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• Escaped inmate from Vermilion Parish Jail captured along I-10 near Lafayette Play Video

  December 6, 2025 11:30 AM

  ABBEVILLE - An accused drug dealer who escaped from the Vermilion Parish Jail was captured late Friday night, according to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office. Gavin Garnica, 23, was captured along I-10 west of Lafayette around 11:45 p.m. after escaping the Vermilion Parish Jail by scaling the facility's east... more »

• Crime at Baton Rouge apartment complex causing concerns Play Video

  December 5, 2025 10:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - According to the Baton Rouge police database, the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to 58 crime incidents, ranging from battery and assault to burglary, at the Cadence at Southern University apartments since January of this year. In October, 17-year-old Micah Booker was shot and killed at... more »

• Another man arrested for allegedly shooting at three women during November drug deal Play Video

  December 5, 2025 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested another man on Thursday for shooting at three women trying to buy marijuana. According to arrest documents, three women were trying to buy weed from 29-year-old Kunta Taylor at Clarksdale Apartment on Swan Avenue on Nov. 19. When they arrived, they saw... more »

• Employee's relative at contractor business accused of stealing nearly $2,000 through fraudulent checks

  December 5, 2025 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An employee's relative at CDR General Contractors allegedly stole $1,900 from the business by writing fraudulent checks in the name of a former employee and depositing them into another person's account. Nicholas Spears, 24, was arrested Thursday by the Baton Rouge Police Department on felony charges... more »

• Baton Rouge woman arrested for allegedly abandoning two young children at a motel Play Video

  December 5, 2025 12:35 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly abandoning her two young children in a motel room, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a local motel after two young children, a 4-year-old and an 11-month-old, were found alone inside a... more »

• 19th JDC domestic violence intervention training celebrates inaugural graduation

  December 5, 2025 11:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Judge Foxworth-Roberts and the Domestic Violence Intervention Court Team celebrated the inaugural graduation of the 19th Judicial District Domestic Violence Intervention Court Pilot Program on Friday morning. The program, launched in 2024, aims to reduce the chances of offenders continuing domestic violence, increase victim safety and... more »

• Escaped St. Landry Parish Jail inmate dead after standoff in Port Barre, officials say

  December 4, 2025 5:37 PM

  PORT BARRE - An inmate who escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail reportedly died after a standoff with deputies on Thursday, KATC reported. Joseph Allen Harrington, 26, of Melville, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the standoff, officials said. He was previously arrested after an October standoff... more »

• Two inmates escape from St. Landry Parish Jail, sheriff says Play Video

  December 3, 2025 4:39 PM

  OPELOUSAS — Two inmates escaped from the St. Landry Parish Jail on Wednesday morning, according to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. Guidroz said 24-year-olds Keith Eli and Jonathan Jevon Joseph chipped away at the mortar on a "degrading" wall, allowing them to remove concrete blocks from the wall and escape.... more »

• West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying burglary suspect

  December 1, 2025 1:04 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for help in identifying a burglary suspect on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, on Nov. 17, around 9:30 p.m., deputies arrived at a Dollar General on LA 1 South to discover that the glass front... more »

• Investigators plead for tips after 3 children, 1 adult killed in shooting at child's birthday party Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:07 PM

  STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in California appealed to the public for tips, cellphone video, witness accounts and even rumors as they searched Sunday for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party. Someone opened fire at... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives investigating shooting that left one dead Play Video

  November 29, 2025 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that took place early Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The shooting occurred around 12:18 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Divincenti Drive near Plank Road near the Baton... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department arrests man after vehicle pursuit leads to drug bust Play Video

  November 29, 2025 12:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced on Saturday that it arrested a man on multiple drug charges after he allegedly fled from police. Officers said a pursuit took place after a driver refused to stop following a traffic violation at Perkins Road and Park Boulevard. ... more »

• Deputies arrest 17-year-old Bayou Vista stabbing suspect Play Video

  November 28, 2025 1:23 PM

  ST. MARY - Deputies with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Thursday on Cane Road in Bayou Vista. According to the sheriff's office, the victim of the stabbing told detectives that a 17-year-old girl arrived at the house... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department searching for man in connection with alleged domestic abuse

  November 28, 2025 11:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man in connection with a domestic battery charge. Investigators announced on Friday that McKelvin Duckworth, 30, is wanted on the charge of domestic abuse battery - strangulation. If you have any information regarding Duckworth's location, investigators... more »

• BRPD: Man accused of kidnapping, beating woman Play Video

  November 28, 2025 9:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested after he allegedly kidnapped and beat a woman on Thursday, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. An arrest affidavit says 24-year-old Kennice Crawford attacked the woman near West Brookstown Park. He allegedly dragged her from a home's front yard... more »

• Louisiana death row inmate released on bail after decades behind bars Play Video

  November 27, 2025 6:03 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man who spent nearly three decades on death row has been released on bail Wednesday after his conviction was overturned earlier this year. Jimmie Duncan had originally been convicted of first-degree murder in 1998 after prosecutors accused him of raping and drowning 23-month-old... more »

• Livingston Parish man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting Play Video

  November 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A Livingston Parish man was arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police following a shooting that led to a chase spanning two parishes on Wednesday. Deputies said that a dispute between two men at... more »

• Deputies re-arrest woman allegedly linked to sex crimes at massage parlors Play Video

  November 25, 2025 6:33 PM

  ZACHARY — East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s deputies said Tuesday they had arrested a woman on allegations that she promoted prostitution at a pair of local massage parlors. Ruilian Feng, 56, had been arrested in July on similar charges tied to the Oriental Relax Spa in Baton Rouge. Monday,... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest accused rapist already in jail for additional rape charges Play Video

  November 25, 2025 2:54 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A Paincourtville man who was already in jail for allegedly raping a 12-year-old multiple times has been arrested again for additional rape charges, the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Tuesday. Gage Gros, 29, is accused of raping a child under the age of 16 at a home... more »

• Man arrested after police allegedly find 550 grams of weed, more than $11,000 in his car Play Video

  November 24, 2025 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a man when they allegedly found weed, cash and a gun in his car during a traffic stop. According to BRPD, officers stopped LeKolby Brown for a traffic violation on West McKinley Street. BRPD said that during the stop, officers found 550... more »

• Man arrested in shooting after fight at Capitol High School Play Video

  November 24, 2025 3:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly driving a teen to shoot up their classmate's house following a fight during the school day. The Baton Rouge Police Department said a fight broke out at Capitol High School on Nov. 20. WBRZ captured the scuffle in front... more »

• 20-year-old arrested, allegedly kidnapped 13-year-old girl and took her to Texas Play Video

  November 24, 2025 3:17 PM

  AMELIA - A 20-year-old man was arrested in Texas after he allegedly left the state with a 13-year-old girl from Amelia. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said the teen left her house on Nov. 17 with Kevin Renan Vargas Aguilera. Louisiana State Police put out a Missing... more »

• Livingston Parish teenager accused of killing newborn, hiding body in tote bag Play Video

  November 24, 2025 2:32 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs 14-year-old girl allegedly killed her newborn baby and hid it in a tote bag, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO said deputies were called to a hospital on Friday after medical staff reported that a teen had recently given birth at... more »

• Police investigate Sunday morning shooting on Plank Road Play Video

  November 23, 2025 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Sunday morning. According to detectives, the shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on Plank Road, leaving one person injured. The department said the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is currently under... more »

• 6-year-old struck in early Saturday morning shooting Play Video

  November 22, 2025 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 6-year-old was the victim of a shooting early Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 3:47 a.m. near the 6100 block of St. Gerard Avenue when a 6-year-old sleeping on a couch in a nearby home was... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after Thursday shooting left one dead Play Video

  November 22, 2025 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested in connection with a murder on Friday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, on Nov. 20, detectives discovered Byron Horton , 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the La Playa Place Apartments complex... more »

• EBR substitute teacher arrested for alleged sex crimes with 16-year-old student Play Video

  November 21, 2025 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A since-fired part-time substitute teacher at an East Baton Rouge Parish high school was arrested Thursday for inappropriately touching, texting and calling a 16-year-old student, according to an arrest affidavit. The affidavit says Chloe Ephron, 24, began texting the student on Oct. 12, asking for his... more »

• Kansas woman who barricaded herself in BR motel convicted in murder of missing Georgia man Play Video

  November 21, 2025 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Kansas woman was convicted of murder on Thursday after a missing Georgia man's body parts were discovered by a couple in 2023. Danetta Knoblauch of Wichita, Kan., was found guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, arson and concealing the death... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly beating and robbing driver following car crash Play Video

  November 21, 2025 1:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man after he allegedly beat and robbed a driver after they got into a wreck in August. Jeffery Cooks, 24, was one of two drivers in a car crash on Aug. 30 at the intersection of Calumet Street and... more »

• Gonzales bar owner arrested after shooting left two injured Play Video

  November 21, 2025 12:57 PM

  GONZALES - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the owner of a Gonzales bar after a previous shooting left two people injured, deputies said Friday. Joshua Johnson, 48, owner of the Pelican Pub on La. 44, was arrested and booked on unlawful sales to a person under 21 and... more »

• Youth City Lab plans for spring opening, creating safe space for kids in Baton Rouge

  November 21, 2025 11:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge's first dedicated youth center, Youth City Lab, plans to open its doors in early spring for kids and teens around the Baton Rouge area. The Youth City Lab project began five years ago with the main goal of creating a space for kids outside... more »

• BRPD: One person shot near CVS on corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive Play Video

  November 20, 2025 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital after they were shot near the CVS on the corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive, according to Baton Rouge Police. The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Sources told WBRZ the person who was shot was found... more »

• Generator thieves recognized from security video in WBRZ report Play Video

  November 20, 2025 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A day after WBRZ reported on a law firm asking for help finding a generator stolen from their Bluebonnet Boulevard office, another business owner said they might know the pair of thieves in the security video. Attorney Kent DeJean said he arrived at the Losavio &... more »

• Elayn Hunt employee arrested for allegedly kissing inmate, having gun in car Play Video

  November 20, 2025 5:48 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — An Elayn Hunt Correctional Center guard was arrested after she was allegedly seen on video kissing an inmate and having a gun in her car inside the facility. Sheriff Brett Stassi told WBRZ that Kimira Hughes, 23, was seen on video kissing an inmate. She also... more »

• BRPD arrests woman accused of stealing from employer by giving clients personal Cash App, Pay Pal Play Video

  November 20, 2025 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman is accused of stealing from the rental company she worked for by giving clients her personal payment methods and pocketing some of the cash before sending the rest to the company. An arrest affidavit says 34-year-old Christian West, an employee of K&B... more »

• Trial begins for man accused of killing former BREC commissioner Play Video

  November 19, 2025 7:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Opening statements began for the trial of Ryan Sharpe , the man accused of killing former BREC Commissioner Carroll Breeden in 2017. Sharpe was sentenced to life in prison without parole in 2024 after being convicted of the murder of Brad DeFranceschi in East Feliciana Parish... more »

• BRPD: Man escaped after being shot by officer, arrested Tuesday afternoon Play Video

  November 19, 2025 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who was shot by a Baton Rouge Police officer was able to outrun police Tuesday night before being arrested on Wednesday afternoon, BRPD said. According to BRPD, an officer approached a man and woman inside a car at Howell Park on Winbourne Avenue around... more »

• Baton Rouge law firm asks for help finding generator thieves Play Video

  November 19, 2025 2:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A law firm is asking for the public's help after a generator was stolen from its Bluebonnet Boulevard office. Two people can be seen on security footage backing a four-door truck into an alleyway on the side of the Losavio & DeJean, LLC., office. The pair... more »

• Convicted thief, subject of many WBRZ Investigative Unit reports, arrested again Play Video

  November 19, 2025 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A convicted thief who was arrested on more than a dozen charges of filing false public records was arrested again on Tuesday. Vallery "Val" Thierry has been the subject of multiple WBRZ Investigative Unit reports for filing fake bonds through his business, Extreme Private Investigation and... more »

• 'Most terrifying situation I ever been in:' Denham Springs restaurant employee robbed at gunpoint Play Video

  November 17, 2025 6:33 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Denham Springs Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a fast food employee at gunpoint. The employee Elisabeth Netterville told WBRZ she is taking this day by day, and trying to move forward the best she can after the dangerous encounter last Friday. ... more »

• Two people arrested after allegedly fleeing from deputies during Napoleonville traffic stop Play Video

  November 17, 2025 4:28 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two people on Sunday afternoon after a wanted fugitive allegedly fled from deputies during a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle after a traffic violation and noticed Tori Lee Wesley,47, a wanted fugitive, in... more »

• Former La. Speaker of the House arrested on felony charges filed last week Play Video

  November 17, 2025 4:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Former Louisiana House Speaker Clay Schexnayder was arrested Monday on felony charges filed last week related to the disappearance of an ancient cypress board that is considered a state artifact. The board was last seen in his Gonzales legislative office. He was booked into the East... more »

• LSP: Missing 13-year-old girl from St. Mary Parish found safe

  November 17, 2025 3:55 PM

  UPDATE: Seidi Noheli Gorrido Elvir was found safe, Louisiana State Police said Tuesday. Read our original story below. ST. MARY PARISH - Louisiana State Police and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for 13-year-old Seidi Noheli Gorrido Elvir, who is believed to have left her home on... more »

• Hammond man arrested on murder charges in overdose death of 28-year-old Play Video

  November 17, 2025 1:59 PM

  HAMMOND — Hammond Police arrested a man who allegedly sold a 28-year-old fentanyl-laced heroin. Jacob Massi died of a fentanyl overdose on Oct. 5. After an investigation, HPD said it found that Massi bought the fentanyl-laced heroin from 34-year-old Christopher Harrison. According to HPD, an undercover agent set... more »

• Hammond Police Department asks for help locating missing 12-year-old girl Play Video

  November 17, 2025 11:32 AM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department is asking for help in locating a 12-year-old girl who, her father believes, went missing after leaving to meet a boy. Harmony Alieca was last seen on Sunday near 105 Rosewood Circle in Hammond around 9 p.m., wearing pajamas and a pink bonnet,... more »

• Shooting outside Gonzales bar leaves two injured Play Video

  November 16, 2025 7:45 PM

  GONZALES- Two people were injured in a shooting outside of a bar on Highway 44 in Gonzales early Saturday morning, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. The shooting occurred around 1:14 a.m. outside the Pelican Pub, leaving two victims with non-life-threatening injuries, the sheriff's office said. Deputies... more »

• Escaped Berwick inmates captured after escaping from Berwick Police Department Jail Play Video

  November 15, 2025 11:40 AM

  BERWICK - Two inmate escapees are back in custody on Saturday after escaping from the Berwick Police Department Jail on Wednesday, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office learned on Nov. 12 that Cecil Stratton, 46, and Brandon Brunet, 22, escaped during a lockdown procedure... more »

• K-12 School Safety Task Force discusses implementing new technology to improve school safety Play Video

  November 14, 2025 6:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lawmakers discussed new proposals aimed at upgrading school safety on Friday at the K-12 School Safety Task Force meeting. The meeting took place at the Capitol, where task force members heard from several community companies about new technology that could improve the safety of local schools.... more »

• Hammond PD trying to identify man who allegedly used stolen car battery to power, steal another vehicle Play Video

  November 14, 2025 3:12 PM

  HAMMOND - The Hammond Police Department requested the public's help on Friday in identifying a suspect in two burglaries in which the suspect allegedly stole a car battery to power and steal a vehicle at another location. The department said the suspect entered Supreme Toyota on South Morrison Boulevard... more »

• Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warns of mail scam targeting homeowners Play Video

  November 14, 2025 1:08 PM

  ASCENSION - The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office warned the public on Friday of a deceptive letter being mailed to homeowners as part of a scam. The letter claims to be from a company called Property Site, located in Bakersfield, Calif., and requests a payment for a "Property Assessment Profile,"... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrest man in connection with two robberies and a shooting Play Video

  November 14, 2025 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies have arrested a man connected to two armed robberies and a shooting that injured multiple people. Deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery on Sept. 21, where a man allegedly attempted to rob three people with a gun before the victims recorded him getting into... more »

• Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office shares update on investigation into AI nude images Play Video

  November 13, 2025 7:10 PM

  LAFOURCHE - The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is releasing new information about an investigation into AI nude images that were shared among students. LPSO shared the initial report, which said "several female students reported to her that a 'Tik Tok' video is circulating, containing their faces on nude bodies."... more »

• EBRSO: One injured in shooting on Grayson Avenue near Glen Oaks Park Elementary Play Video

  November 11, 2025 7:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was shot during an argument on Grayson Avenue near Glen Oaks Park Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said. EBRSO said a man was in an argument with his mother's boyfriend around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. "At some point... more »

• Baton Rouge mom arrested after child found unresponsive in pool Play Video

  November 11, 2025 6:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge mom was arrested after her 1-year-old son was found unresponsive in the family's backyard pool, according to an arrest affidavit. Kelly Briscoe, 33, faces charges of cruelty to juveniles, child desertion and improper supervision of a minor by a parent. East Baton... more »

• LPSO K9 catches Baton Rouge man who allegedly stole around $500 worth of clothes from Academy Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:37 PM

  A Baton Rouge man accused of stealing around $500 worth of clothes from Academy was caught by a K9 unit on Monday, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Khristopher Chapman, 23, allegedly tried to wear four extra pairs of pants out of the store. LPSO said he also had... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for man accused of putting card skimmer on gas pump Play Video

  November 11, 2025 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man who they say put a card skimming device on a local gas pump. BRPD said the skimmer was on a pump at a gas station along Airline Highway within Baton Rouge city limits, but did not specify which... more »

• Warrant issued for naked man accused of committing lewd act in store parking lot Play Video

  November 10, 2025 8:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man who was allegedly sexually gratifying himself in the parking lot of a Baton Rouge store. According to the warrant, a woman saw 43-year-old Kevin Morman sitting naked in his truck parked outside the Baby Gap on Corporate... more »

• Middle school student charged for allegedly sharing explicit photos of other students created by artificial intelligence Play Video

  November 10, 2025 7:41 PM

  LAFOURCHE - The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that a student at Sixth Ward Middle School was charged with sharing explicit photos of other students created by artificial intelligence. Detectives opened an investigation with the school on Aug. 26 after male students had reportedly shared fake nude... more »

• Baton Rouge General employee arrested for allegedly stealing elderly woman's bank cards Play Video

  November 10, 2025 5:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet employee was arrested after she allegedly stole an elderly woman's bank cards and used them to make Walmart and Fashion Nova purchases, according to arrest documents obtained by WBRZ. An arrest affidavit says Asia Carr, 25, was working a shift at... more »

• Second arrest made in connection with October shooting that killed barber Play Video

  November 10, 2025 4:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A second arrest was made in connection with a fatal October shooting that stemmed from an argument over a tattoo. WBRZ previously reported the gunfire struck and killed a barber . According to arrest documents, Sylvester Bouligny III, 29, paid a non-refundable $150 deposit for a... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Department seizes drugs during investigation Play Video

  November 8, 2025 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department said an investigation led to the arrest of a man after a gun and multiple drugs were discovered. According to the department, detectives arrested Brandon Parker, 34, for multiple charges, including possession with intent to distribute, after they found methamphetamine, cocaine,... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to two vacant house fires, one of the homes left abandoned after previous fire Play Video

  November 8, 2025 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to two vacant house fires early Saturday morning, according to authorities. The first fire occurred on Provost Street around 12 a.m. on Saturday. While firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby homes, the vacant house was a total loss.... more »