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• ICE officer arrested after allegedly entering woman's Covington apartment without permission

  August 21, 2026 5:03 PM

  COVINGTON — A federal officer employed at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Oakdale was arrested on Friday after allegedly entering an ex-girlfriend's apartment in Covington without permission. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, 58-year-old Thomas Bailey of Lecompte was arrested and booked into the St.... more »

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

  August 20, 2026 7:14 PM

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

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

  August 20, 2026 2:41 PM

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

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

  August 20, 2026 1:22 PM

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

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

  August 20, 2026 9:49 AM

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

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

  August 20, 2026 8:15 AM

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

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

  August 20, 2026 7:58 AM

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

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

  August 18, 2026 6:24 PM

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

• Denham Springs man arrested for allegedly molesting child and possessing child pornography

  August 17, 2026 8:22 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Denham Springs man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a child and having child sexual abuse material. Charles Frank Nickel Jr., 58, was arrested by Washington Parish Sheriff's deputies on charges of molestation of a juvenile under the age of 13, incest and indecent behavior... more »

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

  August 17, 2026 1:21 PM

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

• LSU Police investigating several Sunday night car burglaries

  August 17, 2026 10:57 AM

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

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

  August 17, 2026 7:55 AM

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

• Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman during fight on La Margie Avenue Play Video

  August 15, 2026 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman during a fight on La Margie Avenue. According to arrest records, on June 29, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on La Margie Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old woman... more »

• Napoleonville man arrested after allegedly threatening witnesses outside courthouse Play Video

  August 13, 2026 9:21 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Napoleonville man has been arrested after allegedly trying to intimidate a witness in an ongoing criminal trial. According to Assumption Parish deputies, 46-year-old Kentrell Lang made "loud verbal comments towards individuals associated with a trial" outside of the courthouse where the trial was set to begin... more »

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

  August 11, 2026 1:16 PM

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

• Woman arrested following reported fight in carpool line, allegedly loaded gun during dispute Play Video

  August 11, 2026 12:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for allegedly loading a gun during a fight with another person in a school carpool line. An affidavit for 66-year-old Andrea Johnson says she was "in a back-and-forth match" while in the carpool line of the North Sherwood Boulevard campus of GEO... more »

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

  August 7, 2026 4:12 PM

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

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

  August 7, 2026 3:50 PM

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

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

  August 7, 2026 3:12 PM

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

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

  August 5, 2026 6:33 PM

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

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

  August 5, 2026 5:52 PM

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

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

  August 5, 2026 4:26 PM

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

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

  August 5, 2026 1:48 PM

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

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

  August 5, 2026 11:59 AM

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

• 3 juveniles taken into custody after vehicle burglary in Berwick

  August 5, 2026 11:19 AM

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

• Livingston Police arrest man accused of raping juvenile Play Video

  August 5, 2026 10:24 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Police in the town of Livingston have arrested a man accused of raping a child. Livingston Police officers were contacted by concerned family members last week regarding a possible sexual crime involving their juvenile child. After investigating the allegations, 36-year-old Andrew Robinett was arrested... more »

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

  August 5, 2026 10:18 AM

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

• Man arrested in Iberville Parish after stolen jewelry, coins were found in his car during traffic stop

  August 4, 2026 11:20 AM

  PLAQUEMINE — A 45-year-old man was arrested in Iberville Parish on Tuesday after deputies found stolen items in his vehicle during a traffic stop. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office received a call that a local camp had been robbed and launched an investigation. During their investigation, police pulled over... more »

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

  August 1, 2026 10:21 AM

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

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

  August 1, 2026 9:33 AM

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

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

  July 30, 2026 5:45 PM

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

• Police seeking info for Hammond gas station burglary Play Video

  July 30, 2026 5:42 PM

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

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

  July 28, 2026 2:00 PM

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

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

  July 28, 2026 12:40 PM

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

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

  July 26, 2026 7:29 PM

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

• Baton Rouge man on parole indicted on rape, kidnapping and strangulation charges Play Video

  July 23, 2026 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A grand jury has indicted Raymond Brumfield on charges including first-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping and battery of a dating partner with strangulation. Brumfield, 48, faces two counts of first-degree rape and four counts of battery of a dating partner with strangulation. He was arrested in... more »

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

  July 23, 2026 8:10 AM

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

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

  July 23, 2026 8:03 AM

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

• Baton Rouge woman allegedly threw concrete through police department windows

  July 21, 2026 7:32 PM

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

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

  July 20, 2026 12:05 PM

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

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

  July 20, 2026 8:41 AM

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

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

  July 18, 2026 7:59 PM

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

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

  July 17, 2026 3:36 PM

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

• 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 »