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East Feliciana animal preserve claims feds 'wrongfully confiscated' their sick giraffe Play Video
September 13, 2023 2:31 PM
ETHEL - A small-scale nature preserve that markets up-close encounters with exotic animals says federal regulators overreached this week when they took away its ailing giraffe. A statement issued by Barn Hill Preserve in Ethel alleges the U.S. Department of Agriculture had "no warrant, no ruling, no judgment, and... 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 » -
Teen accused of stealing car with baby inside could be charged as an adult Play Video
April 3, 2022 7:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A teenager could be charged as an adult for his role in stealing a car that had an infant in the backseat. Bradley Jackson, 17, was booked Sunday as a principal to charges of auto theft and kidnapping. Jackson's appearance in juvenile court was waived Monday... more » -
New Orleans man arrested after kidnapping woman from her home
October 10, 2021 6:31 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A man was arrested the day after showing up at a woman's home and kidnapping her once she answered the door. New Orleans Police Department said 23-year-old Lynzell King was arrested Saturday. Officers said King went to the victim's house Friday. According to the arrest... more » -
4-month-old puppy stolen at gunpoint while on a walk with owner
August 14, 2021 6:49 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A man's dog was taken at gunpoint on Saturday while he was out on a walk. New Orleans Police Department said the victim was walking on Bundy Road early Aug. 14 with his two English bulldogs, one adult and one 4-month-old puppy, when a man approached... more » -
Abducted 18-month-old found in East Baton Rouge; alleged kidnapper arrested
August 12, 2021 1:08 PM
BATON ROUGE - A toddler was rescued in the Baton Rouge area Wednesday after being kidnapped in Iberia Parish. Louisiana State Police said it was first alerted to the abduction — which happened in New Iberia — around 5 p.m. Wednesday. The agency said the suspected kidnapper, 25-year-old John... more » -
Disturbing video shows man trying to kidnap 11-year-old at bus stop Play Video
May 19, 2021 5:23 PM
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Shocking video captured a man trying to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Florida as she waited for a school bus to pick her up. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said the attack happened Tuesday morning. Video recorded by a nearby surveillance camera shows the girl... more » -
At least 100 cats & dogs rescued from dead woman's home Play Video
January 25, 2021 7:45 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE - At least a dozen more cats and dogs came into the Pointe Coupee Parish animal shelter Monday after a gruesome discovery over the weekend. Shelter directors Stacie McKnight says they received a call to help after a woman in St. Francisville died, leaving behind at least... more » -
Families in St. James Parish coming to terms with cancellation of levee bonfires Play Video
December 10, 2020 6:43 PM
ST. JAMES PARISH – Some families in St. James Parish are doing something they've never done before. They’re taking down their bonfire they just built on the levee before burning them. The Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee event has been canceled, forcing homeowners to find a new way to... more » -
Award winning crime podcaster looks into the cold case of Barbara Blount Play Video
March 8, 2020 11:44 PM
It's a cold case that still haunts people. It's been almost 12 years since 58-year-old Barbara Blount disappeared. On May 2, 2008, Blount vanished from her Holden home. According to detectives, there were no signs of robbery, because detectives did not find forced entry and her back... more » -
Florida issues Amber Alert for 2 young children missing in Jacksonville
December 16, 2019 12:07 PM
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Authorities are desperately searching for two young children who disappeared over the weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. Braxton Williams, 6, and his sister Bri'ya Williams, 5, were last seen playing in front of their residence in Jacksonville's Paradise Village mobile home community on Sunday morning. Family members... more » -
Two rescued after getting lost in wooded area Sunday
November 19, 2017 10:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities say two were rescued after they got lost while walking along a bike trail in Central Sunday evening. According to the Central Fire Department, crews were called to the BREC bike trail on Hooper Road around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Responders learned that two adults had... more » -
Man faces attempted murder charge after kidnapping ex-girlfriend at Lowe's
June 4, 2017 3:37 PM
UPDATE: The sheriff's office says that a quick public response led to the discovery of Boudreaux's vehicle in New Iberia. Boudreaux will be charged with second degree kidnapping, attempted second degree murder, and violation of protective order. He will be booked into the Iberia Parish Jail. Tignor was... more » -
BRPD seeking contractor accused of fraud
May 24, 2017 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking a contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman without completing work on her home. According to Baton Rouge Police, 45-year-old Darrell Cager allegedly entered an agreement with the 60-year-old victim to renovate parts of her home along with a separate... more » -
Contractor arrested after fraud forces elderly BR man to sell home
May 20, 2017 5:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police say an elderly Baton Rouge man was forced to sell his flood-damaged home after he was allegedly scammed by a Texas contractor. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 45-year-old David Kite was arrested Friday after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old... more »