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Defense attorney says murder convictions without a body are rare but possible Play Video
June 23, 2026 4:49 PM
BATON ROUGE — Police have charged a man with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of a 15-year-old, even though the teenager's body has not been found. Maurice Parms was arrested Saturday and charged in the case of Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who has been missing for three weeks. Search... more » -
BRPD searching for woman accused of home invasion and battery of a dating partner Play Video
June 22, 2026 5:46 PM
BATON ROUGE — Investigators are searching for a woman accused of breaking into her ex-girlfriend's house and beating her, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jakiria White, 18, is accused of home invasion and battery of a dating partner. An arrest warrant says White arrived at a... more » -
Police identify 5 people arrested in connection with Port Allen shooting that left 1 injured Play Video
June 22, 2026 4:05 PM
PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department arrested five people following a Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South. The victim was later transported to a local hospital in... more » -
Thibodaux couple faces combined 83 bestiality charges, sheriff's office says Play Video
June 22, 2026 1:47 PM
THIBODAUX — A Thibodaux couple was arrested on combined 83 bestiality charges, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office said Monday. Hailey Mire, 24, faces 47 counts of sexual abuse of animal and obstruction of justice. Her bond was set at $520,000. Babin faces 36 counts of sexual abuse of an... more » -
Attorney for Middle District of Louisiana warns residents of government and business imposter scams Play Video
June 22, 2026 1:19 PM
BATON ROUGE — The United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, Kurt L. Wall, warned Louisiana residents about government and business imposter scams in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday. According to Wall, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 375,000 reports of government... more » -
1 injured, 5 arrested following early Sunday morning shooting on Azalea Street in Port Allen Play Video
June 21, 2026 11:41 AM
PORT ALLEN — The Port Allen Police Department is investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that left one person injured. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 a.m. on Azalea Street. While investigating, officers located the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on La. 1 South.... more » -
3 teens arrested in connection with stolen ice chests and damaged golf cart in Tangipahoa Parish
June 20, 2026 1:35 PM
ROBERT — Three teens from Ponchatoula were arrested in connection with damaging a golf cart and stealing property from a Robert/Ponchatoula area RV park, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday. According to the sheriff's office, on June 5, three males snuck onto Sun Outdoors RV Park property... more » -
Long before the civil rights era, a WWII soldier was killed in a dispute over a bus seat
June 20, 2026 12:43 PM
ALEXANDRIA — “Don’t kill me, I’ll get off,” exclaimed Private Edward Green, a U.S. Army soldier, to bus driver Odell Lachney on March 13, 1944. It was the third public bus that Green, who had lived in New York City, tried to take that evening. He and a... more » -
BRPD uses drone to help arrest two armed vehicle burglary suspects
June 17, 2026 7:35 PM
BATON ROUGE — Police used a drone equipped with a thermal camera to track down and arrest two people after a vehicle break-in just after midnight on Wednesday morning. According to police, a victim called Baton Rouge Police after a doorbell camera caught four people breaking into their vehicle.... more » -
2 arrested in BRPD drug bust along Ruby Court; officers seize fentanyl, promethazine and more Play Video
June 16, 2026 1:53 PM
BATON ROUGE — Officers arrested two people accused of dealing fentanyl, promethazine, heroin and other drugs on Ruby Court, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday. BRPD said it began investigating drug trafficking along Ruby Court in May. Police say they found large quantities of fentanyl, promethazine, marijuana,... more » -
17-year-old arrested in connection with April murder on Sherwood Street Play Video
June 15, 2026 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE — A 17-year-old was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department for first-degree murder after he allegedly attempted to buy a firearm. According to the department, on April 7 officers responded to a shooting on Sherwood Street where they found Frederick Scott suffering from multiple gunshot wounds... more » -
Former EBRSO deputy accused of raping a child indicted in Livingston Parish Play Video
June 15, 2026 1:44 PM
LIVINGSTON — A former deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office was indicted in Livingston Parish on Monday for the alleged rape of a child under the age of 13 and several other sex crimes. WBRZ previously reported that Nicholas LoCicero of Denham Springs was arrested by... more » -
Teen accused of shooting a man defending his daughter pleads guilty to lesser charges Play Video
June 15, 2026 1:03 PM
BATON ROUGE — A teen accused of shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked outside their home on Newcastle Avenue pleaded guilty to lesser charges on Monday. Jerry Huggins, 19, was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon... more » -
Former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot man in Hammond now faces murder charges Play Video
June 15, 2026 11:47 AM
HAMMOND — A former Gonzales mayoral candidate who allegedly shot a man in the chest in Hammond is now being charged with second-degree murder after he died in the hospital, jail records show. K emlyn Lomas, 58, was initially arrested on May 28 on attempted manslaughter, aggravated battery and... more » -
Two women arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle marijuana into Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
June 15, 2026 11:37 AM
ST. GABRIEL — The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two women on Saturday, accused of attempting to introduce contraband to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. According to the sheriff's office, 26-year-old Shermaniqua Smith of Shreveport and 23-year-old Marshayla Blade of Bossier City arrived at the facility for a visit... more » -
Three Baton Rouge weekend shootings involve young people, officials say Play Video
June 14, 2026 8:59 PM
BATON ROUGE — Three shootings in one weekend, all involving teens or young adults, left one person dead and a boy fighting for his life. Baton Rouge Police said a male teenager was taken to the hospital in critical condition around 2:15 p.m. Sunday after someone shot him at... more » -
Baton Rouge Police Department investigating fatal shooting on Pampas Street Play Video
June 14, 2026 1:39 PM
BATON ROUGE —The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a Saturday afternoon fatal shooting on Pampas Street. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m., killing 22-year-old J'Sinn Bazile. Officers arrived on Pampas Street to find Bazile dead inside an apartment from apparent gunshot wounds. ... more » -
James Harden arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle
June 13, 2026 3:54 PM
HOUSTON (AP) — Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office. Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and booked just before 5 a.m.,... more » -
Two arrested after group allegedly followed woman through several streets before shooting her
June 12, 2026 7:01 PM
BATON ROUGE — Two people were arrested on Thursday for attempted second-degree murder after a group allegedly followed a woman through several Baton Rouge streets before firing into her vehicle. On May 25, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrived at a shooting to discover that the victim... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: New EHCC warden addresses staffing shortage, contraband and deaths at troubled prison Play Video
June 11, 2026 3:23 PM
ST. GABRIEL — The fourth warden to lead Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in two years sat down with WBRZ Investigative Unit's Bess Casserleigh to talk about what has changed at the prison in the six months since he took over. Warden Travis Day brings 27 years of corrections experience... more » -
Hammond man faces 24 counts of child pornography charges Play Video
June 11, 2026 1:29 PM
HAMMOND — The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Hammond man for allegedly possessing child pornography. Kevin Dewayne Turpin, 50, was first arrested May 28 and then faced additional charges on June 4, according to the Attorney General's office. On May 28, Turpin was charged with 13 counts... more » -
Baton Rouge man on ankle monitor made up to 1,181 bond violations, prosecutors say Play Video
June 10, 2026 8:55 PM
BATON ROUGE — Prosecutors are asking a judge to force a GPS monitoring company to hand over records they say show that a Baton Rouge man facing multiple weapons and drug charges violated his bond conditions around a thousand times while wearing an ankle monitor. The East Baton Rouge... more » -
Port Allen man indicted for allegedly stealing more than $200k from Baton Rouge business
June 10, 2026 8:05 PM
BATON ROUGE — A Port Allen man has been indicted on felony access device fraud and theft charges after more than $200,000 in unauthorized purchases and donations were discovered at a business near the 7900 block of Summa Avenue. Albert Denoux, who served as site director at the business,... more » -
Two motorcycle club members arrested in alleged vehicle theft, beating in Gonzales parking lot
June 8, 2026 6:40 PM
GONZALES- Two Ascension Parish motorcycle club members were jailed in connection with an alleged vehicle theft and beating that happened in a Gonzales parking lot. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Luis Olivas and Anthony "Papoose" Gregoire, both 38 and of Prairieville, got into a fight with the victim... more » -
Second person arrested in incident at Madisonville restaurant that led to sheriff's arrest Play Video
June 8, 2026 5:03 PM
MADISONVILLE — A second person was arrested in connection with an incident at a Madisonville restaurant that led to the arrest of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith . Smith was accused of choking, punching and kicking Robert Couvillon at Keith Young's Steakhouse on May 29. According to an... more » -
Man arrested after allegedly shooting at a vehicle containing three juveniles on Graham Street Play Video
June 8, 2026 3:51 PM
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after he allegedly shot at a car containing three juveniles on Graham Street. On Friday, officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a shooting on Graham Street, where they located a victim who claimed she had been shot while driving... more » -
Man attacked by alligator after fleeing during DWI investigation Play Video
June 8, 2026 2:39 PM
NEW ORLEANS — A man was attacked by an alligator after fleeing from troopers with the Louisiana State Police during a DWI investigation on Sunday. Troopers originally responded to reports of a Toyota Supra driving recklessly on I-10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish on Sunday after the vehicle... more » -
BRPD arrests former Take 5 Oil Change employee after he allegedly broke into business, stole cash from safe Play Video
June 8, 2026 11:18 AM
BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old man who used to work at Take 5 Oil Change in Baton Rouge has been arrested after allegedly breaking into the Airline Highway business and stealing $200 from the safe. According to a Baton Rouge Police warrant, Dejontay Wings broke a window in the... more » -
Man arrested following two May burglaries on Tuscaloosa Avenue in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video
June 8, 2026 9:25 AM
PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with two burglaries that happened along Tuscaloosa Avenue in the northern part of West Baton Rouge Parish in late May, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said deputies identified 28-year-old Price Johnson,... more » -
1 person hospitalized after early Monday morning stabbing at Picardy Avenue apartment complex Play Video
June 8, 2026 8:36 AM
BATON ROUGE — One person was injured in an early Monday morning stabbing at a Picardy Avenue apartment complex. Officials told WBRZ that one person was hospitalized in stable condition after being stabbed at The Heights at Picardy apartment complex. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and... more » -
Lawsuit filed following arrest of 13-year-old accused of vandalizing woman's home with vulgar graffiti Play Video
June 7, 2026 11:03 AM
CENTRAL — A lawsuit has been filed in the 19th Judicial District Court following the arrest of a 13-year-old charged with criminal damage to property by defacing with graffiti, criminal trespass and hate crimes. The teen was arrested after a woman's home was vandalized with photos of the home... more » -
1 injured following shootout along Highway 61 in West Feliciana Parish
June 6, 2026 12:47 PM
ST. FRANCISVILLE — The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight shooting after a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds early Saturday morning. According to the sheriff's office, around 1 a.m., a person showed up to the hospital with gunshot wounds stemming from an... more » -
Man arrested following Friday night fatal shooting on Tiger Bend Road Play Video
June 6, 2026 11:58 AM
ST. GEORGE — A New Orleans man was arrested following a fatal shooting at a residence on Tiger Bend Road on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to detectives, 56-year-old Alex Wilson arrived at the residence to pick up his child when he became involved... more » -
3 women arrested for shoplifting at Juban Crossing despite Livingston Parish Sheriff's warning Play Video
June 6, 2026 10:32 AM
DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three women on Friday for allegedly stealing from an Academy at Juban Crossing. According to the sheriff's office, on Friday, deputies received information that three women had targeted stores in other jurisdictions and planned to make a stop at Juban... more » -
Teen previously accused of robbing woman while holding her children at gunpoint arrested for murder Play Video
June 5, 2026 8:26 PM
BATON ROUGE — A teenager who was previously wanted on armed robbery charges after he and his mother robbed a woman while holding her children at gunpoint was arrested for first-degree murder. According to arrest records, 17-year-old Markell Rogers and his mother, Briauna Rogers, gave another woman a ride... more » -
Woman accused of setting trailer on fire on Victoria Drive Play Video
June 5, 2026 2:15 PM
BATON ROUGE — A 20-year-old is behind bars after being accused of setting a trailer on fire on Victoria Drive on Tuesday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, investigators arrived around 8:44 a.m. to find smoke and fire coming from the bedroom window of the trailer on... more » -
Two men arrested following online sexual exploitation investigation Play Video
June 5, 2026 11:40 AM
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles after allegedly communicating with what he believed was a 15-year-old girl. According to arrest records, on May 13, investigators with the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit, acting undercover as a 15-year-old girl, were contacted by 33-year-old... more » -
Man arrested after crashing into home on North Holly Street during pursuit Play Video
June 5, 2026 10:02 AM
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on Thursday for aggravated flight from an officer after leading law enforcement on a chase that ended when he crashed into a home on North Holly Street. According to arrest records, on Thursday, troopers with the Louisiana State Police claimed to have... more » -
Prairieville woman who operated in-home daycare arrested for negligent homicide after 3-year-old drowns Play Video
June 4, 2026 12:21 PM
PRAIRIEVILLE — A Prairieville woman who operated an in-home daycare was arrested on negligent homicide charges after a toddler drowned in a pool. On May 18, Ascension Parish deputies responded to a Roy Rogers Road home in Prairieville after the 3-year-old was found unconscious in the pool. The child... more » -
27-year-old found dead in car along 73rd Avenue, BRPD says Play Video
June 4, 2026 12:02 PM
BATON ROUGE — A 27-year-old is dead after an early Thursday morning shooting along 73rd Avenue, Baton Rouge Police said. BRPD said that Eric Lathers was found inside a car around 1:35 a.m. near the intersection of 73rd and Middlesex Street. Neither a motive nor a suspect has... more » -
VIDEO: 70 to 80 bullets fired at wrong person in Hammond gas station shooting, police say Play Video
June 4, 2026 10:35 AM
HAMMOND — Two people shot and killed a 50-year-old woman instead of the person they were targeting at a Hammond gas station early Thursday morning, Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. said. According to police, the two gunmen followed a gray sedan, believing their target to be inside, to... more » -
BRPD: Man arrested after punching woman, throwing her in his car, leaving her unconscious in street Play Video
June 4, 2026 9:00 AM
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a New Roads man accused of punching a woman at a North Acadian Thruway club before putting her in his car, attacking her again and leaving her unconscious. According to an arrest warrant, a woman that 25-year-old Eurell Johnson III was dating... more » -
2 men hospitalized after shooting in Howell Park neighborhood, BRPD says Play Video
June 3, 2026 8:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two men were brought to Baton Rouge General on Wednesday evening with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in the Howell Park neighborhood. The pair arrived at the hospital around 6:30 p.m. Baton Rouge Police told WBRZ that the shooting happened near the intersection of... more » -
LSP: Baton Rouge man arrested on drug, gun and DWI charges after allegedly driving 147 mph Play Video
June 3, 2026 7:37 PM
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Troopers arrested a Baton Rouge man on drug, gun and driving while intoxicated charges after he was allegedly driving nearly 150 mph. Louisiana State Police said a trooper stopped Kevin Camacho, 20, as he was allegedly driving 147 mph in a 60 mph zone.... more » -
Assumption Parish woman charged with battery after fight at recreation facility Play Video
June 2, 2026 11:15 AM
PLATTENVILLE — A White Castle woman turned herself in to authorities after a fight at a recreation facility left another person injured, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said. Faith C. Bourg, 36, was arrested on felony battery charges connected to a fight that took place at an area recreation... more » -
BRFD: Man arrested for attempted arson after dousing Avenue D home in gasoline while 2 people were inside Play Video
June 2, 2026 9:28 AM
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested on attempted arson charges after dousing an Avenue D home with fire and trying to set it on fire while two people were inside in January, Baton Rouge Fire investigators say. Jairo Nahum Sanchez Molina, 36, was arrested Monday by BRFD and... more » -
BR man sentenced to 10 years in prison after approaching house, asking occupant for $10, shooting them Play Video
June 2, 2026 7:46 AM
BATON ROUGE — A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after knocking on a Baton Rouge home's door and asking its occupant for $10 before shooting him, court records show Clayton Smith, 22, entered a guilty plea on attempted second-degree murder charges on Monday, court records say.... more » -
Man faces felony charges after allegedly setting a fire in the doorway of a home during an argument Play Video
June 1, 2026 1:49 PM
BELLE ROSE — A 65-year-old man is facing felony charges after he allegedly poured gasoline in the doorway of a home and set it on fire following an argument, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. According to Sheriff Leland Falcon, on Sunday evening, Spencer Joseph got into an... more » -
Boosie responds to charges accusing him of hitting security guard in head with hookah in Houston Play Video
June 1, 2026 9:23 AM
HOUSTON — Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz was in Houston court on Monday and now faces an aggravated assault charge after he allegedly hit a security guard in the back of the head with a glass hookah in Houston last week. According to court records, on May 24, the... more » -
Denham Springs business attempting to identify truck that destroyed its sign Play Video
May 31, 2026 2:10 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs business is attempting to identify the truck that destroyed its sign earlier in May. LAPro, a company that offers construction cleanup services across Louisiana, posted on social media on Sunday that a truck driving along the roadway destroyed the company's sign in Denham... more » -
Woman accused of shooting at person before chasing them in a vehicle on Edgemont Drive Play Video
May 31, 2026 11:21 AM
BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested for attempted second-degree murder after she allegedly shot at a woman before chasing her in a vehicle. According to arrest records, on May 3, a woman was sitting in her car on Edgemont Drive when 20-year-old Ceddeanae Lanieux allegedly pulled up and... more » -
France detains nearly 800 people following violent clashes as Paris Saint-German wins Champions League
May 31, 2026 9:25 AM
PARIS (AP) — French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 57 officers were wounded, with most suffering minor injuries, as football fans set... more » -
Man wanted by several agencies arrested after barricading himself in a Gonzales apartment Play Video
May 30, 2026 8:25 PM
GONZALES — A man wanted by several law enforcement agencies barricaded himself indoors on Saturday after officers with the Gonzales Police Department attempted to make contact. Officers said that around 10:30 a.m., 27-year-old Daronti Wesley fled into an apartment at Magnolia Crossing and refused to surrender. Nearby apartments... more » -
Man arrested on various drug charges following an investigation by Baton Rouge Police Department Play Video
May 30, 2026 12:19 PM
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on various drug charges following an assault investigation. According to the department, on Wednesday, officers responded to a reported assault involving a firearm on Drusilla Lane. Officers said the investigation led them to the residence of 32-year-old Darius... more » -
13-year-old arrested in connection with vandalism investigation in Central Play Video
May 29, 2026 1:21 PM
CENTRAL — A 13-year-old was arrested in connection with a vandalism investigation in the Central area, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. During the execution of a search warrant of the juvenile's residence, deputies discovered items seen in surveillance footage along with other materials consistent with... more » -
Louisiana inmate sentenced to 5 years after sending fentanyl hoax letter to U.S. Supreme Court Play Video
May 29, 2026 12:20 PM
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana inmate was sentenced to five years in Federal Prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl hoax aimed at the United States Supreme Court. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Alvieyle Moore, an inmate at the Jackson Parish Jail, mailed a threatening letter to... more » -
Charenton man booked for indecent behavior with a juvenile
May 29, 2026 10:36 AM
FRANKLIN — The Franklin Police Department arrested a Charenton man for indecent behavior with a juvenile. According to the department, 21-year-old Dewan Edmond of Charenton was arrested on Thursday after a warrant for his arrest was issued in June 2025 for indecent behavior with a juvenile. Edmond was... more » -
Seven people injured in Sunday night shooting outside Thibodaux nightclub Play Video
May 25, 2026 2:43 PM
THIBODAUX — The Thibodaux Police Department is investigating a Sunday night shooting that left seven people injured outside of a nightclub. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of East 10th Street and Narrow Street. Authorities confirmed that seven people sustained gunshot-related injuries... more » -
One injured following Monday morning shooting on Greenwell Springs Road Play Video
May 25, 2026 11:26 AM
BATON ROUGE — A female victim was left injured following a Monday morning shooting near Greenwell Springs Road, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said that the shooting occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Springs Road and Joor Road around 2:33 a.m., leaving a female victim injured.... more » -
Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of investment scam Play Video
May 24, 2026 1:58 PM
NAPOLEONVILLE — The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public of a scam affecting residents in the parish over the Memorial Day weekend. The sheriff's office said that a significant number of residents in the parish have recently contributed funds to BG WEALTH SHARING, a company previously identified as... more » -
Baton Rouge Police searching for suspect in 2025 assault on North Boulevard
May 23, 2026 5:35 PM
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are asking for the public's help identifying a person they believe assaulted a female victim in 2025. Detectives say the assault happened in the latter part of 2025 in the 300 block of North Boulevard. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a... more » -
LDWF investigating after three Canada geese shot at East Lakeshore Drive Play Video
May 23, 2026 5:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating after three geese were shot at East Lakeshore Drive. LDWF officials are on scene investigating after someone shot three Canada geese out of a white Volvo SUV, officials told WBRZ. Canada geese are federally protected under the... more » -
Port Allen officials reveal the identity of body found near a park along Oaks Avenue Play Video
May 23, 2026 11:25 AM
PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Police have confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found near Rivault Memorial Park on Friday Morning. According to officials with the West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office, the man was identified as 40-year-old Tola Falana of Jarreau. Falana's death remains... more »