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• Man shot during Minneapolis immigration crackdown has died, hospital record shows

  January 24, 2026 12:20 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 51-year-old man shot Saturday by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has died, a hospital record obtained by The Associated Press shows. The person was shot amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, Gov. Tim Walz said. The details surrounding the shooting weren’t immediately clear. Department of... more »

• 13-year-old struck by gunfire while inside home on North Ardenwood Drive

  January 24, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 13-year-old was injured during a Saturday night shooting on North Ardenwood Drive, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 6:54 p.m. when gunfire from outside a home struck the juvenile who was inside the home. The teen was... more »

• 4 arrested in connection with Wood Street shooting that killed 17-year-old Play Video

  January 24, 2026 11:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jemile Causey, 19, along with three juveniles were arrested for several charges, including first-degree murder, after 17-year-old E'myrie Walker was... more »

• Man arrested for alleged armed robbery facing additional drug charges following investigation

  January 24, 2026 10:59 AM

  VERDUNVILLE — A man arrested for an alleged armed robbery is facing additional drug charges following an investigation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. According to officials, on Dec. 10, 41-year-old Jermaine Spain allegedly entered a Verdunville business, brandished a firearm, and stole money before fleeing the scene.... more »

• Wilkinson County High School increases security for Friday night game following student's death Play Video

  January 23, 2026 5:25 PM

  WOODVILLE, Ms. — Wilkinson County High School is tightening security for a Friday night game after the death of a student-athlete. Wilkinson County senior 17-year-old Enaje Bates died from injuries she received during a shooting in Centreville, according to a report from The Democrat . Deputies with the... more »

• Deputies ask for help identifying alleged Dollar General thieves in Port Allen

  January 23, 2026 4:18 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies have asked for the public's help in identifying several people accused of stealing from a Dollar General in Port Allen. According to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the alleged thieves stole multiple items from the store on Jan. 11 before leaving in a four-door... more »

• Lutcher man sentenced to 25 years following 2020 officer-involved shooting

  January 23, 2026 3:46 PM

  LUTCHER — A Lutcher man was sentenced to 25 years following a 2020 officer-involved shooting in St. James Parish. According to Louisiana State Police, two deputies with the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office were surveying 41-year-old Edward Young III for illegal drug activity when Young allegedly approached the detectives,... more »

• Man found guilty of 2021 murder at the OYO Motel sentenced to life in prison Play Video

  January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man found guilty of a 2021 murder at the OYO Motel on La. 70 was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. An Ascension Parish jury found 37-year-old Marty Leonard of Pierre Part guilty of second-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property in July for... more »

• Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office arrests man during recovery of stolen vehicle

  January 23, 2026 10:45 AM

  NEW ROADS — The Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office arrested a man in connection with a stolen vehicle on Thursday. According to the sheriff's office, deputies located a stolen vehicle behind a residence in New Roads, allegedly operated by Tyrian Jones. Deputies said Jones allegedly attempted to evade arrest... more »

• Man arrested for extortion after allegedly shattering woman's car window Play Video

  January 23, 2026 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man for extortion following a physical altercation that left a woman's car window shattered. According to arrest records, officers made contact with a woman on North Foster Drive on July 31 after receiving a report of a physical altercation. The... more »

• Former St. Mary Parish high school teacher accused of enticing student to engage in sexual activity Play Video

  January 22, 2026 2:15 PM

  LAFAYETTE — A former St. Mary Parish high school teacher allegedly tried to entice a 16-year-old student to engage in sexual activity, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Katherine Albarado was a high school teacher in St. Mary Parish in 2022. ... more »

• Plaquemine council member accused of arranging for out-of-towners to vote for her election Play Video

  January 21, 2026 4:06 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine city council member is facing charges, accused of arranging for friends and family from out of state to vote for her in the 2024 general election. Prosecutors accuse Wanda Jones of violating the state's election code. She allegedly brought in friends and family from Texas... more »

• Multiple vehicles and a home set on fire in New Orleans neighborhood, authorities say Play Video

  January 19, 2026 5:19 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Multiple parked vehicles and a home were intentionally set on fire in a New Orleans neighborhood in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. NOFD said it responded to eight vehicle fires in the Bywater area, starting around 1:45 a.m.... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly impersonating a police officer while attempting to steal from Walmart Play Video

  January 19, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man on Sunday for claiming to be an undercover officer while attempting to steal from a Neighborhood Walmart on Old Hammond Highway. According to arrest records, 40-year-old Byron Owens was confronted by a Walmart employee while allegedly attempting to steal. Once... more »

• One injured in stabbing on Iberville Street, officials say Play Video

  January 18, 2026 7:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities are investigating a Sunday night stabbing on Iberville Street. The stabbing occurred around 5:50 p.m., leaving one person injured. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Officials are currently on the scene. more »

• Three injured following overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard Play Video

  January 18, 2026 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were injured in an overnight shooting on Florida Boulevard on Sunday. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 3:40 a.m., leaving two people on the scene injured. The two victims were transported to a local hospital, with one in serious condition. Officials... 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 »

• Man arrested by East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office after surveillance leads to drug bust

  January 16, 2026 6:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on drug charges by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office's Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit on Friday following a traffic stop. According to deputies, the sheriff's office received information about narcotics activity and a possible stolen vehicle at a residence on Springwood... more »

• BRPD: 1 dead in Thursday shooting off Scenic Highway

  January 16, 2026 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was killed in a shooting off Scenic Highway on Thursday afternoon, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Friday. Police said Terrance London, 26, was shot on Shada Avenue near Scenic Highway just before 4 p.m. London was taken to a hospital, where he later... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest 2 during traffic stop for allegedly having 424 'CBD vape juice' bottles Play Video

  January 16, 2026 1:24 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — Assumption Parish deputies arrested two people during a traffic stop for allegedly having more than 400 bottles of "CBD vape juice," the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday. According to APSO, a deputy stopped 19-year-old Andrew Savoy, of Port Allen, for alleged traffic violations along La. 1... more »

• East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office searching for hunter following spotlighting arrest Play Video

  January 16, 2026 12:46 PM

  CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a hunter after two men were allegedly caught hunting on private property Friday morning. The sheriff's office was contacted around 3 a.m., after the hunters were allegedly found retrieving a shot deer on private property near Highway 19.... more »

• Zachary Police looking for alleged Walmart thief Play Video

  January 15, 2026 1:15 PM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department is looking for a man accused of stealing from Walmart. The department shared two images of the man, wearing a white t-shirt and green pants in one, and a black t-shirt and blue pants in the other. Anyone who recognizes him... more »

• Second arrest made in Christmas Day shooting that left 23-year-old dead in Greenwell Springs Play Video

  January 14, 2026 5:22 PM

  GREENWELL SPRINGS — Two people have been arrested in connection with a Christmas Day shooting in Greenwell Springs that left a 23-year-old dead, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Dorien Johnson, 25, and Derick Johnson, Jr., 21, are accused of murdering 23-year-old Tyler Sensley on Dec. 25,... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Accused serial 'sextortionist' wanted on new charges Play Video

  January 12, 2026 6:41 PM

  UPDATE: Since the airing of this report, Jauan Wright was arrested a fourth time. Eight victims have come forward and his charges now include rape. Click here to read the latest from the WBRZ Investigative Unit. Read the original story below: -------------------------- BATON ROUGE - After... more »

• Hammond Police ask for the public's help in burglary case Play Video

  January 12, 2026 6:33 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is requesting the public's help in solving a residential burglary that occurred on the 400 block of Sentell Drive. Officers said several items, including antiques, furniture, electronics and photographs holding sentimental value, were taken. Police ask that anyone with information about the... more »

• Ascension Parish councilman sued for alleged defamation of parish employee's husband, report says Play Video

  January 12, 2026 2:56 PM

  ASCENSION — An Ascension Parish council member is being sued following a social media post he made about the husband of a top parish government official. Councilman Joel Robert of District 2 is being sued for defamation after allegedly making a post about Gerald Phillips Jr., the husband of... more »

• Records reveal federal criminal search warrant served at Smittys Supply Play Video

  January 12, 2026 1:24 PM

  ROSELAND ( La. Illuminator ) — Federal law enforcement agents served a search warrant at the Smitty’s Supply plant in November, records show, signaling a rare criminal investigation could be underway into last year’s fire and oil spill disaster at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products supply plant. The U.S.... more »

• Police investigating fatal shooting on Convention Street Play Video

  January 11, 2026 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Homicide detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Convention Street Saturday night. According to the department, officers arrived around 11:10 p.m. to find Gregory Lee, 31, on the front porch of a home suffering from a gunshot wound.... more »

• 17-year-old killed in Saturday night shooting on Wood Street, BRPD says Play Video

  January 11, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating a Saturday night shooting on Wood Street that left a 17-year-old dead and another person injured. According to the department, police arrived around 5 p.m. to find E'myrie Walker, 17, suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers said... more »

• 6 people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder Play Video

  January 11, 2026 1:23 PM

  WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) — A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people — his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor’s brother — at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. Daricka M. Moore was arrested at a police... more »

• One dead, another injured following shooting on Wood Street Play Video

  January 10, 2026 7:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a fatal shooting on Wood Street Saturday night. According to officials, the shooting left one woman dead and another person injured. The injured victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. more »

• Protestors gather at Capitol in support of protests in Iran Play Video

  January 10, 2026 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Protestors in Baton Rouge gathered at the Capitol for a second day of protesting in support of the protests in Iran on Saturday. The group said they're fighting for the freedom of the people in Iran after protests in the country began due to inflation spiking... more »

• One in critical condition following shooting near Prescott Road Play Video

  January 10, 2026 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Authorities responded to a shooting near the intersection of West Brookstown Drive and Heidel Avenue off Prescott Road on Saturday afternoon. According to emergency responders, the shooting occurred around 1:20 p.m., leaving one victim in critical condition. The victim was transported to a local hospital. more »

• BRPD investigates two separate Friday night shootings with a third occurring early Saturday morning Play Video

  January 10, 2026 1:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Friday night, with another occurring early Saturday morning. According to officers, the first shooting took place around 7 p.m. on Friday on North 44 Street when a man was shot multiple times before later being transported... more »

• Two shot on Thursday, police say both are tied to domestic incidents Play Video

  January 9, 2026 7:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - During the first full week of the new year, two people died in two separate shootings, and police said both incidents involved disagreements between people who knew each other. Baton Rouge Police described both shootings as domestic-related incidents. While police are in the early stages of... more »

• BRPD: 16-year-old killed, one arrested in accidental shooting on Ozark Street Play Video

  January 9, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 16-year-old was killed and a 24-year-old was arrested in an accidental shooting on Thursday night, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jerry Smith, 24, is accused of accidentally shooting and killing 16-year-old Charleston Wright on Ozark Street near Delaware Street around 9:35 p.m. ... more »

• Cadence apartments, subject of multiple WBRZ reports, announces enhanced security measures Play Video

  January 9, 2026 3:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Cadence at Southern University apartments, the subject of multiple WBRZ reports , announced enhanced safety measures on Friday, according to a news release from Student Housing of America. The apartments, being the location of multiple crimes in the past few months, have caused parents to question... more »

• Son admits to disposing of father's body, leading investigators to remains, report says Play Video

  January 9, 2026 2:37 PM

  BOGALUSA — Deputies from the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office believe that human remains found outside of Bogalusa on Thursday may belong to a missing Franklinton man after his son allegedly admitted to disposing of his body, according to a report by WWL-TV . Authorities reportedly said the remains found... more »

• New Orleans school teacher, coach arrested on child pornography charges, AG's office says Play Video

  January 8, 2026 5:57 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans was arrested Thursday for allegedly possessing child pornography, Attorney General Liz Murrill's office said. Benoit G. Cransac, 49, was arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at the school's campus on 22 counts of... more »

• Honduran national sentenced to 15 years in prison for child pornography Play Video

  January 8, 2026 1:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Honduran citizen living in the U.S. without authorization was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing and distributing child pornography, the Department of Justice said Thursday. Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza, 23, was convicted of using the internet and social media accounts to receive and distribute child... more »

• Ascension Parish deputies arrest man accused of 88 counts of child pornography Play Video

  January 8, 2026 12:35 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — Deputies arrested a Prairieville man on 88 counts of child pornography-related charges, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. Andre Triche, 33, is accused of 67 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and 21 counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material. APSO, with... more »

• 'Hands Off Venezuela' protest held Tuesday on Perkins Road Play Video

  January 6, 2026 10:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Protestors lined Perkins Road Tuesday afternoon to protest the United States' recent involvement in Venezuela. Members of Indivisible Baton Rouge blasted the Trump administration for the capture of Nicolas Maduro, saying there are more important matters the United States should prioritize. "I mean, what does... more »

• Prosecutors downgrade charge against mother of 2-year-old killed in 2021 and left in Mississippi woods Play Video

  January 6, 2026 3:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Prosecutors downgraded a charge on Tuesday against the mother of Nevaeh Allen, a 2-year-old killed in 2021 and left in the woods near the Pearl River in southern Mississippi. Lanaya Cardwell, 28, had faced a second-degree murder charge in the 2021 killing of her 2-year-old daughter.... more »

• Two people injured in shooting on Ozark Street, Scenic Highway Play Video

  January 5, 2026 11:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two people were injured in a shooting on Ozark Street and Scenic Highway on Monday night, emergency officials told WBRZ. The call came in around 10:07 p.m. and officials said two people were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. No other information was immediately... more »

• Man arrested in connection with fatal December shooting in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 5, 2026 6:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested in connection with a fatal December shooting, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, deputies responded to East Glen Court on Dec. 9 after a man was found shot in the head near a shed he was... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting occupied Franklin home on fire Play Video

  January 5, 2026 5:23 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man accused of arson and attempted first-degree murder was arrested on Thursday in connection with a house fire on Robert Street, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The Franklin Fire Department said Jrevon Anderson , 32, of Franklin, allegedly started a house fire on... more »

• Two Lafayette men plead guilty in multi-state theft conspiracy following Homeland Security investigation Play Video

  January 5, 2026 12:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two Lafayette men pleaded guilty in federal court following a Homeland Security investigation that led to a multi-state theft conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Kurt L. Wall announced on Dec. 19 that Dennis Sizemore, 54, and Gregory Brazell, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a theft... more »

• Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges Play Video

  January 5, 2026 9:51 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power. “I was captured,” Maduro said in... more »

• Rubio says U.S. won't govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade Play Video

  January 4, 2026 4:50 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not govern Venezuela day-to-day other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting driver along Highway 190 Play Video

  January 4, 2026 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Saturday for an alleged drive-by shooting on Highway 190. According to arrest records, the Denham Springs Police Department was contacted by a driver on Nov. 15 around 6 p.m. after they had allegedly been... more »

• LSU running back JT Lindsey eligible to play in upcoming season after District Attorney declines prosecution Play Video

  January 4, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — District Attorney Hillar Moore has declined to prosecute LSU running back JT Lindsey, allowing him to potentially return to play. Lindsey was arrested for accessory after the fact to second-degree murder in August after he allegedly allowed two men wanted for murder to stay in his... 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 »

• Local protestors gather in Baton Rouge following Trump's strike on Venezuela Play Video

  January 3, 2026 4:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Local protestors gathered in Baton Rouge on Saturday following the Trump Administration's recent acts, including the strike on Venezuela. The protestors gather on the first Saturday of every month in different locations to express their concerns over the direction the country is headed. "This morning,... more »

• Louisiana leaders express their opinions on President Donald Trump's strike on Venezuela Play Video

  January 3, 2026 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana leaders expressed their opinions on President Donald Trump's strike on Venezuela that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife on Saturday. Several state leaders expressed their support following Trump's address to the nation , where he claimed the U.S. will... more »

• BRPD: Two injured in shooting on Annette Street after potential armed robbery Play Video

  January 2, 2026 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Friday that left two people injured. According to officers, the shooting took place on Annette Street around 1:12 p.m. BRPD said one person was on the scene suffering from gunshot wounds, while another victim went to... more »

• Inmates accused of making, selling drugs transferred from Elayn Hunt Correctional Center to Angola Play Video

  January 2, 2026 3:08 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Several inmates suspected of making and selling drugs were transferred from Elayn Hunt Correctional Center to Angola, sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit. The Investigative Unit began reporting on problems at the facility back in August of 2024 , with complaints of drug problems and... more »