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• 'Such an outgoing young lady:' Family remembers 18-year-old killed in Baker shooting Play Video

  August 16, 2026 10:49 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old girl died following a shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night. The victim was identified as 18-year-old Anireeyah Brue, according to the East Baton Rouge Coroner's Office. Officers with the Baker Police Department said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m. when officers found... more »

• 18-year-old dies following Friday night shooting near East Myrtle Avenue in Baker Play Video

  August 15, 2026 10:54 AM

  BAKER — An 18-year-old died following a reported shooting near East Myrtle Avenue late Friday night, according to the Baker Police Department. Officers said the shooting occurred around 11:45 p.m., with officers finding an 18-year-old girl suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was transported to a local hospital,... more »

• Man legally named Santa Claus arrested after allegedly trying to meet who he thought was teen boy for sex Play Video

  June 30, 2026 7:07 AM

  KENNER — Kenner Police have arrested a New Orleans man legally named Santa Claus after he allegedly arranged to meet and have sex with a person he believed was a teenage boy. Claus, 75, allegedly initiated contact with an undercover detective posing as a 15-year-old via a dating app.... 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 »

• 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 »

• 16-year-old arrested on battery charges in Assumption Parish

  May 22, 2026 7:14 AM

  PIERRE PART – Assumption Parish deputies arrested a teenager on battery charges after hospitalizing a person with "significant injuries." On May 12, deputies responded to a healthcare facility to find a person being treated for injuries sustained earlier that day. The person told authorities that a juvenile attacked them.... more »

• Motion filed to reinstate bond conditions for man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl

  May 11, 2026 1:45 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — A motion to reinstate bond conditions for a man charged with second-degree rape of a 13-year-old girl was filed on Monday. According to court records, 43-year-old Jacob Mansell was charged with second-degree rape and sexual battery on Aug. 20, 2024 after a 13-year-old girl allegedly told... more »

• Suspect charged with child sex trafficking after reportedly approaching mother and 14-year-old in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 4, 2026 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested and charged with trafficking of children for sexual purposes and soliciting for prostitutes after Baton Rouge Police say he propositioned a woman and her 14-year-old daughter on Pocahontas Street. According to a Baton Rouge Police Department probable cause affidavit, officers responded to... more »

• Coroner identifies Hammond father allegedly killed by his 13-year-old son at school drop-off Play Video

  April 20, 2026 12:42 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man allegedly shot and killed by his 13-year-old son outside a Hammond school last week. Damien Combs, 45, was shot on April 14 outside the Tangipahoa Alternative Programs campus on Crystal Street, officials said. Police said his 13-year-old... more »

• Body of 17-year-old boy recovered near Grand Isle following search by U.S. Coast Guard Play Video

  April 5, 2026 11:47 AM

  GRAND ISLE — The body of a 17-year-old boy was found near Grand Isle on Saturday following a search by the U.S. Coast Guard, according to a report by WWL-TV . According to officials, a small boat crew was sent from Station Grand Isle to search for the teen... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office locate runaway 16-year-old from Bayou Vista

  December 28, 2025 10:16 AM

  BAYOU VISTA - The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office located a runaway teen from the Bayou Vista area. The 16-year-old was reported missing around 6:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. The sheriff's office said that the teen has been safely located and returned home. more »

• Mother gives her side of story after 15-year-old son shot in arm; police disagree Play Video

  December 9, 2025 7:48 PM

  GONZALES — A teenager was shot in his own home Friday night, a window was broken, and it seemed an intruder had gotten inside. Home alone last week, two teenage brothers were struck with fear and hid in their closets when they heard what sounded like an intruder entering... more »

• Former EBR substitute teacher arrested again after allegedly contacting 16-year-old student Play Video

  December 7, 2025 1:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former substitute teacher arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile at an East Baton Rouge Parish high school was arrested again on Friday after contacting the 16-year-old student, according to arrest records. Chloe Ephron, 24, was previously arrested on Nov. 20 after she allegedly began... 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 »

• EBR deputies arrest woman accused of having sex with 13-year-old boy multiple times Play Video

  November 13, 2025 7:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — East Baton Rouge Parish deputies arrested a woman after she allegedly had sex with a 13-year-old boy. Megan Moton, 32, allegedly had sex with the teenager two times. Moton and the teen also exchanged lewd text messages on several other occasions in the summer of 2024.... more »

• Teen killed in Maringouin shooting that also left one injured Thursday night Play Video

  October 17, 2025 11:12 AM

  MARINGOUIN - A teenager was killed in a Thursday night shooting in Maringouin, the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office said. The teen has been identified as Derrien Scott, 17, a high schooler in the Iberville Parish School District. Another person, a 19-year-old, was hurt in the shooting. Both teens are... more »

• BRPD: Teenager arrested after stealing electric scooter, shooting owner in the head along Staring Lane Play Video

  October 3, 2025 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge teenager accused of shooting someone in the head and causing a brain bleed after stealing an electric scooter was arrested on attempted murder charges. Jamal McKenzie, 17, was arrested by Baton Rouge Police on Wednesday after he allegedly held a person at gunpoint... more »

• Deputies arrest brother of Darrow murder suspect, accuses him as accessory in killing of 18-year-old Play Video

  September 24, 2025 11:11 AM

  DARROW — Ascension Parish deputies said Wednesday that they arrested a second suspect connected to the August killing of 18-year-old Ty’Jon Comery in Darrow. Deputies said that 31-year-old Charles Ray Jackson Jr. was arrested Tuesday. Earlier this month, Charles Jackson's 17-year-old brother, Peyton Jackson, was arrested for the Aug.... more »

• Albany man convicted of abusing preteen at unlicensed in-home daycare faces 25 to 99 years in prison Play Video

  September 11, 2025 12:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON — An Albany man convicted of sexual battery of a juvenile will be sentenced by the end of September, District Attorney Scott Perrilloux's office said. Joshua Prine, 43, was found guilty of a 2023 sexual battery of a juvenile on Aug. 6. He is due back in court... more »

• Berwick Police: 15-year-old arrested after leading officers on pursuit in stolen car Play Video

  August 22, 2025 10:38 AM

  BERWICK — A teenage boy was arrested after allegedly crashing a stolen car near Berwick Elementary School following a Thursday police chase. The 15-year-old was arrested shortly after the crash along La. 182 that caused Berwick Elementary to be put on lockdown around 2:40 p.m., police said. The... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with Colorado teenager Play Video

  August 20, 2025 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a teenager in Colorado was arrested by Louisiana State Police. Hayden Chauvin, 28, allegedly texted with the 16-year-old girl between Aug. 1 and Aug. 6. He allegedly began the conversation by saying he had lost... more »

• Deputies investigating fatal shooting of Paulina teenager in St. James Parish Play Video

  August 7, 2025 7:32 AM

  PAULINA — St. James Parish deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead in Paulina. Deputies said that the teenager was shot Wednesday along La. 642 near Amy Street. They received reports of the shooting, as well as a car speeding away, around 8:40 p.m.... more »

• Deputies arrest two men, teenager accused of early morning vehicle break-ins at Port Allen hotels Play Video

  July 29, 2025 10:48 AM

  PORT ALLEN — Three people, including a teenager, were arrested for allegedly breaking into 14 vehicles at two hotels in Port Allen. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that 18-year-old Jeremiah Turner, 23-year-old Donovan Hayes Jr. and a 14-year-old were arrested after the burglaries at the hotels along La.... more »

• Ponchatoula Police Department asking for help in locating runaway 17-year-old Play Video

  July 11, 2025 4:06 PM

  PONCHATOULA — The Ponchatoula Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a 17-year-old runaway juvenile. Gracie Vincent was last seen in Ponchatoula on July 8, according to the Ponchatoula Police Department. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Detective James McGovern at (985)... more »

• Teen pleads guilty to multiple counts of attempted murder in 2023 College Drive nightclub shooting Play Video

  July 1, 2025 5:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager arrested after a 2023 nightclub shooting pleaded guilty to several counts of attempted murder. Jron Hines, 19, was charged as an adult after he shot up the Dior Bar and Lounge off College Drive in January 2023. He was a minor at the time.... more »

• 16-year-old arrested in Tickfaw vehicle burglaries, authorities still looking for more suspects Play Video

  June 10, 2025 5:07 PM

  TICKFAW — The Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old boy in over 20 vehicle burglaries that happened in March. The teenager was arrested on May 15 in Livingston Parish in an unrelated vehicle burglary, during which he was found to have a gun stolen from one of the vehicles... more »

• Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after killing teenager while driving under the influence Play Video

  March 26, 2025 7:00 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man who killed a teenager while driving under the influence in 2023 has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Before a Livingston Parish judge on Tuesday, 50-year-old William Cokes pleaded no contest to vehicular homicide of 19-year-old Caleb Easterling. According to court documents, Cokes also... more »

• Five people hurt in shooting after parade in Washington Parish Play Video

  March 3, 2025 6:15 AM

  FRANKLINTON - Five people were injured, one of them critically, in a gang-related shooting that took place after a parade in Washington Parish late Sunday night. Police arrested 18-year-old Jamerian Anders following the shooting, which took place shortly before midnight after the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton. ... more »

• Wednesday's Health Report: Oral nicotine pouches like Zyn encourage addiction among teenagers Play Video

  October 9, 2024 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Oral nicotine pouches have made the fight against addiction in teenagers even more difficult. They are small pouches put between the gum and upper lip so nicotine can be absorbed into the body. Researchers at Ohio State University warn that these pouches, available in various... more »

• Teenager already in custody faces murder charge for fatal March shooting that left 23-year-old dead Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager already in custody faces additional charges for a fatal shooting that happened in March and left a 23-year-old man dead . The shooting happened on Mar. 23 at Geronimo Street Park. Troy Williams, 23, was found dead at the site with multiple gunshot wounds.... more »

• Five teenagers arrested on gun charges after being discovered due to one's ankle monitor

  July 11, 2024 12:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A search for a runaway juvenile being tracked by his ankle monitor led to the arrests of four teenagers. Detectives were called to a hotel room on Howell Boulevard on June 7. They were searching for a runaway juvenile who was wearing his probation and parole... more »

• Teenager, mother arrested after argument led to deadly shooting on Boulevard De Province Play Video

  June 19, 2024 9:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager and his mother were arrested after an argument led to a deadly shooting earlier in June. The teenager was arrested Tuesday for second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing Sarantis Thomas , 22, on June 6. The shooting happened at an apartment complex on... more »

• Convicted in high-profile Livingston rape case, politically connected sex offender gets life sentence

  October 17, 2023 1:57 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A man who was convicted of rape and other charges after a girl in foster care said her cries for help went ignored for years is now slated to spend the rest of his life in prison. John Mack, 77, was handed down a life sentence for... more »

• EBR school employee fired amid criminal investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student

  August 30, 2023 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A high school counselor in Baton Rouge was fired after administrators discovered he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The staffer worked at Belaire High School, according to a statement from the East Baton Rouge School System. Sources identified the employee as Justin Broussard,... more »

• Months after teen's killing in Baton Rouge, police arrest suspect on manslaughter charge

  August 23, 2023 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man accused of killing a 19-year-old earlier this year, several months after officers say they first questioned the suspected shooter. Baton Rouge Police announced an arrest Wednesday in the April 20 shooting that left Kevin Dunn dead. At the time, police... more »

• Police: Arrest made in crash that killed 19-year-old on Magnolia Bridge

  July 12, 2023 4:07 PM

  CENTRAL - A 19-year-old died in a hospital after he was airlifted from the scene of a major wreck near the East Baton Rouge-Livingston parish line July 12. According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday on Magnolia Bridge Road, between Greenwell Springs Road and... more »

• City-parish leaders announce funeral fund, peace walk honoring slain 11-year-old Play Video

  March 22, 2023 3:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - City and parish leaders held a press conference alongside the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting last week , announcing plans to honor him and launching a fund to pay for his funeral. Matthew Fortenberry was a star basketball player for... more »

• 'She didn't deserve that': After teen allegedly had her mother killed, heartbroken grandfather wants answers Play Video

  October 14, 2022 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A grandfather is in disbelief after learning his 16-year-old granddaughter is accused of arranging her own mother's murder . Wednesday night, 16-year-old Jermyne Lewis allegedly recruited a teenage boy to help murder 33-year-old Markeshia Stone. Lewis came up with the plot after she got into an... more »

• Good Samaritan killed after he tried to protect woman from drunken aggressor, police say Play Video

  May 17, 2022 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old died in the hospital after he was beaten while trying to calm a drunken man who was picking fights outside a Baton Rouge club, according to police. The coroner's office said Hayes Sellers passed away Sunday, a week after he was rushed to a... more »

• Zachary high school student remembered for his big smile and dedication to a sport he loved Play Video

  April 14, 2022 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - "He's the reason why we coach as coaches. He was a phenomenal human being," Jeannine Malbrough, head coach of Tiger Aquatics, said. That's the way those who knew and loved 17-year-old award-winning swimmer Tristan Vessel are remembering him. The Zachary High senior had been to... more »

• Portland 13-year-old severely burned after attempting TikTok trend

  May 30, 2021 9:46 PM

  PORTLAND, Ore. - A 13-year-old girl was severely burned after attempting to copy a TikTok video, according to her family. Destini Crane had to undergo three skin-grafting surgeries after burning her neck and right arm on May 13. ABC News reported that she was trying to follow a TikTok... more »

• Teen killed in Livingston Parish crash Thursday night

  May 28, 2021 12:37 PM

  KILLIAN - An 18-year-old died after his truck went off road and flipped along a highway in Livingston Parish Thursday night. Louisiana State Police said the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on LA 22 near Killian. Police said Michael McKinney of Springfield was driving westbound when his truck left... more »

• Police looking for missing Jennings 14-year-old

  May 22, 2021 10:13 PM

  JENNINGS - A 14-year-old boy has been missing since Thursday, authorities say. Kamiron Chaisson was last seen at Jennings High School wearing his school uniform. He hasn't returned home, according to police reports. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Jennings Police Department at 337-821-5513. more »

• Juvenile suspect on the run after crashing stolen car, leaving 15-year-old dead

  May 10, 2021 6:06 PM

  OPELOUSAS - A juvenile is on the run from police after leading state troopers on a chase and then crashing a stolen SUV carrying four other children, leaving one of them dead. Louisiana State Police said the pursuit began on US 167 around 2 a.m. after troopers spotted the... more »

• Teen allegedly started fire in home full of family members

  May 4, 2021 5:26 PM

  ST. LANDRY PARISH - A teenager was arrested for arson after she allegedly started a fire in a closet while her home was full of relatives. Police said the incident occurred Sunday afternoon in a mobile home on the 200 block of Doral Street, where 16 people were gathered.... more »

• Mayor announces plan to offer COVID vaccine in EBR high schools

  May 3, 2021 4:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - High school students 16 and older will have an opportunity to get a free Pfizer vaccine with the consent of their parent or guardian. On Monday, Mayor Broome announced the 'Bring Back School Fun' COVID-19 vaccine initiative, designed to bring vaccines to participating schools in East... more »

• Two suspects arrested in deadly shooting of 16-year-old

  April 11, 2021 3:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two suspects were arrested following an investigation of the shooting death of 16-year-old Johntrell Cain. Cain was shot in the 6800 block of Florida Boulevard on Saturday night just after 11:00 p.m. The teen later died from his gunshot injuries. Darrius Wheeler, 19, and Kendrick... more »

• Lawsuit alleges La. deputies sat on teen with autism for more than 9 minutes before he died

  January 14, 2021 6:14 PM

  DESTREHAN - A couple is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for negligence related to the death of their "severely autistic" son. The confrontation happened last January in the parking lot of a Metairie shopping center. Video released by the family's attorney show Eric Para, 16, leaving the... more »

• UPDATE: Missing 17-year-old Lockport boy found

  April 17, 2020 6:07 AM

  UPDATE: Macullin Slayton has been found and is safe. *************** LAFOURCHE PARISH - Deputies are searching for a 17 year old male who went missing Wednesday evening. According to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, Macullin Slayton of Lockport was last seen riding his bike on LA Highway... more »

• BRPD: 15-year-old shot and killed on Old Hammond Hwy.

  March 11, 2020 8:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are investigating the shooting death of a teenager. Police say 15-year-old Emanual Banks was found shot to death near a parking lot at 11528 Old Hammond Highway at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday morning. Banks was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not... more »

• Six busted by deputies with stolen guns from victims along I-10 corridor

  February 18, 2020 4:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Sheriff's deputies busted a group of people, including a teenager, in a multi-parish burglary circuit where guns and electronics were stolen from various parishes along I-10. Courtney Davis, Kobe Jones, Kejuan Brown, Ray Mitchell, Christopher Burkhalter and a 16-year-old, who was not identified because of age,... more »

• Teenagers busted in robbery, burglary circuit Play Video

  September 12, 2019 4:51 PM

  CENTRAL – Two teenagers were charged in a burglary ring that included muggings and could face additional charges as the investigation widens. The teenagers are 16 and 17, deputies told WBRZ, and are tied to an armed robbery and attempted armed robbery in Central Monday, a handful of vehicle... more »

• Report: Teen who live streamed deadly crash denied lower bail

  July 29, 2017 2:25 PM

  FRESNO, Calif. - A teenager accused of driving under the influence and causing a deadly car crash while live streaming on social media will remain behind bars after a judge refused to lower her bail Friday. Obdulia Sanchez, 18, had asked a judge to either release her or to... more »

• 19-year-old charged in teen's shooting death Play Video

  July 12, 2017 9:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE – A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teenager found dead in a driveway Wednesday. Tyreece Holliday was charged with second degree murder Thursday. It appears Holliday's address is the same address where the victim, Deon Womack, was found dead the day... more »

• Slidell teen killed in crash in Lacombe

  June 13, 2017 12:54 PM

  SLIDELL – A Slidell teenager was killed in a crash Monday morning in Lacombe. According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, the crash occurred on Bayou Paquet Road near Transmitter Road around 11:40 a.m. when 17-year-old Spencer Coe was driving a BMW. Coe's vehicle was found overturned... more »

• Destrehan woman not guilty in student-teacher sex case

  April 26, 2017 4:22 PM

  DESTREHAN - A former English teacher was found not guilty of carnal knowledge of a juvenile Wednesday. According to a report from WWL-TV, Shelley Dufresne faced up to 10 years in prison after she was accused of having sexual relations with a student. The mother of the teen... more »

• 13-year-old girl killed in crash on LA 25

  April 8, 2017 4:07 PM

  FRANKLINTON - Louisiana State Police say a teenage girl was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Washington parish Saturday morning. According to police, 13-year-old Madison Nicholson was sitting in the passenger seat of a 2005 GMC Sierra while it was traveling on LA 25 around 8 a.m. Police say... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for indecent behavior with juvenile, sexual battery

  February 11, 2017 9:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl on multiple occasions. Baton Rouge Police reported to a Ochsner hospital in Nov. 2016 after learning that the girl had allegedly been diagnosed with an STD from having sexual intercourse with an... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for repeatedly sending inappropriate messages to juvenile

  February 7, 2017 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A man was booked into jail Monday after he continuously sent inappropriate messages to a 13-year-old boy. Officers arrested 21-year-old Anthony Christmas of Baton Rouge after he repeatedly solicited sexual favors from the boy over the course of about three weeks. The victim says he initially... more »

• Teen rushed to hospital after crashing stolen truck on Greenwell Street Play Video

  January 27, 2017 5:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE – An ambulance rushed a teenager to the hospital after crashing a stolen truck into a tree off Greenwell Street Friday afternoon. The scene was taped off and the Baton Rouge Police Department traffic homicide division was called to investigate. Police have not released specifics about the... more »