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  • Genealogist helps to identify woman staying at shelter, locates family Play Video

    January 8, 2024 2:50 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Following a report last week, 2 On Your Side has been able to help positively identify a woman who could not confirm her name or remember where she came from. The woman had provided several names to a community outreach coordinator. It was a genetic genealogy specialist... more »
  • Man arrested after woman killed in shooting on Main Street early Tuesday

    January 2, 2024 6:27 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a 23-year-old after a shooting that left a woman dead early Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers responded to the 2700 block of Main Street near Atkinson Street around 2:45 a.m.. Officers said the woman, who was later identified as... more »
  • Man allegedly stole money from dying woman while she was in the hospital

    July 13, 2023 4:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man is accused of stealing money from a dying woman's bank account using a phone she left behind when she was rushed to a hospital. According to arrest documents from the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim suffered medical complications and stayed in the hospital... more »
  • Denham Springs woman hit, killed walking along road

    December 8, 2022 1:35 PM

    CLINTON, La. – A Denham Springs woman died Wednesday night after a pickup truck hit her while she was walking on the side of the road. State Police said Carly Kennison, 44, was wearing dark clothing as she walked along La. 63, just past La. 37, when a Ford... more »
  • NAKAMOTO: Woman claims police chief asked for oral sex to get her boyfriend out of trouble Play Video

    August 29, 2022 5:16 PM

    PLAQUEMINE- Police Chief Kenny Payne is under a criminal investigation tied to allegations he solicited a sexual favor in exchange for getting a woman's boyfriend out of trouble. The woman, who did not want us to use her name, agreed to show her face because she wanted Payne to... more »
  • BRPD responds to woman found dead inside her home on Renoir Avenue

    June 25, 2022 1:06 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are investigating a homicide after finding a woman dead at 6700 block of Renoir Avenue late Friday night. According to authorities, police responded to the scene around 11:00 p.m. where they found 49-year-old Kimberly Dean dead inside her home from what appeared to... more »
  • Mom charged in daughter's murder was placed on leave after Nakamoto exposed disturbing details of neglect

    May 6, 2022 1:00 PM

    SLAUGHTER - About a week before a grand jury charged Sheila Fletcher with killing her daughter, she was placed on unpaid leave at her current government job as WBRZ exposed the shocking neglect that went on inside her home. Fletcher—who currently works as a city prosecutor's secretary in Zachary—has... more »
  • Facebook Live stabbing victim died of smoke inhalation after attacker set car on fire, coroner says Play Video

    April 26, 2022 1:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman who was repeatedly stabbed inside a car during a vicious attack that was livestreamed on social media was still alive when her attacker set the vehicle on fire, initial autopsy results show. Janice David—who was tied to the steering wheel with jumper cables throughout... more »
  • Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video

    March 21, 2022 10:07 AM

    LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more »
  • Woman allegedly set her roommate on fire, tried to do it again

    February 23, 2022 9:42 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A 66-year-old man told investigators his roommate doused him in rubbing alcohol and tried to light him on fire earlier this month, less than a year after she allegedly sent him to a hospital by doing the exact same thing. East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies arrested... more »
  • 17-year-old hit and killed while walking in unlit area at night

    July 25, 2021 4:50 PM

    DESOTO PARISH - A teenager was hit and killed while walking at night in an unlit area. Louisiana State Police said 17-year-old Jasilyn Grimes was walking on Red Bluff Road on July 24 when a truck came over a hill crest and hit Grimes. Grimes was taken to... more »
  • Woman's body found in Intracoastal Waterway; no foul play suspected

    April 16, 2021 6:16 PM

    PORT ALLEN - Officials said a woman's body was found in a West Baton Rouge waterway Friday, though they don't believe any crime took place. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office confirmed the body was found Friday afternoon in the Intracoastal Waterway. The sheriff's office said witnesses reported... more »
  • Police: Drunken mom shot child during Thanksgiving Day argument

    December 4, 2020 6:54 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested overnight after her juvenile son told police she shot him during a drunken argument on Thanksgiving Day. According to arrest records, 33-year-old Tameka Varise shot her juvenile son Nov. 26 at their home on Pawnee Street. Police said they arrived at... more »
  • Woman allegedly impersonated prosecutor, dropped charges against herself

    October 27, 2020 2:17 PM

    LITTLETON, NH - A New Hampshire woman is accused of pretending to be a prosecutor and submitting paperwork dropping stalking and drug charges against herself, according to an indictment handed down this month. The New Hampshire Union Leader reports Lisa Landon, 33, was arrested after she allegedly submitted false... more »
  • Impaired driver arrested following fatal Ascension Parish crash

    September 1, 2019 10:54 AM

    GONZALES - State troopers have a woman in custody for her involvement in a fatal crash that occured on LA Highway 44 in Gonzales, early Saturday morning. According to the investigation, the crash took the life of 32-year old Darryl Dean. State police learned 37-year-old Ferika Tureaud was traveling... more »
  • Police arrest driver who killed woman, toddler in crash along I-49

    August 25, 2019 12:00 PM

    ST. LANDRY - State police have arrested a man responsible for a crash that killed a woman and small child earlier this year. The crash happened before sunrise Aug. 25 on the I-49 south service road at Zick Miller Road. Lacy Leger, 35, was killed, along with her 2-year-old... more »
  • Woman arrested for DWI after driving through building and deserting her kids

    June 29, 2019 1:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a woman Friday night after she crashed her vehicle through the front of the Circle K gas station at 15490 Tiger Bend Road. Upon responding to the crash, deputies found that the driver of the vehicle, Liudmyla Knight, was... more »
  • Man accused of imprisoning woman after refusing sexual favors

    May 18, 2019 4:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Police arrest a man in wheelchair for holding a woman hostage after he was unable to have sex with her. Authorities were dispatched to an apartment complex at 4243 Florida Boulevard around 11 p.m. Friday night. Once they arrived at the scene they found Daniel Anderson seated... more »
  • Official: Missing woman allegedly killed by her son died of asphyxiation Play Video

    April 27, 2019 11:38 PM

    PORT ALLEN - Officials say a missing 76-year-old woman who was found buried near her home died from a lack of oxygen. Louis W. Moore Jr., 44, is accused of killing his mother, 76-year-old Joann Moore. According to authorities, the woman was found buried in a shallow grave near... more »
  • Castor woman killed in two-vehicle crash

    April 20, 2019 4:03 PM

    BIENVILLE PARISH - State police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took a woman's life. Authorities got reports of the wreck just after 9:30 p.m. Friday night, on LA 4 at Watson Road. Investigators say 23-year-old Dillion Floyd Bazar was driving a 2014 Ford pick-up truck eastbound on... more »
  • One woman is making history at the Baker Police Department Play Video

    February 24, 2019 6:51 PM

    BAKER- They're usually called the boys in blue, but the Baker Police Department has one lady on the scene, changing all of that. When Jasmine Leduff joined Baker Police her goal was to be a great police officer never did she think her name would be one that was... more »
  • Livingston Parish authorities searching for unidentified thief

    February 22, 2019 7:36 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS- Livingston Parish authorities are searching for a suspect who stole approximately $400 worth of items. According to police, the unidentified woman entered a retailer off Juban Road, then exited the store as alarms sounded. Police believe the same thief has stolen up to 400 dollars from... more »
  • Woman falls in love with the 'abandoned Baton Rouge' Play Video

    January 5, 2019 10:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE- One man's trash is another man's treasure, we've all heard it before, but one out of towner is proving that through art. A pet project now reminding us of what once was. Dilapidated, rundown, blighted there are dozens of words that could be used to describe buildings... more »
  • Police request public's help in locating missing 35-year-old Baker woman Play Video

    January 5, 2019 1:00 PM

    BAKER - Detectives with the Baker Police Department are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing 35-year-old woman who was last seen in late December of 2018. According to Baker Police, 35-year-old Nahendra Faye Davis lives in Baker with her two children. Police say Davis was last seen... more »
  • Cancer patient dies days after wedding ceremony at hospital Play Video

    November 7, 2017 2:25 PM

    CHARLESTON, SC - A woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer died Saturday, just two days after a hospital held a wedding ceremony for her and the love of her life. Kizzie Priestly passed away at age 39 Saturday, according to a post from her husband, David Hall, on Facebook.... more »
  • Woman arrested for leaving children without food for two days

    September 3, 2017 3:58 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge woman is behind bars after police say she left her children alone and without food for two days. According to the affidavit, Baton Rouge Police officers responded to a public assist call to Frey Street around 5:30 p.m. on September 2. Upon... more »
  • Interim police chief addresses violent weekend in Baton Rouge, says more patrols are coming

    July 31, 2017 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department has issued a statement from Interim Police Chief Jonny Dunnam after several people were killed in the area over the weekend. Chief Dunnam says the department is working hard to address the barrage of violent crimes that killed at least five... more »
  • Donaldsonville woman arrested for allegedly shooting victim in face during argument

    July 27, 2017 11:33 AM

    DONALDSONVILLE- A woman was arrested after she allegedly shot another woman in the face during an argument in Donaldsonville. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, 49-year-old Andrea Jackson was arrested on charges of attempted second degree murder and illegal use of a weapon. Deputies... more »
  • 62-year-old woman donates kidney for granddaughter's life-saving surgery

    July 22, 2017 6:27 PM

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A toddler got a second chance at life after her 62-year-old grandmother gave up her own kidney for the 2-year-old child's surgery. At 2 months old, Wryn Graydon was diagnosed with congenital nephrotic syndrome, a rare disorder that affects the kidneys. Wryn had both her kidneys... more »
  • LPSO searching for missing veteran

    July 21, 2017 8:34 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a missing veteran. Deputies say 48-year-old Christy Mann was last seen in the Denham Springs area on foot. When she went missing, Mann was wearing a white t-shirt, black and white shorts,... more »
  • 42-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Florida Blvd.

    July 21, 2017 6:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Rouge Police Traffic detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 15900 block of Florida Boulevard. The crash claimed the life of a 42-year-old black woman, according to BRPD. The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Friday. ... more »
  • Police: Man turns self in for ex-girlfriend's murder Play Video

    July 17, 2017 8:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend. According to Baton Rouge Police, 52-year-old Robert Antoine turned himself in for the death of Monique Maxie, his ex-girlfriend. The mother of two was gunned down late Friday. On Monday, Maxie's family... more »
  • Woman indicted for murder of sister after body found in shallow grave

    July 17, 2017 12:37 PM

    ST. HELENA – A St. Helena Parish grand jury indicted a woman for the murder of her sister, whose body was found in a shallow grave along a road in the area. According to District Attorney Scott Perriloux, a grand jury indicted 38-year-old Deborah Blades Palmer on one... more »
  • Police: Man throws woman out of car in front of children, threatens to burn down house

    July 12, 2017 4:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly throwing a woman out of a vehicle while her children were present and then threatening to set fire to a house belonging to the woman's mother. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 27-year-old Carey Gene Sanders on... more »
  • Report: Woman allegedly looted neighbor's flooded home, sold stolen items at yard sales

    July 11, 2017 12:12 PM

    AMITE – A woman was arrested after she allegedly looted her neighbor's flooded home and then sold the stolen items at yard sales. WWL reports that Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies began investigating a looting incident on Thomas Road in Amite in December. A large number of personal... more »
  • Woman wanted for questioning after wallet stolen from business in Baker

    July 10, 2017 11:38 AM

    BAKER – The Baker Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying a woman wanted for questioning in reference to a theft at a local business. According to the police department, a wallet that had about $2,000 inside, was taken from the business. Police say the... more »
  • 19-year-old allegedly chokes woman, strikes her with jumper cables in front of children

    July 4, 2017 4:49 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A 19-year-old was arrested on Monday after he struck a woman with jumper cables in front of her children and threatened to set her house on fire. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 19-year-old Jarvis Nicholas on charges of aggravated battery, domestic abuse battery... more »
  • Woman recalls terrifying encounter with WBR work release inmate Play Video

    June 29, 2017 11:36 AM

    PLAQUEMINE- A West Baton Rouge Parish work release inmate is under arrest Thursday morning in Iberville Parish, after investigators say he broke into a house and beat up a woman. The incident occurred around 9 a.m., according to Plaquemine Police Chief Kenny Payne. Investigators said... more »
  • Woman injured in shooting on North Foster

    June 22, 2017 12:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE – One woman was taken to the hospital after a shooting on North Foster Drive and Jackson Avenue on Thursday around 11 a.m. Authorities say the woman left the location of the shooting and met the ambulance at North Foster and Florida Street. ... more »
  • Man arrested for striking girlfriend, infant daughter after dispute at Walmart

    June 3, 2017 5:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baker man was arrested Friday after he allegedly struck his girlfriend and infant daughter during a trip to Walmart. According to the Baker Police Department, officers were called to Plank Road around 8:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a possible domestic situation at a nearby... more »
  • Report: Three, including toddler, shot on I-10 in New Orleans

    May 31, 2017 12:28 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – A man, woman and toddler were injured on Tuesday night during a shooting on I-10 in New Orleans. The shooting occurred on I-10 east near the Poydras exit, WWL reports . Police said the victims were traveling east bound when another vehicle approached and its... more »
  • APSO: Domestic violence homicides increase Play Video

    May 30, 2017 6:58 PM

    GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says over the past five years it has seen an increase in domestic violence homicides. In a parish where homicide levels are typically in the single digits, at least 35 to 40 percent of those can be attributed to domestic violence situations, according... more »
  • Thibodaux woman arrested after attack with hacksaw blade

    May 30, 2017 1:33 PM

    THIBODAUX – A woman was arrested after officers say she attacked her ex-girlfriend with a hacksaw blade. The Thibodaux Police Department arrested 23-year-old Lechelsea Jenkins on charges of home invasion, aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon, aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery and two counts of simple criminal damage to... more »
  • California woman who kicked dog sentenced to jail time, banned from owning pets

    May 27, 2017 9:24 PM

    LAGUNA BEACH - A woman has been sentenced after she pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for kicking a 9-month-old German Shepherd. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, 39-year-old Amber Castillo pleaded guilty to two counts of animal cruelty and was sentenced to 34 days in jail... more »
  • APSO: Man wanted for stealing phone from gym locker room Play Video

    May 8, 2017 4:23 PM

    ASCENSION PARISH – The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly stole a woman's iPhone from Gold's Gym in Prairieville. According to the sheriff's office, the incident occurred on April 18 when a white four door car entered the parking lot and parked in a... more »
  • Slidell Police: Babysitter arrested for drunk driving crash; children injured

    May 2, 2017 1:43 PM

    SLIDELL – A woman was arrested after police say she got into a drunk driving crash while children she was babysitting were in the car with her. The Slidell Police Department arrested Brenda Brown for DWI with Child Endangerment, two counts of vehicular negligent injuring, two counts of no... more »
  • BRPD: Man wanted for rape of woman near Spanish Town Road in 2016

    April 27, 2017 7:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man is wanted for the alleged rape of a woman that took place in November 2016 near Spanish Town Road. Baton Rouge Police detectives are searching for 41-year-old Alvin Weeks. Weeks is accused of raping a 25-year-old woman after offering her a ride home. ... more »
  • NOPD: Woman and five-month-old daughter missing, possibly in danger

    April 20, 2017 5:08 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Department is searching for a missing woman and her five-month-old child who may be in danger. Police say that 27-year-old Kayla Shealy was last seen on April 19 around 5 p.m. when she left the 1200 block of Pauline Street with her... more »
  • Report: Man accused of beating woman, seven-week-old child

    April 20, 2017 3:49 PM

    LAPLACE – Deputies arrested a man after they say he beat a woman and his seven-week-old child, WWL reports . The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Ronald Lathers for attempted first degree murder. According to the sheriff's office, Lathers wanted to take his seven-week-old... more »
  • EBRSO: Woman attacks man with butter knife at Waffle House

    April 15, 2017 7:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for aggravated battery after she attacked a man with a butter knife at a Waffle House Saturday. Deputies responded to a reported stabbing at the Wafflehouse on Highland Road around 4 a.m. Saturday morning. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim who was... more »
  • Man's daring rescue saves neighbors from Plaquemine house fire Play Video

    April 9, 2017 11:40 PM

    PLAQUEMINE - It started as a three-hour long fire that destroyed a house in Plaquemine early Saturday morning and sent two people to the hospital. The blaze burned down the home around 5:30 a.m. on Patureau Lane. The fire left the Henderson families decades old home and car in... more »
  • Massage therapists arrested for giving 'erotic' massages

    April 3, 2017 4:28 PM

    COVINGTON - Two massage therapists have been arrested after authorities discovered they were giving "erotic" massages to some of their customers. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, 51-year-old Cuiling Wang and 47-year-old Xiaohong Miao were arrested after the sheriff's office received several complaints concerning illegal activities at... more »
  • 96-year-old woman killed in Deville fire

    April 1, 2017 8:08 PM

    DEVILLE - Fire marshals are investigating a residential fire that killed a 96-year-old woman Friday night. Crews responded to the fire on Truman Cole Road around 7 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home completely engulfed in flames with the roof collapsed. After suppressing the fire, crews... more »
  • Woman abandons 2-year-old for nearly 15 hours to do drugs

    April 1, 2017 7:45 PM

    ZACHARY - A woman was arrested Friday after she left a 2-year-old child alone for more than 14 hours to do drugs with a friend. Deputies responded to a home on Samuels Road after receiving a report that a child had been left alone at the residence when child's... more »

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