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• Appeals court won't dismiss fired officers' lawsuit against Baton Rouge Police Department Play Video

  June 2, 2026 8:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An appeals court sided with three fired Baton Rouge Police officers, agreeing with a lower court's decision that they could continue in a legal fight against their former employer. Former BRPD Street Crimes Unit officers Doug Chutz, Troy Lawrence Sr., and Todd Thomas filed a lawsuit... more »

• West Feliciana DA steps in after judge removes no-contact order for man charged with rape of child Play Video

  May 12, 2026 5:25 PM

  WEST FELICIANA — The West Feliciana District Attorney's office has stepped into a custody case that became a criminal matter involving allegations of sexual abuse against a father. District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla filed a motion to reinstate bond conditions for Jacob Mansell and remove children from his home,... more »

• DA says Baton Rouge man violated ankle monitor conditions more than 100 times, he says he had permission Play Video

  May 6, 2026 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 25-year-old Baton Rouge man facing federal weapons charges is pushing back against claims that he violated his ankle monitor conditions more than 100 times. Ashtin Ursin was out on multiple bonds and on home monitoring until last week, when he was taken into federal... more »

• Former patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital reunite with care teams for Candyland celebration Play Video

  May 2, 2026 1:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former patients from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital reunited with their care teams at a Candyland-themed celebration on Saturday. The event took place at the hospital's Newton & Betsy Thomas Family Center for Newborn & Infant Intensive... more »

• House fire on Broad Court caused by portable air conditioning unit powered by extension cord

  April 27, 2026 5:50 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a Sunday night house fire on Broad Court. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 8:10 p.m. to find smoke coming from a single-story residence. Firefighters extinguished the flames within minutes before checking for extension into the... more »

• Convicted felon allegedly stabbed, strangled girlfriend seven months after he was released on parole Play Video

  March 30, 2026 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man with a three-decade-long criminal career and multiple felony convictions was arrested over the weekend for allegedly stabbing, strangling and kidnapping his girlfriend. Raymond Brumfield, 48, was on parole before this weekend. Now he stands accused of sexually assaulting a woman with a knife. ... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Hundreds of guns stolen from capital area cars and homes Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In a year-long probe of firearms data and other public records, WBRZ’s Investigative Unit has found that 1,642 different guns were stolen from private gun owners in the greater Baton Rouge area during the last two years. The data, compiled for the first time into a... more »

• Grand jury chooses not to pursue charges against Central officer accused of malfeasance at this time Play Video

  March 18, 2026 8:10 PM

  CENTRAL - A grand jury decided not to formally charge a former Central Police Officer with payroll fraud and malfeasance in office at this time. Huey Haley was arrested back in October 2024 for allegedly stealing more than $24,000 in time from his former department. The grand jury... more »

• State health department temporarily closes East Baton Rouge Health Unit location Play Video

  March 11, 2026 5:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health has temporarily closed its East Baton Rouge Health Unit as it looks for a new location. The department said it closed the site at 353 North 12th Street while it works with the mayor's office to "identify a suitable site that... more »

• Former Elayn Hunt employee alleges retaliation after reporting major's relationship with inmate Play Video

  March 10, 2026 6:46 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A former Elayn Hunt employee says when she tried to report a higher-up's sexual relationship with an inmate, she was retaliated against and even physically attacked. Major Francis Smith was arrested last week for malfeasance in office after an Iberville Parish Sheriff's office investigation determined she... more »

• Kentwood High Magnet School moves students after AC unit malfunctions generating smoke

  March 9, 2026 2:18 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood High Magnet School released a statement saying that all students are safe after a malfunctioning AC unit began generating smoke Monday morning. Due to the smoke, the school moved students to the junior high side of campus. School officials said the smoke has since been... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: New Roads officials silent on recent police department controversies Play Video

  February 6, 2026 6:05 PM

  NEW ROADS — The New Roads Police Department is once again fighting controversy following the arrest of an officer for selling drugs. Quincy Lathers was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office for allegedly selling oxycodone to a confidential informant during a controlled buy. According to the... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Accused serial 'sextortionist' wanted on new charges Play Video

  January 12, 2026 6:41 PM

  UPDATE: Since the airing of this report, Jauan Wright was arrested a fourth time. Eight victims have come forward and his charges now include rape. Click here to read the latest from the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Read the original story below: -------------------------- BATON ROUGE - After... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Leaked documents detail arrested BRPD officer's disciplinary history Play Video

  January 5, 2026 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Officer Stefan Jones is currently on leave while his case moves through the system. Jones was arrested last week for misdemeanor sexual battery for allegedly putting his hand on a gas station employee's behind, and it was caught on camera. We're told... more »

• Deputy's unit catches fire while responding to report of car catching fire Play Video

  September 8, 2025 5:39 PM

  PATTERSON — A St. Mary Parish Deputy's patrol unit caught fire while responding to another car catching fire in tall grass on Monday morning. Deputies say a unit was sent to a vehicle on fire near Wilson's Landing in Patterson around 9:40 a.m. The deputy parked the unit on... more »

• BRPD: Officer who struck pedestrian during Florida Boulevard traffic stop in February still working Play Video

  March 12, 2025 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police officer is still working after his unit hit a pedestrian on Florida Boulevard in February, a spokesperson said Wednesday. On Feb. 18, the officer attempted to make a traffic stop when the traffic violator crossed two lanes of traffic to pull over,... more »

• LSP captain arrested for DWI after allegedly running red light, crashing into BRPD unit Play Video

  February 25, 2025 6:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An off-duty Louisiana State Police captain was taken into custody for DWI on Tuesday morning after she allegedly crashed into a BRPD unit and another car while driving in her LSP vehicle. The crash happened at the intersection of Plank Road and Harding Boulevard shortly after... more »

• Louisiana Department of Health unit in East Baton Rouge closed through week after Tuesday's storms Play Video

  June 5, 2024 2:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health's East Baton Rouge Parish unit has been closed through the rest of the week following Tuesday afternoon's storms. LDH's Baton Rouge office, located at 353 N. 12th Street, is expected to reopen Monday pending the completion of repairs for damage sustained... more »

• BRFD: Sunday morning fire at South Harrells Ferry Road storage unit complex was arson Play Video

  May 20, 2024 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fire that set a South Harrells Ferry Road storage unit complex ablaze Sunday morning was a result of arson, firefighters said Monday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived at the Storage Rentals of America building just after 5:15 a.m. Sunday. Nearly two hours later, BRFD... more »

• Rats destroy belongings in storage unit, owner says he's not responsible Play Video

  October 12, 2022 4:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The renter of a storage unit says rats destroyed his belongings, but the owner of the storage facility says it's the renter's responsibility to make sure their space is clean. Tarek Mustafa says he moved his stuff into A Storage Mall on Florida Boulevard in March.... more »

• BRPD waiting on equipment, police units caught up in supply chain issues Play Video

  February 21, 2022 9:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you have seen a car lot recently, you may have noticed there are a lot fewer vehicles out there to buy. A chip shortage is plaguing the auto industry, which means there are fewer cars to sell. It's affecting many people and organizations, including the Baton... more »

• Zachary police unit shields crash victims from oncoming motorist

  February 12, 2021 10:31 PM

  ZACHARY - Zachary police are reminding motorists to slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on the road after an officer's forward thinking potentially saved lives. While responding to a roadway crash, Officer Michael Rispone activated the emergency lights on his police unit and positioned the vehicle between... more »

• Motorcycle officer taken to hospital after crash in Plaquemine

  December 8, 2020 3:24 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - A police officer riding a motorcycle was hurt Tuesday after a crash in Iberville Parish. Authorities said the crash happened around 1:45 p.m. near the intersection of LA 1 and Belleview Drive. That officer was taken to an area hospital. The extent of that officer's injuries... more »

• Storage renter finds belongings destroyed by mold, insects Play Video

  April 20, 2017 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman went to collect her furniture and other belongings from a storage shed only to find all its contents were destroyed. Donnis White says she went to her Life Storage locker on Florida Boulevard Monday but says all her items had been damaged by water,... more »

• Done with your FEMA unit? What you need to know

  February 24, 2017 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - More Louisiana residents are returning home and no longer need their FEMA Manufactured Housing Unit. As of Thursday, Feb. 23, 87 units have been deactivated and collected. If you no longer need your MHU and are moved out, applicants should call their caseworker to request a... more »

• Tips for residents to prevent delays in getting FEMA units

  October 17, 2016 11:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Louisiana flood victims can help prevent delays in the process of getting a Manufactured Housing Unit from FEMA. If residents are eligible for an MHU and have applied, FEMA will contact the applicant for a site inspection if they want to place the unit on their... more »

• Florida Blvd health unit reopens Wednesday

  August 10, 2016 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Health officials announced Wednesday that services at the East Baton Rouge Parish Health Unit on Florida Blvd. have resumed. According to the Department of Health, the unit was closed on July 7 after receiving a report of mold throughout the building. Regional Medical Director Mr.... more »