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• Troubled Tigerland apartment has yet more problems: power turned off Play Video

  April 13, 2023 3:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A troubled apartment complex in Tigerland is having more issues. The power's been out since Tuesday, and one tenant tells 2 On Your Side that it's inexcusable. It's the repeat offenses that are really annoying for tenant Scott Purcell. He's been living at Stadium Square... more »

• US Marshal plan to seize Tigerland property for violating mortgage requirements Play Video

  December 21, 2022 3:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Tigerland property that caught fire last night and has a history of attracting crime is in the process of foreclosing and will be seized by the US Marshal next month. According to federal court documents, the property borrower is in trouble for failing to make... more »

• Troubled Tigerland apartments fail federal inspection; tenants receiving assistance asked to move Play Video

  November 22, 2022 4:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An apartment complex in Tigerland already had the attention of the district attorney, and now it has the attention of the local managers for the federal Section 8 program. It was just last week when Monika Sandlin told 2 On Your Side that she felt stuck... more »

• Evictions dismissed; tenants say maintenance issues go unaddressed in Baton Rouge apartments Play Video

  August 4, 2022 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A landlord in Tigerland got heated in front of a WBRZ camera Thursday. It happened after a Justice of the Peace dismissed his eviction cases. Click HERE to stream News 2 at Nine on WBRZ Plus. It's not the first time 2 On Your Side... more »

• As Tigerland construction site stunts continue, legal expert sees little liability for city-parish Play Video

  December 16, 2021 10:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As videos and pictures swirl around social media showing bar-goers, among others, jumping from the construction site along Bob Pettit Boulevard, one legal expert says the city-parish likely is not liable for any related injuries. A new video circulating on Twitter appears to show two... more »

• Tigerland apartment complex, site of recent killing, among most visited spots by police

  November 9, 2021 11:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Since January, police have responded to calls at Tiger Plaza Apartments on Alvin Dark Drive at a dizzying rate. The complex, which was the site of a double shooting Sunday that left a 17-year-old dead, has been visited by police 406 times in 2021. "The... more »

• Tigerland bridge soon to be closed for months-long replacement Play Video

  November 3, 2021 11:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Annie Pugh has lived in Tigerland for 12 years, so she's used to traffic in the area, especially along the bridge on Bob Petit Boulevard running over Bayou Fountain. "I use the bridge for my school bus and for personal use as well," Pugh said. "It's... more »

• Heavy law enforcement presence in Tigerland Thursday night

  July 23, 2021 5:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A number of law enforcement personnel were seen in Baton Rouge's Tigerland area Thursday night, sources say. Eyewitnesses tell WBRZ a heavy police presence was spotted on Jim Taylor Avenue from about 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. that evening. At this time, details related to... more »

• Watch: Videos of Saturday gunfire at Tigerland Play Video

  May 16, 2021 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Many people were startled by early Saturday morning gunfire at Tigerland. The incident occurred a little after 2 a.m., when dozens of rapidly fired shots were heard in the area. No injuries have been reported, and no arrests have been made yet. more »

• As state pushes for more vaccinations, Tigerland bars host 'shots for shots' clinic Play Video

  April 22, 2021 10:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Hours before students descended upon Tigerland for the popular Thursday night out, a handful of students drifted into Fred's, but not for happy hour. "When I told my mom in Texas, 'I'm going to get vaccinated at Fred's,' she was like 'no you're not,'" Meredith Clark,... more »

• Arrest made in murder of woman found shot inside Tigerland apartment Play Video

  September 4, 2020 10:59 AM

  UPDATE: Police have arrested Vernell Lockett, 24, for the shooting. Lockett was arrested in Madison Parish on unrelated charges and will be extradited back to Baton Rouge. He will be booked on a charge of second-degree murder. ***** BATON ROUGE - A woman was found covered in... more »

• Tigerland apartment building logs 195 police calls since 2016, declared a nuisance Play Video

  August 18, 2020 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An apartment building in Tigerland could be forced to shut down or make some serious safety changes after a Baton Rouge judge has deemed the property a nuisance. District Attorney Hillar Moore filed a petition for injunctive relief and order of abatement against the troubled apartment... more »

• Police release new videos from deadly shooting, say suspect pointed weapon at officers Play Video

  July 20, 2020 5:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was shot and killed in a Tigerland apartment after he pointed a weapon at officers, Police Chief Murphy Paul said Monday. Representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) report that the shooting took place around 1:35 a.m. within the 4700 block of Tigerland... more »

• State confirms coronavirus outbreak tied to Tigerland bars, tells recent visitors to self-quarantine Play Video

  June 18, 2020 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Department of Health confirmed Friday that at least 100 COVID-19 cases were reported among people who worked in or visited Tigerland this past weekend. The state says the outbreak was tied to multiple bars in Tigerland, and anyone who visited the area over the weekend... more »

• Tenants upset over lack of apartment maintenance in Tigerland Play Video

  December 5, 2019 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some residents in Tigerland say they're tired of living in filth. They called 2 On Your Side Thursday morning for help. Ian Hoffman lives with his girlfriend at Tiger Park Apartments on Jim Taylor Drive. The couple has been there for a few months and says... more »

• LSU grad's murder in Tigerland remains unsolved three decades later

  September 19, 2019 5:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Next month will mark 33 years since Jay Pratt made a gruesome discovery inside his niece's Tigerland apartment. Laurie Kay Samson had not shown up for work, which was extremely unusual. When Pratt went to check on her in October 1986, he was not prepared for what... more »

• Three Tigerland bars cited for underage drinking Play Video

  June 28, 2018 11:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The city-parish Alcohol Beverage Control board took no action Thursday night against three Tigerland bars accused of multiple violations. The board was set to hear six allegations of underage drinking from an investigation in late May. "Apparently since the violations in May there were subsequent violations... more »

• Person stabbed in Tigerland Tuesday evening

  January 30, 2018 6:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Authorities responded to a person being stabbed at a Tigerland apartment complex Tuesday evening. First responders were dispatched to the patient in the 4500 block of Y.A. Tittle around 5:30. Immediate information on the person's condition was not released. Check back for updates. ***********************... more »

• Two taken to hospital after car hits kids getting off school bus Play Video

  August 17, 2017 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Two kids were taken to the hospital after being hit by a car while exiting a school bus Thursday evening. The kids were hit at the corner of Alvin Dark and Jay Hebert Drive. Police said the driver of the car stopped at the scene. ... more »

• Bar at center of underage drinking sting has license pulled

  June 29, 2017 12:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The liquor license for a popular bar was suspended, WBRZ has learned, as authorities investigate possible underage drinking and rowdy behavior around the establishment. The license allowing Reggie's to serve beer and liquor was pulled. Reggie's, a Tigerland bar, was the focus of a sting by... more »

• Police find kids hanging out at popular bar, many arrested during sting Play Video

  June 28, 2017 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An increase in underage activity in and around a popular bar area has authorities concerned. Thirty-seven people were arrested in a recent three-week sting in Tigerland, Baton Rouge Police said in a news release, with the effort focused on Reggie's Bar on Bob Pettit. “During... more »

• Video shows violent Tigerland street fight; 1 injured overnight in melee Play Video

  May 30, 2017 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A handful of people were knocked to the ground with some appearing to be rendered unconscious after a street brawl in the Tigerland area. The fight – which may have involved two dozen or more people – was recorded from various angles and posted on the... more »

• Stolen gun recovered after high speed chase through Tigerland area

  January 8, 2017 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Police say a man was arrested and a stolen gun recovered after a high-speed pursuit ended in the Tigerland area Sunday morning. LSU Police say 27-year-old Tarzareo Jones was charged with aggravated flight from officers, possession of a stolen firearm, felon in possession of a firearm,... more »

• Grant to reduce crime in popular Tigerland area denied Play Video

  October 12, 2016 9:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A grant requested by Baton Rouge officials, LSU and the District Attorney's office to reduce crime in Tigerland has been denied. Crime statistics were released along with the request for the square-mile area of Tigerland. According to the summary, the violent crime rate was more than 33... 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 »

• Three arrested for 'rioting' outside Reggie's in Tigerland

  June 7, 2016 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three men were arrested early Tuesday morning after they were accused of causing a disturbance involving hundreds of people outside of a closing bar in Tigerland, according to police. 21-year-old Jonas Crystal, 18-year-old Zeaven Hunt and 19-year-old Christen Free were booked on one count of rioting... more »

• Police searching for suspects in armed robbery on Jennifer Jean Dr. Play Video

  April 26, 2016 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE- An armed robbery occurred Tuesday morning in a Tiger Land neighborhood where two suspects got away with a yellow Suzuki dirt bike. The incident took place in the 700 block of Jennifer Jean Drive around 6 a.m. where shots were fired, but no one was injured, according to... more »

• BRPD: Man hit by train near Tigerland

  April 15, 2016 4:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Authorities are investigating after a man was hit by a train near Tigerland early Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 2 a.m. Friday morning. The collision happened on the train tracks that run parallel to Nicholson Drive near LSU's campus. According to BRPD... more »

• Baton Rouge looking for federal grant to beef up security in Tigerland Play Video

  April 1, 2016 11:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Security upgrades are heading for Tigerland, in Baton Rouge. Tigerland is a string of bars located of Nicholson Drive, close to LSU's campus.The city is applying for almost $750,000 in federal dollars to make the college bars safer. Business owners say they will upgrade security no matter... more »

• Special Report: Terror in Tigerland Play Video

  February 15, 2016 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Crime is down after a series of reports about terror in Tigerland - the city's popular bar district south of LSU. “ Tigerland is just like any other neighborhood. A very good neighborhood. The people who live there, 99 percent of them are law-abiding and want... more »

• Burglary victim recovering after broken jaw Play Video

  February 5, 2016 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 18-year-old victim of a home invasion is recovering after having jaw surgery Thursday. Renee Ahmed was beaten so badly, she had to have the surgery and cannot talk. She will now drink juice from a syringe and tube for the next six weeks. Renee uses a... more »

• Final suspect in home invasion arrested after fight with cops

  February 5, 2016 12:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested the second and final suspect in a violent home invasion last weekend. Michael Lewis was arrested after a fight with Special Response Team Officers who tracked him down at his apartment in Tigerland. Lewis was booked into jail with black eyes and bruises... more »

• Police ID second suspect in home invasion where business owner was targeted

  February 3, 2016 6:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have identified the second suspect in the home invasion of a popular business owner in the Tigerland area. Michael Lewis, 28, of Alvin Dark, is wanted on armed robbery charges. Police wrote in an arrest warrant obtained by WBRZ, Lewis is also suspected of robbing... more »

• Family tied to popular Tigerland business attacked in home invasion Play Video

  February 2, 2016 6:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The owner of the Akasha Market fears her Tigerland business may have lead to her family being targeted by violent criminals. After being robbed in January, Rania Ahmed leased the popular convenience store on Bob Pettit Boulevard. Then, Ahmed said she felt her work was too... more »

• Man sought in Tigerland store robbery

  January 25, 2016 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police asked for the public's help identifying a man who officers said stole cash and merchandise from a Tigerland market. Detectives said the night of Jan. 20 the man went into the Akasha Market on Bob Petit posing as a customer, and took an item up... more »

• Suspect arrested in Tigerland bar stabbing

  January 7, 2016 1:03 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Members of a U. S. Marshals Task Force arrested the man Thursday suspected of stabbing an LSU Tigers football player during a Tigerland bar fight. Police said 20-year-old Jamal Joseph Vaughn of Gonzales faces aggravated second-degree battery charges for the Jan. 5 stabbing at Reggie's bar. ... more »

• Suspect identified in stabbing of LSU's Dillon Gordon

  January 6, 2016 6:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives investigating the stabbing of LSU football player Dillon Gordon filed an arrest warrant in connection with the case, the WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered Wednesday. Gordon, a tight end, was stabbed at a bar in Tigerland early Tuesday morning. He was taken to the hospital and... more »

• LSU's Gordon stabbed multiple times in Tigerland bar fight Play Video

  January 5, 2016 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE – LSU athletic officials confirmed that Tigers tight end Dillon Gordon was stabbed in a bar fight overnight in Tigerland. Baton Rouge Police responded to Reggie's Bar on Bob Petit in Tigerland around 12:45 A.M. Tuesday for reports of a fight and stabbing. Investigators said a 22-year-old... more »

• Bar: Stamp meaning misinterpreted; patrons remain upset Play Video

  November 21, 2015 12:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The stamp used to keep track of who has entered a popular college bar garnered unwanted attention Friday. The stamp, for Reggie's in the Tigerland area, should read "REGGIN," a term college students said has become a phrase used to describe the act of being at... more »

• Shots fired at 'Tigerland' Sunday morning

  September 20, 2015 12:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. - Tense moments in Tigerland, as people were left running from gunshots after celebrating Saturday’s win. Baton Rouge Police told News 2 that someone fired around a half dozen gunshots as bars were closing. No one was injured, but several witnesses say the crowd panicked. ... more »

• Two men arrested after fight involving a gun in Tigerland Play Video

  September 1, 2015 9:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE- According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 21-year-old Christoper Hicks was arrested after he pulled a loaded 9mm handgun during a fight outside of Reggie's Bar in Tigerland Monday night. Hicks and at least two other people were involved in a fight when police say Hicks pointed the... more »