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• Tangipahoa deputies looking for man accused of kidnapping, holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 12, 2026 3:32 PM

  UNEEDUS — Tangipahoa deputies are asking the public for help finding a man who allegedly kidnapped a woman. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says that on Tuesday, Brice Anthony, 30, kidnapped a woman who had a protective order against him from her home in Uneedus. He held her against... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Man accused of raping 94-year-old accused of another sexual assault Play Video

  March 12, 2026 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested last week for allegedly raping a 94-year-old woman is now being accused of another sexual assault of a separate victim that allegedly took place in January 2026, the latest of several allegations against the 22-year-old. Jeremiah Taylor was previously arrested on March 6... more »

• 'Another child, stray bullet:' School and community leaders call for an end to violence Play Video

  March 11, 2026 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School and community leaders called for an end to shootings on Wednesday, after the deaths of two different children in two different incidents in the past week. East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lamont Cole said it didn't matter whether the children attended EBR Schools; both are... more »

• Lawmakers consider 'stolen valor' bill to criminalize falsely representing as military member

  March 11, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A bill that would make it a crime to falsely claim to have served in the military is making its way through the Louisiana Legislature. Senate Bill 51, authored by state Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, "creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards," commonly... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• LSU expert explains cycle of violence after weekend of shootings Play Video

  March 10, 2026 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a weekend of violence, victims' families are asking if the fatal shootings will ever end. "My question is, when is it going to stop, who's going to stop it? You know, who's going to stop it?" Felicia Young, mother of Terrez Coleman, a 7-year-old who... more »

• Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video

  March 10, 2026 1:35 PM

  ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more »

• One injured following Saturday night shooting on East Gate Drive in Hammond Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Saturday night shooting left one man injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that around 10:30 p.m., they arrived on East Gate Drive to find a car and a home with bullet holes. There was no victim on the scene at the time.... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Suspect arrested for rape of 94-year-old, allegedly caught on camera stalking another woman days before Play Video

  March 9, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested Jeremiah Taylor on Friday after he allegedly raped a 94-year-old woman in the driveway of her home on East Black Oak Drive. The brazen, daytime rape shocked even the Baton Rouge Police chief, who had difficulty describing it. "I have a lot of... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Two Texas women arrested in Grant Parish after using crow decoys to smuggle contraband into federal prison Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:06 PM

  POLLOCK — Two Texas women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other items into a federal prison using plastic crow decoys, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 38-year-old Melanie Jean Worthington of Joshua, Texas and 41-year-old Kassy Marie Cole of Hurst, Texas, admitted... more »

• Victim suffering from gunshot injury walks into Baton Rouge General Play Video

  March 8, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A victim suffering from a gunshot injury walked into Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet campus on Sunday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim walked into the hospital around 7:30 a.m. with non-life-threatening injuries. No additional details are available at this time. more »

• One in critical condition following shooting on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:55 PM

  GARDERE — Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday. The shooting occurred around 12 p.m. behind an apartment complex on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane. One person was injured as a result of the... more »

• Two arrested after leading Assumption Parish deputies on chase following attempted traffic stop Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:43 PM

  AMELIA — Two people were arrested after leading deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on a pursuit on Wednesday, following an attempted traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. 90 near Amelia after it committed a traffic violation. Deputies said... more »

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

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

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

• Baton Rouge thief accused of selling stolen cars pleads guilty Play Video

  March 6, 2026 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of selling stolen cars to residents in Baton Rouge pleaded guilty on Tuesday. According to arrest records, 36-year-old Calvin Scott pleaded guilty to illegal possession of stolen things after being arrested in March 2025 for allegedly stealing three vehicles. Arrest warrants filed... more »

• Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:20 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more »

• Hammond man arrested for allegedly raping a child, Attorney General's office says Play Video

  March 5, 2026 3:43 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested for allegedly raping a child, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill's office. James Michael Hill, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at his home in Hammond on multiple charges: - One count of molestation of a juvenile under... more »

• BRPD seizes more than 18 pounds of marijuana, arrest 2 during traffic stop Play Video

  March 5, 2026 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested two people and seized 18 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. According to BRPD, Jerome Johnson and Romello Carter were the subjects of a traffic stop on Wednesday. After further investigation, police say they found approximately 18.4... more »

• BRPD searching for suspect accused of stealing 80-year-old woman's car along North 27th Street Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a person accused of stealing an 80-year-old woman's car while it was under her carport. According to police, the incident happened on Feb. 14 in the 1400 block of North 27th Street. The suspect demanded the woman's keys... more »

• Baker police ask for help identifying person of interest in theft investigation Play Video

  March 3, 2026 12:38 PM

  BAKER — The Baker Police Department has asked the public for help in identifying a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police shared images of a man putting gas into a tan-colored pickup truck with a Texas license plate, saying that they need to identify him as part... more »

• 'They have alcohol and guns, that's it:' Victim's family calls for closure of after-hours clubs Play Video

  March 2, 2026 7:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The family of a man killed outside an after-hours club on Saturday morning called for the closure of those types of establishments in Baton Rouge. Demarcus Variste died at 27-years-old in a shooting outside an after-hours club called "Lil Blue House," near Plank Road. BRPD officers... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department investigating shooting near 225 Fest on Saturday Play Video

  March 2, 2026 3:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Monday that it is investigating a shooting that occurred near 225 Fest. According to the department, the incident occurred near the levee around 4:50 p.m. on Saturday when a fight between two juvenile males escalated into a shooting. ... more »

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

  March 2, 2026 10:33 AM

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

• Church Point Road closed after hit-and-run crash in Gonzales leaves powerlines across roadway

  March 1, 2026 2:01 PM

  GONZALES — Church Point Road in Gonzales is currently closed after a hit-and-run crash caused power lines to fall on the roadway. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, a white Chevy pickup truck with heavy front-end damage involved in the crash was last seen traveling toward Highway 431.... more »

• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured Play Video

  March 1, 2026 9:33 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference early Sunday that police received... more »

• Man arrested in Brusly after fleeing from Addis Police Play Video

  February 28, 2026 2:09 PM

  BRUSLY — A man was arrested by officers with the Brusly Police Department on Friday after originally fleeing from officers with the Addis Police Department. According to officers, an arrest warrant was issued for Torray Claypole after he fled from Addis Police on foot in connection with multiple felonies.... more »

• Victim identified in shooting at 'Lil Blue House' club on Osage Street Play Video

  February 28, 2026 10:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Emergency officials responded to a fatal shooting at Lil Blue House club off Plank Road early Saturday morning. According to officials, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. and Demarcus Variste, 27, died on the scene from gunshot wounds. Preliminary reports said a fight led to... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest woman accused of damaging several vehicles outside a business Play Video

  February 27, 2026 6:21 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A woman accused of damaging several vehicles outside a business was arrested on Friday by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, on Sept. 2, 36-year-old Lacey Moore visited a business south of Napoleonville where she was told she was not welcome on the property. ... more »

• BRPD arrests man on murder charges in connection with 2023 killing along North Boulevard Play Video

  February 27, 2026 2:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a 2023 killing that happened on North Boulevard. Detectives said Jermaine Savoy, 26, was arrested in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joshua Phillips . Phillips was found dead on North Boulevard... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies attempting to identify suspects accused of stealing ice machine from snowball stand Play Video

  February 27, 2026 2:17 PM

  LORANGER — The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office asked for the public's assistance in identifying two suspects accused of breaking into a snowball stand in Loranger on Tuesday. According to deputies, surveillance video at the Freeze King Snowball stand on Highway 1062 showed a man breaking in through the door and... more »

• Man arrested by Assumption Parish deputies in connection with vehicle burglaries Play Video

  February 27, 2026 2:00 PM

  BELLE ROSE —A man was arrested on multiple felony charges connected to a series of vehicle burglaries, Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon said on Friday. According to deputies, five vehicle burglaries were committed on Thursday, south of the Belle Rose area near La. 1 and Virginia Street. After... more »

• REPORT: Baton Rouge nonprofit allegedly paid for man awaiting murder trial to speak to kids about gun safety Play Video

  February 27, 2026 12:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge nonprofit part of a corruption investigation allegedly paid for a man awaiting trial for murder to speak to children about gun safety and violence, according to a report by The Advocate . According to city-parish records, Safe, Hopeful, Healthy paid 36-year-old Marvin Payne... more »

• Baton Rouge man found guilty of murdering wife, injuring two others in 2018 Play Video

  February 27, 2026 10:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested in 2018 for stabbing his wife to death and injuring two other people was found guilty on Thursday. Michael Vallery was originally charged with second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder for the death of 51-year-old Stefanie Vallery and the stabbing... more »

• Lafayette woman sentenced to 4 years for role in heavy equipment theft Play Video

  February 27, 2026 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Lafayette woman was sentenced to four years in federal prison for her role in a multi-state operation that involved stealing and selling heavy equipment. The U.S. Attorney's office in Baton Rouge said Adrienne Marie King , 39, had previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to transport... more »

• Police have identified man who allegedly burglarized 20 storage units

  February 26, 2026 4:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police said Thursday they have identified a man accused of breaking into 20 Baton Rouge storage units. On Wednesday night, the Baton Rouge Police Department asked the public for help identifying him. He allegedly burglarized 20 storage units along Old Hammond Highway on the afternoon of... more »

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

  February 26, 2026 1:01 PM

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

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

  February 26, 2026 12:01 PM

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

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

  February 26, 2026 7:08 AM

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

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Woman says New Roads firefighter sent explicit texts, photos when she was a minor Play Video

  February 25, 2026 5:10 PM

  NEW ROADS - First responder Aaron Edwards is currently suspended from all three of his jobs as Louisiana State Police troopers investigate him for inappropriate behavior with teens. Edwards is a part-time deputy at the Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office, a full-time firefighter at the Baton Rouge Fire Department and... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested for kicking, slamming kitten on the ground Play Video

  February 25, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police arrested a man and accused him of kicking a kitten and slamming it to the ground. According to police, surveillance video from Feb. 18 shows Cody Flood, 37, luring the kitten closer to him at an apartment complex on Titian Avenue. Police... more »

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

  February 25, 2026 9:14 AM

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

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

  February 25, 2026 7:22 AM

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

• WBR deputy, Central Police officer arrested for allegedly beating child with belt

  February 24, 2026 2:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A West Baton Rouge Parish deputy and Central Police officer was arrested over the weekend after he was accused of beating a 6-year-old with a belt. An arrest warrant says that Charles Evans Jr. hit the child with a belt on Sunday, Feb. 8. The victim... more »

• Clinton man indicted for first-degree rape, accused of sexually abusing two children Play Video

  February 24, 2026 2:07 PM

  CLINTON - A Clinton man accused of sexually abusing two children was indicted for rape by a grand jury. Rinaldo Robinson, known as "Rah Rah," was arrested at the beginning of February for two counts of first-degree rape. District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla says while there are two victims,... more »

• Police looking for man who stole cigars from Denham Springs smoke shop Play Video

  February 24, 2026 12:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Police are searching for a man who stole from a cigar shop in Denham Springs. WBRZ obtained security footage from Adam's Smoke Shop, which shows a man inside the cigar room picking out multiple cigars. According to the store, the thief stole at least seven... more »

• 10 years after facing a similar issue, the state government looks to combat rising prison costs

  February 24, 2026 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE (LSU Manship News Service) – In 2016, Louisiana faced a $2 billion budget gap, and lawmakers decided they could no longer afford to lock so many people up. But in 2024, after a nationwide crime spike during the COVID pandemic, Gov. Jeff Landry reversed many of the... more »

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

  February 24, 2026 11:13 AM

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

• REPORT: Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow failed to report hundreds of individual stock trades on time

  February 24, 2026 10:12 AM

  WASHINGTON — Rep. Julia Letlow, who is running for Senate and was endorsed by President Donald Trump, did not follow federal law requiring she report more than 200 individual stock trades over the past two years, The Advocate reports. The paper, citing a document she filed with Congress last... more »

• Baton Rouge man, woman arrested for alleged identity theft used to get $19k car loan in Assumption Play Video

  February 23, 2026 7:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man and woman were arrested for allegedly stealing the identity of an Assumption Parish resident to secure a fraudulent $19,000 car loan. David Glenn Dixon II, 44, and Audrey Leah Berber, 37, each face charges of identity theft, bank fraud, forgery and computer... more »

• Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office ask for help identifying suspect

  February 23, 2026 3:32 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help in identifying a man in relation to a crime on Monday. The sheriff's office said the crime occurred in the Belle Rose area. Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office at 985-369-2912. more »

• Man arrested on drug and gun charges following traffic stop in Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of guns and drugs. Officers said that while conducting a traffic stop, they observed a cloud of smoke roll out of the vehicle along with a strong smell of marijuana.... more »

• Venezuelan man accused of participating in sex trafficking scheme enters guilty plea

  February 20, 2026 2:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of sex trafficking entered a guilty plea for conspiring to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion. According to court documents, Venezuelan citizen Allbert Herrera Machado entered a guilty plea in December for conspiring to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and... more »

• 2 officers ambushed while responding to 911 call on Vanderbilt Drive, BRPD says Play Video

  February 18, 2026 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two officers were ambushed and shot at while responding to a 911 call, Baton Rouge Police said. According to BRPD, Bricen Jordan, 24, called 911 on Tuesday and two officers responded to a house on Vanderbilt Drive near Sewanee Drive around 11:30 p.m. The officers... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly breaking into Belle Rose home, standing over woman while she slept Play Video

  February 18, 2026 12:41 PM

  BELLE ROSE — A Napoleonville man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly breaking into a Belle Rose home and standing over a woman while she slept, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. APSO said deputies responded to a burglary-in-progress call at a home along La. 308 in Belle Rose.... more »

• New details: Man who accidentally shot and killed brother was aiming for rival group, BRPD says Play Video

  February 17, 2026 1:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who accidentally shot and killed his brother was aiming for a rival group when he fired his gun, according to arrest documents from the Baton Rouge Police Department. On Jan. 15, Joshua London was arrested for manslaughter after he allegedly shot and killed his... more »

• Two students arrested for fighting teachers on back-to-back days at Istrouma High School Play Video

  February 17, 2026 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two Istrouma High School students were arrested for fighting school faculty on consecutive days, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Last Tuesday, 18-year-old Jordan George was arrested for battery of a school teacher. The next day, 17-year-old Tyra Tillman was arrested on the same charge.... more »

• Victim in fatal shooting along Goodwood Boulevard identified Play Video

  February 16, 2026 9:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was killed and another injured following a fatal shooting along Goodwood Boulevard on Sunday evening. The shooting occurred around 7 p.m. in the 13400 block of Goodwood Boulevard near South Flannery Road, killing 43-year-old Joshua Young. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department,... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to woman's car Play Video

  February 16, 2026 9:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly setting a woman's car on fire, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said Monday. On Jan. 6, Cedric Matthews, 61, allegedly placed a stack of books under the driver's seat of the vehicle along Monroe Avenue and set them... more »

• Man arrested for attempted first-degree murder following a January shooting near Scenic Highway Play Video

  February 15, 2026 2:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for attempted first-degree murder following a January shooting at an Advance Auto Parts store on Scenic Highway. According to arrest records, responding officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at the scene of the shooting on Jan. 17 to find a... more »

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

  February 15, 2026 12:10 PM

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

• Baton Rouge man arrested in connection with Circle K robbery in Livingston Play Video

  February 14, 2026 2:08 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Baton Rouge man was arrested on Friday following a robbery at a Circle K in Livingston, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched to a Circle K on Juban Road around 3 a.m. on Thursday after a masked man allegedly went behind the... more »

• Police attempting to identify person accused of stealing from CATS bus Play Video

  February 14, 2026 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department asked for the public's help in identifying a suspect who they believe stole a backpack from a CATS bus. The backpack allegedly contained personal identification documents and a bank card that was later used to make fraudulent transactions, according... more »

• 'Almost like a set-up:' New details in Denham Springs teen death in Lutcher Play Video

  February 11, 2026 6:27 PM

  LUTCHER - Law enforcement and the family of the Denham Springs 19-year-old killed in Lutcher on Saturday called for justice in the teenager's death and for anyone with information to come forward. St. James Parish Sheriff Claude Louis, Jr., told WBRZ on Saturday, Feb. 7 , 19-year-old Damon Summerlin... more »

• EBRSO: 1 arrested, 2 still wanted in connection with multiple vehicle thefts Play Video

  February 10, 2026 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested one of three suspects connected to several vehicle thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish, according to the sheriff's office. Brandon Cooper, Brian Delcid and Tajavious Washington have worked together to steal multiple Dodge vehicles since Dec. 23, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said... more »

• Three arrested during traffic stop in Assumption Parish, several guns seized according to deputies Play Video

  February 9, 2026 2:33 PM

  PIERRE PART — Three people were arrested Saturday morning by deputies from the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following a traffic stop that led to the seizure of multiple firearms and drug paraphernalia. According to deputies, Andy Inthavong, 19, Khaleb Fusilier, 19, and Jorick Latula, 19, were arrested on multiple... more »