Content Tagged As westside
Tagged News
-
Law enforcement leaders pushing for juvenile jail west of Mississippi River Play Video
January 14, 2022 5:23 PM
PORT ALLEN - Calls for a juvenile jail on the west side of the Mississippi River have the attention of a state lawmaker. For more than a year, law enforcement and prosecutors in Iberville, West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee parishes have sounded the alarm about the need for... more » -
Amid huge indictment for deputy-teacher couple in child rape case, prosecutors point to third, unknown 'perpetrator' Play Video
December 17, 2019 1:12 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - A teacher and a sheriff's deputy arrested in a shocking child rape investigation were formally charged on more than 100 combined counts Tuesday. Dennis and Cynthia Perkins were both indicted on 150 total charges including child porn, rape, attempted rape, sexual battery and video voyeurism. Dennis... more » -
Dashcam video shows 100 mph chase down La. 1; Suspect run over by deputy Play Video
November 28, 2017 11:32 AM
ADDIS - Authorities say a police chase ended with the suspect being struck by a police unit Tuesday morning. > WATCH: Authorities released dash cam video of the chase; CLICK HERE to watch Sources told WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto there was a pursuit down LA 1 and... more » -
Well known Westside lawman has died
November 27, 2017 5:04 PM
PORT ALLEN – Well-known lawman Richie Johnson has died. Johnson, who has worked with several law enforcement agencies on the west side of the river, had been fighting cancer for the last few years. Despite his diagnosis, Johnson was often seen at work and making appearances on behalf of... more »