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• Man arrested for allegedly pulling woman out of car at gunpoint Play Video

  December 17, 2025 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man for allegedly dragging a woman out of a car at gunpoint. According to arrest records, on March 9, police arrived at a home on Sycamore Street after receiving a report that a male flashed a gun at a... more »

• Man arrested after woman allegedly finds hidden cameras in her home Play Video

  December 17, 2025 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on video voyeurism charges on Tuesday after a woman claimed to have found hidden cameras in the air vents of her home. According to arrest records, on Nov. 12, the woman told detectives that she found what... more »

• Gonzales Police attempting to identify woman accused of stealing from Tanger Mall Play Video

  December 15, 2025 12:08 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Police Department is attempting to identify a woman accused of stealing a pair of boots valued at $59.99 from Shoe Lovers in Tanger Mall. Authorities say the alleged theft happened on Dec. 11 around 6:10 p.m. If you have any information regarding her identity,... more »

• Woman arrested on bank fraud after allegedly using fraudulent ID to withdraw $7,500 from Siegen bank Play Video

  October 17, 2025 7:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Gretna woman was arrested by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies on bank fraud charges after she was accused of unlawfully withdrawing thousands from a Siegen Lane bank. Jari Williams, 34, allegedly used an Essential Credit Union customer's personal information, including social security number and bank... more »

• Woman dies shortly after riding Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland

  October 9, 2025 10:40 AM

  ANAHEIM, Cali. — A woman died earlier this week after riding the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland, police told multiple news outlets. Anaheim Police told outlets that the woman suffered an "unfortunate medical episode" at the park on Monday. The woman, in her 60s, was not identified. According to... more »

• Sheriff's Office searching for missing woman in St. Helena Play Video

  October 6, 2025 7:32 PM

  ST. HELENA - St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who has been reported missing. Deputies are asking for help in finding Brittany Travasos, who may also be going by the name Brittany Barlow. Anyone with information should contact the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Callihan gets life in prison after pleading guilty to killing Loranger woman, daughter in state court Play Video

  September 26, 2025 11:06 AM

  LORANGER — Daniel Callihan was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on Friday after pleading guilty to the murder of a Loranger woman and her daughter in state court. Callihan pleaded guilty to the two first-degree murder counts more than a month after he pleaded guilty to federal kidnapping... more »

• St. James Parish woman sentenced to 30 years in prison after child pornography conviction

  September 19, 2025 11:06 AM

  CONVENT — A Convent woman was sentenced to 30 years in prison earlier this week after she was convicted on more than a dozen child porn charges. Destinee Poche, 25, was found guilty in July of uploading, distributing and possessing numerous images and videos containing child pornography. She was... more »

• Woman killed by neighbor in Brusly murder-suicide Play Video

  September 16, 2025 12:25 PM

  BRUSLY - A woman was killed by her neighbor in an apparent murder-suicide on Tuesday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said that a family member found 21-year-old Christine Martinez and 19-year-old Jesus Hernandez dead inside a trailer home around 9:30 a.m. Deputies said the two were... more »

• Police searching for woman accused of stealing from gas station convenience store in Zachary Play Video

  September 15, 2025 7:04 AM

  ZACHARY — Police are searching for a woman who they say stole from a gas station in Zachary. Zachary Police say the person is connected to the theft of merchandise from Murphy’s convenience store. Anyone who can identify this person is asked to contact the case officer at... more »

• BRPD arrest woman accused of Wednesday afternoon shooting on North 47th Street Play Video

  September 11, 2025 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police arrested a woman Thursday after she was accused of seriously injuring a man along North 47th Street in a shooting earlier this week. Shayln Barker, 25, was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of a weapon after the Wednesday... more »

• Woman arrested after allegedly setting trash fire at Greenwell Springs Road motel over weekend Play Video

  September 8, 2025 6:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of setting a fire at a Greenwell Springs Road hotel was arrested over the weekend. Baton Rouge Fire investigators said they were called to the Shed-Dran Motel around 5:30 a.m. on Sunday in response to a small trash fire that motel occupants had... more »

• Woman arrested, accused of bringing gun to animal hospital, aggressively grabbing staff equipment Play Video

  August 18, 2025 3:58 PM

  GRAY — A Houma woman was arrested after allegedly bringing a gun to an animal hospital. Sinclar Gibson, 27, allegedly became irate at the Terrebonne Parish Animal Shelter on Sunday evening after being told about a medical issue her pet suffered from. After this, she aggressively removed a clipboard... more »

• Baton Rouge Police looking for woman missing since February Play Video

  July 29, 2025 12:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are looking for a woman who has been missing since February. Beverly Morgan was reported missing on Feb. 25 and was last seen in Zion City. Morgan is approximately 5’8" tall and weighs approximately 160 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes,... more »

• State Police: Prairieville woman killed in single-vehicle crash on La. 22

  June 27, 2025 4:39 PM

  SORRENTO - A 21-year-old woman died after a single-vehicle crash on La. 22 early Friday morning, Louisiana State Police said. Shelby Molea, 21, died after her vehicle failed to negotiate a left-hand curve on La. 22. She then drove off the right side of the roadway, entering a ditch... more »

• Amite woman killed in single-vehicle crash Play Video

  May 25, 2025 11:33 AM

  AMITE — An Amite woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish on Saturday night, state troopers said. Louisiana State Police said 20-year-old Shellie J. Taylor died after a crash on LA Highway 1054 around 10:15 p.m. Troopers say Taylor was traveling southbound and, for reasons... more »

• Zachary Police continues search for missing woman Play Video

  April 30, 2025 5:14 PM

  ZACHARY - The Zachary Police Department is searching for a woman who was last seen in Zachary more than a year ago. Madison Re'nea Allen is a 32-year-old white woman who is described as 5-foot-2 and 115 pounds. She has tattoos on both wrists, tattoos of angel wings on... more »

• Woman injured in shooting on Blount Road and Scotland Avenue Play Video

  April 29, 2025 8:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was injured in a shooting on Blount Road and Scotland Avenue, Baton Rouge Police officials said. Officials believe the shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. at the 600 block of Blount Road. The injury is non-life-threatening but emergency officials said she was transported in "serious... more »

• Man accused of beating 68-year-old Baton Rouge woman to death captured in Cincinnati Play Video

  April 25, 2025 1:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing a 68-year-old woman last week was arrested in Cincinnati. Richard Stinson, 68, is accused of killing Rose Davillier at her White Sands Drive home on April 14. He was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Cincinnati on Friday... more »

• 68-year-old woman found fatally battered in White Sands Avenue home Play Video

  April 15, 2025 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police are investigating the fatal beating of a 68-year-old woman that happened Monday night near Greenwell Springs Road. Rose Davillier was found battered and unresponsive after Baton Rouge Police arrived at a White Sands Avenue home around 9:30 p.m.. EMS attempted to resuscitate Davillier, but she... more »

• Woman arrested for alleged involvement in fight that broke out at Port Allen community event Play Video

  April 14, 2025 1:40 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a February fight at a Port Allen community event that resulted in "mass chaos and confusion" after officers sprayed mace into the air. The Port Allen Police Department said 31-year-old Rhonda Franklin was arrested Wednesday, nearly two... more »

• Woman pleads guilty to allowing self-described pedophile to take pornographic pictures of child

  April 7, 2025 5:44 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales woman pleaded guilty Monday to child pornography charges after arranging for a juvenile to be photographed by a self-described pedophile in 2020. Hannah Kinchen, 40, arranged to have the photos taken for the minor victim’s modeling career between July and October 2020. According to federal... more »

• Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run crash along Plank Road identified; wanted by police Play Video

  April 4, 2025 5:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of killing one woman and severely injuring another in a hit-and-run crash along Plank Road is still wanted by police. Taquencya Harris, 34, has a warrant out for her arrest connected to the Sunday morning death of 22-year-old LaDerica Stewart, as well as... more »

• Woman wanted for cashing fraudulent check at North Foster Drive money services business Play Video

  March 31, 2025 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for a woman accused of cashing a fraudulent check worth more than $7,000. Police said that the woman entered a North Foster Drive money services business on the 1500 block of the street and negotiated a fraudulent check for $7,673.34. ... more »

• Woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes, clothes from Donaldsonville sports store arrested Play Video

  March 24, 2025 11:48 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Deputies have arrested a woman accused of stealing $10,000 worth of shoes and clothes from a Donaldsonville sporting goods store. Katherine Douzat, 37, was arrested for her alleged involvement in the Jan. 13 burglary of Hibbett Sports on La. 3089. Deputies said that Douzat was one of... more »

• Woman shot, killed near Plank Road on Monday night Play Video

  March 11, 2025 10:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman died in a shooting near Plank Road on Monday night. The woman, 39-year-old Jorquisha Rose, was fatally shot on Canonicus Street, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said. Homicide detectives said they believe a domestic incident occurred between Rose and another person that... more »

• Woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend after argument over breakfast arrested Play Video

  February 18, 2025 11:57 AM

  LAPLACE — A woman accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend in a LaPlace home after the couple had allegedly been arguing over what was served for breakfast when the man was found dead. Tamyrihu Hubbard, 24, was arrested for the second-degree murder of Joshua Jones, 23, on Sunday. ... 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 »

• Three generations of family among five accused of dealing opioids, other drugs in Baton Rouge, Gonzales Play Video

  February 14, 2025 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Family members across three generations are accused of dealing opioid pills out of Baton Rouge and Gonzales. Deputies arrested four people for drug dealing after reviewing cell phone data and prison calls that linked Keishira Lindsey, 18, to the sale of tapentadol tablets and other drugs.... more »

• Woman accused of giving teenager a gun to hide after police pursuit arrested Play Video

  February 11, 2025 12:05 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A woman accused of handing off a bag with a high-powered rifle inside to a teenager for him to get rid of it after a January police pursuit has been arrested, an Assumption Sheriff's Office news release said. The Jan. 14 pursuit began with an attempted traffic... more »

• Mother's Lounge employee lost to gun violence: 'The soul of this space' Play Video

  January 16, 2025 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A downtown bar is holding a fundraiser over the weekend to raise funds for an employee who was shot and killed Monday. Tyesha Branaugh, 30, worked at Mother's Lounge on 3rd Street in Baton Rouge. "If you’ve ever walked through our doors, chances are Tyesha... more »

• Woman allegedly made child wear trash bag while she beat them with utensil

  January 10, 2025 12:16 PM

  KINDER - A woman was arrested Thursday for abuse after it was found she allegedly beat her child while they were wearing a trash bag. Deputies with the Allen Parish Sheriff's Office were called by a bystander who said a toddler had been beaten while they were in a... more »

• Deputies: 78-year-old woman killed in weekend crash likely caused by medical episode

  January 6, 2025 2:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 78-year-old woman was killed in a what was likely a medical episode-induced crash over the weekend on Pride-Baywood Road, East Baton Rouge Parish deputies said. Alice Hamilton was pronounced dead at the scene at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Deputies said Hamilton's vehicle was travelling... more »

• Mother arrested for attempted murder after allegedly accidentally shooting her child Play Video

  December 6, 2024 6:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for attempted murder after she accidentally shot her young child while trying to shoot another man, police said. Arrest documents for 29-year-old Raven Mott said officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department were called to the children's hospital on Wednesday for reports... more »

• Police searching for missing woman with epilepsy, schizophrenia Play Video

  December 2, 2024 1:24 PM

  WALKER - Police are searching for a 30-year-old woman with severe epilepsy who was last seen Nov. 23. Patricia Gardner, 30, was last seen Nov. 23 wearing a pink shirt, jeans, a baseball hat, and pink flipflops around 1 p.m.. Gardner has been diagnosed with severe epilepsy and schizophrenia.... more »

• Man arrested 26 years ago in woman's killing booked by Morgan City Police for separate, earlier killing Play Video

  November 6, 2024 1:42 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A man who, 26 years ago, was arrested for the death of a woman was booked by Morgan City Police on Wednesday for another woman's death that happened a few months before he was arrested in 1998. John Willis Pittman Jr., 44, was brought from Elayn... more »

• Deputies investigating body found on Mead Road as homicide Play Video

  September 9, 2024 2:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office on Monday began investigating the suspected homicide of a woman on Mead Road near Interstate 12. Detectives responded to a call of a deceased woman at the Atlas at Foresthaven apartment complex around 11:30 a.m. Deputies said they... more »

• Woman accused of stealing car with children still inside arrested; mother also arrested Play Video

  August 27, 2024 11:39 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Thibodaux woman accused of stealing a car with two children inside was arrested, Denham Springs Police said. Jennifer Gullick, 40, was arrested and booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on theft of a motor vehicle and aggravated kidnapping charges. The children's mother, Jameka Fields,... more »

• Baton Rouge reproductive rights activist speaking at opening night of Democratic National Convention Play Video

  August 19, 2024 12:37 PM

  CHICAGO — A Baton Rouge reproductive rights activist is set to take the stage Monday evening as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago less than 80 days before a presidential election where issues like abortion will be key talking points for both candidates. Kaitlyn Joshua is one... more »

• Zachary woman harvests 111-pound watermelon; hopes to share with granddaughter's school

  August 19, 2024 12:03 PM

  ZACHARY — A Zachary woman harvested a colossal watermelon she had been growing for three months that weighs over 100 pounds. The watermelon, which Jeanie Buell nicknamed Big Momma, grew to 111 pounds before being harvested on Sunday. During the three months the abnormally large melon grew, Buell said... more »

• Woman arrested for child desertion after her 3 kids were left in a hot car without A/C

  August 5, 2024 5:48 PM

  JUBAN CROSSING — A woman was arrested for leaving her three children in a hot car, Livingston Parish deputies said. Dachawnica Calloway, 32, was arrested on three counts of child desertion on Sunday. Sheriff Jason Ard said that the children, a 10-year-old and two 2-year-olds, were left in... more »

• Woman arrested, man still at-large after police raid home, find drugs, cash near small children

  July 17, 2024 11:58 AM

  MORGAN CITY — Morgan City Police have arrested a woman and are searching for a man after a narcotics raid found cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana and cash in a home with multiple small children. Andrea Bridget Vaughn, 31, was arrested after a weeks-long investigation into drug dealing out of... more »

• Central woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2023 shooting of girl who rang her doorbell; faces 40 years Play Video

  July 17, 2024 11:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Central woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of a 12-year-old girl who knocked on her front door. The woman faces up to 40 years in prison. In an emotional courtroom in downtown Baton Rouge, Ester Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to... more »

• Suspect arrested after woman is killed after being struck by two cars along Livingston Parish highway Play Video

  July 11, 2024 12:26 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman was killed while walking along La. 447 after she was hit by two cars, State Police said. The crash claimed the life of 30-year-old Deasha Doucet, who was walking along La. 447 near Andrews Road in Livingston Parish on Wednesday around 10 p.m. Troopers... more »

• Baker Police searching for missing woman

  July 5, 2024 4:09 PM

  BAKER — Baker Police are searching for a women who has been missing since Sunday. Elouise Nunnery, 59, was last seen around noon on Sunday before she went missing from 1145 Shilo Drive Unit A. According to Baker Police, she was last seen wearing a grey shirt and burgundy... more »

• Walker man arrested for allegedly holding Baton Rouge woman hostage in her home, raping, assaulting her Play Video

  June 25, 2024 5:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Walker man accused of beating and raping a woman in her Baton Rouge home was arrested Tuesday, records show. David Blake Coutee, 38, was arrested in Livingston Parish and is accused of first-degree rape, aggravated second-degree battery, false imprisonment, aggravated damage to property and aggravated... more »

• Hammond woman dies, passenger injured after car drives into tree off La. 443 Play Video

  June 6, 2024 12:06 PM

  LORANGER — A Hammond woman was killed in a fatal crash on La. 443 in Tangipahoa Parish, State Police said. Jill Tarver, 43, died after she traveled off the road and struck a tree Wednesday afternoon. State Police did not know what caused her to drive off the highway,... more »

• Silver Alert canceled after missing Geismar woman found safe Play Video

  June 5, 2024 6:07 AM

  UPDATE: Jane Bergeron was found safe later Wednesday morning. GEISMAR - The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver Alert on behalf of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office for 79-year-old Jane Burk Bergeron. She was last seen Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in the area of Millwood Avenue in Geismar. more »

• Denham Springs woman dead after Sunday evening motorcycle crash on I-10 in Mississippi Play Video

  May 27, 2024 11:47 AM

  GULF PORT, Miss. — A Denham Springs woman is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-10 in Harrison County, Mississippi, that also left four injured, Mississippi Highway Patrol said. Amanda Holden, 43, died Sunday evening around 5 p.m. after she and two other motorcyclists took evasive actions to avoid... more »

• Assumption woman who allegedly broke into home, attacked owner arrested Play Video

  May 24, 2024 11:26 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A Belle Rose woman was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for allegedly breaking into a home and attacking the owner. Phoebe Ann Joseph, 51, forcefully entered a Klotzville home on Sunday, deputies said. The owner of the house called the Sheriff's Office after had Joseph... more »

• Genealogist helps to identify woman staying at shelter, locates family Play Video

  January 8, 2024 2:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a report last week, 2 On Your Side has been able to help positively identify a woman who could not confirm her name or remember where she came from. The woman had provided several names to a community outreach coordinator. It was a genetic genealogy specialist... more »

• Man arrested after woman killed in shooting on Main Street early Tuesday

  January 2, 2024 6:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a 23-year-old after a shooting that left a woman dead early Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers responded to the 2700 block of Main Street near Atkinson Street around 2:45 a.m.. Officers said the woman, who was later identified as... more »

• Man allegedly stole money from dying woman while she was in the hospital

  July 13, 2023 4:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is accused of stealing money from a dying woman's bank account using a phone she left behind when she was rushed to a hospital. According to arrest documents from the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim suffered medical complications and stayed in the hospital... more »

• Denham Springs woman hit, killed walking along road

  December 8, 2022 1:35 PM

  CLINTON, La. – A Denham Springs woman died Wednesday night after a pickup truck hit her while she was walking on the side of the road. State Police said Carly Kennison, 44, was wearing dark clothing as she walked along La. 63, just past La. 37, when a Ford... more »

• NAKAMOTO: Woman claims police chief asked for oral sex to get her boyfriend out of trouble Play Video

  August 29, 2022 5:16 PM

  PLAQUEMINE- Police Chief Kenny Payne is under a criminal investigation tied to allegations he solicited a sexual favor in exchange for getting a woman's boyfriend out of trouble. The woman, who did not want us to use her name, agreed to show her face because she wanted Payne to... more »

• BRPD responds to woman found dead inside her home on Renoir Avenue

  June 25, 2022 1:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police are investigating a homicide after finding a woman dead at 6700 block of Renoir Avenue late Friday night. According to authorities, police responded to the scene around 11:00 p.m. where they found 49-year-old Kimberly Dean dead inside her home from what appeared to... more »

• Mom charged in daughter's murder was placed on leave after Nakamoto exposed disturbing details of neglect

  May 6, 2022 1:00 PM

  SLAUGHTER - About a week before a grand jury charged Sheila Fletcher with killing her daughter, she was placed on unpaid leave at her current government job as WBRZ exposed the shocking neglect that went on inside her home. Fletcher—who currently works as a city prosecutor's secretary in Zachary—has... more »

• Facebook Live stabbing victim died of smoke inhalation after attacker set car on fire, coroner says Play Video

  April 26, 2022 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman who was repeatedly stabbed inside a car during a vicious attack that was livestreamed on social media was still alive when her attacker set the vehicle on fire, initial autopsy results show. Janice David—who was tied to the steering wheel with jumper cables throughout... more »

• Melanie Curtin gets life sentence in rape case involving former sheriff's deputy Play Video

  March 21, 2022 10:07 AM

  LIVINGSTON - A woman convicted of raping an unconscious victim at the home of a sheriff's deputy will spend the rest of her life in prison. Melanie Curtin appeared in court Monday for sentencing on charges of video voyeurism and aggravated rape. Curtin and several members of her family... more »

• Woman allegedly set her roommate on fire, tried to do it again

  February 23, 2022 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A 66-year-old man told investigators his roommate doused him in rubbing alcohol and tried to light him on fire earlier this month, less than a year after she allegedly sent him to a hospital by doing the exact same thing. East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies arrested... more »

• 17-year-old hit and killed while walking in unlit area at night

  July 25, 2021 4:50 PM

  DESOTO PARISH - A teenager was hit and killed while walking at night in an unlit area. Louisiana State Police said 17-year-old Jasilyn Grimes was walking on Red Bluff Road on July 24 when a truck came over a hill crest and hit Grimes. Grimes was taken to... more »

• Woman's body found in Intracoastal Waterway; no foul play suspected

  April 16, 2021 6:16 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Officials said a woman's body was found in a West Baton Rouge waterway Friday, though they don't believe any crime took place. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office confirmed the body was found Friday afternoon in the Intracoastal Waterway. The sheriff's office said witnesses reported... more »