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• Mother gives her side of story after 15-year-old son shot in arm; police disagree Play Video

  December 9, 2025 7:48 PM

  GONZALES — A teenager was shot in his own home Friday night, a window was broken, and it seemed an intruder had gotten inside. Home alone last week, two teenage brothers were struck with fear and hid in their closets when they heard what sounded like an intruder entering... more »

• Livingston deputies arrest Walker man accused of video voyeurism, possessing child porn Play Video

  November 10, 2025 11:05 AM

  WALKER — Livingston Parish deputies arrested a man accused of video voyeurism and possessing child pornography, officials said Monday. Cameron Broussard, a 33-year-old Walker resident, was temporarily working in Nederland, Texas, when he was identified as a suspect in the child porn investigation. Local authorities later apprehended him before... more »

• Entergy responds to erroneous gas bill, issuing refund Play Video

  October 1, 2025 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One couple is relieved to learn that a $9,000 charge on their Entergy bill was an error after all. Charles and Anne Oliver say they feel grateful after receiving the news less than 24 hours after meeting with 2 On Your Side about their large Entergy... more »

• ICE fugitive arrested on drug charges after leading authorities on pursuit in Morgan City Play Video

  September 25, 2025 1:44 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A fugitive from ICE was arrested by authorities on a litany of drug and traffic charges earlier this week in Morgan City. Cesar Lozano-Flores, 52, was arrested early Tuesday morning after leading Morgan City Police on a pursuit that started on La. 182. During the pursuit,... more »

• Sorrento man sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of child porn Play Video

  September 22, 2025 11:28 AM

  SORRENTO — A Sorrento man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of child pornography. Jayden McConnell, 21, was arrested after the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations began an investigation into a tip alleging McConnell had "uploaded a variety of videos and photographs containing... more »

• Louisiana governor agrees to pay fine to settle ethics charges over series of free airplane trips Play Video

  September 5, 2025 1:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry agreed Friday to pay a $900 fine for failing to disclose a free plane ride to Hawaii and other free flights, ending a years-long ethics investigation into his travels. The Republican also revealed he accepted nearly 20 complimentary trips worth more than... more »

• Teen accused of killing Broadmoor High classmate indicted on murder, obstruction of justice charges Play Video

  May 1, 2025 3:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old accused of killing a Broadmoor High senior in December was indicted on murder charges Thursday. Jeremiah Howze was formally charged with second-degree murder, obstruction of justice and possession of a machine gun after the Dec. 23 death of Kyle Earthly Jr. According to... more »

• Lobbyist sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $5K after pleading guilty to child porn charges Play Video

  April 30, 2025 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal judge has sentenced a longtime lawyer and lobbyist to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing more than 550 images of child pornography. James Burland, 70, must also pay $5,000 under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act and register as... more »

• Amite man accused of uploading child porn now faces additional charges Play Video

  April 21, 2025 4:22 PM

  AMITE — An Amite man arrested for allegedly uploading child pornography to social media is now being charged with nearly 30 more counts of child porn, as well as sexual abuse of animals charges, deputies said Monday. Dustin Stevenson, 28, was arrested on April 7 on five counts of... more »

• Charges upgraded for man accused of killing 5-year-old daughter Play Video

  April 14, 2025 9:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter three years ago now faces more severe charges. Aaron Hawkins, 26, was previously charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile charges in the death of his daughter. Now, he is charged with first-degree murder. ... more »

• Two Hammond men arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of apartment Play Video

  March 28, 2025 5:33 PM

  HAMMOND — Two Hammond men accused of selling drugs out of an apartment were arrested on Thursday. The Hammond Police Department arrested Lionell Jackson, 43, and Aaron Daniels, 53, for allegedly dealing drugs from a Harell Avenue apartment. Police raided the apartment and found multiple pills, crack cocaine,... more »

• Two teens arrested in connection to death of St. Tammany deputy now face kidnapping charges Play Video

  March 27, 2025 11:33 AM

  SLIDELL — Two people arrested in connection to the death of a St. Tammany Parish deputy now face kidnapping charges, authorities said Thursday. Adrian Waughtal and Mason Paul Eugene Fischer, both 17, now face kidnapping charges in addition to their previous murder and attempted murder charges following the weekend... more »

• Woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes, clothes from Donaldsonville sports store arrested Play Video

  March 24, 2025 11:48 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Deputies have arrested a woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes and clothes from a Donaldsonville sporting goods store. Katherine Douzat, 37, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the Jan. 13 burglary of Hibbett Sports on La. 3089. Deputies said that Douzat was one of... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Ten could face charges for death of Southern student in alleged hazing ritual Play Video

  March 6, 2025 3:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — As many as 10 people could be arrested in connection to the death of a Southern University student who died in an alleged fraternity ritual, sources told the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Thursday. Caleb Wilson, a Southern junior, died after he collapsed during a possible Omega... more »

• Man arrested after daughters, girlfriend, father were booked on drug dealing charges days earlier Play Video

  February 18, 2025 3:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of dealing drugs as part of an alleged multi-generational family opioid and fentanyl operation in Baton Rouge and Gonzales was arrested by deputies Tuesday. Clifton Earl, 43, turned himself in on drug dealing charges after his two daughters, girlfriend and father were arrested... more »

• Man arrested in Labadieville after allegedly pulling high-caliber weapon on three people Play Video

  February 3, 2025 11:47 AM

  LABADIEVILLE – Deputies arrested a man accused of threatening a group of people with a gun in Labadieville. Todd Lawerance Benoit, 38, was booked by Assumption Parish deputies on Saturday after they received complaints that a man was brandishing a gun at three people at a Convent Street home.... more »

• Police arrest Franklin man accused of attempted murder, other charges Play Video

  December 11, 2024 12:33 PM

  FRANKLIN — Franklin Police arrested a man accused of attempted murder and property damage. Ahtajday Phillips, 23, was booked into the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday. Police said Phillips is being charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal... more »

• Man wanted by East Feliciana deputies for leading pursuit arrested in Zachary on fugitive, drug charges

  December 10, 2024 7:23 PM

  ZACHARY — A man wanted by East Feliciana Parish deputies for an October pursuit was arrested Tuesday by Zachary Police. Authorities arrested 54-year-old Donald McDonald as a fugitive from East Feliciana Parish. McDonald was also booked for various drug charges. The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said that... more »

• Woman accused of stealing liquor, energy drinks in East Baton Rouge Parish wanted for felony theft

  November 8, 2024 1:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies are looking for a woman accused of stealing large amounts of liquor and energy drinks from local stores. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said they are searching for Tammy Sheppard. Deputies said that Sheppard is wanted on three counts of felony theft. ... more »

• 'They are eating this woman:' Dog attack sparks neighborhood concern in Livingston Parish Play Video

  October 30, 2024 7:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - One Livingston Parish resident is in the hospital after being attacked by her neighbor's dogs on Tuesday, with neighborhood residents alarmed and concerned for their safety, saying this isn't the first time this has happened. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard said owners can face charges for... more »

• Hammond music studio owner, business partner arrested on racketeering, drug dealing charges Play Video

  October 21, 2024 6:06 PM

  HAMMOND — A music studio owner and his business partner were arrested after a joint investigation between Tangipahoa and Livingston parish authorities into the pairs' suspected racketeering and drug dealing. Alanza Sibley, 33, and Jessie Dennis, 30, turned themselves in to Tangipahoa Parish deputies on Tuesday. Deputies were... more »

• Prosecutors could seek death penalty with upgraded first-degree murder charge against TikTok star Play Video

  October 8, 2024 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A TikTok star accused of murdering a Baton Rouge therapist had his charges upgraded to first-degree murder, prosecutors said. Terryon Thomas, 20, is accused of murdering William Nicholas “Nick” Abraham, 69. District Attorney Hillar Moore said that the charge was upgraded to first-degree murder because of... more »

• Another key charge dropped in Ronald Greene case; malfeasance counts remain Play Video

  September 26, 2024 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana prosecutors have dismissed the most serious remaining charge in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, dropping a negligent homicide count against a veteran trooper seen on body-camera video dragging the Black motorist by his ankle shackles and forcing him to lie face down before... more »

• Morgan City man arrested on indecent behavior charges in Assumption Parish

  September 26, 2024 12:30 PM

  BAYOU L'OURSE — A Morgan City man was arrested in Assumption Parish as a fugitive wanted for indecent behavior charges. Emanuel Francisco Romero Hernandez, 24, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on an indecent behavior with a juvenile charge. Assumption Parish deputies and Morgan City Police arrested Hernandez at a... more »

• Two men, woman arrested in drug raid yielding nearly three pounds of fentanyl Play Video

  September 18, 2024 10:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were arrested after a two-month-long drug investigation that yielded nearly three pounds of fentanyl, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said Wednesday. Charles Brown, 25, was arrested Tuesday alongside Jamari Chambers, 21, and Elizabeth Billiot, 25, on possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl charges.... more »

• Man suspected in second apparent assassination attempt on Trump charged with federal gun crimes Play Video

  September 16, 2024 11:33 AM

  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours, lying in wait for the former president before a Secret Service agent thwarted the potential attack and opened fire,... more »

• Charges dropped for Ascension Parish councilman accused of submitting requests in parish president's name Play Video

  August 7, 2024 12:03 PM

  GONZALES - Several months after Ascension Parish councilman Aaron Lawler was accused of submitting document requests in the parish present's name , landing him charges of impersonation and identity theft, the attorney general's office said those charges were dropped. A spokesman with Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said that... more »

• Port Allen man arrested on 450 counts of child pornography, bond set for $1 million

  July 25, 2024 4:51 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A Port Allen man was arrested Friday on 450 counts of child pornography, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Calvin Collins, 37, was apprehended on an active warrant obtained by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General Cyber Crime Unit. Collins' bond is... more »

• Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted in San Diego a week after previous, unrelated indictment was dropped Play Video

  July 24, 2024 4:50 PM

  SAN DIEGO — Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted on gun charges for a 2023 arrest in San Diego, court records show. Hatch, also known as "Boosie BadAzz and Lil Boosie," was arrested in June 2023 on a felon in possession of a firearm charge following... more »

• Man with multiple warrants wanted in Terrebonne Parish

  July 9, 2024 2:36 PM

  HOUMA— The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in locating a Houma man wanted for multiple charges. Deputies are looking for 45-year-old Gilbert Moses, who is also known as "Muckus." Officials warn Moses should be considered armed and dangerous. He's described by the Sheriff's... more »

• Morgan City man arrested on DWI charges while boating on Bayou Long

  June 27, 2024 11:28 AM

  MORGAN CITY — Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested a Morgan City man for operating a boat while impaired in St. Martin Parish, officials say. Brodie Anslum, 30, was arrested June 22 on DWI charges after agents saw him driving a boat while under the influence on... more »

• President Biden says he won't offer commutation to his son Hunter after gun sentence

  June 13, 2024 4:26 PM

  FASANO, Italy (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he will not use his presidential powers to lessen the eventual sentence that his son Hunter will receive for his federal felony conviction on gun crimes . Biden, following the conclusion of a news conference held at the Group... more »

• Pair toss drugs from speeding car in Assumption-to-Ascension chase; numerous charges filed

  June 7, 2024 1:09 PM

  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish officials said Friday they had arrested a Pierre Part man and a Belle Rose woman on drug-related charges — but not littering — after watching them toss methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from their speeding car during a chase. Sheriff Leland Falcon said a deputy had... more »

• NY jury convicts Trump in fraud case stemming from sex scandal involving porn star from Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 30, 2024 5:14 PM

  NEW YORK — Donald Trump was convicted Thursday on all 34 counts against him in his New York hush money trial, a landmark jury verdict making him the first former American president to be found guilty of felony crimes in the nation’s nearly 250-year history. The jury’s judgment Thursday... more »

• Seven arrested after year-long 'Operation Hellcat' investigation face rare racketeering charges Play Video

  May 29, 2024 5:42 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Seven people arrested in March in a car heist ring that stole new vehicles from a railroad yard in Port Allen were formally charged Wednesday with racketeering, as well as theft charges, a state prosecutor said. District Attorney Tony Clayton said members of the group were... more »

• Homeowner relieved security light charges removed from utility bill after contacting 2 On Your Side Play Video

  May 9, 2024 5:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was facing a disconnect notice over an Entergy billing charge she refused to pay. Kathy King contacted 2 On Your Side in April over a security light charge that she'd been fighting since 2021. That problem is finally a thing of the past. ... more »

• Utility company threatens to disconnect power, homeowner fighting security light bill Play Video

  April 17, 2024 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the past two and a half years, Kathy King has been fighting with Entergy over a security light charge that she says she shouldn't have to pay. "It's the principle of the matter," said King. The charge, which started at about $30, has grown... more »

• Months after LSU student's death, workers begin overhaul of shuttered Reggie's property Play Video

  August 17, 2023 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A small construction crew was spotted at Reggie's bar on Thursday, the now-shuttered venue that lost its liquor license after the death of LSU student Madison Brooks . Permits filed with the city-parish suggest the construction is related to renovations to the bar's patio. Video captured... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Man sought after LSU shootout had been arrested in deadly Grambling shooting Play Video

  April 26, 2023 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Wednesday that a man wanted by police for a shooting on LSU's campus this week had been arrested after a mass shooting at Grambling State University two years ago. Arrest documents revealed that on Sunday, April 23... more »

• Sheriff's office employee allegedly stole $158K from department, manipulated system for years Play Video

  January 31, 2023 5:20 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Arrest records show a West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's employee who worked as a traffic clerk manipulated computers and pocketed $158,852 according to documents obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Watch live newscasts here Those documents allege Mandy Miller carried out the theft from July... more »

• Bondsman accused of posting fake bonds arrested for bigamy Play Video

  July 5, 2022 5:36 PM

  ASCENSION- A bail bondsman accused of posting numerous fraudulent bonds without a license is also accused of being married to multiple women at the same time. Terrica Armstrong said her nightmare began as a fairy tale. "I feel hoodwinked," Armstrong said. "I feel hurt, betrayed, angry." Armstrong... more »

• Man dealing with pest control scam buzzes 2 On Your Side for help Play Video

  June 21, 2022 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Pest control services are becoming a nuisance for one man in Baton Rouge. He says he canceled his service after he wasn't satisfied with the product. Soon after, he discovered charges in his bank account that he couldn't explain. Edson Oppong told 2 On Your Side... more »

• Man jailed in Perkins Rowe kidnapping has decades-old history of rape arrests Play Video

  April 19, 2022 3:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman after he abducted her from a shopping center parking garage was arrested for rape in at least three other cases dating back decades. According to the Louisiana Department of Corrections, 69-year-old Leon Curry III was released from state... more »

• Suspected gang member stabbed at East Baton Rouge jail just a day after his arrest Play Video

  April 8, 2022 12:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man arrested amid an investigation into gang activity was stabbed in jail just hours after he was booked. Sources told WBRZ that Charleston Street, 25, was taken to a hospital Thursday afternoon following the attack, which left him with cuts to his stomach, chest and... more »

• La. prosecutor expected to move forward with state charges against troopers involved in Ronald Greene's death Play Video

  April 7, 2022 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Union Parish District Attorney John Belton is expected to move forward with a Louisiana-based grand jury and state charges against State Police agents involved in the in-custody death of Ronald Greene. WATCH NAKAMOTO REPORTS ON THIS BREAKING DEVELOPMENT ALL DAY ON WBRZ: STREAM THE NEWS HERE ... more »

• Police: Soldier allegedly raped LSU student after night of drunken partying

  March 25, 2022 9:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A U.S. Army soldier was taken into custody at a military base after he was accused of raping an LSU student at her dorm while she was drunk. The victim told the LSU Police Department that she first met 22-year-old Desmond Saine on March 13 at... more »

• Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video

  March 21, 2022 10:07 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more »

• Man shot to death during argument in parking lot of BR apartment

  February 15, 2022 11:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man is dead and another is behind bars following a shooting that left a man dead Tuesday afternoon. Brandon Williams, 21, was booked into jail later Tuesday evening for second-degree murder. Williams is accused of shooting 26-year-old Sadi Armstead around 1 p.m. on Sherwood Hollow... more »

• Pair allegedly shot at 1-year-old, sent 2 adults to hospital

  July 9, 2021 1:19 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE- The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting in Donaldsonville injuring two adults and endangering a 1-year-old child. Investigators learned shots were fired after an argument between two groups broke out June 12 in front of a home on St. Vincent Street. The two adult victims... more »

• Ronald Greene's family meets with governor as activists call for criminal charges in deadly arrest Play Video

  May 27, 2021 2:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of Ronald Greene, a man who died in police custody after being beaten and tased, met with Governor John Bel Edwards Thursday afternoon as activists gathered at the state Capitol to call for the arrests of the officers involved. The NAACP and Urban League... more »

• Thibodaux man arrested on several child exploitation charges

  May 22, 2021 7:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges related to child exploitation. Dillon Guidry, a 28-year-old Thibodaux resident, was arrested after an investigation starting on March 17. Guidry had online contact with an undercover FBI agent posing as a juvenile, soliciting sex from the supposed juvenile.... more »

• Police: 15-year-old stole car with infant still inside

  May 13, 2021 3:18 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A teenager was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a woman in New Orleans while an infant was still in the vehicle. The New Orleans Police Department said the crime happened around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Roman Street.... more »

• Teen, awaiting trial for 74-year old's murder, arrested for trying to buy gun Play Video

  May 12, 2021 6:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A teen who was 15 years old when he was charged with first-degree murder has been arrested again as he awaits trial for that killing. Xavier Cade was charged in December 2019, accused of killing 74-year-old Angela Haymon during a burglary. Cade was arrested again... more »

• Former Chamber of Commerce employee facing charges in WBR months after drug arrest in Texas

  February 26, 2021 11:59 AM

  A former employee with the West Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce is facing new charges after the organization opened an investigation into her spending during her time there. According to a notice sent out to members of the chamber Friday, the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and district attorney's... more »

• Freshman LSU football player facing charges after overnight arrest

  December 23, 2020 1:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A freshman LSU football player was arrested late Tuesday after a complaint about shoplifting at an area Walmart. Kevontre Bradford was issued a misdemeanor summons by deputies in West Baton Rouge, though a jail booking photo was taken. Bradford, also known as Tre, is a... more »

• Suspect in teen's murder was free on bond for another shooting arrest at time of slaying

  September 22, 2020 5:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A week after WBRZ reported about criminals committing violent acts while free on bond, police announced the arrest of another person tied to a deadly shooting while free on bond for a previous violent altercation. Javonta Broden, 19, was arrested this week in connection with the... more »

• Bond set at $465K for deputy accused of filming rape of one-year-old Play Video

  June 8, 2019 12:28 PM

  ST. GABRIEL- Bond has been set for an Iberville Parish deputy arrested for allegedly filming the rape of a one-year-old boy. Sources tell WBRZ the bond for 42-year-old Shaderick Jones, who allegedly incited the incident, is set at $465,000. Bond for Iyeshesa Todd, the woman accused of performing the... more »