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• 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 Brandon 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 »

• Man previously accused of soliciting minor has charges dropped following deal to self-deport Play Video

  July 17, 2026 2:39 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man previously arrested by Livingston Parish deputies for allegedly soliciting a minor over social media had his charges dropped after agreeing to self-deport to his home country. Mansoor Ahmed of Oak Hill, West Virginia, was previously arrested along with a dozen other men following an operation... more »

• 'A resolution is coming:' One Hammond neighborhood's internet restored after copper-theft outage Play Video

  July 15, 2026 7:06 PM

  HAMMOND - After a week without internet services due to copper thieves, one Hammond neighborhood is seeing work on its copper cables on Wednesday following a WBRZ report. JC Watts lives off North Coburn Road in Hammond, right off Highway 190. WBRZ spoke to Watts on Tuesday about his... more »

• 'Eight days straight without internet,' Tangipahoa residents blame copper thieves for internet outages Play Video

  July 14, 2026 8:02 PM

  KENTWOOD - A series of copper thefts has law enforcement on high alert, with the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office arresting five people since the start of the month. In the town of Kentwood, AT&T crews stayed parked on the sides of Highway 51, a remnant from Saturday's internet outage. ... more »

• West Feliciana Parish resident scammed out of more than $300K, authorities looking for suspect

  July 13, 2026 6:27 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — The St. Francisville Police Department is attempting to locate a man who is accused of running a phone scam that stole over $300,000 from a West Feliciana Parish resident. According to the police department, on June 10, officers received a complaint from a man who claimed... more »

• BRPD: 1 arrested in fatal stabbing along Dawson Avenue Play Video

  July 13, 2026 12:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a man for allegedly fatally stabbing a 39-year-old, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Monday. According to police, Quinton Johnson, 50, stabbed 39-year-old Dustin Johnson along Dawson Avenue on Sunday night. Dustin Johnson was taken to a hospital, where he later died. ... more »

• Centreville selects new interim police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 12, 2026 11:06 AM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville has selected a new interim police chief as the town remains under a curfew following a mass shooting that left two people dead and seven others injured on July 4. According to the Centreville Police Department, following a board meeting on July 8, L. C.... more »

• Centreville remains under curfew as it searches for new police chief amid fatal mass shooting investigation Play Video

  July 10, 2026 1:53 PM

  CENTREVILLE, Miss. — Centreville remains under curfew following a fatal shooting that killed two people and injured seven others on July 4. The shooting, which occurred near the Orchard Cafe on Highway 24, killed 19-year-old Dekevion Andrews and 22-year-old Donovan Jackson , prompting the new curfew, which began on... more »

• BRPD reports slight uptick in homicides from same time last year Play Video

  July 10, 2026 10:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE — There have been 42 homicides within Baton Rouge city limits in 2026, slightly up from the same time last year, Baton Rouge Police crime statistics show. The homicide statistic, as of July 8, 2026, represented a 5% increase from 40 at the same time during 2025.... more »

• 'It's getting ridiculous:' Community reacts to Mirage Villa Apartments shooting Play Video

  July 8, 2026 7:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Another shooting in the region has both residents and social work researchers urging more attention focused on violence prevention. On Wednesday, the talk at Essential Fadez Barbershop included the recent shooting the evening before. "Some people are scared to come to the barbershop, they're just... more »

• Coroner: 22-year-old man shot, killed at Florida Boulevard apartment complex Play Video

  July 8, 2026 9:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 22-year-old man was shot and killed at a Florida Boulevard apartment complex on Tuesday, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. The coroner's office said they were notified of the shooting at the Mirage Villa Apartments around 4 p.m. The man was later identified... more »

• Denham Springs man found guilty of dealing heroin after deputies find drugs in his walls

  July 7, 2026 12:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal jury found a Denham Springs man guilty of dealing heroin across parish lines after deputies found drugs in the walls of his home. A unanimous jury found John Davis, 47, guilty of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute at... more »

• BRPD investigating June shooting that left man shot in front yard of Alliquippa Street home

  July 7, 2026 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a June shooting left a man injured along Alliquippa Street. According to BRPD, a man was found with a gunshot wound in the front yard of an Alliquippa home near Calumet Street around 5:48 p.m. on June 27.... more »

• Woman accused of shooting at vehicles along I-110 following crash, leaving 2 injured Play Video

  July 6, 2026 11:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after a person was shot along Interstate 110 near Harding Boulevard on Sunday afternoon. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the shooting took place around 4:04 p.m. when 63-year-old Leila Habib, who is a suspect in an apparent carjacking in New... more »

• Girl killed in Addis domestic disturbance died after multiple blunt force injuries, officials say Play Video

  July 6, 2026 9:55 AM

  ADDIS — According to West Baton Rouge Chief of Forensic Investigations Sahajda "Doc" Willis, 7-year-old Paris Williams died from multiple blunt force injuries following a physical altercation on Wednesday. Addis Police said that officers were dispatched to a home along La. 1 South after receiving reports of an unresponsive... more »

• Woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Calumet Street Play Video

  July 5, 2026 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Calumet Street on the Fourth of July, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Detectives said the shooting occurred around 1:17 a.m. on Calumet Street, where officers arrived to find 30-year-old Tray Young deceased from... more »

• Natchez shooting leaves 2 dead hours after Centreville shooting kills 2 and injures 7 Play Video

  July 4, 2026 8:10 PM

  NATCHEZ — The Adams County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early Saturday morning shooting that left two dead just hours after a separate shooting in Centreville left two dead and seven others injured . According to the sheriff's office, the shooting took place at JROC's on Lower Woodville Road... more »

• 2 dead, 7 injured in shooting in Centreville, Mississippi Play Video

  July 4, 2026 2:10 PM

  CENTREVILLE — A mass shooting in Centreville left two people dead and seven others injured early Saturday morning, according to the Wilkinson County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the shooting occurred near the Orchard Cafe on Highway 24 around 12:55 a.m. when deputies received a call from... more »

• East Baton Rouge deputies arrest man accused of climbing into attic to film child shower

  July 4, 2026 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of climbing into an attic to film a child showering was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, on June 9, a 12-year-old girl told deputies that 47-year-old Jose Cruz allegedly posted a... more »

• Man arrested after attempting to discard weapon during short pursuit in Port Allen, officers say

  July 4, 2026 11:26 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested on Thursday by the Port Allen Police Department after allegedly attempting to discard a gun during a short pursuit. According to the department, Ali Jones led officers on a short pursuit after failing to comply with a traffic stop. Officers said that... more »

• A Morganza convenience store was broken into and the owners are asking for help finding who did it Play Video

  July 2, 2026 5:48 PM

  MORGANZA — A person was caught on camera breaking into a convenience store in Morganza, and the store owners say a cash reward is available to anyone who helps find the suspect. Sydney Ewing Pointer, an owner of the La. Express Morganza and Spillway Cafe shared videos on Facebook... more »

• 'Retaliatory, meritless, and unconstitutional:' AG Liz Murrill issues statement about indictment Play Video

  July 2, 2026 4:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted Thursday by a grand jury in Orleans Parish, according to a report by WWL. The indictment stems from allegations that Murrill sent threatening letters to elected Orleans Parish officials, including Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and five... more »

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

  July 2, 2026 2:44 PM

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

• 'They wouldn't have shot their mom or dad,' advocates speak against teen violence Play Video

  July 1, 2026 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After learning of the shooting death of 49-year-old Randall Holmes, another Baton Rouge family is stepping forward to share how their family endured a similar situation and offer support to the grieving family. This past weekend, Holmes died after Baton Rouge Police said an argument between... more »

• 3 arrested in connection with 2023 murder on Burnside Highway in Gonzales, officers say Play Video

  June 29, 2026 3:14 PM

  GONZALES — Three people were arrested in the homicide investigation of a 2023 murder on Burnside Highway, according to the Gonzales Police Department. According to the department, Craig Haynes Jr. was shot at 11 p.m. on Dec. 8 while driving on Burnside Highway in the area between the Gonzales... more »

• Man killed in Saturday shooting was breaking up fight between teens, family says Play Video

  June 29, 2026 2:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of 49-year-old Randall Holmes, the man killed Saturday afternoon after a fight between teens escalated to violence, shared with WBRZ that Holmes attempted to intervene in the fight that ultimately led to his death. "He was a gentle giant, a humble person," Nadia Holmes,... more »

• Zachary Police Department searching for man involved in a hit-and-run at CVS Play Video

  June 29, 2026 2:44 PM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department asked the public for assistance on Monday in identifying a man involved in a hit-and-run incident in the parking lot of a CVS. According to officers, the man was operating a white Ford pickup truck at the time of the incident. Anyone... more »

• Ponchatoula four-wheeler citations prompt public safety reminder from police chief Play Video

  June 29, 2026 11:41 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Ponchatoula Police Chief Bry Layrisson reminded residents about four-wheeler safety on Monday following the citation of two four-wheeler drivers near East Oak Street. According to the Ponchatoula Police Department, on Friday around 8:35 p.m., officers responded to reports of two four-wheelers being operated carelessly. Following a... more »

• Woman accused of identity theft arrested after thousands of dollars were allegedly spent on fast food Play Video

  June 29, 2026 10:57 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A woman accused of identity theft and bank fraud was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on Friday. According to the sheriff's office, on Jan. 23, deputies received a complaint from a woman who claimed that her bank card information was being used at multiple fast-food... more »

• A killing in Opelousas sparked debate at the Justice Department about civil rights laws

  June 29, 2026 10:46 AM

  OPELOUSAS — In October 1951, John Lester Mitchell, a World War II veteran and a founder of the local NAACP chapter, went with two other men to sign up to vote. No African American had succeeded in registering to vote in St. Landry Parish in decades, as local officials... more »

• 19-year-old killed, another injured in shooting along Blue Grass Drive, BRPD officers say Play Video

  June 29, 2026 9:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department identified a teen who was killed in a Sunday evening shooting along Blue Grass Drive. According to officials, the victim was identified as 19-year-old Kaleb Stampley, who was killed in a shooting that occurred around 7 p.m. near BREC's Fortune Addition... more »

• 1 injured in Saturday night shooting at McDonald's on Perkins Road Play Video

  June 28, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Saturday night shooting at a McDonald's on Perkins Road left one man injured, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Officials said the incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. at a McDonald's along Perkins Road near the intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard. According to deputies,... more »

• Charges downgraded for 4 men arrested in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  June 27, 2026 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Charges were downgraded on Thursday for four men who were arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old along San Juan Drive in March. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, 8-year-old Davian Nicholas was shot when a group of people exchanged... more »

• Former Tangipahoa Parish deputy arrested after contraband linked to work release program Play Video

  June 27, 2026 11:27 AM

  AMITE — A former Tangipahoa Parish deputy, who worked for the sheriff's office for 30 years, was arrested on multiple charges following an investigation into the management of the Transitional Work Release program. According to the sheriff's office, an investigation was launched into 76-year-old Charles Burise, who had been... more »

• Former Burger King employee accused of robbing restaurant's safe, officers say

  June 26, 2026 6:58 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — A former Burger King employee was accused of robbing a safe at the establishment located on U.S. Highway 61 in St. Francisville, according to the St. Francisville Police Department. The department said that on May 31, officers learned that someone stole about $1,605 from the restaurant's... more »

• Ascension deputies arrest man for murder after woman killed in Geismar shooting Play Video

  June 26, 2026 1:11 PM

  GEISMAR — A man was arrested on Friday after a woman was killed in a shooting in Geismar on Kerry Road, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The investigation into the shooting began on June 20 when deputies responded to the scene on Kerry Road around 3 p.m.,... more »

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

  June 23, 2026 4:49 PM

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

• BRPD searching for woman accused of home invasion and battery of a dating partner Play Video

  June 22, 2026 5:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Investigators are searching for a woman accused of breaking into her ex-girlfriend's house and beating her, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jakiria White, 18, is accused of home invasion and battery of a dating partner. An arrest warrant says White arrived at a... more »

• Police identify 5 people arrested in connection with Port Allen shooting that left 1 injured Play Video

  June 22, 2026 4:05 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department arrested five people following a Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South. The victim was later transported to a local hospital in... more »

• Thibodaux couple faces combined 83 bestiality charges, sheriff's office says Play Video

  June 22, 2026 1:47 PM

  THIBODAUX — A Thibodaux couple was arrested on combined 83 bestiality charges, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said Monday. Hailey Mire, 24, faces 47 counts of sexual abuse of animal and obstruction of justice. Her bond was set at $520,000. Babin faces 36 counts of sexual abuse of an... more »

• Attorney for Middle District of Louisiana warns residents of government and business imposter scams Play Video

  June 22, 2026 1:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, Kurt L. Wall, warned Louisiana residents about government and business imposter scams in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday. According to Wall, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 375,000 reports of government... more »

• 1 injured, 5 arrested following early Sunday morning shooting on Azalea Street in Port Allen Play Video

  June 21, 2026 11:41 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 a.m. on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South.... more »

• 3 teens arrested in connection with stolen ice chests and damaged golf cart in Tangipahoa Parish

  June 20, 2026 1:35 PM

  ROBERT — Three teens from Ponchatoula were arrested in connection with damaging a golf cart and stealing property from a Robert/Ponchatoula area RV park, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, on June 5, three males snuck onto Sun Outdoors RV Park property... more »

• Long before the civil rights era, a WWII soldier was killed in a dispute over a bus seat

  June 20, 2026 12:43 PM

  ALEXANDRIA — “Don’t kill me, I’ll get off,” exclaimed Private Edward Green, a U.S. Army soldier, to bus driver Odell Lachney on March 13, 1944. It was the third public bus that Green, who had lived in New York City, tried to take that evening. He and a... more »

• BRPD uses drone to help arrest two armed vehicle burglary suspects

  June 17, 2026 7:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police used a drone equipped with a thermal camera to track down and arrest two people after a vehicle break-in just after midnight on Wednesday morning. According to police, a victim called Baton Rouge Police after a doorbell camera caught four people breaking into their vehicle.... more »

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

  June 16, 2026 1:53 PM

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

• 17-year-old arrested in connection with April murder on Sherwood Street Play Video

  June 15, 2026 4:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department for first-degree murder after he allegedly attempted to buy a firearm. According to the department, on April 7 officers responded to a shooting on Sherwood Street where they found Frederick Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds... more »

• Former EBRSO deputy accused of raping a child indicted in Livingston Parish Play Video

  June 15, 2026 1:44 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A former deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office was indicted in Livingston Parish on Monday for the alleged rape of a child under the age of 13 and several other sex crimes. WBRZ previously reported that Nicholas LoCicero of Denham Springs was arrested by... more »

• Teen accused of shooting a man defending his daughter pleads guilty to lesser charges Play Video

  June 15, 2026 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A teen accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday. Jerry Huggins, 19, was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon... more »

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

  June 15, 2026 11:47 AM

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

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

  June 15, 2026 11:37 AM

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

• Three Baton Rouge weekend shootings involve young people, officials say Play Video

  June 14, 2026 8:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three shootings in one weekend, all involving teens or young adults, left one person dead and a boy fighting for his life. Baton Rouge Police said a male teenager was taken to the hospital in critical condition around 2:15 p.m. Sunday after someone shot him at... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating fatal shooting on Pampas Street Play Video

  June 14, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE —The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon fatal shooting on Pampas Street. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m., killing 22-year-old J'Sinn Bazile. Officers arrived on Pampas Street to find Bazile dead inside an apartment from apparent gunshot wounds. ... more »