Tagged News

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

  May 4, 2026 1:03 PM

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

• Terrebonne Parish deputies say man wanted for attempted murder may be hiding in Baton Rouge Play Video

  April 29, 2026 1:32 PM

  HOUMA — Authorities are searching for a man accused of attempted murder, and they believe he may be hiding in Baton Rouge. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that Tyaarian Zemar Keyjuan Queen, 20, of Thibodaux, is wanted on four counts of attempted second-degree murder and one count... more »

• Iberville deputies arrest man accused of Plaquemine electronic theft; IPSO searching for another suspect

  April 24, 2026 12:35 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — One person was arrested on felony theft charges for stealing more than $1,000 of electronics from a Plaquemine store, Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi said. Joshua Myers, 33, was arrested after the Monday theft at a national retailer, Stassi said. Another person, 31-year-old Brandon Trehern, is still... more »

• Man sought in Gonzales battery investigation, police say

  April 10, 2026 7:40 AM

  GONZALES — Police are searching for a man accused of battery in Gonzales. Glen Coleman, 49, is wanted in connection with an incident that happened on April 5, where he allegedly attacked someone and left the scene. He is wanted on simple battery and domestic abuse battery charges.... more »

• Gonzales Police searching for armed suspect accused of shooting man in leg Play Video

  April 10, 2026 7:34 AM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a suspect connected to a shooting that happened earlier this month. According to GPD, 50-year-old Roy Hayward is wanted in connection with a shooting that happened on April 5, in which one person was shot in the leg. Police said... more »

• Louisiana man arrested in Alabama after mother and grandmother killed in Easter Sunday shooting Play Video

  April 6, 2026 3:58 PM

  CHALMETTE — A Louisiana man was arrested in Alabama after he allegedly killed his mother and grandmother on Easter Sunday. The St Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office said that around 7:45 p.m., deputies arrived at a residence on Centanni Drive in St. Bernard to find two female victims suffering from... more »

• Pennsylvania man wanted for sending explicit messages, photos to Baton Rouge girls

  March 30, 2026 10:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Pennsylvania man is wanted by law enforcement for sending sexually explicit messages, including photos and videos, to two underage girls in Baton Rouge. According to an arrest warrant, 29-year-old Harry Delgado of Allentown, Pa., met the two, one of whom was 11 years old, on... more »

• Amite Police searching for woman accused of attempted murder, armed robbery along Richardson Street Play Video

  March 26, 2026 11:03 AM

  AMITE — Amite Police officers are trying to locate an attempted murder and armed robbery suspect. According to police, Breanna Walker is a suspect in a March 22 stabbing that happened around 2:10 a.m. along Richardson Street. Police said that the victim in the stabbing was attacked by Walker,... more »

• BRPD arrests woman who allegedly dragged person from vehicle Play Video

  March 19, 2026 6:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a woman who allegedly dragged another person down a road while holding onto them from her car. An arrest warrant for 24-year-old Daishanay Williams says she met the two victims at the Woodlawn Acres BREC Park around 1:45 p.m. Documents say Williams was... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies searching for man accused of stealing $5,000 lawnmower from Holden

  March 18, 2026 10:15 AM

  HOLDEN — Livingston Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of stealing a riding lawnmower worth $5,000 from Holden. According to deputies, 37-year-old Derwin Johnson from Hammond is wanted for stealing the red and gray Exmark Lazy Z mower and trying to steal several other items... more »

• Two suspects wanted after $3,000 stolen, damaged at Hammond sports park Play Video

  March 11, 2026 1:56 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is attempting to identify multiple suspects in a burglary investigation. Hammond Police said that they are investigating a burglary at Chappapeela Sports Park that happened on Feb. 17, where two people damaged a lock and removed approximately $2,000 of merchandise from the park's... more »

• CAUGHT: Masked suspects caught on video in Walker home burglary Play Video

  March 11, 2026 1:42 PM

  WALKER — Wednesday afternoon, LPSO arrested two people believed to be connected to a burglary in Walker. According to Sheriff Jason Ard, multiple people stole around $3,000 worth of items, including medication and jewelry, from a home along Weiss Road on March 6. Deputies recovered stolen jewelry, which... more »

• Terrebonne deputies looking for suspects in attempted murder investigation, including one from Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 4, 2026 11:27 AM

  GRAY — Deputies in Terrebonne Parish are searching for four people, including a Baton Rouge man, wanted in connection with an attempted murder. Dwayne Gaint Jr., 24, from Baton Rouge, is wanted on attempted first-degree murder charges following a Feb. 8 shooting in Gray, Louisiana. Two others, New... more »

• EBRSO: 1 arrested, 2 still wanted in connection with multiple vehicle thefts Play Video

  February 10, 2026 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Deputies arrested one of three suspects connected to several vehicle thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish, according to the sheriff's office. Brandon Cooper, Brian Delcid and Tajavious Washington have worked together to steal multiple Dodge vehicles since Dec. 23, the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said... more »

• Zachary Police looking for alleged Walmart thief Play Video

  January 15, 2026 1:15 PM

  ZACHARY — The Zachary Police Department is looking for a man accused of stealing from Walmart. The department shared two images of the man, wearing a white t-shirt and green pants in one, and a black t-shirt and blue pants in the other. Anyone who recognizes him... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for man accused of multiple thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish

  December 31, 2025 2:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man accused of several retail thefts around East Baton Rouge Parish. Police say Dameon Cockran, 35, is allegedly responsible for a number of thefts throughout the parish. BRPD said he was last known to be occupying a... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies trying to identify suspects after vehicle burglaries, shots fired at vehicle Play Video

  November 6, 2025 5:03 PM

  HAMMOND - Tangipahoa deputies are trying to identify suspects after multiple vehicle burglaries and shots being fired at a vehicle in the Hammond area. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said that s everal vehicles in the General Ott Road area of Hammond were broken into on Halloween night and... more »

• Walker Police still searching for man accused of Waffle House assault, provide clearer picture Play Video

  September 23, 2025 8:04 PM

  WALKER — In the hope that someone can identify him, the Walker Police Department provided a clearer picture on Tuesday of a man wanted in connection with an assault at a Waffle House. The man they are searching for is allegedly connected to an assault at the Waffle House... more »

• Deputies ask for help finding man who tried to crack safe at Take 5 Oil Change in Central

  September 12, 2025 1:07 PM

  CENTRAL — A man is wanted by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office after they say he stealthily broke into a Take 5 Oil Change on Sullivan Road in Central and tried to crack a safe, but ultimately came up short. According to EBRSO, the unidentified man cut the... more »

• Man arrested for negligent carrying of concealed handgun, possession of weapons Play Video

  September 9, 2025 6:24 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A man wanted out of Port Allen on various gun charges was arrested Monday, the Port Allen Police Department said. Zakiylan Williams was wanted for negligent carrying of a concealed handgun and possession of weapons where alcoholic beverages are sold. more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for alleged rapist Play Video

  September 6, 2025 9:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An alleged rapist is wanted by the Baton Rouge Police Department, according to Capital Region Crime Stoppers. Officers are searching for Anthony Jelks Jr., 25, for alleged first-degree rape, according to a Crime Stoppers social media post . Anyone with information about Jelks' whereabouts is... more »

• FBI arrests accused murderer with ties to Louisiana in Colorado Play Video

  August 30, 2025 6:03 PM

  DENVER, Colo. — The FBI ended a manhunt on Friday night with the arrest of an accused killer with ties to Louisiana in Denver. Agents arrested Matthew Ladaniel Johnson in connection to a 2023 murder. He allegedly shot four people at the Viking Bar in Denver, killing two of... more »

• Deputies ask for public's help finding man accused of felony burglary Play Video

  August 19, 2025 2:44 PM

  St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Department deputies are asking the public's help in finding a man accused of breaking into someone's home. Barnell Vanshun Doughty Jr., 18, allegedly broke into a residence in St. Helena Parish and burglarized it on June 27. According to SHPSD, Doughty is 6-feet-1-inch tall... more »

• Deputies searching for men who allegedly left gun in gas station ice machine Play Video

  August 9, 2025 11:29 AM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying and finding three men who left a gun in a gas station ice machine after a wreck, believing them to be connected to a shooting in Independence in July. Deputies responded to a crash... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of burglarizing business on Choctaw Drive Play Video

  August 7, 2025 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say burglarized a business on Choctaw Drive. BRPD said the unidentified man is responsible for a June 23 burglary of a business on Choctaw Drive near North Foster Drive. He allegedly stole several items and... more »

• BRPD searching for two people accused of auto thefts along North Harrell's Ferry Road Play Video

  July 18, 2025 10:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives are trying to identify two people allegedly behind two auto thefts on North Harrell's Ferry Road earlier this month. Baton Rouge Police said that the thefts happened near Aubinwood Drive on July 7 and July 9. Anyone with information about the two alleged suspects... more »

• BRPD: 18-year-old wanted for shooting a father after allegedly bullying daughter at Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  April 30, 2025 9:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An 18-year-old is wanted for allegedly shooting a man who said he was defending his daughter from being mocked last month off of Newcastle Avenue , according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Jerry Huggins allegedly shot Corey Breaux three times after a confrontation that stemmed... more »

• Kentwood Police identify third person wanted in January fatal gas station shooting Play Video

  April 21, 2025 5:49 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood Police have identified a man suspected to be the person responsible for a January fatal shooting . Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton is wanted for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham... more »

• BRFD mechanic accused of crashing city-parish car into another car while on opioids wanted by police Play Video

  March 26, 2025 1:52 PM

  CENTRAL — A Baton Rouge Fire mechanic accused of crashing a city-parish vehicle while under the influence of opioids is wanted by authorities in Central, records indicate. Bart Perkins, 56, allegedly drove the East Baton Rouge-owned truck into another car while driving on Hooper Road on Dec. 5, 2024,... more »

• Police trying to identify man wanted in Tuesday shooting on Newcastle Avenue Play Video

  March 20, 2025 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to identify a suspect in a shooting that took place Tuesday on Newcastle Avenue. The shooting, which was non-fatal, took place in the 12000 block of Newcastle Avenue. Anyone with information is urged to contact officials at 225-344-7867. more »

• Woman accused of involving a child in theft of Zachary business wanted by police Play Video

  February 17, 2025 12:43 PM

  ZACHARY — A woman seen on surveillance cameras stealing from a Zachary restaurant is wanted by police. Police said the woman involved a juvenile in stealing from the business. She is wanted on theft and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Anyone with information on this... more »

• New Roads police searching for woman wanted for home invasion Play Video

  February 10, 2025 7:14 AM

  NEW ROADS - Officers are searching for a woman believed to be armed and dangerous who is wanted for home invasion and other charges. Cherry Johnson of New Roads is wanted for home invasion, aggravated second-degree battery, remaining after being forbidden, and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles. ... more »

• Deputies searching for man who threatened gas station tank truck driver with gun at Hammond Circle K

  December 20, 2024 3:59 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies are searching for a man accused of threatening a Hammond gas station employee with a gun, Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office officials said Friday. Tangipahoa Parish deputies said that on Dec. 5, a tanker driver was attempting to access the gas tanks at the Circle K on... more »

• Man wanted by Ponchatoula Police for exploiting the sick, credit card fraud

  December 13, 2024 1:12 PM

  PONCHATOULA — Police in Ponchatoula are searching for a man accused of exploiting the sick and credit card fraud. Eric Carson Brumfield, 35, is wanted for exploitation of the infirmed, identity theft and fraudulent acquisition of a credit card. Brumfield, also known as Beano, was last seen driving... more »

• Two people wanted for stealing baby formula from Erwinville Dollar General

  November 19, 2024 10:51 AM

  ERWINVILLE — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for two people accused of stealing from a Dollar General in Erwinville. Deputies said that the two people were seen on security footage putting baby formula and other merchandise into a shoulder bag on Friday. Anyone with information on... more »

• Deputies searching for man wanted for domestic violence incident Play Video

  October 23, 2024 11:00 AM

  HOUMA - Deputies with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home and being connected to a domestic violence incident there. The TPSO said Jamar Johnson, 35, of Labadieville was involved in the incident which happened at an address on Goodman... more »

• Deputies are searching for two suspects in simple burglary

  September 27, 2024 12:54 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Deputies are searching for two people allegedly involved in a simple burglary. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said its deputies are searching for Chad Dunaway, 47, and Cassie Clement, 39. Dunaway is wanted for simple burglary and Clement is wanted for principal to simple... more »

• Deputies arrest man wanted for armed robbery, domestic abuse Play Video

  September 24, 2024 10:07 AM

  HAMMOND - Deputies arrested a man wanted for armed robbery and aggravated battery with child endangerment. Eric Jones, 24, of Hammond had warrants for armed robbery with a gun, illegal discharge of a weapons, and domestic abuse with child endangerment, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies... more »

• Deputies searching for two people wanted for attempted murder after shooting Play Video

  August 7, 2024 4:52 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Two people are wanted for attempted murder after a shooting that took place Tuesday, according to the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. Brayden Hollins, 19, of Plaquemine and Laron Richard, 24, of Plaquemine are wanted on two counts of attempted second-degree murder. Anyone with information as to... more »

• Suspected rapist wanted after skipping trial in Tangipahoa Parish

  July 19, 2024 9:45 AM

  AMITE— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for a rape suspect who skipped his trial date. Gerald Stevens, 55, was scheduled to appear in court Monday for a third degree rape case involving a minor that occurred in 2021. Deputies say Stevens was last seen Wednesday afternoon armed... more »

• BRPD arrests man wanted for kidnapping, multiple other charges after Wednesday night standoff Play Video

  July 17, 2024 1:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police arrested a man wanted for second-degree kidnapping and aggravated assaults after a standoff. Officers arrested Travis Demond Thompson, 38, who was wanted for five counts of second-degree kidnapping and aggravated assault with a firearm. He also faces charges of home invasion, aggravated second-degree... more »

• One wanted after person killed in Plaquemine homicide Friday

  June 7, 2024 11:17 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - One person is wanted after a homicide in Plaquemine Friday, according to the Plaquemine Police Department. Officials say Balize Mitchell Jr. died as a result of the homicide. Deandre Devon Dorsey is wanted for one count of obstruction of justice and one count of failure to report... more »

• New Orleans man wanted for speeding with an unrestrained infant, fleeing Slidell Police Play Video

  June 6, 2024 7:31 PM

  SLIDELL — Slidell Police are searching for a New Orleans man who fled from officers with an unrestrained infant in the front seat of his car on Thursday. Emanuel Henry, 26, was allegedly speeding on Old Spanish Trail with the infant in the front seat. A Slidell Police... more »

• Woman found dead; Deputies searching for boyfriend likely tied to her death

  November 30, 2023 9:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE- East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies are looking for a man they believe had involvement in the death of his girlfriend. Deputies responded to the Ivy Park Apartments on Jones Creek Road Wednesday, around 12 p.m., where they found 42-year-old Tonyetta Loveless dead. Investigators believe she was... more »

• Plaquemine man in custody to face attempted murder counts

  November 6, 2023 12:45 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office on Monday arrested a suspect wanted on two counts of attempted murder. The department said it was looking for Donald Ray Dupuy, a Plaquemine man who was last known to reside in the 58000 block of Bell Street. Shortly after it... more »

• Disgraced EBR school teacher wanted on felony charges turns self in, taken into custody Play Video

  October 30, 2023 6:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Disgraced East Baton Rouge school employee Justin Broussard was taken into custody by East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies after turning himself in Tuesday following accusations that he was involved in inappropriate conduct with a student. The WBRZ Investigative Unit was first to break the news... more »

• Louisiana fugitive captured in Mexico 32 years after he escaped custody

  September 20, 2023 6:28 PM

  RINGGOLD - A man who fled Louisiana on the day he was set to be found guilty of his role in a 1991 shootout has been captured in Mexico more than 30 years later. The FBI announced that 63-year-old Greg Lawson was arrested Tuesday in Huatulco, Mexico in coordination... more »

• Franklin police seeking suspect wanted on firearms charges

  May 12, 2023 11:47 AM

  ST. MARY PARISH - Franklin police are asking for help locating a man wanted for possession of a firearm by a felon. Anyone with information on the possible location of Davien Burrell is asked to contact the Franklin Police Department at 337-828-1716. Callers may remain anonymous. more »

• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Man sought after LSU shootout had been arrested in deadly Grambling shooting Play Video

  April 26, 2023 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit on Wednesday that a man wanted by police for a shooting on LSU's campus this week had been arrested after a mass shooting at Grambling State University two years ago. Arrest documents revealed that on Sunday, April 23... more »

• Search continues for teen who escaped custody; grandma ready to use shotgun to protect her home Play Video

  December 30, 2022 4:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The search continues Friday for a 15-year-old who managed to escape from a sheriff's deputy after he had been processed for a vehicle burglary. WBRZ was there Thursday night as law enforcement fanned out looking for him. Drones flew through the air as they tried to... more »

• Convicted killer who was mistakenly freed from La. jail recaptured in New Orleans Play Video

  December 7, 2022 5:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Michael "Ma Man" LeBlanc — a convicted killer from Ascension Parish — was captured Wednesday morning in New Orleans, nearly a month after a series of errors led to his release from state custody. Watch live newscasts here U.S. Marshals had chased LeBlanc into Texas... more »

• Woman allegedly shot at mother and child after argument in New Orleans

  February 13, 2022 5:47 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A woman is wanted for allegedly shooting at a mother and her child Saturday afternoon. The New Orleans Police Department has identified the suspect at large as 36-year-old April Butler. Police said the shooting happened around 12:40 p.m. Saturday at the AutoZone Auto Parts on... more »

• Hammond police looking for shooting suspects

  November 27, 2021 2:47 PM

  HAMMOND - Police are looking for suspects they believe were involved in a shooting that left one person critically injured. Authorities say the suspects argued with the victim at 1:40 a.m. on Friday in a parking area near the intersection of North Cate Street and East Charles Street. The... more »

• Acadian looking to hire and train 30 new EMTs

  September 17, 2021 12:23 PM

  Acadian Ambulance Service is looking to hire 30 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and they're willing to pay for the classes to become certified. The National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance are teaming up to offer an accelerated program in order to earn your EMT certification. It's a seven-week... more »

• Suspected thief who fired deputy's gun during struggle at BR Walmart caught in Indianapolis Play Video

  June 15, 2020 3:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An alleged shoplifter accused of grabbing a sheriff's deputy gun was captured in the state of Indiana days after the encounter. Gabriel Nicole Francis, 31, was apprehended in Indianapolis Wednesday with the help of Louisiana State Police and the U.S Marshal Service. Sheriff's deputies said... more »