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  • Student arrested after social media 'prank' forced lockdown at Ponchatoula High

    September 22, 2023 12:02 PM

    PONCHATOULA - A student was arrested after making posts on social media claiming there was an explosive planted at Ponchatoula High. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the student, who is a minor, made posts on Snapchat alleging that a live "grenade" had been dropped off at the campus.... more »
  • Mom claims EBR teacher groomed her son for years as school officials turned a blind eye Play Video

    September 11, 2023 5:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A mother in Baton Rouge said a teacher groomed her 15-year-old son for years prior to his termination two weeks ago at Belaire High School. She said her complaints to the school system were ignored and are similar to another mother's story . See the full story... more »
  • Woman who allegedly gunned down 12-year-old girl indicted for murder as others shed charges

    August 31, 2023 8:06 PM

    CENTRAL - A woman who allegedly shot and killed a 12-year-old girl who knocked on her front door was indicted for murder Thursday as two others implicated in the shooting had their charges reduced or thrown out all together. East Baton Rouge court records show that Ester Williams was... more »
  • Man sexually assaulted sleeping child during early-morning home invasion, EBR deputies say

    August 21, 2023 6:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is accused of creeping into a family's bedroom and fondling a 7-year-old girl while she was sleeping next to her mother early Monday morning. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the assault happened around 1:20 a.m. at an apartment on Ned Avenue,... more »
  • Livingston Parish 13-year-old reported missing

    August 17, 2023 3:53 PM

    UPDATE: Marleigh Stephenson has been located and is safe. LIVINGSTON PARISH - The sheriff's office is asking for help locating a 13-year-old girl missing from Livingston Parish. Marleigh Stephenson was last s een on North Susie Circle in Denham Springs around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.... more »
  • Soldier from Baton Rouge drowns near Texas military base

    August 7, 2023 4:39 PM

    FORT CAVAZOS, Tx. - A soldier from the Baton Rouge area died in a reported drowning in Texas over the weekend. The Killeen Daily Herald reports that Pvt. Shad Edward Sheffie drowned Friday at Belton Lake, located near Fort Cavazos. Officials at the military installation released the following statement.... more »
  • Search continues for teen who escaped custody; grandma ready to use shotgun to protect her home Play Video

    December 30, 2022 4:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The search continues Friday for a 15-year-old who managed to escape from a sheriff's deputy after he had been processed for a vehicle burglary. WBRZ was there Thursday night as law enforcement fanned out looking for him. Drones flew through the air as they tried to... more »
  • Bicyclist killed in hit and run on Airline Highway; investigators need help identifying him

    August 1, 2022 3:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials are asking for help identifying an unnamed bicyclist who was struck and killed by a car over the weekend. The East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office said the man was struck on Airline Highway near Prescott Road sometime Sunday. Death investigators said efforts to identify him... more »
  • Child, 13, killed after Shreveport police chase ends in violent wreck

    May 21, 2022 10:33 PM

    SHREVEPORT - A 13-year-old died after a pursuit spanning multiple northern Louisiana parishes ended in a violent crash late Friday night. The chase began around 11:30 p.m. after Bossier City police officers tried to stop an SUV for a traffic violation on I-20, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers... more »
  • Sheriff: 17-year-old arrested, accused of raping child last year

    April 7, 2022 3:30 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - A 17-year-old was arrested this week for allegedly raping a child no more than 11 years old sometime last summer. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ the investigation into the incident started in February. The investigation revealed the victim was a young girl under 12 years... 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 »
  • Baton Rouge woman charged with stabbing 19-year-old

    January 5, 2022 3:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a stabbing that left a 19-year-old woman wounded late Wednesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the incident happened around 10:20 a.m. around the intersection of Mohican Street and Prescott Road. The department said the victim was expected to survive her... more »
  • Nonprofit says missing teen has been found, is safe

    May 9, 2021 9:48 PM

    TANGIPAHOA PARISH - A teenager who went missing has been located and is safe, according to a Tuesday, May 10 update from a representative of the AWARE Foundation, Inc . The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office had been searching for 17-year-old Elexia Leneigh Meeker since she was reported missing over... more »
  • Pastor of popular BR church apologizes for shuttered youth program in social media post

    April 29, 2021 2:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The lead pastor of one of the largest churches in the capital area is apologizing for how a youth program shut down by the church years ago allegedly treated its participants. Pastor Jonathan Stockstill made a lengthy post on Facebook Wednesday apologizing for the issues reported... more »
  • 'Devastating': LSU president addresses recent deaths of 2 students

    April 15, 2021 6:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Interim LSU President Tom Galligan released a statement Thursday as the university mourns the deaths of two students. On Wednesday, the university confirmed the body found in the Mississippi River was positively identified as Kori Gauthier , a student who'd been missing for the past week.... more »
  • Questions linger as search for missing LSU student grows Play Video

    April 9, 2021 6:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The frantic search for a missing LSU student intensified Friday. A team of 300 volunteers scoured an area along the Mississippi River in an effort to find 19-year-old Kori Gauthier. Her father, Levar Gauthier, says he's leaning on his faith and clinging to hope. "I... more »
  • Missing 16-year-old found safe by BRPD

    March 29, 2021 5:49 PM

    UPDATE: Baton Rouge Police have located the missing teen, and she was brought home safe. BATON ROUGE - Police have issued an alert for a missing 16-year-old. Fiona Mari-Jayne Selders was last seen Sunday around 4 p.m. in the 11900 block of Lake Sherwood Avenue North. She was... more »
  • Teen emerging from 10-month coma with no knowledge of coronavirus pandemic

    February 2, 2021 2:12 PM

    STAFFORDSHIRE, England - A teenager who suffered a traumatic brain injury back in March is waking from a 10-month coma with no knowledge of the pandemic that beset the world in the past year, according to The Guardian. Despite contracting the disease twice, 19-year-old Joseph Flavill is completely unaware... more »
  • Police: Drunken mom shot child during Thanksgiving Day argument

    December 4, 2020 6:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested overnight after her juvenile son told police she shot him during a drunken argument on Thanksgiving Day. According to arrest records, 33-year-old Tameka Varise shot her juvenile son Nov. 26 at their home on Pawnee Street. Police said they arrived at... more »
  • Deputies looking for possible gang member accused of killing 19-year-old

    July 21, 2020 1:34 PM

    AMITE - Sheriff's deputies are looking for a dangerous suspect who allegedly murdered a teenager last month. The St. Helena Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that Jaylohn T. Mitchell is wanted for second-degree murder for the killing, which happened June 21 on McDaniel Road in Amite. No other details surrounding... more »
  • Deputies arrest man for allegedly raping minor at party

    April 9, 2020 6:21 AM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - Deputies arrested a male suspect on Thursday, April 2 for allegedly raping a juvenile in 2018. According to the Assumption Sheriff's Office, on May 13, 2019 the parent of the female juvenile filed a complaint accusing Logan Christopher Dubois of raping the juvenile at a party in... more »
  • Two teens arrested after carrying weapons at Assumption High School

    October 17, 2017 3:24 PM

    ASSUMPTION - Authorities say two 15-year-olds were arrested in Assumption Parish after they admitted to carrying weapons at school. A faculty member at Assumption High School found a .22 caliber handgun in a bathroom Monday morning. A school resource officer recovered the handgun and began interviewing staff and reviewing... more »
  • Affidavit says Max Gruver was targeted during alleged hazing ritual Play Video

    October 11, 2017 2:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Arrest records from the LSU Police Department reveal that 18-year-old Max Gruver received the bulk of the punishment on the night of an alleged hazing incident which preceded his death. According to an arrest affidavit, Phi Delta Theta pledges got messages Sept. 13 telling them to... more »
  • LSU crushes Greek Life in wake of fraternity death Play Video

    September 14, 2017 4:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - All Greek activities are suspended at LSU as the university investigates an on-campus fraternity concerning the Wednesday night death of an 18-year-old student. The coroner's office has confirmed to WBRZ that 18-year-old Max Gruver from Roswell, Georgia was taken to a hospital from the Phi Delta... more »
  • Baton Rouge man accused of sexually assaulting teen on multiple occasions

    September 11, 2017 2:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man has been charged with multiple counts of sexual battery after he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old on two different occasions. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 20-year-old Maurice Reddick was arrested after he sexually assaulted the teen at an acquaintance's home in August. ... more »
  • Area sheriff's deputy quits amid allegations he touched male teen's genitals Play Video

    August 18, 2017 5:18 PM

    NEW ROADS- A high-ranking member of the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office quit amid an investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched a male teen's genitals, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Friday. The incident, authorities said, was reported to have happened while the lieutenant, identified as Karl Douget, was on... more »
  • Reports of juvenile shot on 68th Avenue

    July 28, 2017 12:15 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Multiple first responders were on the scene of a reported shooting involving a juvenile on 68th Avenue on Thursday night. Images from the scene show Baton Rouge Police Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department, and EMS vehicles on 68th Avenue near Village Street. Reports indicate a... more »
  • Teen reported missing after meeting man through social media found; man arrested

    July 12, 2017 1:15 PM

    UPDATE: The missing teen has been found and the 22-year-old man she met through social media has been arrested on charges of simple kidnapping. He was booked into the Orleans Parish Prison at 3:15 p.m. on July 12. ORIGINAL: NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department is asking... more »
  • Teen accused of beating elderly couple with hammer in Kenner caught in Baton Rouge

    July 10, 2017 12:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A teen was arrested for allegedly beating an 89-year-old man and 70-year-old woman with a hammer inside their Kenner home on Sunday. According to the Kenner Police Department, a man reported that his next door neighbor, living in the Woodlake Subdivision on Tenton Street, walked... more »
  • Teen arrested in Ascension Parish car burglary

    May 31, 2017 10:11 PM

    GEISMAR - Deputies have arrested a 17-year-old who is suspected of committing a vehicle burglary in Ascension Parish. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, Juan Barajas of Prairieville was arrested on simple burglary and criminal trespassing charges Tuesday. The sheriff's office say Barajas was identified after deputies... more »
  • Deputies find 16-year-old reported missing from Erwinville

    May 31, 2017 11:54 AM

    UPDATE: The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office reported that Andrew Varnado was found safe. ERWINVILLE – West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a missing 16-year-old last seen in Erwinville. According to the sheriff's office, the teen is identified as Andrew Varnado, who was last seen... more »
  • Man stalked ex-girlfriend while living in her attic, arrested in Baton Rouge

    May 24, 2017 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Wednesday after he stalked his ex-girlfriend from her attic and attacked her earlier this month. According to the Lafouche Parish Sheriff's Office, 21-year-old Taylor Broussard was arrested in Baton Rouge Wednesday after he attacked his ex-girlfriend in her Larose home. The... more »
  • Men accused of bribing missing teen for sex

    May 5, 2017 5:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Two men were arrested after police say they bought a missing 16-year-old girl food and a hotel room in exchange for sex. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 38-year-old Darrel Lewis and 28-year-old Randon Norwood for a felony count of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. An officer... more »
  • 'Undocumented person' accused of killing teen on birthday Play Video

    March 13, 2017 2:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A 16-year-old was shot and killed on his birthday Monday afternoon. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the 4700 block of Southpark Drive where they found the teenager shot. The teen, identified as Darius Plummer, died at the hospital. Darius Plummer, 16,... more »
  • 18-year-old killed in deadly motorcycle crash on LA 940

    March 8, 2017 7:31 PM

    GONZALES - Louisiana State troopers are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that killed an 18-year-old Wednesday. According to state police, Aiden Womack of Gonzales was killed following a crash on LA 940. State Police say that Womack was driving his Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on the interstate when 72-year-old Hazel... more »
  • Police cracking down on speed where teen was struck Play Video

    March 3, 2017 7:49 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS – Police were out on a stretch of roadway just one day after a teenager was struck to warn drivers to slow down. Residents say that Cocheram Road is notorious for speeders. "They've been going fast for quite some time," resident Lance Lewis said. Just across... more »
  • Arrests made in 2016 murder of Ponchatoula teen

    February 24, 2017 3:23 PM

    PONCHATOULA – Arrests have been made in connection to a 2016 Ponchatoula murder case, the Louisiana Attorney General announced. Tony Johnson, 18, Dkerian Johnson, 18, and two juveniles were arrested in connection to the August 2016 murder of 19-year-old Christopher Franklin. According to the Hammond Daily Star, Franklin... more »
  • Teen crash victim remembered with balloon release Play Video

    February 22, 2017 11:20 PM

    NEW ROADS - A high school student killed in a weekend crash was laid to rest Wednesday. Students and staff at False River Academy held a balloon release in memory of 17-year-old Clayton Jarreau. Jarreau died Sunday morning when his car veered off Highway 417 in Pointe Coupee Parish. Two... more »
  • 15-year-old girl shot and killed in Baton Rouge Play Video

    January 18, 2017 11:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Details have come to light in the early hours of Thursday morning regarding the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Au'Miracle McElwee. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting occurred on Wednesday around 10 p.m. in the 5100 block of Oaklon Avenue. Investigators say that McElwee was... more »
  • Two accused of raping inmate at Ascension Parish jail

    January 13, 2017 5:37 PM

    ASCENSION – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the rape of a parish inmate that was reported on Thursday night. The inmate reported that he had been raped by another inmate on two separate occasions in the past week, officials say. Louisiana State Police detectives were asked to... more »
  • Man charged after missing Baker teen returned home

    December 28, 2016 4:29 PM

    BAKER – Police say an 18-year-old has been arrested after a statewide missing juvenile alert. Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn tells WBRZ News 2 that Mejia Vasquez was charged Tuesday night with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Dunn said Vasquez was seen on... more »

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