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  • Thief walks off with snowball stand generator, comes back again Play Video

    December 20, 2022 3:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A thief appears to be making a habit of visiting a snowball stand looking for generators. The owner of that stand isn't happy and wants that thief to pay for his crimes. Around 4:30 a.m. on Dec. 9, 2022, a man is seen on surveillance video... more »
  • Man on drugs crashed stolen car after spotting sheriff's deputy, treated for overdose after wreck

    October 26, 2022 2:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man had to be treated for an apparent drug overdose right after he crashed a stolen car while fleeing law enforcement. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the driver panicked and tried to get away after spotting a sheriff's deputy near the intersection of... more »
  • LSU police investigating break-in at campus church ministry

    August 30, 2022 12:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a burglar who broke into a religious ministry's building at LSU. The crime happened earlier this month at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry along Highland Road near E Chimes Street. Authorities released a photo of the suspected burglar riding a bicycle in the... more »
  • Police: Baton Rouge man who robbed Subway also tied to burglary spree at storage facility

    August 10, 2022 5:01 PM

    WALKER - A man suspected of robbing a Subway restaurant at gunpoint is also facing charges in a string of burglaries that happened that same evening at a nearby storage facility. The Walker Police Department announced Wednesday that Steven Langois, 20, of Baton Rouge was arrested in the July... 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 »
  • 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 »
  • Deputies arrest suspected bank robber tied to multiple heists on Jones Creek Road

    April 14, 2022 1:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man Friday suspected of robbing two separate banks on Jones Creek Road just weeks apart. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Eric Palmer, 20, robbed Bancorp South Bank and First American Bank on March 22 and April 14, respectively. The banks are... more »
  • Baton Rouge police arrest woman suspected in deadly armed robbery

    April 13, 2022 3:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman accused of fatally shooting someone during an armed robbery earlier this year. Anna Bartholomew, 31, was arrested Wednesday for her involvement in the attack, which happened around 2:45 a.m. Feb. 19 on South Choctaw Drive. The Baton Rouge Police Department said... more »
  • Driver crashed into 18-wheeler after multi-parish chase on I-10; suspect captured in Port Allen Play Video

    March 10, 2022 10:07 AM

    PORT ALLEN - A driver in a stolen car led police on a pursuit through multiple parishes before crashing into an 18-wheeler late Wednesday night. The chase began around 9:30 p.m. on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, according to Louisiana State Police. The suspect , 19-year-old Oliver Mitchell , led... more »
  • Accused package thief arrested after targeting apartments off Greenwell Springs Road

    March 1, 2022 8:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man suspected of swiping packages from at least one person's front porch during this past holiday season was arrested this week. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Deshaun Granger, 21, is accused of taking multiple deliveries left at the front door of a... more »
  • Burglar in stolen box truck led police on chase through Baton Rouge

    February 15, 2022 2:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police chased down a man in a stolen box truck after he allegedly used the vehicle to carry out multiple break-ins later that same night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the crime spree started Monday when Reginald Robertson, 54, smashed open a lock box and... more »
  • Thieves targeting checks placed in mailboxes across Baton Rouge Play Video

    February 11, 2022 10:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - United States Postal Service mailboxes are being targeted in a check-washing scheme that is now widespread in Baton Rouge. One man tells 2 On Your Side that a lot more needs to be done to protect the mail. As a small business owner, Jerry Mayer visits... 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 »
  • WANTED: Man stole $800 worth of items from Rouses

    June 16, 2021 6:45 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - An unidentified man is wanted for shoplifting about $800 worth of products from a grocery store in the capital area. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said the theft happened June 13 at a Rouses Supermarket. The sheriff's office shared surveillance video of the man, asking for... more »
  • Deputies looking for man who used motorized cart to shoplift

    January 14, 2021 1:54 PM

    GONZALES - Authorities are looking for a man who apparently shoplifted while browsing the store in a motorized shopping cart. Surveillance cameras from the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Gonzales show the suspected thief browsing the store Saturday. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says the man used the cart... more »
  • Alleged Christmas bandit robbed delivery truck at gunpoint, led deputies on chase

    December 10, 2020 1:23 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested a man overnight after he allegedly robbed a truck driver making holiday deliveries in Livingston Parish. The sheriff's office said Jeremy McDavis, 33, of Harvey was arrested Wednesday night. The department said McDavis held up a delivery driver around 7 p.m. at an... more »
  • Police investigating pair of tire thefts in Old Goodwood area Play Video

    August 31, 2020 10:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Every morning, Donald Gelpi walks his wife from their apartment on LaSalle Avenue to her car. On Aug. 16, they were shocked by what they found. "She went 'ah' and looked over at my car," Gelpi said, imitating his wife gasping. "Right away I knew, you... more »
  • Thief steals generator from carport before Laura Play Video

    August 27, 2020 6:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A generator was stolen from the carport of a Park Forest home late Tuesday night. The homeowners had fixed it up in preparation for Hurricane Laura. Having flooded in 2016, Charles and Sheila Papenburg were prepared for anything Hurricane Laura brought their way. They elevated their... more »
  • Livingston authorities search for thieves who stole $1,000 worth of equipment

    August 26, 2020 11:22 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it would like the public's help in identifying two suspects, a man and a woman, who stole $1,000 worth of goods/equipment at a Juban Road sporting goods store this month. Deputies say the couple made off with... more »
  • Mental health specialist allegedly lied about appointments, stole more than $320K through Medicaid

    March 4, 2020 3:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman is accused of lying about her medical appointments for nearly two years, allowing her to steal more than a quarter-million dollars in taxpayer money. Christine Carmouche, 55, of Breaux Bridge was arrested Tuesday on charges of Medicaid fraud in her alleged scheme that unfolded... more »
  • Scam artist snatches $700 in gift cards after trick fails

    January 10, 2020 9:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A scam artist fled the scene of their operation with $700 in stolen gift cards after a store clerk became suspicious during a conversation of how the individual was going to pay for the cards. The person speaking with the store clerk was attempting to pay... more »
  • Off-duty firefighter allegedly stole fire truck, tried to pull his car out of ditch using hose

    January 7, 2020 6:32 PM

    MAUREPAS - A Baton Rouge firefighter allegedly stole a fire truck from a Livingston Parish station while he was intoxicated and tried to use it to tow his own vehicle out of a ditch over the weekend. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office says deputies found Craig Trippi, Jr., of... 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 »
  • Man stole electric shopping cart, drove it to bar to avoid DWI

    November 4, 2019 1:17 PM

    HOUMA - A Livingston Parish man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly stole an electric shopping cart from a Walmart because he thought it would save him from getting arrested for drunk driving. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office says it responded to a bar along Corporate Drive in Houma... more »
  • Suspect fatally shot by store clerk during attempted armed robbery

    May 19, 2019 12:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say a man has died after he was shot while trying to rob a convenience store over the weekend. According to BRPD, 31-year-old Rico Clayton Jr. attempted to rob the Neighbors Food Mart on Dougherty Drive around 8 a.m. Sunday. Police said a store clerk... more »
  • Sashaying thief too focused on crime to see security cameras Play Video

    April 10, 2019 7:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A slick thief ignored a store’s surveillance cameras when he tried to slyly swipe a blower from the bed of a pickup recently. A lawn maintenance worker was doing work and had his truck parked in the parking lot. Security video showed the thief park his... more »
  • Ex-postal worker sentenced to three years of probation for theft of checks, gift cards, and cash

    March 23, 2019 11:18 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - A former postal worker who pleaded guilty to stealing mail back in March of 2019 has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay restitution. Bria Davis worked at a post office in Slidell and was accused of stealing mail containing checkbooks, gift... more »
  • Council reverses decision to condemn derelict Brandywine apartment complex

    February 27, 2019 5:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council has overturned its decision to condemn an infamous abandoned apartment complex. On Wednesday, the council flipped its previous decision to condemn the Brandywine Apartments after its current owner paid back debts owed to the city. The original vote was made... more »
  • Deputies: Alleged thief caught driving stolen vehicle on his way to court

    February 27, 2019 1:26 PM

    COVINGTON - A man was re-arrested just days after his release from jail when deputies found him driving a stolen vehicle on I-12. The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says 64-year-old Leroy Campbell of Saraland, Alabama was booked on numerous charges Wednesday. The sheriff's office says Campbell was spotted... more »
  • Deputies: ''Hamburglar'' who smashed drive-thru windows caught red-handed in Baton Rouge

    February 13, 2019 12:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials say a man who went on a crime spree targeting fast food restaurants in the capital area was caught in the middle of his latest burglary. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the so-called "Hamburglar" has been hitting fast food spots, including multiple... 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 »
  • Burglary suspects busted trying to sell stolen items online Play Video

    December 24, 2018 10:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Just when Grinches thought they had this one, Christmas is saved by Baton Rouge Police. Cops swarmed in on some alleged suspects stealing Christmas joy. There was a car full of presents and gifts, belonging to someone else. That someone else didn't want to be identified, but she... more »
  • Thief steals home security camera Play Video

    September 10, 2018 10:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A crafty thief sneaked underneath a home surveillance camera to steal the device without being caught on video. Joey Holaway said the thief stole his camera and packages off his front porch this weekend in the Ogden Park neighborhood. "It seemed like a bold move, unbelievable... more »
  • WATCH: Thief takes off with Salvation Army kettle Play Video

    December 10, 2017 5:21 PM

    GLADSTONE, Mo.- Surveillance video captured a thief helping himself to a Salvation Army kettle. The Gladstone Police Department posted the video this week, asking the community to help identify the sticky-handed suspect. The footage shows a man walking up to a Salvation Army kettle outside of a store in... more »
  • Deputies seeking suspect in snow-day armed robbery

    December 8, 2017 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It turns out not even the joy of snow can put a halt to crime in the capital area. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who robbed the Circle K on Jones Creek Road at gunpoint during Baton Rouge's snowy Friday.... more »
  • WANTED: Man steals handgun, purse from Baton Rouge subdivision

    November 13, 2017 4:15 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities are looking for a man after he was spotted stealing a firearm and other valuables from a car parked in a Baton Rouge subdivision. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the man was seen leaving the scene of the burglary in the 10500... more »
  • Jambalaya fundraiser successful, pot stealing thief still on the run Play Video

    September 28, 2017 4:45 PM

    GEISMAR - A hungry thief didn't keep a group of chefs from whipping up some jambalaya for charity. Last week, Monika Wood called 2 On Your Side about a man who stole some equipment needed to make food to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. But there was... more »
  • Apartment won't void LSU students lease after break-ins Play Video

    September 26, 2017 11:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Twice in September, a thief snuck into an apartment while four women slept, stealing possessions and making off with two vehicles, according to the women's parents. The women, all LSU students, want to move out of the Sterling Burbank apartment complex located just south of campus. However, parents... more »
  • Woman carjacked at gunpoint on Pecue Lane Play Video

    September 6, 2017 12:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is seeking a suspect after he stole a woman's vehicle at gunpoint Saturday. Deputies recovered the car, thanks to OnStar. The sheriff's office says the victim was vacuuming her vehicle at a car wash in the 6500 block of... more »
  • Baton Rouge man, two others wanted after home invasion in Iberville Parish

    August 31, 2017 5:29 PM

    GROSS TETE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office has made an arrest and is looking to make three more after four armed robbers invaded a home earlier this week. According to the sheriff's office, 37-year-old Sean Jones of Port Allen was arrested after the robbers entered the victim's home... more »
  • Several arrests made in series of Denham Springs burglaries

    August 21, 2017 12:31 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Authorities have announced multiple arrests in connection to a string of car burglaries in Livingston Parish. On Friday, deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 11000 block of Pleasant Knoll Drive. Witnesses were able to provide details on the suspects, leading to their arrests.... more »
  • Man wanted for series of burglaries in Zachary

    August 15, 2017 11:24 AM

    ZACHARY - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are seeking a man suspected of burglarizing a home on Greenwell Springs Port Hudson Road. According to the sheriff's office, the victim returned to the home in the 9100 block of Greenwell Springs Port Hudson Road to find the... more »
  • Purse snatcher prompts security boost at Gonzales Wal-Mart Play Video

    August 9, 2017 9:31 PM

    GONZALES - Police are stepping up security at the Wal-Mart on Airline Highway in Gonzales after several reported purse thefts. Gonzales Police say they are investigating after surveillance video showed a man following women around the store before snatching their possessions away. "There is an issue. There are... more »
  • WANTED: Pair suspected of burglarizing vehicle with child in tow

    August 9, 2017 4:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are seeking two suspects accused of burglarizing a vehicle in the parking lot of the Our Lady of the Lake Emergency Room. According to the sheriff's office, the two were seen on surveillance video as they burglarized the... more »
  • Contractor confronts man with his stolen trailer Play Video

    August 2, 2017 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A fast thinking contractor snapped several pictures of a stranger towing his stolen trailer. Jhonny Lopez said he confirmed the vin number and asked the man where he got it. "The guy said he bought it from someone else for $300," said Lopez. "But I think he... more »
  • Contractor facing new charges for allegedly scamming tornado victims

    July 19, 2017 8:18 PM

    ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Incarcerated contractor Matthew Morris is facing more charges in yet another parish Wednesday. According to the St. Jon the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the owner of Complete Construction Contractors LLC now faces new charges of contractor fraud. The sheriff's office says Morris is... more »
  • EBRSO: Man wanted for vehicle burglary in Central subdivision

    July 18, 2017 3:45 PM

    CENTRAL - Sheriff's deputies are seeking a man after surveillance footage recorded him burglarizing a vehicle in a Central subdivision. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, surveillance video recorded the burglary early Friday morning in the Morgan Place West subdivision. Video shows a white male entering... more »
  • EBRSO: Woman wanted for charging more than $800 to stolen credit card

    July 10, 2017 3:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies are seeking a woman accused of spending more than $800 with the use of a stolen credit card. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the woman used the stolen card to buy $812 in Visa gift cards and then made purchases at several... more »
  • Woman arrested for forgery after trying to cash stolen checks

    July 1, 2017 6:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman after she allegedly stole checks from an office on LSU's campus and then tried to cash them at local businesses. According to the LSU Police Department, officers received a complaint from Geoshield LLC, which has offices located on the university's south campus.... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Convicted former CATS Board member involved in more questionable activities Play Video

    June 21, 2017 6:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A convicted thief who stole money from the Capital Area Transit System is now involved in other questionable activities. Those who encountered Montrell McCaleb are calling him a master manipulator. Norelle Feinauer is passionate about her community and the city of Baton... more »
  • BRPD seeking suspect in armed robbery on Perkins Road

    June 13, 2017 6:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is seeking a suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a Circle K over the weekend. According to police, the armed robbery occurred at a Circle K in the 3000 block of Perkins Road around 8 p.m. Sunday. Police say... more »
  • Police: Suspects wanted for burglarizing vacant Baton Rouge apartments

    June 6, 2017 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking multiple suspects in connection to several burglaries on Airline Highway. According to Baton Rouge Police, the suspects are accused of burglarizing several vacant apartments at the construction site of the Port Royal Apartment complex on May 15. Investigators believe the suspects stole... more »
  • Woman attempts to walk out of BR Walmart with over $800 in stolen items

    June 3, 2017 9:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested after she allegedly stole over $800 worth of items, including a 43-inch television, from a Walmart on N. Mall Drive Friday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old Amanda Craven was arrested around 6:40 p.m. after she attempted to leave... more »
  • Sheriff's office seeking person of interest in Ascension Parish burglaries Play Video

    June 3, 2017 3:41 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is actively seeking a person of interest in connection to several burglaries in the area. According to the sheriff's office, it is seeking a person who was captured on surveillance video while searching through a resident's carport on Shadow Creek Avenue. Deputies... 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 »
  • Man sentenced to 12 years for Ascension Parish vehicle burglaries

    May 22, 2017 6:40 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH - A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for a series of vehicle burglaries in the Prairieville area. According to District Attorney Ricky Babin, 32-year-old Eric Troquille, of Prairieville, was sentenced Tuesday after he was found guilty in 2016 rash of burglaries in Ascension... more »
  • Flood-damaged school burglarized Play Video

    May 18, 2017 11:17 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are looking for thieves who stole from a school recovering from the August flood. Glen Oaks Park Elementary students have been attending the old Banks School since the flood. Last week, someone broke into the school and stole dozens of tablets and laptops. "Whoever's... more »
  • Suspected burglar arrested after car crash in Assumption Parish

    May 16, 2017 4:35 PM

    NAPOLEONVILLE - A man wanted by deputies for an Assumption Parish burglary for more than a year was arrested Monday night after authorities responded to a traffic incident involving the suspected burglar. According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, 23-year-old Kadeem Wiggins of Napoleonville was arrested for burglarizing the... more »

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