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• Package that prompted evacuation at BRPD headquarters contained action figures, police say Play Video

  August 19, 2021 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police headquarters on Airline Highway was evacuated after officers discovered what was described as a "suspicious package" outside the building Thursday morning. The department confirmed to WBRZ that a "suitcase-like" object was found near the courtyard shortly after 9 o'clock. Police headquarters was... more »

• Part of French Quarter briefly cleared out Friday due to phony bomb threat

  December 11, 2020 11:39 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Police closed off a portion of the French Quarter Friday morning as they investigated a reported bomb threat in the area. City officials confirmed on social media shortly before 10 a.m. that Decatur Street was closed along Jackson Square while police looked into the threat. ... more »

• String of armed robberies, burglaries in Tigerland area over the weekend Play Video

  October 3, 2016 10:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A string of crimes committed in the Tigerland area over the weekend have police investigating to determine if the cases are connected. The list of crimes, including two armed robberies, left one LSU student with seven stitches after being robbed at gun point. That student, Hunter... more »

• Security beefed up ahead of "Nutcracker" ballet

  December 18, 2015 11:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you plan to attend a Baton Rouge Christmas tradition Saturday night, you will likely need to leave a little earlier this year. Heightened security measures will be in place at the River Center for the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker - A Tale... more »