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• Deputies investigating claims teacher gave birth to student's child Play Video

  September 28, 2023 1:47 PM

  HAMMOND - Investigators are examining claims that a female teacher at a Tangipahoa Parish school was involved in a sexual relationship with a student, resulting in a pregnancy and the recent birth of a child. The sheriff's office on Thursday responded to inquiries this week from WBRZ News 2... more »

• EBR teacher arrested for sex crimes; text messages depict lewd meet-ups on high school campus Play Video

  September 12, 2023 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A substitute teacher had his contract with the EBR school system terminated amid an investigation into an inappropriate relationship he allegedly had with a 15-year-old student. Damien Clark, 24, was in a "position of supervision" over the victim, according to documents from the East Baton Rouge... more »

• Ascension Parish teacher honored for excellence, to receive high seas vacation

  July 25, 2023 12:44 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH - A Dutchtown High School history teacher is one of 20 winners selected from two countries in a contest celebrating excellence and innovation in the classroom. As one of the 2023 honorees, Ryan Bravata receives a 7-day voyage for himself and a guest on Norwegian Cruise Line,... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Teacher, a former reserve deputy, accused of raping student at high school Play Video

  May 9, 2023 5:23 PM

  UPDATE: An arrest warrant has been signed for Johnnie Butler on a charge of third-degree rape. The warrant was signed by a judge late Tuesday afternoon. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ----- BATON ROUGE - A teacher has been placed on leave... more »

• Local teachers, principals pepper list of state honorees

  March 21, 2023 12:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Educators from across the Capital Area are among those named as semifinalists for Louisiana Teacher of the Year and Louisiana Principal of the Year. The announcement on Tuesday also notes finalists for Louisiana New Teacher of the Year. Those on the list will be honored... more »

• Amid reports of rampant fighting at EBR schools, teacher tells WBRZ they're scared to teach Play Video

  March 9, 2023 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An East Baton Rouge Parish School System teacher fears that teachers and students haven't been given the resources they need to succeed and it's resulting in unrest. It's the violence, the disrespect, and the lack of support from leadership that worries this teacher who does not... more »

• Ex-teacher accused of molesting student Play Video

  December 27, 2022 12:14 PM

  ST. CHARLES PARISH - A former teacher at Destrehan High School faces sex crime charges stemming from allegations of a physical relationship with a student. Kyle Aucoin-Melohn, 32, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student, and one count of molestation of... more »

• After 2 On Your Side report, school officials won't deny teachers stipend over maternity leave Play Video

  June 2, 2022 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted Thursday to overturn a contentious policy that withheld a bonus from teachers who took maternity leave and FMLA. After the item was deferred at multiple meetings this month, school board finally voted unanimously Thursday night to change the... more »

• Former teacher Cynthia Perkins sentenced to 41 years without parole in child sex crimes case Play Video

  February 18, 2022 10:57 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Cynthia Perkins, a former teacher who pleaded guilty to her role in a disturbing child sex crimes case involving her ex-husband, will spend 41 years in prison without parole. Perkins rattled off a lengthy apology to the victims, as well as her friends and family, before... more »

• New York teacher facing years in prison after being accused of giving 17-year-old neighbor COVID vaccine

  January 22, 2022 1:13 PM

  NEW YORK - A teacher in New York could be facing jail time after being accused of giving what's speculated to be the COVID-19 vaccine to her neighbor's 17-year-old son. Laura Parker Russo could face up to four years in prison if found guilty of giving the vaccine to... 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 »

• Louisiana cafeteria worker allegedly hosted sex parties with underage boys

  May 4, 2021 6:38 PM

  CHAUVIN - A school cafeteria worker was arrested after deputies learned she was allegedly inviting teenage boys to her home to watch pornography, have sex and drink alcohol. The Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said Dawn Baye, 38, was arrested after the department spent weeks investigating claims from a concerned parent.... more »

• Catholic High tennis coach killed in crash Monday afternoon Play Video

  May 4, 2021 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A high school tennis coach from Baton Rouge was killed Monday after his vehicle went off-road and struck a tree. According to Louisiana State Police, the wreck happened around 4 p.m. Monday along LA 307 in Lafourche Parish. Kyle Jackson, 31, died in the crash.... more »

• Slidell school employee charged with battery after hitting student with meter stick

  March 3, 2021 3:33 PM

  SLIDELL - A St. Tammany Parish Public School employee has been charged with simple battery, following an incident where a student was struck with a meter stick. The para-professional, identified as 66-year-old Terry Pratts of Slidell, reportedly slapped a student with a meter stick during dismissal time on Monday.... more »

• Prosecutors: Woman charged in child sex case lied about affair with disgraced sheriff's deputy

  February 8, 2021 3:38 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Court documents filed this past week offer more insight into the disturbing dynamic between a married couple and another woman implicated in the same child sex investigation . Last week, prosecutors with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office filed documents asking a judge for permission to introduce... more »

• Man accused of sexually assaulting people working out at LSU's UREC

  December 17, 2019 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is accused of pressing his crotch against people while they were exercising at a facility on LSU's campus Monday night. According to LSU Police, Darren Brewton was booked on a pair of sexual battery charges related to his alleged behavior at the University Recreation... more »

• Dutchtown High teacher arrested after investigation into report of inappropriate interaction with student Play Video

  October 24, 2019 12:11 PM

  DUTCHTOWN – A high school teacher was booked into the Ascension Parish jail Wednesday on indecent behavior with a juvenile charges after being indicted by a grand jury. Mark Ebarb, 32, was arrested amid an investigation into reports he was sending inappropriate pictures to male students, sources told the... more »

• Teachers in Ascension Parish getting $2,000 raise Play Video

  June 26, 2019 7:26 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Teachers in Ascension Parish may be feeling a lot less stressed this week after they were granted a $2,000 raise. On Tuesday, the school board matched the raise the state granted the teachers, doubling the increase. Just a month away from school starting, first grade teacher... more »

• EBR schools step closer to potential layoffs Play Video

  April 4, 2019 10:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The EBR school board took the first of two votes Thursday evening authorizing the system to make staff layoffs for next school year if needed. "This is not something pleasant. This is not something I'd like to do but we do have a responsibility to the... more »

• Individuals 'removed' from school over viral video showing student pinned on concrete Play Video

  March 29, 2019 2:37 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Officials say they've "removed" those involved in a violent confrontation between a student and staff at a Tangipahoa Parish school last week. Ponchatoula Junior High Principal Mary Beth Crovetto confirmed Friday the school was investigating after video of the incident was shared on social media. The video... more »

• Deputies: McKinley High employee stole nearly $5,000 in school money

  January 28, 2019 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators say a high school employee spent nearly $5,000 of a school's money on uniforms that were not for the school, an audit revealed Monday. The theft from McKinley High School apparently went unnoticed for nearly six months, until an internal auditor reported it to the... more »

• EBR School Board could grant $500 employee bonuses Play Video

  October 4, 2018 11:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School employees working full-time could get a one-time pay adjustment in November if the board approves. Teacher unions say the extra $500 is nice, but they want a permanent pay increase. "That's not enough, we need to address the pay schedule," said Tia Mills with the... more »

• Four arrested, one hospitalized after fight at local middle school

  December 13, 2017 5:32 PM

  GONZALES - Police were called to a local middle school after a fight between students got out of hand Wednesday. The Gonzales Police Department confirmed that officers were called to Gonzales Middle School early Wednesday afternoon in response to a fight involving several students. Police say all involved were... more »

• High school students buy puppy for teacher who lost his dog

  December 6, 2017 9:35 PM

  ALABAMA- A high school teacher is spending this holiday season with a new puppy thanks to the generosity of his students. Troy Rogers, a history teacher at Clements High School in Athens, was surprised at school last month with a golden retriever puppy. Around 90 students in the... more »

• Teacher knocked out, hospitalized after altercation between students Play Video

  September 11, 2017 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A teacher at Tara High School was transported to the hospital with a head injury after getting involved in an altercation between two students Monday morning. Authorities say one female student charged at another during an argument. The teacher stood in the way of the attack... more »

• Brusly High School teacher wins DOE teacher of the year

  July 28, 2017 11:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Education named Brusly High School English teacher Kimberly Eckert 2018 State Teacher of the Year. She was given the award at the 11th annual Excellence Awards Gala. According to a news release, Eckert has been teaching for nine years in various... more »

• LSU Police arrest man for exposing himself in Middleton Library

  May 6, 2017 6:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after he allegedly exposed himself to several people on LSU's campus Friday night. LSUPD arrested 25-year-old William Gillette after several victims said he exposed his genitalia to them in the Middleton Library. LSU Police were called to the library around 9:15... more »

• Destrehan woman not guilty in student-teacher sex case

  April 26, 2017 4:22 PM

  DESTREHAN - A former English teacher was found not guilty of carnal knowledge of a juvenile Wednesday. According to a report from WWL-TV, Shelley Dufresne faced up to 10 years in prison after she was accused of having sexual relations with a student. The mother of the teen... more »

• North Korea detains US professor, at least 3rd American held captive

  April 23, 2017 5:14 PM

  NORTH KOREA - A U.S. citizen and academic was detained in North Korea while trying to leave the country with his wife on Saturday. A spokesperson for the university has confirmed that 58-year-old Tony Kim, who goes by his Korean name Kim Sang-duk, was detained while trying to board... more »

• Elementary teacher suspended after photo appears to show her asleep in class Play Video

  March 20, 2017 5:01 PM

  SLAUGHTER- An elementary school lab teacher at Slaughter Elementary was suspended Monday after a picture surfaced of her appearing to sleep in class. East Feliciana School Superintendent, Carlos Sam said he was deeply troubled by the photo, and placed the employee on leave today. "We immediately began an investigation, so... more »

• East Feliciana teacher accused of slapping student

  March 15, 2017 1:09 PM

  EAST FELICIANA PARISH – An East Feliciana teacher is on paid leave after he was accused of assaulting a student during school hours. Sheriff Jeffery Travis confirmed that Jaworski White was arrested Tuesday by Clinton Police and charged for slapping a student. Sources say the incident happened at East... more »

• LSU Professor Melvin DeFleur dies at 93

  February 15, 2017 7:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Renowned mass communication scholar Melvin DeFleur, a Manship School of Mass Communication Distinguished Professor, died Monday at the age of 93. DeFleur and his wife, Margaret DeFleur, joined the Manship School faculty in 2004 after he retired as professor emeritus of mass communication in the College... more »

• Former Gonzales teacher pleads guilty to sexual conduct with teen

  February 15, 2017 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A former East Ascension High School health teacher has pleaded guilty to prohibited sexual conduct with a 17-year-old, per reports. According to District Attorney Tyler Cavalier, 34-year-old Louis Carl Aguillard will avoid jail time due to his plea to a lesser charge. He must also pay... more »

• Terrebonne substitute teacher arrested for having sex with teens

  December 23, 2016 10:40 AM

  HOUMA – The Houma Police Department arrested a Terrebonne School System substitute teacher for having sex with three teenagers at her home. Heidi Verret, 30, was arrested for one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile and three counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The investigation revealed... more »

• Dad arrested for threatening to fight daughter's middle school teacher

  December 15, 2016 5:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Deputies say a Baton Rouge dad has been arrested for threatening his daughter's middle school teacher Thursday. Marvin Edwards, 39, was arrested for assault of a school teacher and disturbing the peace. On Thursday, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to Scotlandville Middle School... more »

• Student arrested for slapping and threatening teacher

  December 13, 2016 12:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An 18-year-old high school student has been arrested after he slapped and threatened his teacher at Friendship Capitol High School. Sidney Brown was arrested on an assault on a school teacher charge. On Dec. 12 around 8 a.m. a Baton Rouge Police officer was working... more »

• Teacher impacted by flood gets surprise shopping spree Play Video

  December 6, 2016 6:42 PM

  ASCENSION – For a teacher in Prairieville, the act of giving isn't just for a season during holiday months-but every single day. Today, Jennifer LeBlanc, a third-grade teacher at Lakeside Primary School, was the recipient of a shopping spree to help replace some of the valuables she lost in... more »

• Teacher pleads guilty to giving students marijuana brownies

  November 16, 2016 6:04 PM

  COVINGTON – A former high school teacher pleaded guilty to giving brownies with marijuana in them to two of her students. The former teacher, 31-year-old Camille Breaux Brennan, taught at Hannan High School. Brennan admitted to giving brownies to two students in May 2015. One of the students reportedly... more »

• Bond set for Port Barre High School teacher arrested for sexual conduct with students

  November 9, 2016 5:35 PM

  PORT BARRE – The $7,500 bond has been set for a Port Barre High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly being sexual involved with three of her students. The head girls basketball coach and P.E. teacher of Port Barre High school, 29-year-old Nicole Aymond, was arrested on Nov.... more »

• Former Belle Chasse high school teacher arrested after alleged relationship with student

  November 1, 2016 10:32 PM

  BELLE CHASSE - A former teacher and coach at Belle Chasse High School was arrested for computer-aided solicitation of a minor on Oct. 24, according to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office. Lane Pace, 24, of Zachary was arrested after school officials reported that he was possibly engaged in an... more »

• Scotlandville teacher arrested for alleged sexual conduct with student

  October 24, 2016 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A school teacher has been arrested for alleged sexual conduct with a 17-year-old student after making inappropriate comments towards her. 32-year-old Christoper Shepard was arrested for prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student. According to East Baton Rouge School officials, Shepard is employed as a... more »

• Attorney, police confirm suspect in teacher's murder fathered child

  June 23, 2016 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police confirmed Thursday that Robert Marks, suspected in the murder of Lyntell Washington, was the father of her unborn child. Marks is accused of shooting Washington and dumping her body at the edge of a sugarcane field in Iberville Parish. He is also accused of leaving... more »

• Teacher facing sex charges was arrested a week earlier for child desertion

  June 16, 2016 8:56 PM

  WALKER - Walker Police arrested a former Walker Freshman High School teacher, accused of having sexual relations with a 15-year-old male student. Officers charged 33-year-old Lynsie Pendarvis with felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile. The alleged incident occured during the most recent... more »

• Police suspect body of woman found in Grosse Tete is missing teacher Play Video

  June 14, 2016 1:03 PM

  GROSSE TETE - Police say the badly decomposed body of a woman found near Grosse Tete could be that of Lyntell Washington , a pregnant teacher who went missing last week. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said a farmer was contacted by one of his workers around 10:30 a.m.... more »

• Neighbors concerned after teacher is arrested on sex charges Play Video

  May 25, 2016 5:06 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Neighbors of a teacher who was arrested on accusations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student say Louis Aguillard kept to himself. Gonzales Police arrested the 34-year-old occupational health teacher and assistant athletic trainer at East Ascension High School, Wednesday afternoon. He has been fired... more »

• Edwards reaches education compromise after series of failures Play Video

  May 5, 2016 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE- School reform advocates, business groups and teacher unions all came to compromise Thursday at the state Capitol over teacher evaluations. The Senate Education Committee passed a bill that will slightly reduce the effect of student test scores on a teacher’s performance. Currently high test scores can earn teachers... more »

• Vermillion Parish junior high teacher accused of rape

  April 28, 2016 12:56 PM

  ABBEVILLE - A teacher in Vermillion Parish is behind bars after he was accused of rape. James Harber is listed as a 7th grade teacher at J.H. Williams Middle School according to the school’s website. He was booked by Abbeville Police on two counts of second-degree rape and one... more »

• Teacher arrested after hiding in teen's closet

  April 14, 2016 4:14 PM

  ASCENSION- A band teacher at an Iberia Parish high school has not been back to school since he was caught hiding in a teenager's closet, according to the school system. Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies arrested Jeremy Conner, 30, Wednesday on a count of indecent behavior with a juvenile after... more »

• High school basketball coach arrested on molestation charges

  March 18, 2016 12:43 PM

  SLIDELL – Police in Slidell say a high school basketball coach is now facing multiple molestation charges after they say he solicited nude photos and had sex with a student in his classroom. Slidell Police say 34-year-old Raymond Winzy was arrested Thursday on molestation and child porn charges. Winzy... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: Teen mom talks about raising local teacher's love child Play Video

  March 2, 2016 5:19 PM

  PLAQUEMINE – A teenager who gave birth to a child fathered by her high school teacher is breaking her silence about the relationship and being a mom for the first time in a TV interview. Wednesday, Whittani Bullock talked candidly with WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto. She said it... more »