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• Woman arrested for vehicular homicide following fatal Sunday crash along Old Hammond Highway Play Video

  October 12, 2026 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department following a fatal crash along Old Hammond Highway on Sunday. According to officers, 35-year-old Merari Mejia, who was operating a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, allegedly failed to yield to oncoming traffic while turning into the roadway, causing... more »

• Second person arrested in connection with Baker shooting that left three injured along Groom Road Play Video

  October 11, 2026 2:57 PM

  BAKER — The Baker Police Department made a second arrest in relation to an August Baker shooting that left three people injured. According to officers, the shooting occurred on Aug. 3 at the Buffalo Food Mart on Groom Road. A day later, 21-year-old Don'naezya Anderson was arrested for... more »

• Two men arrested on drug charges following search warrant on Larchwood Drive

  October 9, 2026 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two men were arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The warrant was executed on Oct. 7 by the Special Investigation Unit along with the Special Response Team on Larchwood Drive. During the investigation,... more »

• Six people charged after dozens of windowpanes allegedly taken from apartment complex Play Video

  October 9, 2026 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Six people are facing charges after police used a drone to watch them load dozens of windowpanes onto trailers at an apartment complex along North Ardenwood Drive. Officers responded to a report of people stealing windowpanes from the North Ardenwood property at 10:21 p.m. on Oct.... more »

• All men wanted in connection to shooting after Southern University Homecoming Parade arrested Play Video

  October 9, 2026 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three men who allegedly shot two people following the Southern University Homecoming Parade last month have been arrested for attempted first-degree murder. Jahiem Demond Johnson , 20, was arrested on Tuesday on various charges, including illegal use of weapons, seven counts of attempted first-degree murder and... more »

• Woman arrested in connection with insurance fraud investigation Play Video

  October 9, 2026 10:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 49-year-old woman was arrested in connection with insurance fraud involving a car fire along I-110 North near the Capitol Access Road exit in Baton Rouge on Friday, according to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office. On April 13, the Baton Rouge Fire Department, along with... more »

• Arrested Baton Rouge prison worker fired after alleged club assault Play Video

  October 7, 2026 10:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish Prison employee was arrested Tuesday by Baton Rouge Police for alleged third-degree rape. The victim told police that she and Rashie McDowell, 40, met Sunday while celebrating a mutual friend's birthday at a local club, where she consumed multiple alcoholic drinks.... more »

• Baton Rouge woman accused of posting victims' addresses and threatening to burn home down Play Video

  October 5, 2026 9:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested for allegedly planning to burn a person's home down after repeatedly sending threatening messages to multiple people. On Aug. 24, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to Darryl Drive for a reported assault. During the investigation, two victims told... more »

• Man arrested on rape charges in connection with investigation involving LSU police, records show Play Video

  October 4, 2026 1:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 26-year-old man was arrested on rape charges on Saturday in connection with an investigation involving the Louisiana State University Police Department, according to jail records. Records show that Tyjuan Bovie was booked for third-degree rape and unlawful purchase of alcoholic beverages on behalf of persons... more »

• Chauvin man arrested for 2023 death of wife sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to reduced charges Play Video

  October 2, 2026 2:55 PM

  CHAUVIN — A Chauvin man arrested for the 2023 death of his wife has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to reduced charges. Joseph Fogle, 41, on Thursday pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges connected to the killing of his wife, 44-year-old Sonia Escalante. When... more »

• Gonzales man arrested for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material

  October 2, 2026 2:24 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man was arrested earlier this week for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, the Louisiana Attorney General's Office said Friday. Jason Tabora, 29, was arrested following an investigation that began in March. The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a tip that Tabora's Dropbox account... more »

• Man accused of striking cyclist near Perkins Road in June 2025 arrested on attempted murder charges Play Video

  October 1, 2026 9:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of striking a cyclist near Perkins Road in June 2025 has been arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. According to an arrest warrant, the cyclist was riding home from work on his bike along Baywood Avenue near Perkins on... more »

• After Investigative Unit report, Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly raping, stabbing woman Play Video

  September 30, 2026 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 20-year-old man wanted for attempted murder and rape after a woman says he beat and stabbed her multiple times inside a home on Geronimo Street has been arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Police say that, in July, Tyson Wright hit... more »

• Shreveport Police arrest man accused of killing 13-year-old in apartment complex shooting Play Video

  September 30, 2026 9:32 AM

  SHREVEPORT — Police in Shreveport have arrested a man accused of killing a 13-year-old in a shooting earlier this week that also injured a toddler and a 17-year-old. According to Shreveport Police, Javieon Abbott was arrested on second-degree murder after the Monday evening shooting at Olde Salem Village Apartments... more »

• Deputies arrest woman who allegedly stole $10K from 67-year-old after opening bank accounts using stolen ID Play Video

  September 30, 2026 7:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An alleged thief and forger stole $10,000 from a 67-year-old woman after opening multiple bank accounts using her stolen identity, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. Deputies said that, on June 10, the 67-year-old Baton Rouge resident filed an identity theft complaint after $10,000 was in... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly creating sexually explicit images, videos of coworker using AI Play Video

  September 29, 2026 2:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man who allegedly created sexually explicit images of a coworker using AI was arrested Tuesday. Bennet Gauthreaux, 55, was arrested after a woman reported that, on Sept. 8, he created artificially generated nude and sexually explicit images of both him and the woman.... more »

• Deputies: Hammond Police officer arrested after at least two alleged domestic violence incidents Play Video

  September 28, 2026 2:52 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond Police officer has been arrested after at least two domestic violence incidents, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Monday. According to deputies, on Sept. 24, a woman reported an alleged altercation with Officer Corey Bergeron at his home in Robert earlier that day. Deputies later... more »

• White Castle woman accused of defrauding Medicaid arrested by attorney general's office Play Video

  September 25, 2026 12:59 PM

  WHITE CASTLE — A White Castle woman accused of defrauding Medicaid has been arrested by the attorney general's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Sharon Molden, 65, allegedly claimed to have provided services as a direct service worker on multiple dates and at times when she was either out of town... more »

• Napoleonville woman arrested for allegedly sending illegally obtained private photos

  September 22, 2026 1:16 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE— Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman on felony charges involving the alleged non-consensual disclosure of a private image. On Monday, deputies responded to a complaint alleging that 22-year-old Rayana D. Johnson released private images. Johnson had obtained images illegally, and once those images were in her possession, she... more »

• 'It's been very humbling:' Hammond hardware store recovering after truck ran into building Play Video

  September 21, 2026 7:09 PM

  HAMMOND - A hardware store in Hammond opened to the public on Sunday, one day after a truck crashed through the walls of the facility over the weekend. The owners of Pennington True Value told WBRZ they did not expect a truck to crash through the front of the... more »

• Man arrested in St. Mary Parish after allegedly trying to kidnap woman over weekend

  September 21, 2026 2:39 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A man was arrested after allegedly forcing a woman into his car, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. Guillermo Cerpa Carmona, 27, was arrested on a warrant for kidnapping-simple, battery-simple and false imprisonment on Sunday morning. On Sunday, police responded to a call from... more »

• Hammond store hit by car Saturday open for business Sunday Play Video

  September 20, 2026 5:26 PM

  HAMMOND - A Hammond store hit by a car Saturday morning was open for business Sunday. Pennington’s True Value of Hammond shared photos of the aftermath of the wreck, showing a large hole in the store's side, broken building material scattered on the floor and damaged store shelves. ... more »

• Pair arrested for allegedly kidnapping 2 people, trying to rob one of them

  September 17, 2026 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 17-year-old and 21-year-old who allegedly kidnapped two people and tried to rob one of them were arrested by East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputies on Tuesday. According to an affidavit, Timothy Harris Jr., 17, and Jacorey Cossett, 21, worked together on Aug. 9 to rob a... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly lying about age, traveling to Brusly to sexually assault teen girls

  September 16, 2026 2:24 PM

  BRUSLY — An Abbeville 18-year-old has been arrested by Brusly Police after allegedly lying about his age online and traveling 100 miles to meet two teen girls whom he is accused of sexually assaulting. Andrew Romero faces two counts of third-degree rape. Officers responded to reports of a... more »

• Driver of box truck involved in fatal Pierre Part crash arrested on negligent homicide charges Play Video

  September 16, 2026 8:51 AM

  PIERRE PART — The driver of a box truck involved in a December crash that killed another driver in Assumption Parish has been arrested on negligent homicide charges. According to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old Bryan Comeaux was driving along La. 70 in Pierre Part on Dec. 10,... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man accused of pulling driver out of car before attacking him, stealing phone

  September 15, 2026 9:28 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a man accused of pulling a driver out of a car, attacking him and stealing his cell phone. Deputies said that, on Saturday, 50-year-old Kenneth Bridges allegedly pulled another man out of a car while on Jones Street. Bridges then beat the man... more »

• Loranger woman arrested by Tangipahoa Parish deputies in connection with overdose death

  September 12, 2026 2:12 PM

  LORANGER — A Loranger woman was arrested by Tangipahoa Parish deputies on Saturday in connection with an overdose death. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, on Aug. 30, detectives began investigating the death of 42-year-old Jaycen Morris, who was found dead in his front yard. While the official... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in Denham Springs subdivision

  September 9, 2026 2:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Early Wednesday morning, deputies booked a man wanted on several felony warrants for burglary after he allegedly broke into several cars in a Denham Springs subdivision. Livingston Parish deputies responded to several reports of vehicle burglaries in the Plantation Garden Homes subdivision on Tuesday. Sheriff Jason... more »

• Deputies arrest woman accused of trespassing at Labadieville home, threatening occupants with gun

  September 9, 2026 1:35 PM

  LABADIEVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of trespassing at a Labadieville home, threatening its occupants with a gun and firing a shot while trying to enter the home. Deputies responded to reports of trespassing at a Brusly Road home. According to deputies, 34-year-old Brittany Blanchard had... more »

• 78-year-old woman fatally shot in Woodville, police arrest her grandson on murder charges Play Video

  September 9, 2026 1:17 PM

  WOODVILLE — A 78-year-old woman was shot in her Wilkinson County home and later died, with police arresting her grandson, who she lived with, as a suspect in her murder. According to the Woodville Police Department, Clara Ross was shot at her home along First West Street North on... more »

• LPSO: 22-year-old arrested in alleged rape of victim under 13 Play Video

  September 3, 2026 4:10 PM

  WALKER - A 22-year-old was arrested for the rape of a child that reportedly happened in the Walker area. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Kell Moses on Sept. 2 for first-degree rape of a victim under 13. The sheriff's office shared few details about the alleged assault,... more »

• St. Mary deputies arrest Patterson man accused of dealing drugs out of Mike Drive home Play Video

  September 3, 2026 2:43 PM

  PATTERSON — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a Patterson man accused of dealing drugs. Deputies served a search warrant on a home along Mike Drive on Wednesday. At the home, they found and seized a pistol, $2,600 in cash, drug paraphernalia, 1.78 pounds of marijuana, hydrocodone pills, 300... more »

• Man wanted for domestic aggravated assault in Denham Springs arrested after pursuit in Mississippi Play Video

  September 2, 2026 7:46 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man accused of aggravated assault in Denham Springs was arrested over the weekend after leading a pursuit in Mississippi, authorities said. Medhat Alhashimi was wanted for a strangulation incident that happened at the Parc Apartments in Denham Springs on Saturday, Aug. 29, Livingston Parish deputies... more »

• Four juveniles arrested in Berwick following investigation into Cat in the Hat trend Play Video

  September 1, 2026 5:47 PM

  BERWICK — Four juveniles were arrested on Monday following an investigation into the nationwide Cat in the Hat trend by the Berwick Police Department. The trend involves images of the Cat in the Hat paired with vague or specific threats directed at schools. The police department began its... more »

• Morgan City man to be castrated after pleading guilty to raping juvenile Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:51 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man who pleaded guilty to second-degree rape of a juvenile among other charges following an investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations was sentenced to castration. In November 2024, agents with the Cyber Crime Unit received information from the National Center for Missing... more »

• All 3 suspects in Gonzales double homicide on East Caldwell Street taken into custody Play Video

  August 31, 2026 1:09 PM

  GONZALES — All three suspects in connection with a double homicide on East Caldwell Street in Gonzales have been taken into custody, according to the Gonzales Police Department. The department said that on Aug. 21, shortly after 4 p.m., officers responding to reported gunfire found 17-year-old Tegan Daigle and... more »

• LSU student arrested in connection with illegal gambling operation Play Video

  August 30, 2026 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An LSU student was arrested in connection with an illegal gambling operation. According to the affidavit, authorities with the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division responded to a complaint regarding illegal gambling on Jan. 16. The man who filed the complaint allegedly told troopers that... more »

• Man arrested for the fourth time on video voyeurism charges after allegedly filming women in Sephora Play Video

  August 30, 2026 2:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who was previously arrested in Denham Springs for secretly filming women in public locations was arrested again in Baton Rouge on Wednesday for video voyeurism. According to arrest records, 23-year-old Tyler Washington was arrested after the security office at the Mall of Louisiana received... more »

• 2 arrested after allegedly stabbing a person during an armed robbery in Morgan City

  August 30, 2026 11:08 AM

  MORGAN CITY — Two people were arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during an armed robbery early Saturday morning in Morgan City. According to the Morgan City Police Department, officers located a victim suffering from a stab wound along Highway 182 early Saturday morning. First responders rendered aid... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting a person who entered the wrong house Play Video

  August 29, 2026 7:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted second-degree murder on Friday after allegedly shooting a person who had entered the wrong house. According to the department, on Aug. 14, officers arrived on Gracie Street to find Marty Green Sr., who told officers that he had shot an... more »

• Man arrested in connection with fatal stabbing on Cypress Avenue Play Video

  August 29, 2026 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Saturday, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. On Aug. 5, officers with the department responded to a residence on Cypress Avenue after a family member reported not hearing from a loved one in a... more »

• Deputies arrest Prairieville man accused of molesting juveniles

  August 28, 2026 12:32 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Ascension Parish deputies arrested a Prairieville man accused of molesting two juveniles. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office says that they received complaints from two girls about alleged molestation on Tuesday. Jessie Holmes, 18, was eventually identified as a suspect. Holmes was arrested Tuesday and charged with... more »

• Man wanted for raping preteen girl between 2019, 2021 arrested, booked into EBR Parish Prison Play Video

  August 28, 2026 7:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man wanted for raping a preteen girl between 2019 and 2021 has been arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Santroy Jefferson, 37, allegedly raped a girl for several years before the child and her mother moved from Baton Rouge to North... more »

• LPSO: Man arrested for alleged 2025 rape now faces additional charges after more victims come forward Play Video

  August 27, 2026 12:06 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man previously arrested on Livingston Parish rape charges now faces additional charges after another victim came forward accusing him of attempted rape. According to jail records, 32-year-old Dustin Bonura was initially arrested on second-degree rape charges on Aug. 17. These charges were tied to an alleged... more »

• Assumption man arrested for violating protective order 171 times Play Video

  August 26, 2026 4:20 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A Pierre Part man was arrested on Wednesday for reportedly violating a protective order 171 times. Trey Allen Duet, 27, was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for repeatedly attempting to contact a previous partner with whom he had a domestic dispute. Duet was initially... more »

• Iberville Parish arrest made in child sexual abuse material investigation Play Video

  August 24, 2026 8:19 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — A man was arrested as a result of a child sexual abuse material investigation in Iberville Parish. Detectives executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation leading to the arrest of 42-year-old James Williams. Williams was arrested on 21 counts of video voyeurism and... more »

• One arrested, two wanted in connection with Iberville Parish stolen wire investigation

  August 21, 2026 5:49 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — One person was arrested on Friday, with two others wanted in connection with a stolen wire investigation in Iberville Parish. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, an investigation into the theft of a large quantity of wire from a local business led deputies to arrest 57-year-old... more »

• ICE officer arrested after allegedly entering woman's Covington apartment without permission

  August 21, 2026 5:03 PM

  COVINGTON — A federal officer employed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Oakdale was arrested on Friday after allegedly entering an ex-girlfriend's apartment in Covington without permission. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, 58-year-old Thomas Bailey of Lecompte was arrested and booked into the St.... more »

• New Iberia man arrested in connection with 76-year-old woman's death Play Video

  August 21, 2026 12:10 PM

  NEW IBERIA — A 67-year-old man was arrested in New Iberia following an investigation into a reported stabbing, according to the New Iberia Police Department. According to the department, on Aug. 14, officers responded to South Hopkins Street for a reported stabbing, where they located an unresponsive 76-year-old woman... more »

• Gonzales man arrested in connection with disappearance, murder of New Orleans man Play Video

  August 20, 2026 2:32 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A Gonzales man was arrested Thursday in connection with the disappearance and murder of a New Orleans man. According to the New Orleans Police Department, 68-year-old Alphonse Hogan Jr. was reported missing on Aug. 3 after he was last seen in his home along Lapeyrouse Street.... more »

• 70-year-old man arrested after allegedly causing $10,000 in damages at Ascension cemeteries Play Video

  August 18, 2026 10:23 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A 70-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly drove through Ascension Parish cemeteries and caused more than $10,000 in damages. Footage shows that, on Aug. 10, a vehicle drove... more »

• Couple arrested after allegedly breaking into Belle Rose home, attacking occupant, taking dog Play Video

  August 18, 2026 9:17 AM

  BELLE ROSE — A couple was arrested after they allegedly broke into a woman's Belle Rose home, attacked her and took her dog, Assumption Parish deputies said. Deputies said that, on Thursday night, 41-year-old Alessie Elizabeth Landry and her partner, 45-year-old Thomas James Guillot Jr., allegedly broke into a... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested for allegedly molesting child and possessing child pornography

  August 17, 2026 8:22 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Denham Springs man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a child and having child sexual abuse material. Charles Frank Nickel Jr., 58, was arrested by Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies on charges of molestation of a juvenile under the age of 13, incest and indecent behavior... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman during fight on La Margie Avenue Play Video

  August 15, 2026 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman during a fight on La Margie Avenue. According to arrest records, on June 29, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on La Margie Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old woman... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested in Memphis after woman found dead in car during traffic stop Play Video

  August 15, 2026 9:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge murder suspect was arrested in Memphis, Tennessee, after a woman's dead body was discovered in the passenger seat of a vehicle, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. According to the department, on Thursday, officers with the Memphis Police Department discovered 50-year-old Lanessa... more »

• Geismar man arrested after allegedly messaging 13-year-old girl

  August 14, 2026 12:04 PM

  GEISMAR — A Geismar man was arrested for online solicitation of a minor on Monday following an investigation by the Juvenile Unit, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation began after deputies received information that Robert Ferguson was allegedly communicating online with what he believed to be... more »

• Amite man accused of murdering parents found unfit to stand trial following sanity hearing Play Video

  August 14, 2026 11:42 AM

  AMITE — An Amite man arrested for allegedly killing his parents was found unfit to stand trial in Tangipahoa Parish following a sanity hearing. Joshua Brocato , 34, was arrested in Marina Del Rey, California, after deputies said he killed his parents, Priscilla and Marc Brocato. Priscilla's body was... more »

• Deputies: 3-year-old girl dies after being beaten during potty training Play Video

  August 14, 2026 10:21 AM

  BELLE ROSE – A Belle Rose man was arrested for the murder of a 3-year-old girl, Assumption Parish deputies said. Deputies said that, early Thursday morning, they were dispatched to Assumption Community Hospital in Napoleonville after a child was brought to the hospital by a man, later identified as... more »

• Washington man accused of driving high on MDMA during fatal Ascension Parish crash arrested Play Video

  August 13, 2026 11:59 AM

  GONZALES — A Washington man accused of killing two people after crashing into a Gonzales Police unit while driving high in February has been arrested. Louis Dartez, 35, was allegedly driving along I-10 westbound while high on MDMA on Feb. 1 with three other people, two of whom, 32-year-olds... more »

• Napoleonville man arrested after allegedly threatening witnesses outside courthouse Play Video

  August 13, 2026 9:21 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Napoleonville man has been arrested after allegedly trying to intimidate a witness in an ongoing criminal trial. According to Assumption Parish deputies, 46-year-old Kentrell Lang made "loud verbal comments towards individuals associated with a trial" outside of the courthouse where the trial was set to begin... more »

• Franklin man arrested in Baldwin on multiple drug, weapons charges

  August 12, 2026 6:42 PM

  BALDWIN — A Franklin man was arrested after St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office narcotics detectives found drugs and guns at a location in Baldwin, according to authorities. Detectives went to the location to make contact with Andre Antoine Brown, 45, who had an outstanding warrant. Upon arrival, they located... more »

• Woman arrested following reported fight in carpool line, allegedly loaded gun during dispute Play Video

  August 11, 2026 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for allegedly loading a gun during a fight with another person in a school carpool line. An affidavit for 66-year-old Andrea Johnson says she was "in a back-and-forth match" while in the carpool line of the North Sherwood Boulevard campus of GEO... more »

• Man arrested, allegedly raped woman after night of drinking at Baton Rouge bars

  August 9, 2026 9:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested for allegedly raping a woman who was too intoxicated to consent following a night of bar hopping in the Perkins Road Overpass area. The reported rape happened in the early-morning hours of June 24, an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Elijah Clyde says.... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrest 18-year-old after crash injures two people in Robert

  August 7, 2026 11:14 AM

  ROBERT — An 18-year-old from Ponchatoula was arrested in connection with a crash that injured two people in Robert. According to Tangipahoa Parish deputies, a 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man were found critically injured on the side of U.S. 190 in Robert around 5 a.m. on Aug. 2.... more »

• Deputies arrest woman accused of multiple Livingston Parish business thefts

  August 7, 2026 9:46 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman accused of stealing from businesses in Livingston Parish, including at Juban Crossing, has been arrested. Deputies said that Cherquelle Anthony is believed to be responsible for stealing from businesses at Juban Crossing, as well as multiple other thefts across the parish. She was stealing... more »

• Authorities arrest woman accused of driving teen boyfriend across state lines after he shot her in face Play Video

  August 7, 2026 6:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities arrested a 31-year-old woman accused of driving her teenage boyfriend across state lines to hide him from police after he shot her in the face. According to a BRPD arrest warrant, Charlitria Thomas got into an argument with her 15-year-old boyfriend in December 2025. ... more »

• Ponchatoula High senior arrested in Tangipahoa Parish after allegedly threatening school shooting Play Video

  August 6, 2026 1:33 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula High School student was arrested after making threats of violence for the school district’s first day back at school next week, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said on Thursday. Bryanna Kaufman, a 17-year-old senior at Ponchatula High, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on... more »

• Former French Settlement paraprofessional arrested in connection to alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile Play Video

  August 5, 2026 6:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston couple—including a former school paraprofessional—was arrested on Wednesday following a two month investigation into their alleged indecent behavior with juveniles. Allen Watts faces 10 counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, while Heather Watts—a previous paraprofessional with Livingston Parish Public Schools—is facing two counts of... more »

• Livingston Police arrest man accused of raping juvenile Play Video

  August 5, 2026 10:24 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Police in the town of Livingston have arrested a man accused of raping a child. Livingston Police officers were contacted by concerned family members last week regarding a possible sexual crime involving their juvenile child. After investigating the allegations, 36-year-old Andrew Robinett was arrested... more »

• Man arrested in Iberville Parish after stolen jewelry, coins were found in his car during traffic stop

  August 4, 2026 11:20 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A 45-year-old man was arrested in Iberville Parish on Tuesday after deputies found stolen items in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office received a call that a local camp had been robbed and launched an investigation. During their investigation, police pulled over... more »

• Pointe Coupee couple arrested following death of infant who was previously subject of AMBER Alert Play Video

  August 3, 2026 6:46 PM

  NEW ROADS — The parents of an infant were arrested by the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office on Thursday in connection with the death of the child. According to the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old Joseph Jackson and 25-year-old Alaysia Carter were arrested on charges of failure to render... more »

• 65-year-old Lafourche Parish man arrested, charged with kidnapping, inappropriately touching child

  August 3, 2026 12:18 PM

  LOCKPORT — A 65-year-old Lockport man was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a juvenile. According to Lockport Police, officers responded to reports of a suspicious man at a local business around 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Staff told officers that the man, identified as Clint Chauvin, was inside... more »