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• Deputies: Baton Rouge man who threatened people with gun in Assumption arrested more than year later Play Video

  April 9, 2026 10:24 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Baton Rouge man who threatened multiple people with a gun in Assumption Parish was arrested more than a year later, deputies said. Deputies were called to an Assumption home on Feb. 17, 2025, after a reported incident with a firearm. According to deputies, Kirby Duane Southern... more »

• Authorities arrest man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:26 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Authorities arrested a New Orleans man wanted for nearly eight years on Assumption Parish contractor fraud charges. Deputies said that, in June 2018, they received a complaint in Pierre Part related to contractor fraud. A man later identified as Jarred Griffin said he owned Houma-based Alpha Contractors... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on child sex abuse charges after allegedly meeting 13-year-old at park Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly exchanging nude photos and meeting up with a 13-year-old girl. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Raymond Bailey, 20, had been messaging the girl on Snapchat and TikTok since mid-February. According to court documents,... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested after bringing marijuana into Elayn Hunt when she went to prison for job interview Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:03 AM

  ST. GABRIEL — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested after she allegedly brought marijuana into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center when she went to the prison for a job interview. According to Iberville Parish deputies, 21-year-old Jeraneka James drove onto the grounds of Elayn Hunt on April 1 for a... more »

• Man arrested on exploitation, theft charges after forging signatures on checks from disabled woman, BRPD says

  April 7, 2026 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on forgery, bank fraud, exploitation and theft charges after he forged signatures on several checks from a disabled woman to steal hundreds of dollars, Baton Rouge Police said. The woman, who has cerebral palsy and mental disabilities that significantly impair her ability... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested on attempted murder charges after she shot at relative at St. George apartment Play Video

  April 7, 2026 11:04 AM

  ST. GEORGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman accused of shooting a relative at a St. George apartment Tuesday morning. Deputies said they received reports of a shooting along Tiger Bend Road and arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to... more »

• Teen arrested on murder charges after armed robbery of vape pens at Coursey Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  April 7, 2026 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old was arrested following a fatal shooting that was spurred by the armed robbery of vape pens at a Coursey Boulevard apartment complex. East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that 19-year-old Darby Marmillion was shot on April 2 at the City Heights Apartments after she... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on fourth DWI charge after he led pursuit on La. 70

  April 6, 2026 2:45 PM

  BELLE ROSE – Assumption Parish deputies say they arrested a man on his fourth DWI after he led deputies on a pursuit on La. 70. Tate Mouret, a 32-year-old from Donaldsonville, was driving along La. 70 near Paincourtville on Friday when deputies tried to pull him over. The Assumption... more »

• Louisiana couple accused of committing more than $50,000 in tax fraud arrested in Florida Play Video

  April 2, 2026 2:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana couple arrested in Florida was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on fraud charges connected to a scheme to commit tax fraud, state officials said. The Louisiana Department of Revenue and the Attorney General's office said that William and Jill Lewis, both... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested in Evangeline Parish after allegedly leading deputies on high-speed chase Play Video

  April 2, 2026 12:06 PM

  VILLE PLATTE — A Baton Rouge woman accused of several crimes, including attempted murder, was arrested in Evangeline Parish earlier this week after she allegedly led deputies on a high-speed chase. On Tuesday, deputies tried to pull 27-year-old Akeiriyon Mitchell over on I-49, but she led them on a... more »

• Livingston Parish deputy resigns after arrest on forgery charges Play Video

  April 1, 2026 10:57 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish clerical deputy has resigned after she was arrested on forgery charges. Courtney Moran, 46, worked at the Livingston Parish Detention Center for eight years before her Wednesday arrest. According to deputies, on March 23, detectives received a complaint from a man whose credit... more »

• Tiger Woods had hydrocodone pills in his pocket and bloodshot eyes at crash scene, authorities say Play Video

  March 31, 2026 11:20 AM

  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of his car crash last week in Florida, according to a sheriff’s office report released Tuesday. Woods’ movements were slow and lethargic,... more »

• 2 arrested in arson at Catholic church on eve of Holy Week; restoration fund established Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:15 PM

  COLUMBIA — The state Fire Marshal's Office said Monday that two men had been arrested in connection with a deliberately set fire at a Catholic church in Caldwell Parish. Anthony Dillion Jr. 19, and James Smith IV, 20, both of Columbia, are charged with one count each of simple... more »

• EBRSO: Man previously accused of child molestation arrested after requesting explicit photos from teen Play Video

  March 26, 2026 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously accused of child molestation in 2017 has been arrested on computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges in East Baton Rouge Parish. According to an arrest warrant, 33-year-old Nicholas Waxley requested sexually explicit photographs from a minor between 2022 and 2024 over Snapchat. The... more »

• Fired Jefferson Parish deputy arrested in Ascension Parish after allegedly violating restraining order Play Video

  March 25, 2026 12:47 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A fired Jefferson Parish deputy accused of violating a restraining order turned himself in to Ascension Parish authorities earlier this week. According to arrest records, 48-year-old Kristian Fricke was arrested on Tuesday on violation of protective order charges. A spokesperson at the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies arrest 2 men accused of Gonzales drive-by shooting Play Video

  March 24, 2026 12:19 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish deputies arrested two men connected to a drive-by shooting that happened earlier this month in Gonzales. According to deputies, the shooting happened on March 11 around 2 a.m. at a home on West Mill Grove Drive. Deputies said that two vehicles were damaged by the... more »

• One arrested after being accused of shooting a man multiple times on Jefferson Highway Play Video

  March 23, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for second-degree murder by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Sunday after being accused of shooting a man multiple times. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments on Jefferson Highway... more »

• Amite man arrested on attempted murder, drive-by shooting charges after South 2nd Street shooting Play Video

  March 19, 2026 11:37 AM

  AMITE — An Amite man was arrested on attempted murder and drive-by shooting charges after police responded to a shooting along South 2nd Street. According to the Amite Police Department, they responded to reports of gunshots at the intersection of West MLK Street around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Once... more »

• Bunkie juvenile correctional employee arrested, fired after alleged relationship with minor offender Play Video

  March 19, 2026 7:51 AM

  BUNKIE — A former Juvenile Justice Specialist at a Bunkie juvenile facility was arrested following allegations that she engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile offender, officials said Wednesday. Kailey Francis, 27, was arrested by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff's Office on charges of malfeasance in office and sexual... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputies arrest Morgan City man accused of having sex with juvenile Play Video

  March 18, 2026 11:45 AM

  BERWICK — St. Mary Parish deputies arrested a man accused of having sex with a juvenile and threatening to release a video of the act if the juvenile refused to continue the relationship. Deputies said that they began investigating 41-year-old Leon Sylvester after receiving a complaint about the alleged... more »

• 3 people arrested on murder charges in connection to fatal shooting of Wilkinson County teenager Play Video

  March 18, 2026 9:04 AM

  CENTREVILLE — Three people have been arrested in connection with the January fatal shooting of a 17-year-old in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Enaje Bates was a passenger in a car driving along Highway 24 near Centreville when the car was shot at on Jan. 19. Deputies noted that two additional... more »

• Former St. James deputy arrested on computer-aided solicitation now faces attempted trafficking charges Play Video

  March 18, 2026 7:38 AM

  GRAMERCY — A former St. James Parish deputy previously arrested on computer-aided solicitation of a minor charges is now facing attempted human trafficking and production of child sexual abuse material charges. Tykei Simoneaux, 23, was arrested in February following an investigation into a tip alleging he had solicited minors... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  HOUMA — A Denham Springs man was arrested on weapons and drug charges on Monday following a traffic stop in Terrebonne Parish. According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered 29-year-old Levante Tyree Goodson during a traffic stop where they observed an AK-47 rifle along with a large... more »

• Mother reacts to man convicted of son's murder being arrested while on probation

  March 13, 2026 10:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was found guilty in 2021 of killing a man in his home and sentenced to probation was arrested earlier this week on armed robbery charges. According to arrest records, 22-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter was arrested on Tuesday. Baton Rouge Police said they began... more »

• Two arrested in Tangipahoa dog-fight operation Play Video

  March 13, 2026 5:00 PM

  ROSELAND - Two people were arrested in connection with a dog-fighting operation discovered at a convenience store property, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office. On Wednesday, deputies announced they were searching for three people in connection with the operation. They have now arrested two men, 52-year-old Alfred Lott... more »

• Delivery driver arrested at Elayn Hunt for allegedly bringing gun onto prison grounds Play Video

  March 13, 2026 3:08 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — A delivery driver was arrested for bringing a gun onto Elayn Hunt Correctional Center grounds, the Louisiana Department of Corrections said Friday. Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office deputies arrested the delivery driver, 55-year-old Steve Tellery, for introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. The DOC said... more »

• Baton Rouge man on probation for 2021 killing arrested on armed robbery charges Play Video

  March 12, 2026 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man previously sentenced to probation after being found guilty of killing a man in his home in 2021 was arrested earlier this week on armed robbery charges. According to arrest records, 22-year-old Nicholas Mcquirter was arrested on Tuesday. Baton Rouge Police said they began... more »

• Woman arrested after allegedly beating non-verbal child with phone charger Play Video

  March 12, 2026 10:20 AM

  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested a woman who allegedly beat a non-verbal child with a phone charger. On Wednesday, deputies were called to a special needs facility after the child appeared to have "noticeable injuries." Deputies said that 34-year-old Blessing Wynn is believed to have beaten the... more »

• LSU student arrested in Miramar Beach after group of spring breakers is evicted from rental home

  March 12, 2026 7:20 AM

  MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — A group of LSU students on spring break was evicted from a Miramar Beach rental home, with one of the group arrested after allegedly throwing glass bottles from the balcony of the home early Wednesday morning. Walton County deputies say that, just before 3 a.m.,... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in Hammond Play Video

  March 11, 2026 12:45 PM

  HAMMOND — Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Hammond. Warren Seither, 33, turned himself over to authorities Tuesday after information about the death of 32-year-old Shawn Paul Schech was made public. Seither was arrested on one count of fatal... more »

• Corrections major at Angola on leave after arrest on contraband charges Play Video

  March 11, 2026 10:34 AM

  ANGOLA — A Louisiana State Penitentiary employee was placed on leave after he was arrested on contraband charges, the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. Joseph McNeely, 29, was arrested on March 2 by the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with introduction to contraband. McNeely,... more »

• BRPD arrest man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant Play Video

  March 7, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on various drug and gun charges following the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday. According to the department, Norman Gibson was arrested following a search at a residence on Blue Grass Drive that resulted in the seizure... more »

• Three Baton Rouge men arrested in connection with appliance burglaries in Lafayette Parish Play Video

  March 6, 2026 1:38 PM

  LAFAYETTE —Three Baton Rouge men were arrested by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office following an investigation into several residential burglaries at new home construction sites. According to the sheriff's office, detectives conducted a multi-week investigation after receiving reports of nearly 10 new appliances being stolen from building sites near... more »

• Several arrested in drug bust following search warrant by Hammond Police Department

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men were arrested for possession with intent to distribute on Thursday after a search by the Hammond Police Department led to multiple arrests. According to the department, in early 2026, officers with the Narcotics Division began investigating a residence on North Holly Street for the distribution... more »

• Pop star, Louisiana native Britney Spears arrested on DUI charges in California, reports say Play Video

  March 5, 2026 10:36 AM

  VENTURA, Cali. — Pop star and Louisiana native Britney Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol, ABC News reports. According to Ventura County arrest records, she was arrested early Thursday morning. Spears is slated to appear in Ventura County Superior Court on May 4, 2026, according to the... more »

• Man arrested in Texas booked into Assumption Parish jail following Louisiana child porn investigation Play Video

  March 5, 2026 8:36 AM

  PIERRE PART — A man was arrested in Texas and booked into the Assumption Parish Jail following a child sexual abuse material investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. LBI agents began investigating Kyler Montelaro, 19, after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.... more »

• Man who allegedly met Louisiana teen on Roblox, encouraged girl to commit suicide, arrested Play Video

  March 4, 2026 2:03 PM

  THIBODAUX - An Alabama man was booked into a Louisiana jail after he met a teen girl on Roblox and the two exchanged inappropriate messages, including some where he allegedly encouraged the teenager to commit suicide. The FBI arrested Landen Westfall, 24, following a months-long investigation sparked by a... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Elayn Hunt lieutenant arrested, allegedly didn't report inmate's cell phone Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:53 AM

  ST. GABRIEL - An Elayn Hunt lieutenant has been accused of not reporting that an inmate had a cell phone inside the facility, according to WBRZ sources. Paula LeBlanc, 40, was booked into the Iberville Parish Jail for malfeasance in office on Wednesday. Sources told WBRZ that LeBlanc... more »

• One of two people arrested in connection to alleged insurance fraud scheme is a State Senate staffer Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One of two people accused of trying to defraud an insurance company out of about $30,000 by falsely claiming they were injured in a parking lot accident works as an administrative secretary for the State Senate, a spokesperson for the legislature said. The staffer, 37-year-old Sarai... more »

• BRPD says man, woman arrested in 2023 murder investigation are accused of killing woman's boyfriend Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man and woman for the 2023 murder of the woman's boyfriend. According to arrest documents, Walneisha Richardson and her boyfriend Joshua Phillips got into an argument in October 2023 over a SIM card in her cellphone, and she said that Phillips... more »

• Two Istrouma High employees on admin leave after gun goes off in classroom Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two employees at Istrouma High are currently on administrative leave while the school investigates how a gun got onto campus and went off in a classroom . The East Baton Rouge Parish School System said the principal, a teacher and an office clerk were put on... more »

• Houma man arrested in connection to July 2025 vehicle theft in Assumption Parish

  March 3, 2026 9:49 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Deputies in Assumption Parish arrested a man connected to a motor vehicle theft investigation that started in July 2025. Deputies said that they began investigating a missing off-road vehicle that a local farm manager reported stolen on July 14, 2025, near Paincourtville. Eventually, 31-year-old Jason Michael Arceneaux... more »

• BRPD arrests woman in connection with 2023 murder on North Boulevard Play Video

  March 2, 2026 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested on Sunday by the Baton Rouge Police Department in connection with a 2023 killing on North Boulevard. Walneisha Richardson was arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joshua Phillips , who was found dead on North Boulevard on Oct. 25, 2023.... more »

• Woman arrested after driving man she stabbed to hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say Play Video

  February 27, 2026 1:15 PM

  MARINGOUIN — A woman was arrested on Friday after she drove a man she stabbed to the hospital, Iberville Parish deputies say. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies arrived at a residence on Friday morning in Maringouin to learn that a 43-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed... more »

• Man accused of burglarizing more than 20 Baton Rouge storage units arrested in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 27, 2026 9:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of burglarizing more than 20 storage units in Baton Rouge is behind bars in Livingston Parish, officials told WBRZ on Friday. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Clifton Simmons was identified by Baton Rouge Police investigators as the man accused of stealing from... more »

• Tickfaw man booked on 67 counts of possession of child pornography Play Video

  February 26, 2026 1:01 PM

  TICKFAW — A Tickfaw man was booked on nearly 70 counts of possession of child pornography, Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said Thursday. The AG's office said it received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding 35-year-old Douglas Ray Miller. After a multi-agency... more »

• Port Allen Police: Man accused of contractor fraud turns self in Play Video

  February 26, 2026 12:01 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man accused of contractor fraud turned himself over to Port Allen Police. Austin Pooler, 32, was arrested Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest earlier in the week. Pooler accepted over $17,000 in payment for residential contracting services he failed to perform, the... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of raping resident at group home for women with mental health conditions Play Video

  February 26, 2026 7:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man who they say raped a resident of a group home for women with mental health conditions. Kelvin Spears, 47, was arrested on Wednesday on second-degree rape charges. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Monday. Arrest... more »

• Teen girl fatally shot in Hammond; 18-year-old booked on negligent homicide charges Play Video

  February 25, 2026 9:14 AM

  HAMMOND — An 18-year-old was arrested on negligent homicide charges after a teen girl died in the hospital from a gunshot wound, Hammond Police said. Police said they responded to reports of a shooting around 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday and found a 14-year-old girl with an apparent gunshot wound.... more »

• Woman arrested for spending nearly $1,200 on an 82-year-old's credit card, Baton Rouge Police say Play Video

  February 25, 2026 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after stealing an 82-year-old's credit card and spending nearly $1,200, Baton Rouge Police said. Police said that 45-year-old Jill Craig used the Sam's Club credit card over several days in September 2025 while she was working with a business to provide home... more »

• Baton Rouge Police: Man arrested after trying to kill ex-girlfriend, her new partner Play Video

  February 25, 2026 7:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man who they say tried to kill his ex-girlfriend and her new partner. According to an affidavit, Tyjrie Green's ex and her new partner arrived at a North Ardenwood Drive address on Jan. 6 to pick up the woman's belongings from... more »

• Man booked in connection to person being set on fire in Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 24, 2026 11:13 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A man was arrested in connection with setting a person on fire in Livingston Parish. Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested James Aaron Page, 40, in connection with a fire that left Brandon Duncan with severe burns. According to Duncan's family, he was injured while visiting Page's... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested on attempted murder charges after shooting person in convenience store parking lot Play Video

  February 24, 2026 6:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after he shot a person walking into a Greenwell Springs Road convenience store with a rifle, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Police said that 18-year-old Chase Mays shot a man who was entering Lucky Food Mart on Jan. 19. According... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies: Woman arrested after stealing from Hammond Dollar General stores with two others Play Video

  February 20, 2026 12:30 PM

  HAMMOND — A woman accused of stealing from Tangipahoa Parish dollar stores was arrested by deputies. Lisa Tate, 57, was arrested Thursday on theft charges. Tate, alongside 47-year-old Paula Forney and 51-year-old Chekita White, allegedly went into a Hammond Dollar General in June 2025 and one of them... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested after robbing USPS driver at gunpoint along Audubon Avenue Play Video

  February 20, 2026 10:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for robbing a United States Postal Service mail carrier on Audubon Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. BRPD said 31-year-old Harold Retana approached the mail carrier with a handgun and demanded the keys to his vehicle on Jan. 12. In January, the United... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested for armed robbery following November shooting investigation on Hooper Road Play Video

  February 20, 2026 10:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of armed robbery was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into a shooting on Hooper Road on Nov. 19. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office were investigating a shooting where an apartment was struck by gunfire on... more »

• Baker PD: Brothers arrested after stealing man's medication at gunpoint inside his home Play Video

  February 19, 2026 7:22 AM

  BAKER — Two brothers were arrested after they stole several prescription medications from a man while holding him at gunpoint in his own home, Baker Police said. Baker Police said that Kendall and Chavez Marshall were among three people who arrived at a man's Plaza Drive home on Feb.... more »

• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office Play Video

  February 19, 2026 6:20 AM

  LONDON (AP) — U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Thames Valley Police, an agency that covers areas west of London, including Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home, said it was “assessing” reports that the former Prince Andrew sent trade reports to convicted sex offender... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Inmate, 32, dies at Elayn Hunt prison; 4 arrested for possessing contraband Play Video

  February 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Another inmate died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center over the weekend, with four people also being arrested at the facility for possessing contraband on prison property. According to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office, a 32-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his cell over the weekend before... more »

• Louisiana State Police seize nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street in New Orleans

  February 15, 2026 12:10 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Troopers with the Louisiana State Police seized nearly 20 four-wheelers Saturday night near Canal Street and Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans. According to state police, troopers conducted an enforcement operation in coordination with the Louisiana National Guard and the New Orleans Police Department after several four-wheelers... more »

• New Roads Police chief resigns following WBRZ Investigative Unit reports Play Video

  February 10, 2026 12:34 PM

  NEW ROADS - New Roads Police Chief Louis Hamilton tendered his resignation on Tuesday, following a series of reports by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. According to sources, Hamilton was asked to step down after recent issues in the department, including the arrest of Officer Quincy Lathers for selling drugs... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly stealing money from casino gaming machines, deputies search for second suspect Play Video

  February 6, 2026 1:58 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office for allegedly stealing money from casino game machines in several locations throughout the parish. According to West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Jeff Bergeron, an investigation into the thefts began in early December following reports... more »

• Man previously arrested on indecent behavior with juvenile charges re-booked for human trafficking Play Video

  February 3, 2026 1:30 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — A man arrested nearly a year ago on child pornography charges was re-booked for human trafficking, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies first arrested 22-year-old Josue Ruiz-Rodrigue z, of Amelia, on March 18, 2025, on four counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, three counts... more »

• Journalist and Baton Rouge native Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service Play Video

  January 30, 2026 8:34 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service in an incident that increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said Friday. Lemon, originally from Baton Rouge, was taken into custody... more »

• EBRSO: Man accused of raping woman in car along dead-end road arrested Play Video

  January 29, 2026 10:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old man from Baton Rouge is accused of raping a woman and was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies. Kyran Brown, according to arrest records, allegedly forced a woman to have nonconsensual sex with him in November 2025 in the backseat of a car... more »

• Police arrest woman in Biloxi accused of making threatening phone calls to Zachary mayor in 2024 Play Video

  January 27, 2026 1:59 PM

  ZACHARY — A woman accused of threatening Zachary Mayor David McDavid in 2024 was arrested after she was detained in Biloxi, Mississippi, police said Tuesday. According to arrest documents from Zachary Police, Patty Haley, 62, allegedly made life-threatening calls to McDavid several times in May and September 2024. The... more »

• New Orleans teacher, coach arrested on child porn charges now faces additional counts Play Video

  January 23, 2026 6:44 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — A teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been charged with additional crimes, WWL reports. Benoit G. Cransac, 49, was arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at the school's campus on 22 counts of... more »

• BRPD arrests man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at woman along Hammond Street Play Video

  January 22, 2026 11:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a woman and her car has been arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Charles Jones, 37, allegedly shot at a woman along Hammond Street on Jan. 5. According to an affidavit, Jones was one of two... more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest man on 120 counts of child pornography Play Video

  January 21, 2026 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of possessing and sharing "a great amount of child pornography." BRPD arrested 35-year-old Timothy Dykes on 120 counts of pornography involving juveniles on Tuesday. According to police, a person working at a company that identifies and engages with... more »

• Fourth suspect arrested in connection to fatal Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 17, 2026 3:24 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a fourth suspect allegedly connected to the killing of a man at an apartment complex off Greenwell Springs Road on Christmas. Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacolby Gordon on Friday on second-degree murder charges following the Christmas Day shooting of... more »

• Boosie asks to avoid prison time in federal gun case, report says Play Video

  January 7, 2026 2:46 PM

  SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie has asked a federal judge in California to sentence him to probation and community service, rather than prison time, in his federal gun case, according to Complex. Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch, was arrested in San Diego in 2023... more »

• BRPD, US Marshals arrest another suspect connected to Lorraine Street fatal beating, shooting Play Video

  January 7, 2026 7:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police, alongside the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, have arrested another person connected to the November death of a 37-year-old man along Lorraine Street. Christopher Andrews, 39, was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Tuesday. He is being charged... more »

• Bond denied for man accused of New Year's Eve shooting of 2-year-old Play Video

  January 6, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A judge denied bond Tuesday for a man accused of shooting a two-year-old in the head on New Year's Eve, court records showed. Landrick Ruffin Jr. was arrested on six counts of attempted first-degree murder charges after a confrontation with a woman on 79th Avenue, according... more »

• Ponchatoula Police arrest man accused of Murray Road drive-by shooting Play Video

  January 6, 2026 9:37 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula Police have arrested a man allegedly involved in a Murray Road drive-by shooting. According to officials, the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to the drive-by shooting around 5 a.m. on Monday. No one was hurt in the shooting. Carzell Brown, 27, was quickly identified as a... more »

• EBRSO: Man arrested after armed robbery at Motel 6 on Rieger Road Play Video

  January 5, 2026 8:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a man for armed robbery after he allegedly robbed someone at gunpoint at Motel 6 on Rieger Road, arrest documents say. Jadon Pradia, 20, was booked on Dec. 31 after he allegedly lured someone into a room at the Motel 6 before robbing them.... more »

• One person in custody as police, Secret Service investigate broken windows at JD Vance's Ohio home Play Video

  January 5, 2026 8:04 AM

  CINCINNATI — One person is in custody, and an investigation is underway after Vice President JD Vance's Cincinnati, Ohio, home was damaged, CNN reported Monday. The Vance family was not in the state during the incident, which happened shortly after midnight, the U.S. Secret Service said. A Secret... more »

• How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro Play Video

  January 4, 2026 12:39 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by an extensive drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine. The arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in... more »

• 'I'm going to blow this b---h up:' LSUPD arrest man accused of making threats during women's basketball game Play Video

  January 2, 2026 6:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested by LSU Police on New Year's Day after allegedly making threatening comments during a women's basketball game, arrest records say. Tyrell Preston, 22, is accused of making threatening comments during LSU's Thursday night game against Kentucky. According to an affidavit, Preston... more »

• Suspect arrested after New Year's Eve shooting that left toddler in critical condition Play Video

  January 1, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting of a toddler on New Year's Eve. Landrick Ruffin Jr. was arrested Thursday morning on six counts of attempted first-degree murder charges, BRPD said in a news release. Ruffin, 27, was arrested after East Baton Rouge... more »