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• Zachary woman arrested after East Feliciana Parish drive-by shooting

  July 24, 2026 1:45 PM

  JACKSON — A woman from Zachary was arrested after she allegedly shot at two cars in an East Feliciana Parish drive-by shooting. East Feliciana Parish deputies were dispatched to La. 952 north of Jackson on Thursday around 12:49 p.m. Deputies later learned that a woman, identified as 23-year-old... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System patient taken into custody after escaping facility Play Video

  July 24, 2026 11:05 AM

  JACKSON — A patient at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson has been taken into custody after escaping the facility and roaming the nearby area early Tuesday morning, East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis told the WBRZ Investigative Unit. The sheriff's office received a call about the... more »

• Wilkinson County deputies arrest Mississippi fugitive wanted on burglary, assault, other charges

  July 24, 2026 8:52 AM

  WOODVILLE, Miss. — A fugitive wanted on burglary, assault and other charges across Mississippi has been taken into custody in Wilkinson County, deputies say. Justin Tyler Marcum was taken into custody on Buffalo Road in Woodville late Thursday night after he was allegedly trying to evade law enforcement. Marcum... more »

• Baton Rouge man on parole indicted on rape, kidnapping and strangulation charges Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A grand jury has indicted Raymond Brumfield on charges including first-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping and battery of a dating partner with strangulation. Brumfield, 48, faces two counts of first-degree rape and four counts of battery of a dating partner with strangulation. He was arrested in... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies arrest 2 men connected to June shooting in Roseland Play Video

  July 22, 2026 11:58 AM

  ROSELAND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested two people connected to a June shooting in Roseland that left a 21-year-old hospitalized with critical injuries. On Wednesday afternoon, June 24, a local hospital alerted deputies that a man showed up to the ER with multiple gunshot wounds. While he was initially... more »

• Parents of 5-year-old who starved to death in Ascension Parish have murder trial set for March Play Video

  July 22, 2026 9:20 AM

  GONZALES — The parents of a 5-year-old who starved to death will go to trial for murder in March. Ascension Parish District Attorney Ricky Babin's office said that Marlon Perrilloux and Raynisa Young's trial is on March 16, 2027. Perrilloux, 33, and Young, 27, were indicted in February on... more »

• BRPD arrests suspect accused of punching, threatening man with AK-47 at Denham Street apartment complex Play Video

  July 22, 2026 7:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of punching another man and threatening to shoot him at an apartment along Denham Street has been arrested by police. According to an arrest warrant, while the alleged victim was putting his laundry into his car to take it to be... more »

• Convicted sex offender accused of sexual battery on girl in 2024 arrested in Baton Rouge Play Video

  July 22, 2026 7:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A convicted sex offender from Rapides Parish has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police on sexual battery charges after he allegedly abused a girl in 2024. David Coburn, 51, is accused of touching the girl under her shorts while the two were inside a van along... more »

• BRPD arrests 20-year-old suspect in fatal Florida Boulevard apartment shooting Play Video

  July 22, 2026 6:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with a July 7 fatal shooting. On Tuesday, police arrested Jordan Edwards on second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. Edwards is accused of murdering Qwaviez Hamilton at the Mirage Villa Apartments along Florida Boulevard more »

• Prairieville man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material

  July 20, 2026 5:05 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville man was arrested at the end of a three-month-long investigation into a tip concerning child sexual abuse material. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said its Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General agents worked together in their investigation... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly selling drugs to LSU students

  July 17, 2026 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he was accused of selling cocaine to LSU students. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies first learned about 35-year-old Jordan Langlois' alleged drug-dealing from an anonymous tip in March. According to the tip, Langlois was selling drugs out of an... more »

• Baton Rouge hit-and-run suspect booked after telling police he left scene out of fear Play Video

  July 16, 2026 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 21-year-old who is accused of hitting a woman and then leaving her to die along Plank Road reportedly told officers he drove away because he was scared. Lamar Robinson had multiple people in his car when he hit 66-year-old Carolyn Evans just after midnight on... more »

• BRPD arrests attempted murder suspect in Syble Drive shooting that damaged AC unit, several cars Play Video

  July 16, 2026 7:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man accused of a June shooting along Syble Drive. According to an affidavit, during the early hours of June 20, BRPD officers responded to reports of an overnight shooting along Syble near Joyce Drive. Several victims, none... more »

• Deputies: Berwick man previously arrested for indecent behavior now faces child sexual abuse material charges Play Video

  July 15, 2026 2:20 PM

  BERWICK — A Berwick man arrested in November 2025 for alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile now faces more than 15 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material. Benjamin Lemoine, 24, was arrested by St. Mary Parish deputies on indecent behavior with a juvenile, carnal knowledge of a juvenile... more »

• Deputies arrest Labadieville man accused of firing gun during argument over dog with neighbor Play Video

  July 15, 2026 12:36 PM

  LABADIEVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a Labadieville man accused of firing a gun during an argument with his neighbor over a dog. Bryan Daigle, 64, was arrested Tuesday by deputies after they received reports that gunshots were fired at a home along La. 308. According to deputies,... more »

• BRPD arrest records detail events that led up to fatal weekend stabbing on Dawson Avenue Play Video

  July 15, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers arrested a 50-year-old man on manslaughter charges after he allegedly stabbed a family member in the parking lot of a Dawson Drive apartment complex following an argument, arrest records show. According to police, 50-year-old Quinton Johnson stabbed 39-year-old Dustin Johnson on Sunday... more »

• BRPD arrests man for attempted murder after he allegedly shot neighbor 8 times after burglarizing apartment Play Video

  July 10, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man accused of shooting his neighbor eight times after breaking into his apartment and stealing a PlayStation 5. Tyzerrian Castle, 24, was arrested Thursday on attempted murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage to property charges. According... more »

• Woman arrested, accused of stealing thousands in lottery proceeds from Millerville Road gas station in 2024 Play Video

  July 10, 2026 7:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a woman accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of lottery ticket proceeds from a Millerville Road gas station in 2024. According to arrest records, Detisha Steib, while working at Kangaroo Express on Jan. 1, 2024, scanned multiple "Fast Play" lottery tickets... more »

• Man accused of Addis 7-year-old's murder surrenders to authorities Play Video

  July 6, 2026 2:37 PM

  ADDIS — A 33-year-old man accused of the murder of 7-year-old Paris Williams in Addis on Monday turned himself in to authorities in West Baton Rouge Parish. Early Monday afternoon, Christopher Butler turned himself over to authorities. He was wanted on two counts of felony domestic abuse battery -... more »

• 1 person arrested, another injured in seemingly targeted shooting at Gonzales gas station Play Video

  July 6, 2026 10:17 AM

  GONZALES — A 19-year-old was arrested on attempted murder charges after a seemingly targeted shooting at a Gonzales gas station. Ascension Parish deputies responded to the shooting at Double A Discount along Airline Highway around 10 p.m. on Sunday. "This does not appear to be a random act... more »

• Louisiana Supreme Court recalls arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill Play Video

  July 4, 2026 9:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court recalled an arrest warrant for Attorney General Liz Murrill late Friday night after ruling to stay her indictment by a grand jury in Orleans Parish that morning. Murrill was indicted on Thursday following allegations that she sent threatening letters to elected Orleans... more »

• Southeastern Louisiana University football player arrested on battery charges, Tangipahoa deputies say Play Video

  July 3, 2026 1:15 PM

  HAMMOND — A Southeastern Louisiana University football player turned himself in and was arrested on battery charges, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said. Defensive lineman Kadan Lewis, 22, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on second-degree battery, false imprisonment and simple criminal damage to property charges. According... more »

• Convicted Ponchatoula sex offender arrested for illegally using social media, AG's Office says

  July 2, 2026 2:44 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula man with prior sex crime convictions was arrested for illegally using social media platforms, the Attorney General's Office said. Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested Danny Roberto Galindo, 52, on Tuesday after allegedly finding him active on multiple social media platforms as a registered sex... more »

• Sheriff: Ascension deputy arrested on second-offense DWI after being found asleep in sheriff's office unit Play Video

  July 2, 2026 9:05 AM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Donovan Jackson was arrested Thursday morning on a second-offense DWI. Sheriff Bobby Webre told WBRZ that Gonzales Police were called to the I-10 eastbound off-ramp at La. 30 around 3:30 a.m. Gonzales Police responded and found Jackson, 39, asleep behind... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on computer-aided solicitation charges during state undercover operation

  June 30, 2026 2:34 PM

  LAFAYETTE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on indecent behavior and computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation said that they identified 33-year-old Evan Graves as an additional suspect in a June undercover operation that previously... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man on cruelty to the infirm charges after he allegedly damaged relative's home

  June 30, 2026 11:04 AM

  PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a Pierre Part man accused of intentionally damaging the inside of an elderly relative's home. Chet Paul Landry, 48, displayed violent tendencies, including the damage to the relative's home, Assumption deputies said. Deputies responded to the home multiple times on June... more »

• LSP: Franklin man thrown from pickup truck in Iberia Parish crash dies in hospital; driver arrested

  June 30, 2026 6:54 AM

  NEW IBERIA — Over the weekend, a fatal crash along La. 320 in Iberia Parish left a Franklin man dead. According to Louisiana State Police, troopers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of La. 86 on Sunday around 4:30 a.m. Troopers said that a truck... more »

• Warrant recalled for former BRPD officer accused of groping gas station employee after he fails to appear in court Play Video

  June 30, 2026 6:39 AM

  UPDATE: Court documents say the warrant for Jones was recalled June 30. A new court date has not been set. Read the original story below. -------------- BATON ROUGE — A bench warrant has been issued for a former Baton Rouge Police Department officer after he failed to... more »

• 2 people, including juvenile, arrested in connection with pair of Ascension Parish vehicle burglaries

  June 26, 2026 1:03 PM

  GONZALES — An 18-year-old from Gonzales, as well as a juvenile, has been arrested on several charges connected to vehicle thefts in Ascension Parish. Ascension deputies began investigating the theft of a vehicle along Thurston McCrory Road on Monday. Surveillance footage shows multiple suspects arriving in a pickup truck... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputies arrest 18-year-old after he allegedly distributed child sexual abuse material

  June 26, 2026 12:40 PM

  FRANKLIN — An 18-year-old from Franklin was arrested after allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material, deputies say. St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office began investigating a cybercrime tip into possible CSAM distribution in Franklin on June 5. On Thursday, a home along Circle Drive in Franklin was raided and... more »

• Trooper who allegedly hid evidence, coerced domestic violence victim to lie indicted on 13 charges Play Video

  June 25, 2026 12:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana State Police trooper who allegedly covered up evidence and coerced a domestic violence victim to repeatedly lie to law enforcement investigating him was formally charged. Trooper James Jefferson III , 41, was indicted by a grand jury for 13 charges: two counts each of... more »

• BRFD: Man arrested on arson charges after Curtis Street air conditioning unit catches fire Play Video

  June 25, 2026 9:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department has arrested a man accused of setting an air conditioning unit on fire along Curtis Street in May. Tyler Armstead, 31, is accused of setting the fire near the corner of Curtis and Jones streets on May 26. Investigators say... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest New Orleans man on cyberstalking, terrorizing charges

  June 24, 2026 11:49 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a New Orleans man on felony terrorizing and cyberstalking charges. Deputies began investigating 34-year-old Bruce Anthony Charles on June 16 after receiving a complaint from a woman who said Charles had threatened her. Charles and the victim had previously been in... more »

• Central pastor, neighbor and police chief speak day after attack, arrest across street from church Play Video

  June 24, 2026 11:12 AM

  CENTRAL - Pastor Tony Spell addressed the media Wednesday, saying threats from his neighbor compelled him to run across a four-lane highway and attack the man. Spell, the main pastor of Life Tabernacle Church on Hooper Road, was arrested by deputies after the altercation. He said he was working... more »

• Defense attorney says murder convictions without a body are rare but possible Play Video

  June 23, 2026 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police have charged a man with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old, even though the teenager's body has not been found. Maurice Parms was arrested Saturday and charged in the case of Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who has been missing for three weeks. Search... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested in Zachary rape Play Video

  June 23, 2026 4:35 PM

  ZACHARY - A Baton Rouge man was arrested Tuesday for rape by Zachary Police officers. Zachary Police provided few details about 32-year-old Korey Ward's arrest, but said officers were dispatched to The Palms at Sunset Lakes Apartments around 12:45 p.m. Monday in relation to an assault. Ward was... more »

• Morgan City Police arrest man out on parole after they find him with cocaine, synthetic marijuana Play Video

  June 23, 2026 2:18 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A man on parole after being convicted on drug charges has been arrested again in Morgan City after he was found with cocaine and synthetic marijuana. On Monday, Morgan City Police officers were patrolling a residential neighborhood within the city and saw a man later identified... more »

• United Cajun Navy, K9s assisting with search for teen's body after BRPD arrests suspect for murder Play Video

  June 22, 2026 5:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The body of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather has still not been found, despite a suspect being arrested in his murder, Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse told WBRZ on Monday. Multiple organizations have been helping with the search, including the United Cajun Navy. Abigail Whitam spoke... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on attempted murder charges after early June shooting Play Video

  June 18, 2026 12:39 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a man accused of attempted murder after a June 1 shooting in Napoleonville. The shooting happened after a person bragged about shooting another person days before near Napoleonville. One person sustained a "superficial wound" in the shooting, officials said. Robert... more »

• 2 arrested in BRPD drug bust along Ruby Court; officers seize fentanyl, promethazine and more Play Video

  June 16, 2026 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Officers arrested two people accused of dealing fentanyl, promethazine, heroin and other drugs on Ruby Court, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday. BRPD said it began investigating drug trafficking along Ruby Court in May. Police say they found large quantities of fentanyl, promethazine, marijuana,... more »

• BRPD: Man driving at 3 times legal limit arrested after fatal motorcycle crash along Airline Highway Play Video

  June 16, 2026 7:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a man accused of driving drunk at more than three times the legal limit on Airline Highway and killing a motorcyclist in May. According to arrest documents, 49-year-old Marlon Morrison was driving south along Airline Highway in a GMC pickup truck... more »

• Former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot man in Hammond now faces murder charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 11:47 AM

  HAMMOND — A former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot a man in the chest in Hammond is now being charged with second-degree murder after he died in the hospital, jail records show. K emlyn Lomas, 58, was initially arrested on May 28 on attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery and... more »

• Two women arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

  June 15, 2026 11:37 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two women on Saturday, accused of attempting to introduce contraband to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. According to the sheriff's office, 26-year-old Shermaniqua Smith of Shreveport and 23-year-old Marshayla Blade of Bossier City arrived at the facility for a visit... more »

• James Harden arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle

  June 13, 2026 3:54 PM

  HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office. Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and booked just before 5 a.m.,... more »

• Third suspect connected to November burglary arrested by Franklin Police Play Video

  June 11, 2026 1:05 PM

  FRANKLIN — A third person connected to the November 2025 burglary of a Franklin home has been arrested by police. Kelly Wiggins, 44, is one of three people wanted in connection with the Nov. 12 burglary of a home, during which the alleged thieves took more than $25,000 worth... more »

• Woman working at Elayn Hunt arrested after marijuana is found in her car, Iberville deputies say Play Video

  June 11, 2026 11:27 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A woman working at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center was arrested after marijuana was found in her car on prison grounds. On June 5, 25-year-old Denyshia Williams' car was searched after deputies received a tip about possible contraband at Elayn Hunt. According to Iberville Parish deputies, 1.7... more »

• Deputies: Napoleonville man arrested for sexual battery of handicapped resident at assisted living facility Play Video

  June 11, 2026 10:14 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested a Napoleonville man on sexual battery charges. On June 1, deputies responded to an assisted living facility in reference to a possible sexual battery on one of the handicaped residents that happened the day prior. Deputies later identified 55-year-old Gerald Myles as... more »

• State Police: Former Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee arrested after agreeing to give inmates iPhones Play Video

  June 11, 2026 7:47 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A former employee at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center has been arrested after allegedly arranging to give an inmate two iPhones. According to Louisiana State Police records filed in late May, 24-year-old Camron Griffin agreed in February while working at EHCC. Authorities learned of Griffin's alleged crimes... more »

• 19-year-old accused of raping a child arrested by Zachary Police Play Video

  June 10, 2026 2:44 PM

  ZACHARY — A 19-year-old was arrested by Zachary Police, accused of several sex crimes, including sexual battery and molestation of a juvenile. Zachary Police were called to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church along McHugh Drive on May 31 in reference to a complaint about alleged sex crimes involving... more »

• Morgan City caregiver arrested after allegedly stealing money from bank account of elderly person Play Video

  June 10, 2026 1:02 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A woman in Morgan City was arrested after she allegedly stole money from the bank account of an elderly person she served as a caretaker to. According to Morgan City Police, the department received a complaint about unauthorized charges made on the bank account of an... more »

• BRPD: Teen apprehended in Mississippi arrested in connection with April murder along Sherwood Street Play Video

  June 9, 2026 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old previously wanted on armed robbery charges after he and his mother robbed a woman while holding her children at gunpoint is now being charged with an April murder. Markell Rogers was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and armed robbery... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on assault charges after being pulled over by Assumption Parish deputies Play Video

  June 9, 2026 9:48 AM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — A Baton Rouge man pulled over during a traffic stop was arrested and charged with aggravated assault by Assumption Parish deputies. On Friday, 28-year-old Bryant Tunson was pulled over along La. 308 near Paincourtville. Deputies said that Tunson did not produce insurance information when asked, resulting in... more »

• BRPD arrests former Take 5 Oil Change employee after he allegedly broke into business, stole cash from safe Play Video

  June 8, 2026 11:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old man who used to work at Take 5 Oil Change in Baton Rouge has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the Airline Highway business and stealing $200 from the safe. According to a Baton Rouge Police warrant, Dejontay Wings broke a window in the... more »

• Prairieville woman who operated in-home daycare arrested for negligent homicide after 3-year-old drowns Play Video

  June 4, 2026 12:21 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville woman who operated an in-home daycare was arrested on negligent homicide charges after a toddler drowned in a pool. On May 18, Ascension Parish deputies responded to a Roy Rogers Road home in Prairieville after the 3-year-old was found unconscious in the pool. The child... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested after punching woman, throwing her in his car, leaving her unconscious in street Play Video

  June 4, 2026 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a New Roads man accused of punching a woman at a North Acadian Thruway club before putting her in his car, attacking her again and leaving her unconscious. According to an arrest warrant, a woman that 25-year-old Eurell Johnson III was dating... more »

• Napoleonville man arrested after he allegedly broke into woman's home, punched her 11-year-old child Play Video

  June 3, 2026 12:09 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a Napoleonville man for allegedly breaking into a woman's home and punching her 11-year-old child. Duncan Wiggins, 39, on Tuesday, is accused of forcing his way into the Georgette Street home of a relative, demanding that the child return something he believed... more »

• 19-year-old arrested on attempted murder charges after Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  June 3, 2026 9:10 AM

  GONZALES — Gonzales Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with a South Burnside Avenue drive-by shooting that happened in May. Police said that, on May 26, one person was injured along South Burnside near Gonzales Municipal Park. Keelan Irvin Jr. was later identified as a suspect. Irvin... more »

• Assumption Parish woman charged with battery after fight at recreation facility Play Video

  June 2, 2026 11:15 AM

  PLATTENVILLE — A White Castle woman turned herself in to authorities after a fight at a recreation facility left another person injured, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Faith C. Bourg, 36, was arrested on felony battery charges connected to a fight that took place at an area recreation... more »

• BRFD: Man arrested for attempted arson after dousing Avenue D home in gasoline while 2 people were inside Play Video

  June 2, 2026 9:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on attempted arson charges after dousing an Avenue D home with fire and trying to set it on fire while two people were inside in January, Baton Rouge Fire investigators say. Jairo Nahum Sanchez Molina, 36, was arrested Monday by BRFD and... more »

• Man arrested after fatal crash caused by 80 mph street race along Greenwell Springs Play Video

  June 2, 2026 8:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person died along Greenwell Springs Road in May after a car was struck by another vehicle engaged in a high-speed street race, arrest records say. According to the Baton Rouge Police, the passenger of a car involved in the crash was taken to the hospital... more »

• BR man sentenced to 10 years in prison after approaching house, asking occupant for $10, shooting them Play Video

  June 2, 2026 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after knocking on a Baton Rouge home's door and asking its occupant for $10 before shooting him, court records show Clayton Smith, 22, entered a guilty plea on attempted second-degree murder charges on Monday, court records say.... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested after officers find stolen guns, other people's credit cards and IDs in his car

  May 28, 2026 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after officers found stolen guns, bank cards, IDs and more in his car, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Police say a business on Lee Drive, near Highland Road, complained of a man sleeping in a broken-down car that was blocking its... more »

• Morgan City man faces burglary, false imprisonment charges after armed home break-in Play Video

  May 27, 2026 11:43 AM

  MORGAN CITY — A 21-year-old was arrested after Morgan City Police say he broke into a home, demanded firearms and pointed one at the home's resident. According to police, officers were called to a home on Headland Street on Tuesday night in reference to a burglary. The victim told... more »

• Hammond Police officer taken into custody following investigation into alleged cockfighting Play Video

  May 27, 2026 11:41 AM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond Police officer was taken into custody Wednesday morning after warrants were filed by multiple agencies stemming from alleged cockfighting. The unnamed police officer was taken into custody by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations. The warrants included charges ranging from misuse of... more »

• Livingston Parish football coach no longer employed by district after arrest on molestation charges Play Video

  May 26, 2026 11:13 AM

  WATSON — Live Oak High School defensive backs coach Stepfan Henderson was arrested Tuesday on multiple charges, including indecent behavior with a juvenile and molestation. According to a spokesperson for the Livingston Parish Public School System, Henderson was placed on leave on April 16 after officials received a report... more »

• BRFD: Woman arrested on arson charges says she set fire at Brightside Drive apartment to go back to prison Play Video

  May 26, 2026 9:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested on arson charges after a Monday evening fire, saying she wanted to return to prison, Baton Rouge Fire officials said. Karen Copeland, 53, was arrested on aggravated arson charges after she allegedly set a fire inside the kitchen of a Brightside Drive... more »

• 16-year-old arrested on battery charges in Assumption Parish

  May 22, 2026 7:14 AM

  PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a teenager on battery charges after hospitalizing a person with "significant injuries." On May 12, deputies responded to a healthcare facility to find a person being treated for injuries sustained earlier that day. The person told authorities that a juvenile attacked them.... more »

• Elayn Hunt employee arrested, fired after allegedly having sex with an inmate Play Video

  May 21, 2026 12:37 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee has been arrested and fired after having sex with an inmate, officials told WBRZ on Thursday. According to arrest documents, on Thursday morning, an inmate was found to be inside an employee-only bathroom with a correctional officer, later identified as... more »

• Marrero Medicaid provider employee arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud Play Video

  May 20, 2026 1:46 PM

  MARRERO — A woman who works for a Medicaid provider in Marrero was arrested for alleged Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said Nedria Paul, an employee of Reliable PCA and SIL Agency, LLC, lied on her time sheets. Paul allegedly clocked in for her shift at... more »