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Thieves cash nearly a quarter-million dollars worth of fraudulent checks from westside town Play Video
April 25, 2022 6:30 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Thieves cashed $220,000 worth of fraudulent checks using the Town of White Castle's routing and account numbers on fake checks over the past few months, the WBRZ Investigative Unit learned. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said with the help of the Attorney General's office, all but $80,000... more » -
Motorcyclist killed in crash along LA Hwy 69 in White Castle
February 1, 2021 8:26 AM
WHITE CASTLE - A motorcyclist from White Castle was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Sunday (Jan. 31), authorities say. According to Louisiana State Police, 57-year-old Calvin Deggs was traveling south along LA Hwy 1, just south of LA Hwy 69 in Iberville Parish shortly before 7 p.m. when... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: State now probing ex-mayor's spending years after Nakamoto arrested for exposing it Play Video
December 29, 2020 5:10 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Allegations of improper spending by former Mayor Jermarr Williams have caught the eyes of state investigators who paid a visit to White Castle Town Hall recently. It comes more than four years after WBRZ's Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto was arrested after he exposed questionable spending by former... more » -
Man hit, killed by train while trying to rescue dog, Iberville Parish authorities say Play Video
November 30, 2020 8:58 AM
IBERVILLE PARISH - Authorities in Iberville Parish are investigating the death of a man who was killed by a train, Monday (Nov. 30) morning. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a deceased man was found near train tracks on LA 1, not far from White Castle's Nottoway Plantation.... more » -
After Nakamoto report, councilman resigns and promises to repay salary Play Video
September 25, 2018 12:59 PM
WHITE CASTLE – A town councilman will resign his position after a WBRZ Investigative Unit report showed he was still serving as a politician despite a felony conviction and a requirement he leave his elected position. Chris Landry posted his resignation on Facebook hours after the report by Chris... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Despite felony conviction, councilman still in office and getting paid Play Video
September 24, 2018 6:49 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Despite state laws on the books that prohibit an elected official convicted of a felony while in office from continuing to serve, a councilman in White Castle is still in office and still being paid with tax money. Councilman Broderick "Chris" Landry entered a guilty plea in... more » -
Samuel L. Jackson shoots movie in Capital Region Play Video
July 6, 2018 11:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Hollywood star Samuel L. Jackson was in the Capital Region this week. He was on location near White Castle shooting for the upcoming Marvel Studios movie "Captain Marvel," according to a casting website and Jackson's Instagram. While in the area, the Pulp Fiction star was... more » -
Eight students given citations for lunch brawl at area high school Play Video
February 28, 2018 6:34 PM
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More shenanigans in White Castle as WBRZ tries to obtain public records Play Video
September 1, 2017 6:36 PM
UPDATE: Following days of silence and no answers, Mayor Jermarr Williams provided an invoice that showed he paid $1,800 cash to have his tree cut down. That comes after we were railroaded for information seeking information about tree cutting following the May storms. Williams also did not return our calls.... more » -
White Castle bank robbed Friday
August 18, 2017 11:46 AM
WHITE CASTLE – Sheriff's deputies are investigating a bank robbery that happened Friday morning. Sources said the Iberville Bank was robbed just before 11 o'clock. The bank is on Bowie Street south of LA 1. The robber left in a a silver car and was wearing black clothing.... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: White Castle outsources payroll, costs town thousands Play Video
July 6, 2017 5:43 PM
WHITE CASTLE- The Town of White Castle is spending thousands of dollars in taxpayer money to outsource its payroll and human resources for fewer than 40 employees. It comes after a bad audit that was released this year that showed about $10,000 went to employees who weren't entitled to it.... more » -
APSO: White Castle man wanted for beating, strangling girlfriend arrested in WBR
July 5, 2017 12:22 PM
UPDATE: Chad Elzy was arrested on July 7 in West Baton Rouge Parish by the Louisiana State Police Fugitive Apprehensive Task Force. Original: ASCENSION – Deputies are searching for a man wanted for domestic abuse after a woman was found badly beaten in a home on Independence Day.... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Mysterious check, sloppy record keeping among White Castle's recent problems
May 31, 2017 5:30 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Mayor Jermarr Williams is defending a number of issues raised by a town resident and the town's auditor who found a number of problems with the way business was being conducted. At issue is a $1,735 check that a resident received in the mail. Velta Nicholas thought it... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Long-time employee quits, allegations surface over missing money Play Video
March 24, 2017 5:33 PM
WHITE CASTLE- A long-time employee in the Town of White Castle abruptly quit her job this week. Sources tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit upwards of $10,000 went missing or was misappropriated. Monica Hamilton most recently worked as White Castle's Clerk. Sources say she was told to resign this week, when... more » -
UPDATE: Area teacher booked into jail for choking student
January 25, 2017 11:43 AM
PLAQUEMINE – A White Castle High School coach turned himself in to authorities and was booked into jail Wednesday. As WBRZ.com was first to report a day earlier, Edd Thomas faces a second degree battery charge for an altercation at the school earlier in the month. Thomas is accused... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Teacher accused of choking student unconscious Play Video
January 24, 2017 11:25 AM
WHITE CASTLE – A coach at the town high school faces battery charges for choking a student, WBRZ was first to confirm Tuesday. The Investigative Unit obtained the arrest warrant for Edd L. Thomas which was issued Monday. White Castle Police Chief Mario Brown told WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris... more » -
Mayor blames the news for town's negative financial audit Play Video
October 31, 2016 5:40 PM
WHITE CASTLE- A scathing report released by auditors hired by the Town of White Castle details a host of problems the town needs to fix immediately. Some of the problems have been highlighted in reports from the WBRZ Investigative Unit over the past year. We tried to get Mayor Jermarr... more » -
Two siblings dead after train strikes car near White Castle
June 2, 2016 1:22 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Deputies reported two siblings are dead Thursday afternoon after a train crashed into a truck in Dorseyville near White Castle. The siblings identified are 41-year-old Byron Henderson and 42-year-old Myra Henderson, according to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. Investigators said the train tracks run parallel... more » -
Iberville residents voice concerns about drilling plans Play Video
April 28, 2016 11:37 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Residents brought up a sinkhole that opened in Bayou Corne four years ago several times at a meeting Thursday night in White Castle. The company Shintech wants to drill for brine in Iberville Parish, but many residents are having flashbacks to the already-existing sinkhole that isn't... more » -
Plans to drill for brine cause fears about sinkhole in Iberville Parish Play Video
April 26, 2016 5:38 PM
WHITE CASTLE- More than 150 residents in Iberville Parish are on edge, fearing an environmental disaster. This comes after they received letters in the mail recently saying a company is planning to drill wells for brine production. Many are having flashbacks to the Bayou Corne sinkhole that emerged not... more » -
White Castle tables vote on mayor salary, compensation for driving
April 19, 2016 12:18 AM
WHITE CASTLE - The White Castle Town Council briefly discussed an ordinance changing the mayor's salary and compensation for driving his personal care before tabling a decision until next month's meeting. Both issues have been the focus of a series of reports from The Investigative Unit. Ordinances for the... more » -
Arrested for asking questions, charge against WBRZ's Nakamoto dismissed
April 15, 2016 6:06 PM
WHITE CASTLE - A trespassing charge filed against WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto by the town of White Castle was dismissed Friday. In March, Nakamoto was at town hall to review documents related to a public records request concerning the mayor's salary and benefits . Clerks, frustrated with Nakamoto... more » -
WEB EXCLUSIVE: White Castle plans to follow judge's order regarding records requests Play Video
April 6, 2016 12:17 AM
WHITE CASTLE - White Castle town officials agreed to adhere to orders from a district judge to better handle public records requests in the future after two citizens filed a lawsuit against the town in late 2015. The council, mayor, town clerk and town attorney spent more than two hours... more » -
Donaldsonville woman killed after car goes airborne off LA 1
April 2, 2016 2:39 PM
WHITE CASTLE – State Police say a Donaldsonville woman is dead after her car went airborne and landed on its roof off LA 1 Saturday morning. According to Louisiana State Police Latisha Johnson, 39, was driving northbound on LA 1 around 7:20 a.m. when she traveled off the right... more » -
Town hall security video shows Nakamoto patiently waiting before arrest last week Play Video
March 31, 2016 6:41 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Security video obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit shows Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto patiently waiting for town officials before he was arrested last week . The video was obtained through a public records request after Nakamoto was arrested by a White Castle Police officer for refusing... more » -
Public record at center of Nakamoto arrest released Play Video
March 24, 2016 2:27 PM
WHITE CASTLE - The third part of a public records request that was not filled and lead to the arrest of WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto Wednesday was released to the station's news department Thursday morning. Just received part 3 of @ChrisNakamoto 's public records request. The part... more » -
Leaders avoid questions; Nakamoto escorted away in handcuffs, given summons Play Video
March 23, 2016 3:32 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Police detained WBRZ reporter Chris Nakamoto while Nakamoto was pursuing a story on town government operations Wednesday. Nakamoto was put in handcuffs, escorted to the police department and written a misdemeanor summons. The summons was written for an alleged violation of statute 14:63, remaining after being... more » -
Plaintiffs' Attorney: Town of White Castle loses court battle over public records Play Video
March 18, 2016 5:20 PM
PLAQUEMINE- Attorneys representing plaintiffs suing the Town of White Castle say the Town was dealt a big blow today, by an Iberville Parish Judge. Attorney Seth Dornier said a Judge ordered the Town to turn over the public records, pay the plaintiffs' attorney fees, and face a fine. Attorneys defending... more » -
LSP: 1 dead after wreck involving tow truck in Iberville Parish
March 9, 2016 1:20 PM
WHITE CASTLE - State Police reported a crash in Iberville Parish that left one dead after a car ran a stop sign and was hit by a tow truck. Troopers identified the victim of the wreck as 19-year-old Orthello Batiste, of White Castle. State Police say the crash... more » -
Investigative Unit: Questions raised over town mayor's salary Play Video
January 27, 2016 4:57 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Questions are being raised tonight about a fat raise the Mayor of White Castle received during 2015. Town leaders are mum on the situation. Check registers obtained by the Investigative Unit indicate during the week of April 6 until April 19, Mayor Jermarr Williams earned $20.31... more » -
Chief refuses to answer questions about hiring convicted officer Play Video
September 21, 2015 11:15 PM
WHITE CASTLE - The chief of police here refused to answer questions related to the hiring of a police officer with a criminal record. When asked about the hiring of Jasmione Clark, Chief Mario Brown left a town council meeting Monday night. Brown has refused to answer questions posed... more » -
Questions raised over hiring of convicted police officer Play Video
August 25, 2015 6:43 PM
WHITE CASTLE- Questions are being raised tonight after a convicted law enforcement officer in Port Allen managed to get hired in White Castle. Jasmione Clark just started on the force with White Castle Police. He has convictions tied to excessive force against citizens. Court records show he also violated... more »