for breaking into N. Merchant Court business
September 21, 2016 10:16 AM
BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Sheriff's detectives are looking for a man suspected of breaking into a business on North Merchant Court and stealing several items. According to EBRSO, detectives responded to an unauthorized entry at the Innovative Systems & Services, Inc. building located in the 6900 block... more » -
Suspects wanted for stealing money from Airline Hwy gas station
September 1, 2016 11:51 AM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify a man and woman who are accused of stealing money from a Chevron gas station. According to BRPD, the two stole money from the Bengal Chevron gas station located in the 9900 block of Airline Highway on May... more » -
Used car dealers in Lafayette arrested for fraud scheme
July 26, 2016 12:05 PM
LAFAYETTE – The co-owners of a used car dealership in Lafayette face felony charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in state sales tax revenues. Shawn Calvit and Michael Laue own and operate Lauco Auto Sales in Lafayette. Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Revenue say the two under... more » -
Woman arrested for stealing Confederate flag from home
July 5, 2016 5:27 PM
HARAHAN – A woman is in jail after police said she stole a Confederate flag in front of a home. According to authorities, 18-year-old Madelyn Christina was caught on surveillance video in front of a home where the flag went missing. When contacted by police, Christina told officers... more » -
Two wanted for stealing propane tanks from gas station on Airline Hwy.
June 3, 2016 12:18 PM
BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Police are attempting to identify two men who are involved in the theft of eight propane tanks. One May 18 around 1:45 a.m. the suspects cut the padlock off of the propane tanks cage at a Circle K located in the 9900 block of Airline Highway.... more » -
Deputies say drunk man stole school bus
May 4, 2016 2:41 PM
CHACKBAY - A man from Thibodaux was arrested Wednesday and charged with stealing a school bus and driving it while intoxicated. Jordan Molaison, 21, is charged with theft of a motor vehicle, simple criminal damage to property and 2nd offense DWI. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office says a... more » -
Man caught stealing batteries off tractors
April 20, 2016 4:50 PM
ROSEDALE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man they say is behind a series of battery thefts in the Rosedale-area. Deputies began investigating after receiving several reports batteries were being stolen off of tractors. They say their investigation led them to arrest Derek Gaudet, 42. Gaudet... more » -
Grinches target one Gardere neighborhood Play Video
December 8, 2015 7:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Some grinches are up to no good in one Baton Rouge neighborhood. The Old Hermitage subdivision off of Gardere Lane has been hit particularly hard the last couple of months. Residents said the thieves are stealing decorations and packages. Surveillance video shows what appears to... more » -
Investigative Unit: Parish worker caught stealing from store wearing parish uniform Play Video
December 7, 2015 5:07 PM
NEW ROADS- A parish employee is in hot water tonight, after he was caught on surveillance video stealing from a local business. That video was obtained by the Investigative Unit Monday. The employee in question, Harold Ennis works for the Recreation Department. When parish workers found out that he... more »