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  • Deputies identify 19-year-old suspect in shooting at RV park on Florida Boulevard Wednesday night Play Video

    February 14, 2024 9:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A suspect is in custody after a reported shooting left a 20-year-old dead at an RV park Wednesday night. Police identified the suspect as Kentrell Brothers Thursday evening and arrested him for second-degree murder. Deputies said the shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. after an altercation... more »
  • One injured in early-morning shooting off Government Street Play Video

    February 9, 2024 8:36 AM

    BATON ROUGE - One person was injured in a reported shooting near Government Street early Friday morning. Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department said one victim was shot in the torso around 4 a.m. Friday on South 14th Street near Government. There was no further information regarding... more »
  • 18-year-old identified as victim of fatal shooting off Plank Road Thursday

    February 8, 2024 1:10 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old was shot and killed off Plank Road Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said that Tyre Everson, 18, was shot and killed on Shelly Street off Plank shortly before noon on Thursday. No further information on a suspect or suspects or a... more »
  • Teenager arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 36-year-old that happened on Evangeline Street

    January 29, 2024 9:06 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A 16-year-old was arrested Thursday in connection with a shooting that left a 36-year-old man dead. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the teenager was arrested Thursday after an investigation found them to be connected with a shooting that happened on Jan. 28 on Evangeline Street... more »
  • Mother of two victims of violent crime to host candlelight walk to remember others Play Video

    September 27, 2023 9:53 AM

    BAKER - A local nonprofit is hosting a candlelight walk through the neighborhood streets Wednesday night to remember victims of violent crime. Mary Foster, 61, started Stop, Pause, and Pray amid the loss of her two children years ago. In 2017, Foster lost her daughter La'Quan Whitfield due to... more »
  • Woman targeted by disgraced Plaquemine police chief files lawsuit, claims city failed to investigate him Play Video

    April 5, 2023 4:58 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - The woman who brought down Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne after he solicited a sexual favor from her in exchange to have charges go away against her boyfriend, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Plaquemine and Payne. Watch live newscasts here That lawsuit alleges,... more »
  • As victim faces hefty tow bill to get his stolen car back, police chief working to make it right Play Video

    September 16, 2022 4:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people have reached out wanting to help Roy Johnson, the man whose stolen car was found at a towing yard . Johnson is on the hook for a bill he can't afford to pay. Friday, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul told 2 on... more »
  • Victim fighting to get back stolen car after it ended up in towing yard Play Video

    September 15, 2022 3:34 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Roy Johnson needs his car back. He's on oxygen 24 hours a day and uses that vehicle to get to appointments and the grocery store. Last month, he says his friend took his car to go pick up a prescription for him at the Walgreens on... more »
  • Man found dead on Gardere Lane died from head injury; homicide investigation underway

    June 11, 2022 7:41 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A man who was found lying dead alongside a highway, just feet from another man who was hurt, died from a strike to the head. On Monday, the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office said Roberto Marquez, 42, died from blunt force injuries to his head. His... more »
  • After terrifying carjacking, victim now forced with towing bill after car was abandoned by crook Play Video

    April 4, 2022 12:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Late last year a man was carjacked and kidnapped. If that wasn't enough, now he's on the hook for a large bill after his car was towed. Stream WBRZ newscasts here The man, who does not want to be identified, tells 2 On Your Side... more »
  • Person shot at apartment complex along Cedarcrest Avenue

    March 31, 2022 9:48 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A person was wounded by gunfire at an apartment building near Coursey Boulevard Thursday morning. The incident was first reported around 7:30 a.m. at the complex on Cedarcrest Avenue, just north of Coursey Boulevard. The Baton Rouge Police Department said one person was taken to... more »
  • Person struck along I-12 while standing near earlier crash scene

    February 6, 2022 11:19 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A person involved in an overnight crash that shut down the interstate was struck by another vehicle while standing alongside the roadway. The Baton Rouge Police Department first responded to the wreck around 10:15 p.m. Sunday on I-12 East near Millerville Road. The initial crash involved... more »
  • Missing teen found safe

    August 13, 2021 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Jaylynn Shampine, 15, has been found safe and returned to her legal guardians. Baton Rouge Police recently asked for the public's help in locating the teen after she was believed to be a victim of Human Trafficking. Shampine went missing on August 11 when she... more »
  • Man shot to death overnight at Hammond Waffle House

    July 4, 2021 2:48 PM

    HAMMOND - Hammond Police are investigating a deadly shooting overnight at a Waffle House on West Thomas Street. Authorities found 30-year-old Robert Armstrong suffering from a gunshot wound. Armstrong died at the scene. Police say anyone with information is asked to contact the Hammond Police Department at 985-277-5701.... more »
  • INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Teenage murder suspect's ankle monitor was off for 3 days before he was arrested for buying gun Play Video

    May 13, 2021 5:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned Thursday that a teen accused of murdering a 74-year old woman had not charged his ankle monitor for three days when detectives showed up and arrested him for buying a gun with counterfeit money. Xavier Cade is accused of murdering 74-year... more »
  • New Orleans man severely burned in car fire

    May 10, 2021 7:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man burned over 50 percent of his body in a Monday morning car fire. The incident occurred around 10:39 a.m. in the 2300 block of Forstall Street. The victim was cutting the car up for scrap metal when the fire ignited, authorities said. Firefighters... more »
  • Police release ID of man found shot in car on Monday night

    April 19, 2021 10:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in his vehicle, suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday night. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department, it was around 8:45 p.m. when authorities were called to the 1000 block of... more »
  • Pilot program underway to stop domestic violence offenders, didn't help latest victim Play Video

    August 25, 2020 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A pilot program underway with the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney's Office which assigns grades to domestic violence offenders did not help the parish's latest victim, who was killed last week by her boyfriend. Brandon Phillips, the killer, was found dead in his jail cell on... more »
  • Man stabbed to death at Maryland Popeyes following argument related to chicken sandwich

    November 4, 2019 9:40 PM

    OXON HILL, M.D. - A man was stabbed to death at a Popeyes in Maryland, following an altercation involving the restaurant's popular chicken sandwich. According to CNN , the victim was a 28-year-old man who was attacked outside of the restaurant around 7 p.m. During a news conference,... more »
  • Man arrested after allegedly stabbing a man during a fight

    August 31, 2019 1:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man in a fight three weeks ago. Alvin McCoy, 31, was booked into Parish Prison on counts of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault with a knife, booking records show. McCoy is... more »
  • Man arrested for shooting death of 22-year-old earlier this month

    August 3, 2019 1:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say a man was robbed and shot to death inside his own apartment earlier this month. Authorities responded to the shooting around 7:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at an apartment complex on N. Donmoor Avenue. Police arrived to find signs of a force entry at the... more »
  • Police investigating drive-by shooting on Garfield Street

    May 5, 2019 5:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred Saturday night that left two people injured. According to authorities, a vehicle drove by the 200 block of West Garfield Street around 9:15 p.m. firing bullets from the car. The gunfire struck one victim in the leg and grazed... more »
  • Bill to further protect elderly from telemarketers passes House Play Video

    April 24, 2019 6:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A bill aimed at fining telemarketers or scammers using a phone, email, or text message to target potential victims passed unanimously at the legislative session Wednesday. It will add more protections for people 65-years and older and/or disabled. It's a story heard often, someone is... more »
  • BRPD investigating man injured during robbery

    December 3, 2018 8:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Early Monday morning, Baton Rouge Police Department has opened an investigation into an attempted robbery that may have resulted in a self-inflected gunshot wound. The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Scenic Hwy. According to a BRPD spokesperson, the investigation remains... more »
  • Flood victim featured in On Your Side reports gets new house through Restore La. Play Video

    September 21, 2018 5:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A flood victim's story is finally coming to an end. Floy Cook has lived through plenty of stress these last two years, and, on more than one occasion, she thought she'd be homeless. Friday, when Cook walked through her brand new house, her eyes grew wide... more »
  • Two arrested for kidnapping, robbery over drug debt

    January 11, 2018 7:25 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Two men have been arrested for an attempted robbery and kidnapping Wednesday morning. The victim was driving in the intersection of Airline Highway and Choctaw Drive when he was flagged down by two suspects. The suspects were identified as 28-year-old Dexter Marshall and 26-year-old Christopher Smith.... more »
  • Contractor arrested after failing to complete house remodeling, repairs

    September 11, 2017 1:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge contractor was arrested after he allegedly took $37,000 for incomplete work on a residence. According to police documents, David Gabriel Jr. was hired by the victim in December 2016 to remodel and repair his flood-damaged house. Gabriel was paid in advance to... more »
  • Cajun Airlift flies medicine, supplies to Harvey victims Play Video

    September 4, 2017 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE- More than twenty-five pilots associated with the Cajun Airlift have donated time and gas money to victims of Hurricane Harvey, according to the group's organizer. Christina Massina, an air traffic controller in the New Orleans area says her group plans to keep making air deliveries as long... more »
  • Man arrested for attacking girlfriend and her son

    August 20, 2017 4:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge officers have arrested a man after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend and her son. According to the affidavit, 40-year-old Sidney McCray went to his girlfriend's home on the night of July 4. Upon entering the home, McCray punched his girlfriend repeatedly and accused her... more »
  • Fewer than 30 homes fixed under state program, but more repair jobs on the way Play Video

    August 1, 2017 12:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards toured a flood damaged home Monday that was recently repaired through his Restore Louisiana program. It's one of 28 houses repaired during the pilot stage of the long-term disaster program. "If you compare this disaster to others here in Louisiana and around the... more »
  • Bold thieves burglarize cars and leave messages in Pointe Coupee Play Video

    July 25, 2017 10:29 PM

    POINTE COUPEE - Thieves have swiped cash, guns and much more out of several vehicles in Pointe Coupee Parish over the past few weeks. Sheriff Bud Torres is now sending a stern warning to those criminals who are looking to burglarize more vehicles. Brogan Gurr said his car... more »
  • Man arrested in connection to Amarillo Street shooting

    June 30, 2017 8:13 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge police have arrested a man witnesses say shot someone in the leg Thursday evening on Amarillo Street. According to arrest documents, Kentrell Payton was later seen not far from the crime scene wearing the same clothes described by witnesses. Payton was walking down... more »
  • Lunch bag robbery results in arrest at Wal-Mart

    June 24, 2017 11:43 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A blue lunch bag and a Yeti cup were worth going to jail over for one man, but a stop at Wal-Mart was all police needed to catch him. According to the affidavit, Stephan Juarez approached his victim in a parking lot Friday night, waved a... more »
  • BRPD seeking contractor accused of fraud

    May 24, 2017 4:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are seeking a contractor accused of taking thousands of dollars from a woman without completing work on her home. According to Baton Rouge Police, 45-year-old Darrell Cager allegedly entered an agreement with the 60-year-old victim to renovate parts of her home along with a separate... more »
  • Contractor arrested after fraud forces elderly BR man to sell home

    May 20, 2017 5:11 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police say an elderly Baton Rouge man was forced to sell his flood-damaged home after he was allegedly scammed by a Texas contractor. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 45-year-old David Kite was arrested Friday after he allegedly took thousands of dollars from a 71-year-old... more »
  • Masked victim identified in Plank Road shooting

    April 21, 2017 4:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A victim who was shot in the 3200 block of Plank Road on Wednesday has been identified. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 36-year-old Letroyed Brown was found lying on the ground with a ski mask and handgun, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Police... more »
  • Police: contractor arrested again for failing to complete work

    April 12, 2017 3:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities have once again arrested a man for contractor fraud after the say he failed to complete work that was paid for. The victim says she paid 48-year-old Andrew Darian over $1,000 to complete construction work on her rental property in January. The victim say she... more »
  • 18-year-old arrested for attempted murder following argument at gas station

    April 8, 2017 12:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old was arrested after he and two others reportedly shot two victims following an argument at a gas station. According to arrest records, Antonio Allen was one of three men who allegedly shot two victims inside a vehicle on Davenport Avenue. The incident started... more »
  • Baton Rouge woman arrested for contractor fraud

    March 28, 2017 2:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for contractor fraud after she allegedly tried to take advantage of a flood victim. Deputies arrested 58-year-old Ora Williams of Baton Rouge after she reportedly lied to the victim about being a licensed contractor. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's... more »
  • Former marine lives in tent after increased rent forces him out of apartment

    March 26, 2017 11:26 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's another day at the Koa Campground for Michael Doughty and his fiance. The decorated Marine Corps veteran now spends his days living in a tent. "It's a blow to my pride to be living in a tent, my fiance in a tent, when we... more »
  • Police identify victim in deadly North 37th St shooting Play Video

    March 1, 2017 10:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened last night on North 37th street. According to Baton Rouge Police, Corsey Hollins, 31, was found around 8:30 p.m. inside a parked car suffering from a gunshot wound. He later died at the scene. Police say there... more »
  • Domestic homicide suspect arrested, family still in grief Play Video

    February 21, 2017 11:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Keisha Davis is still grieving from the loss of her sister Asha. Asha Davis was shot and killed inside of her home on The Mohican Prescott Crossover on New Year's Day. Almost two months later, Baton Rouge Police arrested 29-year-old Thailand Brooks. He is now... more »
  • Flood-damaged home bakery bounces back for Valentine's Day Play Video

    February 14, 2017 9:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A flood victim isn't letting damage to her home keep her from running her small business. Kennedy Meyers' home bakery has received a jump start since the flood. Meyers and her son were trapped in their home with chest-level waters during last August's flood. After... more »
  • Victim of N. 23rd Street shooting dies, suspect still at large

    January 30, 2017 2:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The victim of a shooting that took place in the 1700 block of North 23rd Street on Jan. 20 has died, according to Baton Rouge Police. The victim, 35-year-old Devin Johnese, died on Sunday after remaining in critical condition for a few days following the shooting. Investigators... more »
  • EXCLUSIVE: A week after being shot, victim talks about mid-city shooting Play Video

    January 19, 2017 11:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The family involved in a Mid City parking lot shooting is speaking to just one station, detailing the horrifying moments they were shot at leaving Doe's Eat Place restaurant. The bullet struck Jacob Price just one quarter of an inch from his heart, missing his lungs, lodging... more »
  • Flood victim to be featured on "Say Yes to the Dress" Play Video

    January 13, 2017 12:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A stylist who lost everything in the flood will have her story told and wedding featured on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress" next month. Kelli Hutchinson works at Hair Show on Perkins Road. When producers heard her story and how she lost everything ahead of... more »
  • One person hurt in shooting at BREC Park

    January 11, 2017 6:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting at a park on North 48th Street that left one person hurt Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Details aboout the shooting are still limited at this time. Sources tell WBRZ's Brett Buffington the victim is... more »

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