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• Another listed owner of Baton Rouge massage parlor arrested for allegedly promoting prostitution Play Video

  May 13, 2026 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One of several people listed as an owner of a Baton Rouge massage parlor was arrested Monday for allegedly promoting prostitution. Junjie Zhang, 58, is one of the owners of Oriental Relax Spa on Old Hammond Highway, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. She... more »

• Mother arrested after toddler accidentally shot in back, police say

  May 13, 2026 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after her child accidentally shot a toddler with her gun, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police responded to a hospital on May 4 after a toddler arrived suffering from a gunshot wound . Kioshia Hills, 29, told police that... more »

• Ponchatoula man pleads no contest to child sex crimes, faces 40 years and physical castration

  May 12, 2026 5:08 PM

  AMITE — A Ponchatoula man faces physical castration and 40 years in prison after he pleaded no contest to oral sexual battery of a child under the age of 13 and possession of child pornography. William Blake Porter, 35, entered the plea May 6, according to 21st Judicial District... more »

• St. Mary Parish deputies arrest man for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to minor

  May 12, 2026 1:40 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — St. Mary Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a man for alleged indecent behavior with a juvenile. The sheriff's office said it opened an investigation after someone in Bayou Vista reported that someone was sending inappropriate messages to a minor. Deputies identified Cameron Paul Rodrigue, 20, of... more »

• Donaldsonville mayoral candidate pleads guilty after being accused of selling stolen copper Play Video

  May 11, 2026 7:41 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A man who ran for mayor in Donaldsonville in 2023 pleaded guilty on Friday after he was arrested for allegedly stealing over 30,000 pounds of burned copper. According to court documents, between May 1, 2024, and Oct. 10, 2024, 69-year-old Glenn Price received about 31,348 pounds of... more »

• Louisiana State Police searching for vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run on La. 182 in Morgan City Play Video

  May 11, 2026 6:06 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A 26-year-old woman died Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene on La. 182 near Field Road. According to the Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred around 6:30 a.m. when 26-year-old Brea Paul of Patterson was walking on the shoulder of... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of putting a gun to a person's head in Pierre Part

  May 11, 2026 3:32 PM

  PIERRE PART — A man was arrested on multiple felony charges Sunday evening following an incident in Belle River, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they were dispatched to La. 70 in reference to a disturbance involving the illegal use of a weapon. During the... more »

• Man arrested for shooting at LPSO deputies found guilty of attempted first-degree murder Play Video

  May 11, 2026 12:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man arrested on five counts of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer after he fired shots at deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office was found guilty following a three-day trial in Livingston Parish, the 21st Judicial District Attorney's Office said. According to District... more »

• 2 Louisiana bills would fund purchase of bulletproof vests for law enforcement across the state if passed Play Video

  May 11, 2026 11:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two bills in the Louisiana Legislature could help law enforcement agencies across the state purchase bulletproof vests for officers. Both bills, authored by Sen. Rick Edmonds, seek not only to create a fund for the purchase of bulletproof vests but also to provide a way for... more »

• EBRSO deputies arrest man accused of raping 12-year-old girl he allegedly communicated with through Snapchat Play Video

  May 10, 2026 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl on Sunday after allegedly communicating with the child through Snapchat. According to arrest records, 32-year-old Lemarkis Harry of Slidell was arrested after detectives discovered Snapchat conversations between him and the... more »

• Teen held without bond following shooting of Northeast High student Play Video

  May 9, 2026 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager as he was getting off a school bus will be held without bond after appearing in court on Friday. Xavier Williams was arrested for second-degree murder after shooting a Northeast High School student getting off... more »

• Police identify suspected driver after 2 injured in downtown Hammond shooting Play Video

  May 8, 2026 12:49 PM

  HAMMOND — The suspected driver of a vehicle involved in a pursuit has been identified after two people were hurt and four were arrested following a shooting downtown Hammond on Tuesday night. Hammond Police said that two people were injured after shots were fired into a crowd near North... more »

• Paincourtville man convicted after stabbing a man who stepped in during a domestic assault

  May 8, 2026 12:48 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — An Assumption Parish jury found a Paincourtville man guilty of manslaughter in connection with a 2024 stabbing death, the district attorney's office announced Friday. Charles Fair, 41, was convicted on Thursday after a jury determined he was responsible for the death of Donald Ray Tunson Jr., 35,... more »

• Teen suspect had ankle monitor for prior arrest before shooting of Northeast High student, records say Play Video

  May 7, 2026 2:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old arrested in connection with the shooting of a teenager as he was getting off the bus was arrested a week prior, released on bond and was on house arrest with an ankle monitor, court records show. Xavier Williams, alongside cousins Kriston Williams and Cameron... more »

• BRPD arrests felon accused of opening fire at Airline Highway gas station striking unrelated person's car

  May 7, 2026 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested a convicted felon, who, in March, is accused of opening fire at another person along Airline Highway and striking an unrelated person's car. Katrell Tipton was one of two people, the other being Jeremiah Tipton, accused of opening fire at a... more »

• EBRSO: Man shot along Coy Avenue after confronting people who stole money from him Play Video

  May 7, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was shot after he confronted people who stole money from him, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. The shooting happened Tuesday evening, deputies added. He had non-life-threatening injuries and took himself to the hospital shortly after the shooting. Deputies believe the shooting... more »

• EBRSO used license plate readers to track down school bus shooting suspects in minutes Play Video

  May 6, 2026 7:23 PM

  EAST BATON ROUGE - Three cousins were arrested mere minutes after deputies say they followed a school bus and shot a teenager as he got off it in East Baton Rouge Parish. East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies took Cameron Williams, 19; Xavier Williams, 18; and Kriston Williams, 18,... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrest man accused of having inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old Play Video

  May 4, 2026 7:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Sunday by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. According to deputies, on April 8, a person filed a complaint that a man in an apartment complex was involved in an... more »

• State prosecutors ask judge to revoke bond for a man facing multiple gun and drug charges Play Video

  May 4, 2026 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — State prosecutors are asking a judge in the 19th Judicial District Court to revoke the bond of a man facing multiple drug and gun charges in Baton Rouge, as they say he repeatedly violated bond conditions. On Jan. 25, 2025, 25-year-old Ashtin Ursin was arrested on... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of threatening several people with knife during argument Play Video

  May 4, 2026 2:23 PM

  BELLE ROSE — A man was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office after he allegedly threatened a group of people with a knife during an argument. According to the sheriff's office, 26-year-old Travis Nathaniel Williams of Belle Rose threatened several people with a knife during an argument on... more »

• Suspect wanted for attempted murder takes his own life during attempted arrest, deputies say Play Video

  May 4, 2026 1:03 PM

  CLINTON — A suspect wanted for attempted murder took his own life as authorities were attempting to take him into custody on Monday, according to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said that around 10:35 a.m., members of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force attempted to... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for two men accused of shooting at vehicles in Hammond

  May 3, 2026 10:12 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked for the public's help identifying two men accused of opening fire on vehicles at a Hammond intersection Saturday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, the two men fired at another vehicle around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stein Road... more »

• Candlelight vigil announced for crossing guard struck by vehicle in Livingston Parish Play Video

  May 3, 2026 9:41 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A candlelight vigil was announced for crossing guard Katy Wells , who died after being hit by a vehicle at a Denham Springs elementary school on Thursday. Wells was on duty at Gray's Creek Elementary when she was struck by a truck on Highway 16. Darren... more »

• Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa hosts battle of the bands to support public safety programs Play Video

  May 2, 2026 7:09 PM

  HAMMOND — Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa hosted its Rockin' Out Crime Battle of the Bands fundraiser on Saturday to support public safety programs across the parish. Several local bands performed at the event, including Dr. Shock, Northbound 55, Silver Dose, Titanium Rain, Rock Kandy and The Drunk Uncles, with... more »

• Community mourns the loss of beloved Livingston crossing guard Play Video

  May 1, 2026 7:26 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A crossing guard who spent more than four decades helping students get to and from school safely was killed on duty on Thursday, April 30. Katy Wells was managing traffic outside Gray's Creek Elementary School, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies say a truck hit... more »

• Caught on camera: Illegal tire dumping at vacant Baton Rouge home Play Video

  May 1, 2026 4:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were caught by a Ring camera dumping tires under the carport at a house that's unoccupied. The woman living next door reached out to 2 On Your Side to get answers. Wanda Thompson said the men backed into the driveway last Wednesday around 1:30... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack elderly woman in Amite Play Video

  May 1, 2026 1:34 PM

  AMITE — A man was arrested by the Amite City Police Department following an investigation into an attempted carjacking involving an elderly person. According to the department, the investigation began in May 2020 after officers responded to a reported assault in the parking lot of a local business. ... more »

• Deputies with West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office warn of bond scam

  May 1, 2026 11:51 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents of a scam involving arrests in the parish on Friday. According to deputies, a resident reported receiving a phone call from a person claiming to be Sgt. Roger Davis with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. The... more »

• BRPD: Woman arrested after kicking down apartment door, stabbing occupant in face, arm Play Video

  April 29, 2026 8:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after she kicked in an apartment door and stabbed the occupant multiple times in the face, head and arms, as well as dragging them across concrete, Baton Rouge Police arrest records say. Shadraiona Solomon, 26, allegedly went to the North Ardenwood Drive... more »

• Angola inmate arrested for murder of fellow inmate, 10th death at facility this year Play Video

  April 27, 2026 9:04 PM

  WEST FELICIANA — An Angola inmate has been charged with killing a fellow inmate in a case now classified as a homicide by the West Feliciana Sheriff's Office. Oshay Hicks, who is serving time at Angola for rape, was arrested April 14 for the killing of Walter Davis ,... more »

• Markel Lee's past involvement in Baton Rouge violence prevention program draws renewed attention Play Video

  April 27, 2026 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A program meant to prevent violence in Baton Rouge is now on hold following city-parish budget cuts, and questions are growing about what its loss could mean for the community. The Baton Rouge Community Street Team, once involving Markel Lee , who is now accused in... more »

• Suspect in Louisiana Mall shooting that killed 1 and injured 5 others held without bond Play Video

  April 27, 2026 6:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A suspect in the Louisiana mall shooting that killed 17-year-old Martha Odom and injured five others appeared in court on Monday facing several charges in relation to the shooting. Markel Lee , 17, surrendered to Baton Rouge police on Friday and now faces one count of... more »

• Man arrested on multiple counts of CSAM after allegedly using Roblox and TikTok to target children Play Video

  April 27, 2026 1:28 PM

  TERRYTOWN — A 20-year-old man from Terrytown was arrested on multiple counts of child sexual abuse material after he allegedly used Roblox and TikTok to target children. According to the Louisiana Department of Justice, Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation conducted a search warrant at the residence of... more »

• 1 person hospitalized with serious injuries after shooting along 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 27, 2026 9:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was hurt after a shooting along 3rd Street in downtown Baton Rouge over the weekend. First responders, including Baton Rouge Police, were called to the scene of the early Sunday morning shooting around 2:40 a.m. Officials told WBRZ that shooting happened in front of... more »

• Woman arrested in St. George after allegedly shooting a man during an argument Play Video

  April 26, 2026 9:46 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A woman was arrested in St. George late Saturday night after she allegedly shot a man during an argument. According to deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Keishell Jarreau and the victim arrived at a residence just before midnight, where they engaged in... more »

• President Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner Play Video

  April 25, 2026 8:52 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists' dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders on Saturday night, rushing toward the ballroom before Secret Service agents swarmed him and took him into custody. The president... more »

• Teen killed in Mall of Louisiana shooting taught at dance studio and was editor of student newspaper Play Video

  April 24, 2026 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Martha Odom , a 17-year-old senior from Ascension Episcopal School, died after being shot in the chest in a Thursday afternoon shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that left five people hospitalized. While a pair of Baton Rouge "groups" met at the mall to settle a... more »

• Louisiana State Police make four arrests in 1982 rape, murder case

  April 24, 2026 1:02 PM

  COVINGTON — State police arrested four men in connection with the 1982 rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl whose body was found near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds. Roxanne Sharp's body was discovered in a wooded area on Feb. 12, 1982. The case went unsolved for more than... more »

• Deputies arrest Prairieville man on child pornography, sexual abuse of an animal charges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PRARIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a Prairieville man for allegedly downloading pornography depicting children and animals. Deputies searched a device they say belongs to Cody Madere and found dozens of child pornography files, some involving children under 13 years old. One file depicted sexual abuse of... more »

• State Sen. Edmonds says federal law enforcement need to come to BR 'in droves' after deadly mall shooting Play Video

  April 24, 2026 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Rick Edmonds said Friday that "it is time for federal law enforcement to roll into Baton Rouge in droves" after a shooting that left a 17-year-old dead and five others injured at the Mall of Louisiana. The shooting at the mall happened around 1:22... more »

• Woman arrested for trying to smuggle drugs into EBR jail for suspect in Devin Page Jr.'s murder Play Video

  April 22, 2026 1:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a woman who was allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for one of the suspects in the 2022 murder of 3-year-old Devin Page Jr., sources told WBRZ's Investigative Unit. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Errolynn Hilson... more »

• Proposed bill would penalize those who leave firearms within children's reach Play Video

  April 21, 2026 7:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State lawmakers are pushing for criminal penalties against gun owners who leave loaded firearms around children. House Bill 586, filed by Rep. Vincent Cox, R-Gretna, would create fines or even jail time for adults who allow a minor to access loaded firearms. "Gun violence is... more »

• Shreveport officials say couple was in process of separating before shooting of 8 children Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:41 AM

  SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child in an attack against his family was in the middle of separating from his wife, who also was shot and wounded, a relative said. The violence that unfolded early Sunday across two houses in... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish constable arrested in hit-and-run crash in Walmart parking lot Play Video

  April 16, 2026 2:57 PM

  CENTRAL — An East Baton Rouge Parish constable was issued a summons for a misdemeanor in a hit-and-run crash that happened on Tuesday. Central Police said Constable Gordon Hutchinson hit a parked car while he was leaving the Walmart along Sullivan Road around 11 p.m. Hutchinson's photo, taken... more »

• Former Zachary Fire captain avoids jail time after pleading guilty to molesting juvenile Play Video

  April 16, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A former Zachary Fire Department captain who pleaded guilty Thursday to molesting a juvenile will not serve time in prison. Jonathan Knight was arrested in April 2025 on charges of molestation of a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. After initially pleading not... more »

• BRPD detectives investigating after 1 person found with gunshot wound along Byron Street Play Video

  April 16, 2026 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was found with a gunshot wound along Byron Street on Thursday morning, Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ. A spokesperson said that units responded to reports of a shooting along Airline Highway around 7:19 a.m. Shortly after, they found a person shot along Byron, just... more »

• BRPD asks for help identifying armed robbery suspect Play Video

  April 14, 2026 4:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department has asked the public for help identifying an armed robbery suspect. BRPD said the robbery happened around 9 p.m. on February 25 along Weldwood Drive. Police said the suspect, shown in photographs shared by BRPD, approached the victim with a... more »

• BRPD: Woman gave a mother ride home, then beat and robbed her before holding children at gunpoint Play Video

  April 14, 2026 1:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested for allegedly giving a mother a ride home before pistol-whipping and robbing her, and then holding her children at gunpoint. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Briauna Rogers and her brother gave another woman a ride to her apartment along Autumn... more »

• Officers searching for person who unlawfully entered LSU building

  April 13, 2026 11:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Campus police at LSU are searching for a person who they say unlawfully entered a business building. LSUPD said the person went into a business building on March 27. Surveillance footage shows the person walking out of an elevator with Tiger Athletic Foundation branding. Anyone... more »

• Man who allegedly killed BRPD sergeant asks to represent himself in court Play Video

  April 13, 2026 4:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested for allegedly killing a Baton Rouge Police sergeant is attempting to represent himself in court. In a hearing Monday, Gad Black said he wished to represent himself. Black was arrested after allegedly hitting BRPD Sgt. Caleb Eisworth with his vehicle on... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting at family gathering on Sycamore Street, sending one to hospital Play Video

  April 13, 2026 3:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested Sunday for allegedly shooting at a family gathering on Sycamore Street. According to arrest records, on March 28, Baton Rouge Police officers were dispatched to a shooting on Sycamore Street, where they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound... more »

• Belle Rose man arrested by Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following off-road vehicle pursuit

  April 13, 2026 2:33 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — A Belle Rose man was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office following a pursuit involving an off-road vehicle near Paincourtville on Friday. According to the sheriff's office, a deputy attempted to stop three off-road vehicles traveling westbound on La. 70. The off-road vehicles, allegedly being operated... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office searching for man wanted on theft charges

  April 13, 2026 1:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Investigators with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a man wanted on theft-related charges. According to Capital Region Crime Stoppers, deputies are searching for Farron Tackno. Tackno currently faces multiple arrest warrants on theft-related charges, with additional charges pending. One of... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office invites community to gun violence prevention forum Play Video

  April 13, 2026 12:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office will host a gun violence prevention forum for the community to attend on Tuesday. It will be held at St. Mark Methodist Church, 6217 Glen Oaks Drive, and will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The sheriff's office... more »

• Officers in West Baton Rouge Parish increase patrols following rise in vehicle burglaries Play Video

  April 12, 2026 10:58 AM

  BRUSLY — Agencies in West Baton Rouge have reported an increase in vehicle burglaries over the past week, according to the Brusly Police Department. Officers said most of the burglaries involved vehicles that were left unlocked. Authorities would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles and remove any... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies arrest woman in connection with December theft

  April 10, 2026 6:45 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A woman was arrested following an investigation into a theft at a local bar, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that two women were originally wanted in connection with the theft of a purse from a local bar following a large bar fight in... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department arrests several family members accused of stealing from local businesses

  April 10, 2026 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have arrested several members of a family and accused them of stealing copper wire, welding machines and other items from a handful of area businesses. An affidavit says one of the defendants told an acquaintance to destroy evidence. Dereck Sanders, 29; Ammony Sanders,... more »

• Baton Rouge woman accused of stealing from elderly LaPlace couple she was hired to care for

  April 10, 2026 2:29 PM

  LAPLACE — A Baton Rouge woman was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stealing from an elderly LaPlace couple she was hired to take care of, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said 34-year-old Demyra Willis of Baton Rouge was hired as an in-home healthcare... more »

• State Fire Marshal makes five arson arrests in four days across Louisiana

  April 10, 2026 1:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The State Fire Marshal's office announced Friday that it made five arson arrests in four days around the state. Fire Marshal's deputies arrested Lesha Clark, 33, for allegedly setting fire to an apartment in Crowley on Easter Sunday. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to other... more »

• Hammond man arrested on several firearms charges following the execution of a search warrant Play Video

  April 10, 2026 12:46 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested on several firearms charges following the execution of a search warrant by the Hammond Police Department Narcotics Division, the SWAT Team and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. According to investigators, while executing a search warrant at the residence of 20-year-old Quinton Jennings... more »

• Advocates for Louisiana's homeless population rally at the State Capitol Play Video

  April 8, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dozens of advocates for Louisiana's homeless population rallied outside the State Capitol on Wednesday. One supporter, David Larsen, knows all too well what it's like to live without somewhere to call home. "I spent seven years on the streets in New Orleans," said Larsen. ... more »

• Baton Rouge woman wanted for allegedly stabbing man, slashing his girlfriend's tires Play Video

  April 8, 2026 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman is wanted for allegedly stabbing a man and slashing his girlfriend's tires. An arrest warrant was filed Tuesday for Kaelynn Williams, 39, on attempted murder and battery charges. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, Williams went on Sunday to a... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly raping woman after she declined his previous advances Play Video

  April 7, 2026 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested a Baton Rouge man for allegedly raping a woman after she denied his previous advances on multiple occasions. An arrest affidavit says Charles Anderson, 46, was repeatedly texting and calling the woman throughout late February and early March, despite her blocking his number and... more »