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• Hammond police ask public to help identify Home Depot wallet theft suspects

  September 10, 2026 5:30 PM

  HAMMOND — Police are looking for a couple caught on surveillance footage stealing a wallet from a Home Depot, the Hammond Police Department said Thursday. According to police, officers responded to a report of a missing wallet at The Home Depot along West Minnesota Park Road on Sept. 5... more »

• Ponchatoula Police Department searching for residential burglary suspect

  September 10, 2026 2:54 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department is searching for a burglary suspect. Ponchatoula Police said Thursday that John Green is wanted in connection with a residential burglary. Anyone with information on Green is asked to call 985-386-6548. This is a developing story and WBRZ is working to... more »

• Former Morgan City teacher sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted possession of child pornography Play Video

  September 10, 2026 12:45 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A former Morgan City High School teacher has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for attempted possession of child pornography. Katherine Albarado , 32, was sentenced Sept. 9 by United States District Judge Robert R. Summerhays. She had previously pleaded guilty to the charge.... more »

• Baton Rouge man indicted, 37 pounds of cocaine found during traffic stop Play Video

  September 10, 2026 11:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An alleged drug dealer who had more than 35 pounds of cocaine in his vehicle when he was pulled over in August was indicted Thursday. Worlington West, of Baton Rouge, was arrested Aug. 18 after he was stopped for a traffic violation. Law enforcement said they... 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 »

• Paincourtville man sentenced to 40 years after stabbing man who stepped in during domestic assault

  September 9, 2026 1:52 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — A Paincourtville man was sentenced to four decades in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a 2024 stabbing death. In May, 41-year-old Charles Fair was convicted after a jury determined he was responsible for the death of Donald Ray Tunson Jr., 35, also... 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 »

• Former wrestling coach accused of molesting 16-year-old student pleads guilty to obscenity charge Play Video

  September 9, 2026 1:09 PM

  CENTRAL — A former volunteer wrestling coach who was accused of molesting a 16-year-old student avoided prison time and will not have to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to a lesser charge. Aujyri Harris, 23, of Addis, was arrested in February 2025 after a 16-year-old girl... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to alleged arson on Prescott Road Play Video

  September 5, 2026 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning apartment fire on Prescott Road that was allegedly the result of arson. According to the department, the fire occurred around 5:30 a.m., with a passerby reporting the fire. Crews arrived to find fire around the door... 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 »

• Two people wanted in Loranger shooting that hurt three Play Video

  September 2, 2026 6:11 PM

  LORANGER - Arrest warrants have been issued for two people allegedly involved in a May triple shooting that happened in a Loranger mobile home park. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Veronica Johnson, 50, and Jamarcus Johnson, 18, are both wanted for aggravated assault in the shooting that happened... more »

• East Baton Rouge seeks $125 million federal grant to fight crime Play Video

  September 1, 2026 7:31 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish is seeking $125 million in federal funding to help reduce crime. During a specially called Metro Council meeting, council members approved a grant proposal to be sent to the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday, September 1, as part of the... more »

• Ankle monitor employee pleads no contest to negligence after St. Francisville murder-suicide Play Video

  September 1, 2026 6:48 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — An employee with American Electronic Monitoring was convicted on a negligent injury charge on Thursday after a man wearing an ankle monitor killed his estranged wife in St. Francisville. Deborah Shirley, an employee of American Electronic Monitoring, pled no contest and was convicted of negligent injury,... 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 »

• Man accused of raping 94-year-old woman pleads not guilty by reason of insanity for previous assaults Play Video

  September 1, 2026 3:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly raped a 94-year-old woman and sexually assaulted a family member pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity for previous rape charges on Tuesday. On April 1, following 22-year-old Jeremiah Taylor's arrest for raping an elderly woman outside her home, Taylor was indicted... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office warns of Cat in the Hat trend circulating online Play Video

  September 1, 2026 1:43 PM

  FRANKLIN — The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public about a Cat in the Hat trend that is circulating online nationwide. According to the sheriff's office, the trend involves images of the Cat in the Hat paired with vague or specific threats directed at schools. While... more »

• Iberville Parish deputies seize 1.4 pounds of fentanyl from alleged drug dealer Play Video

  August 31, 2026 5:43 PM

  ROSEDALE — Deputies seized nearly a pound and a half of fentanyl from an alleged drug dealer on Monday, the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office announced. Deputies arrested Deontrae Beckwood, of Rosedale, on a charge of possession with intent to distribute Schedule II narcotics in excess of 250 grams. ... 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 »

• 14-year-old charged for allegedly shooting other teen while disassembling gun Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 14-year-old has been arrested for accidentally shooting another 14-year-old, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Monday. According to police, the two teens were at a home along Mohican-Prescott Crossover on Aug. 22. One of them was disassembling a gun when it discharged, hitting the... more »

• 1 killed, 3 hurt in Sunday morning shooting along North Foster Drive Play Video

  August 31, 2026 4:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man was killed, and three were injured in a shooting along North Foster Drive early Sunday morning, Baton Rouge Police said. According to BRPD, the shooting happened along North Foster near Madison Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. Police said two people in a crowd... 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 »

• Charges against former Baton Rouge school official accused of impersonating police officer dropped Play Video

  August 31, 2026 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Charges were dropped against a former Baton Rouge school official who was previously accused of impersonating a police officer in 2024, according to a report by The Advocate . According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, James Bell Jr. allegedly apprehended a potential burglary suspect who... 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 »

• 1 injured following Thursday shooting on Comish Drive Play Video

  August 30, 2026 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured in a Thursday night shooting on Comish Drive , according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The department said officers arrived around 4:05 p.m. to find a person suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim allegedly told officers that... more »

• 1 dead, 4 injured following shooting at North Ardenwood Drive apartments Play Video

  August 30, 2026 12:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person has died, with another four injured following a Saturday afternoon shooting on North Ardenwood Drive at the Renaissance Gateway Apartments. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, officers arrived on the scene around 4:43 p.m. to find four people suffering from gunshot wounds. The... 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 »

• BRPD: Woman found dead in home with possible stab wounds Play Video

  August 26, 2026 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was found dead in her home with possible stab wounds, Baton Rouge Police said Wednesday. Police said 54-year-old Faun Reese was found dead in her home along Cypress Road on Tuesday afternoon. Police also found another injured person in Reese's home, who was taken... more »

• Local escape room looking for customers who booked with stolen credit card information Play Video

  August 25, 2026 12:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge-based escape room is looking for guests who made a booking recently with stolen credit card information. A group of four men booked the "Death Row" game at 13th Gate Escape, located on Saint Phillip Street, on Aug. 11, according to the business's Facebook... more »

• West Baton Rouge detectives are seeking help identifying two burglars Play Video

  August 25, 2026 11:51 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is looking for help identifying two suspects involved in a burglary. Authorities say that two people broke into the garage of a home located along the 7000 block of Rosedale Road on Sunday around 11 p.m. and allegedly stole two... 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 »

• Ascension Parish sheriff finds car but still searching for hit-and-run driver Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:14 PM

  ASCENSION PARISH — A 22-year-old woman is recovering from a broken neck and fractured skull after a driver hit her outside her home and left the scene last weekend. Makayla White had just walked out of her home on Dutchtown Lane to pick up a food delivery when she... more »

• 2 men accused of stealing AT&T copper wire from Holden arrested in Tangipahoa Parish Play Video

  August 20, 2026 2:41 PM

  HOLDEN — Two men accused of stealing $10,000 worth of AT&T copper wire from James Chapel Road in Holden have been arrested. According to Livingston Parish deputies, Emile Cardinale and Vincent Bonura stole the wire on Monday and Tuesday. The pair were located at a home on Adam... more »

• Ascension deputies investigating after pedestrian is 'seriously injured' in Dutchtown Lane hit-and-run Play Video

  August 20, 2026 1:22 PM

  GEISMAR — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that happened along Dutchtown Lane over the weekend. According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, deputies are working to identify the driver involved in the hit-and-run that happened on Saturday, Aug. 15, around 9 p.m. The car,... more »

• Two brothers arrested in connection with July market burglary in Ponchatoula Play Video

  August 20, 2026 9:49 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Two brothers were arrested after allegedly burglarizing a store along La. 22 in Ponchatoula. Deputies said that Travis and Keith Gill, 41 and 46, respectively, were both arrested early Wednesday morning in connection with the July 21 burglary. The brothers allegedly damaged several areas of the... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies arrest man on second-degree rape charges tied to 2025 incident

  August 20, 2026 8:15 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A man was arrested by Livingston Parish deputies on rape charges tied to an incident last year. According to deputies, 32-year-old Dustin Bonura was arrested on second-degree rape charges on Monday. Deputies added that Bonura's arrest stemmed from a sexual assault complaint about an alleged incident... more »

• Baker community invited to public meetings aimed at stopping recent rise in violence Play Video

  August 20, 2026 7:58 AM

  BAKER- In recent months, the city of Baker has seen an increase in violent crime. Most recently, a shooting took the life of 18-year-old Anireeyah Brue. City leaders are coming together to combat the rise in violence in the area. On Thursday night, the first in a... more »

• Police asking for public's help in finding missing Hammond woman Play Video

  August 18, 2026 6:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Police in Hammond are asking for the public's help in finding a missing woman who has not been seen in over a month. Jelisha Omotoyo was last seen July 17 at 220 Morris Road, Apt. 2. She is described as a Black woman with a medium to... 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 »

• Brusly man sentenced to 49 years for shooting teen and burning body in an attempt to hide evidence Play Video

  August 17, 2026 1:21 PM

  ADDIS — A Brusly man was sentenced to 49 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the killing of 18-year-old Ja'Morius Mitchell in 2024 in West Baton Rouge Parish. According to District Attorney Tony Clayton, 20-year-old Tyler Davis shot and killed Mitchell in a sugarcane... more »

• LSU Police investigating several Sunday night car burglaries

  August 17, 2026 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities at LSU are investigating several car burglaries on Monday. According to LSU Police, several vehicles were burglarized on the campus on Sunday night. "We had several unlocked vehicles that were burglarized last night in the sorority area and are still investigating," campus police said.... more »

• Police identify woman killed in Morgan City; Suspect arrested Play Video

  August 17, 2026 7:55 AM

  MORGAN CITY — A 49-year-old man is facing a first-degree murder charge after a welfare check led police to a deceased person inside a Morgan City home. Officers with the Morgan City Police Department responded to the area of Pine Street and Maple Street on Aug. 16 after receiving... 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 »

• 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 »

• Woman arrested in July boat crash on Amite River that injured 4 Play Video

  August 11, 2026 1:16 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - A Denham Springs woman who was allegedly involved in a multi-boat crash along the Amite River, sending two adults and two juveniles to hospitals, was arrested Monday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents arrested 63-year-old Nanette Normand, whose arrest stems from a three-boat wreck that... 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 »

• Ascension deputies: Juvenile booked on gun theft, car burglary charges along La. Highway 42

  August 7, 2026 4:12 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — A teenager has been arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins and firearm thefts in Prairieville neighborhoods, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Bobby Webre said the break-ins happened along La. Highway 42 between the early morning hours of July 31 and the... more »

• Port Allen police seek public help identifying 3 women in 2025 stabbing and home invasion Play Video

  August 7, 2026 3:50 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Port Allen police are asking for the public's help identifying three women connected to a 2025 stabbing and home invasion. One woman has already been taken into custody in connection with the case, but three others involved remain unidentified and at large. Anyone with information... more »

• Lafayette man allegedly broke into 3 Livingston Parish homes in one day, stole $40k worth of property

  August 7, 2026 3:12 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH — A Lafayette man broke into three Livingston Parish homes in one day and stole nearly $40,000 worth of property, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jason Ard said the burglaries happened Jan. 23 in Denham Springs, Livingston and Holden. Livingston Parish deputies arrested Rashon... more »

• Lawyers point fingers as jury tries to determine who is responsible in Iberville murder-for-hire trial

  August 5, 2026 6:33 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Attorneys representing people involved in an Iberville Parish murder-for-hire trial pointed fingers at one another during opening statements Wednesday while trying to convince jurors who the real mastermind behind the plot to kill Herman Harris was. Harris, 65, was found dead in his Maringouin home in August... more »

• Denham Springs accountant pleads guilty to using her employer's credit cards for personal bills

  August 5, 2026 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Denham Springs accountant pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud after using company credit cards to pay for personal expenses. Anisha Devall Hunter, 48, entered the plea before U.S. District Court Judge John W. deGravelles, according to officials. The charges stem from Hunter’s... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: More than 50 lawsuits allege sexual abuse by officers at EBR juvenile correctional facility Play Video

  August 5, 2026 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fifty-two lawsuits have been filed on behalf of victims who say they were abused by correctional officers while incarcerated at an East Baton Rouge Parish juvenile correctional facility. The allegations, spanning from 1972 to 2005, center around employees of the shuttered Louis Jetson Correctional Center for... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigating shooting at pool party that left 3 people injured Play Video

  August 5, 2026 1:48 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at a pool party that injured three people. According to deputies, dispatchers received multiple calls reporting shots fired along Hinson Road near Old Baton Rouge Highway around 9 p.m. on Saturday. When deputies arrived, they found a... more »

• BRPD arrests suspect accused of attacking woman, firing shots at her, her children at gas station

  August 5, 2026 11:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a woman after she allegedly attacked another woman and fired a gun at her and her three children at a Greenwell Springs Road gas station. According to a BRPD arrest document, the mother was livestreaming on Facebook at Race Trac... more »

• 3 juveniles taken into custody after vehicle burglary in Berwick

  August 5, 2026 11:19 AM

  BERWICK — A group of juveniles in Berwick were taken into custody by police after an alleged vehicle burglary. According to Berwick Police, officers responded to reports of a vehicle burglary in which a firearm was stolen on Tuesday. Officers said that surveillance footage quickly led them to identify... 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 »

• Deputies ask public to help identify person accused of using counterfeit money at St. Mary Parish businesses

  August 5, 2026 10:18 AM

  MORGAN CITY — St. Mary Parish deputies are asking members of the public to help identify a person accused of using counterfeit currency at multiple local businesses. The counterfeits were used at businesses during July. The suspect was seen on surveillance footage. Anyone who recognizes the person is... 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 »

• Investigators say second fire at residence on Robertson Avenue was intentionally set Play Video

  August 1, 2026 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that was intentionally set on Robertson Avenue on Friday evening. According to the department, the fire occurred around 5:22 p.m. when firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the doorway of a detached shed that had... more »

• 35-year-old male killed in fatal hit-and-run on Scenic Highway Play Video

  August 1, 2026 9:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a 35-year-old male dead. According to investigators, the incident occurred on July 11 around 1:20 a.m. in the 4800 block of Scenic Highway when the 35-year-old male stopped his Honda Accord in... more »

• Pointe Coupee deputies: Woman wanted for conspiracy, trying to bring contraband into detention center

  July 30, 2026 5:45 PM

  NEW ROADS - A Baton Rouge woman is wanted for criminal conspiracy and attempted introduction of contraband into a correctional facility, the Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office said. Officials signed an arrest warrant for Sunni Veillon, 21, of Baton Rouge on July 14, 2026, for crimes committed from June... more »

• Police seeking info for Hammond gas station burglary Play Video

  July 30, 2026 5:42 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police are seeking information about a burglary that occurred at the On the Run gas station on East Morris Avenue earlier this week. On Tuesday, Hammond Police responded to the On the Run following a burglary alarm and found one of the front windows were shattered.... more »

• Surveillance footage shows moments before Blue Grass Drive shooting on Saturday Play Video

  July 28, 2026 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Surveillance footage recovered from the Blue Grass Drive shooting on Saturday shows Kaleb Stampley approaching a parked car before being killed. After Stampley approached, multiple gunshots were fired out of the car window. When police arrived on the scene, Stampley was found dead in the middle... more »

• Ponchatoula man sentenced to 30 years following connection to fentanyl overdose Play Video

  July 28, 2026 12:40 PM

  AMITE - A Ponchatoula man has been sentenced for the death of a 27-year-old who overdosed on f entanyl . On July 20, Trystan C. McMillion, 28, was sentenced to serve 30 years of hard labor in Louisiana Department of Corrections for his role in the early 2024 death... more »

• Baton Rouge family marks three years since pregnant mother was shot and killed Play Video

  July 26, 2026 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three years after Kerisha Johnson was shot and killed while pregnant, her family gathered to mark what would have been her 40th birthday. Family and friends spent the day writing messages in her memory, honoring her as a mother, daughter, sister and friend. Her father,... 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 »

• Gonzales man sentenced to 40 years in prison following child pornography conviction

  July 23, 2026 8:10 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man convicted on nine counts of possessing child pornography was sentenced to 40 years behind bars earlier this week. Jacob Trejo, 20, was found guilty of possessing child pornography of victims under 13 years old in April 2026, having previously been arrested in Jefferson Parish... more »

• Darrow man found guilty of 2023 attempted murder, law enforcement pursuit in Geismar

  July 23, 2026 8:03 AM

  DARROW — An Ascension Parish judge found a Darrow man guilty of a 2023 attempted murder in Geismar. According to a 23rd JDC spokesperson, 30-year-old Brannon Ellis was one of two men accused of shooting at a car in Geismar on Jan. 19, 2023. Deputies responded to the scene... more »

• Baton Rouge woman allegedly threw concrete through police department windows

  July 21, 2026 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested for allegedly shattering windows at the Baton Rouge Police Department. According to the arrest affidavit, Crystal Lee Christian Moore, 35, approached the police headquarters on Airline Highway around 2:45 a.m. last Friday and allegedly threw a large chunk of concrete... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man accused of burglarizing truck near corner of La. 69, 70

  July 20, 2026 12:05 PM

  BELLE ROSE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested a man accused of burglarizing a truck near the corner of La. 69 and La. 70 over the weekend. Deputies were dispatched to an area near the Belle Rose intersection on Saturday to investigate reports of a burglary. According to deputies, a... more »

• Man dead in early Monday morning shooting at Livingston Parish apartment complex Play Video

  July 20, 2026 8:41 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man died in an early Monday morning shooting at an apartment complex along La. 16 in Livingston Parish, deputies say. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of multiple gunshots at the Parc at Denham Springs apartment complex around 5 a.m.... more »

• 'We're not giving up on our children:' Hammond community members walk for peace Play Video

  July 18, 2026 7:59 PM

  HAMMOND - Dozens of people gathered at Hammond's Zemurray Park for a Jericho Walk, a peaceful procession aimed at addressing gun violence in the community. Organizer Elder Winda Andrews of Holy Anointed House of Prayer described Friday's event as inspired by a biblical story, with the belief that change... more »

• Couple accused of killing the father of the woman's children charged with second-degree murder Play Video

  July 17, 2026 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman and a man were indicted on Thursday after being accused of killing the father of the woman's children in March. According to arrest records, Hope Jackson allegedly pressured her boyfriend, Riddick Franklin, into killing Anthony Wesley Jr. , the father of her children. ... more »