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• Six Ascension Parish residents arrested for alleged involvement in drug trafficking ring

  November 22, 2024 1:36 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Federal agents busted a drug trafficking operation and arrested six Ascension Parish residents, prosecutors said. An indictment filed after the investigation accused the six of being involved in a ring that distributed cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, oxycodone, and heroin around southeast Louisiana, the U.S. Department of Justice said... more »

• Two more arrests made in drive-by shooting that left 8th grader dead Play Video

  November 21, 2024 8:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - After a man was arrested for a drive-by shooting that left a 14-year-old dead, police announced they had made two more arrests of people who were also in the shooter's car at the time. The shooting, which happened on Plank Road on Nov. 13, left 14-year-old... more »

• Zachary Police searching for man accused of felony shoplifting at Walmart

  November 20, 2024 3:38 PM

  ZACHARY — Police are looking for a man who stole from a Walmart in Zachary. The man, accused of felony shoplifting, stole merchandise from the Walmart on Main Street in Zachary on Monday. Police added that he was last seen in a white Chrysler 300 with front end damage.... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies chase sporting goods store shoplifters into Tangipahoa; 3 arrested Play Video

  November 20, 2024 11:35 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish officials say deputies deployed spikes to disable a car carrying a suspected shoplifter away from an Academy sporting goods store and officers eventually caught up to her and the getaway driver in Tangipahoa Parish. Sheriff Jason Ard said Wednesday that deputies gave chase after... more »

• Woman arrested for disturbing school, drug possession at EBR Readiness Middle School Play Video

  November 19, 2024 10:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested Tuesday morning for irate behavior at a Baton Rouge school, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools' director of school security said. The woman, Shaharold Wings, 29, is a parent of a student at EBR Readiness Middle School. Cpt. Rodney Walker said she was... more »

• Woman accused of attempted murder of two in drive-by shooting arrested Play Video

  November 18, 2024 11:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman accused of attempted murder in a drive-by shooting was arrested over the weekend. Kameron Robinson, 30, was arrested early Sunday morning after a late Saturday night shooting at the intersection of Evangeline Street and North Foster Drive. Robinson is accused of shooting two people,... more »

• Man accused of swinging 'large wooden object' at person in Paincourtville bar arrested Play Video

  November 18, 2024 10:27 AM

  PAINCOURTVILLE – A Labadieville man accused of battery while swinging a large piece of wood at a person in an Assumption bar was arrested over the weekend. Ashton Kerry Ainsworth, 34, was arrested after deputies were called to a fight at Hollywoods Bar in Paincourtville. Deputies said they found... more »

• Man accused of using social media to solicit minors arrested by Livingston Parish deputies Play Video

  November 14, 2024 5:15 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man was arrested by Livingston Parish deputies for using social media to solicit minors. Marcus Davis, 33, was arrested on one count each of indecent behavior with juvenile and computer-aided solicitation after an investigation by Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force deputies in October. According... more »

• Maringouin man accused of stealing crossbow scope from sportsman's store arrested

  November 14, 2024 11:56 AM

  MARINGOUIN — A Maringouin man accused of stealing a crossbow scope from a sportsman's store in West Baton Rouge Parish was arrested Thursday. Hunter Gunn, 37, was arrested on felony theft charges by the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gunn is accused of going into the sportsman's... more »

• Five arrested, three wanted for attempted murder in June shooting in Donaldsonville

  November 5, 2024 5:43 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Five people were arrested and three people are still wanted for attempting to murder two people in a June shooting in Donaldsonville that also left another dead. Jakil Jones, 32, Kentrell Price, 25, Kenwin Dandridge, 27, Jamal Vaughn, 24, and Antoine Jackson, 28, were all arrested on... more »

• Man accused of dealing fentanyl, crack cocaine, meth near minor arrested after Albany traffic stop

  November 4, 2024 12:49 PM

  ALBANY — A man accused of dealing fentanyl, crack cocaine and meth in the presence of a minor was arrested after a traffic stop in Albany. Lamario Hammitt Sr. was arrested Sunday afternoon when Albany Police stopped his car on South Montpelier Avenue. When police searched his car,... more »

• One person injured from lacerations as a result of nearby fire off Airline Highway, officials say Play Video

  November 1, 2024 5:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person was injured as a result of a fire near Airline Highway Friday afternoon, according to officials. The Baton Rouge Police Department and emergency officials initially reported that they received a call regarding a potential shooting victim around 3 p.m. near the Shopper's Value in... more »

• Amite man arrested after police seize package with 'Glock Switches,' illegally modified guns

  October 31, 2024 4:32 PM

  HAMMOND — An Amite man accused of converting firearms into illegal machine guns was arrested. Deshun Martin, 20, was arrested Tuesday after Hammond Police intercepted a package that had multiple Machinegun Conversion Devices — commonly known as "Glock Switches." These "switches" convert guns into fully automatic weapons, which... more »

• Man accused of drug dealing, attempting to destroy evidence arrested in Assumption Parish Play Video

  October 31, 2024 1:24 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – A Napoleonville man accused of destroying evidence that he was selling crack cocaine was arrested. Frederick Lee Diggs, 44, was arrested Wednesday by Assumption Parish deputies. Deputies say Diggs was dealing drugs within the parish out of a home just south of Napoleonville. According to deputies,... more »

• Wanted BR man involved in standoff ends up in hospital with self-inflicted gunshot wound Play Video

  October 30, 2024 1:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Multiple law enforcement agencies worked a standoff on Airline Highway on Wednesday morning that ended with a suspect shooting himself and surviving. The Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force as well as the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to the Crown Efficiency motel on Airline Highway Wednesday... more »

• Ascension Parish man arrested in St. Mary Parish on DWI, careless operation of boat charges

  October 28, 2024 1:33 PM

  MORGAN CITY — An Ascension Parish man was arrested by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agents for driving a boat in Bayou Hawkins while intoxicated. Val Saurage, 55, was arrested for DWI and careless operation of a watercraft on Oct. 20, agents said. Agents said they saw... more »

• No jail time for retired state trooper involved on Ronald Greene death in north Louisiana Play Video

  October 28, 2024 12:59 PM

  FARMERVILLE (AP) — A Louisiana state trooper pleaded no contest Monday to significantly reduced charges that spare him jail time in the deadly 2019 arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene, the first conviction of any kind in a prolonged police brutality case that once prompted national outrage. Kory York... more »

• Five men accused of soliciting minors arrested by AG's office, Livingston, Tangipahoa deputies Play Video

  October 16, 2024 11:36 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Five men — including two from Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes — accused of "preying on naïve and innocent juvenile" social media users were arrested, deputies said Wednesday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force worked with the Attorney General's Office, deputies in Tangipahoa... more »

• Trio of accused drug dealers arrested after raids on six sites across Baton Rouge

  October 11, 2024 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Three drug dealers were arrested after deputies seized nearly $50,000 and a large amount of assorted drugs from six Baton Rouge addresses. Kevin Brown, 60, Eric Williams, 41, and Roma Zerangue, 55, were arrested on drug dealing charges after deputies, Baton Rouge Police and Drug Enforcement... more »

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs to make first appearance before trial judge in sex trafficking case

  October 10, 2024 7:13 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to make his first appearance before the judge who is expected to preside over the hip-hop powerbroker’s trial on sex trafficking charges. Combs will be brought to Manhattan federal court from a Brooklyn jail for a Thursday afternoon appearance before... more »

• Deputies searching for man wanted in Ascension Parish on stalking charges

  October 9, 2024 3:54 PM

  GONZALES — Ascension Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of stalking. Kevian Williams, 34, is wanted on multiple charges, including stalking, intimidation and harassment. Deputies ask that anyone with information on Williams contact their detectives or Crimestoppers at 225-344-7867. more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of July 4 attempted murder after he was found in Tennessee Play Video

  October 9, 2024 1:24 PM

  GONZALES — A man accused of attempted murder for a July 4 shooting in Prairieville was arrested after being apprehended in Tennessee, deputies said. Bayron Escalante, 31, was arrested Monday on attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage to property charges after being apprehended in... more »

• Man arrested for unlawfully entering home, allegedly making sexual advances on juvenile Play Video

  October 9, 2024 10:22 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A man was arrested for unauthorized entry Monday after being suspected of a possible sexual assault of a juvenile. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Lance Bush, 34, was arrested Monday. Deputies were called to a home in Napoleonville where a juvenile complainant said Bush had made... more »

• Man arrested for arson after admitting to trespassing, setting vehicle on fire

  October 8, 2024 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fire investigators arrested a man for setting a car on fire and causing approximately $40,000 in damages following the blaze. Kadorius Thomas, 27, was arrested Monday in connection with a vehicle fire that happened on Brightside Drive on Saturday. When investigators reviewed that scene, they determined... more »

• Man accused of removing water meter, stealing water arrested in Labadieville

  October 7, 2024 4:01 PM

  LABADIEVILLE – A man accused of stealing water after he removed a water meter from his Assumption Parish home was arrested. Steven Simoneaux, 66, was arrested Friday for felony theft after he allegedly removed the water meter from his home on LA 1011 and used a homemade pipe to... more »

• West Baton Rouge deputy arrested after investigation into fuel theft Play Video

  October 7, 2024 11:33 AM

  PORT ALLEN - A deputy with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was arrested and fired from the office after it was found he allegedly fueled his personal vehicle using sheriff's office funds. On Sunday, the office was notified of a potential fuel theft after an employee, later identified... more »

• State troopers take two into custody after interstate pursuit ended with crash outside of Brusly Play Video

  October 4, 2024 1:30 PM

  BRUSLY — Louisiana State Police took two people into custody Friday after a pursuit on Interstate 10 eastbound that ended in a crash outside of Brusly, officials said. Troopers were led on the pursuit into West Baton Rouge Parish and later notified the sheriff's office about the pursuit and... more »

• 1 dead, 5 hurt in suspected drunk-driving crash in Independence; driver arrested Play Video

  October 4, 2024 12:57 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — One person was killed and five were hurt after a car driven by a suspected drunk driver ran off the road, hit a tree and flipped in Independence. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said 23-year-old Marisol Carcamo Vargas was killed in the wreck that happened Saturday around... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of stealing car, burglarizing Gonzales dealership

  October 3, 2024 2:05 PM

  GONZALES — A man accused of stealing a car from a Gonzales car dealership was arrested by Ascension Parish deputies. Jerry Martin, 19, was arrested on seven counts of simple vehicle burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and burglary of a business. Deputies said that Martin is accused... more »

• Man accused of murder, attempted murder in August shooting on Sumrall Drive arrested Play Video

  October 3, 2024 2:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of killing a man and shooting another inside a Sumrall Drive home in August has been arrested, Baton Rouge Police said Thursday. Joe Louis Thompson, 44, was arrested on first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping charges. Thompson is accused of... more »

• Five gang members arrested, accused of conspiracy to commit murder, intimidate a witness Play Video

  October 3, 2024 11:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Five members of a Baton Rouge-based gang are accused of conspiring to commit murder and intimidate a witness, Baton Rouge Police said. Over the last several months, the BRPD Special Investigations Division conducted an investigation into the Baton Rouge-based "60 Gang." "It's been an ongoing... more »

• TikTok star 'Mr. Prada' arrested in murder of Baton Rouge therapist Play Video

  October 3, 2024 10:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Sheriff’s deputies accused a TikTok star of murdering a Baton Rouge therapist, saying surveillance video and DNA linked the counselor to the influencer’s blood-spattered apartment. William Nicholas “Nick” Abraham , 69, was seen on video arriving at 20-year-old Terryon Thomas’ apartment about 11 a.m. Saturday. ... more »

• Former EBRSO, Livingston Parish deputy arrested for two counts of first-degree rape Play Video

  October 2, 2024 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A former deputy with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was arrested in Livingston Parish for two counts of first-degree rape, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO said Nicholas LoCicero, 38, of Denham Springs was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on the rape... more »

• Former state trooper arrested for theft, malfeasance for 'skip-scanning' items

  October 2, 2024 3:44 PM

  COVINGTON - A former Louisiana State Police employee was arrested for theft and malfeasance in office after "skip-scanning" items at a Covington retail store, according to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office. Huey Galmiche, 50, committed the crimes while on duty and dressed in his state police uniform, according... more »

• TikTok creator identified as person of interest in death of Baton Rouge therapist arrested in Texas Play Video

  October 2, 2024 9:21 AM

  DALLAS — The popular TikTok creator who Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies identified as a person of interest in the death of a Baton Rouge therapist on Sunday has been arrested in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday. The Baton Rouge Police Department tells WBRZ that 20-year-old Terryon Thomas, known on social... more »

• TikTok star identified as person of interest following death of Baton Rouge therapist Play Video

  October 1, 2024 5:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers on Tuesday issued a warrant for a 20-year-old man accused of fleeing police in the car of a 69-year-old therapist whose corpse was found wrapped in a tarp along a Tangipahoa Parish highway. Terryon Ishmael Thomas is wanted for aggravated criminal damage... more »

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, attorney says

  October 1, 2024 5:01 PM

  HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney said Tuesday he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs , the hip-hop mogul who is awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges . Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within... more »

• Mississippi man, 75, accused of traveling to Baton Rouge for attempted sexual liaison with minor

  September 30, 2024 5:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police said Monday officers had arrested a Mississippi man and accused him of traveling to Baton Rouge to have sex with a 14-year-old. Bruce Wells, 75, of Tylertown, Mississippi, was accused of attempted felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and booked into the East... more »

• Deputies arrest juvenile detention center guard accused of inappropriate communications with inmate

  September 30, 2024 5:28 PM

  HAMMOND — A former guard at the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center accused of inappropriate communications with a juvenile inmate was arrested, deputies said. Taylor Johnson, 28, was arrested Sunday on one count each of obscenity and malfeasance in office. Johnson had been a guard at the facility... more »

• US Marshals, local law enforcement arrest nearly 200 capital area fugitives during 74-day initiative

  September 27, 2024 2:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Marshals Service said Friday that they arrested nearly 200 fugitives in the Baton Rouge area for various crimes as part of the Operation North Star initiative. Operation North Star covered 74 days between May 10 and Sept. 13 and targeted fugitives and violent offenders... more »

• Man arrested on fourth DWI charge while driving on state highway in Assumption Parish

  September 27, 2024 1:58 PM

  PLATTENVILLE — A man was arrested Friday for a fourth drunk driving offense, Assumption Parish deputies said. Solomon Wise, 53, was booked on a fourth offense of DWI, as well as driving under a suspended license and driving on a roadway laned for traffic. A deputy assigned to... 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 »

• Two faculty members at St. Helena Parish school arrested after contraband found in cars

  September 26, 2024 5:16 PM

  GREENSBURG — Two St. Helena Parish school employees were arrested for contraband found in their cars in a staff parking lot, deputies said. St. Helena Parish deputies, alongside the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Tangiaphoa Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana State Police, arrested the two St. Helena College... more »

• Another key charge dropped in Ronald Greene case; malfeasance counts remain Play Video

  September 26, 2024 2:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — Louisiana prosecutors have dismissed the most serious remaining charge in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene, dropping a negligent homicide count against a veteran trooper seen on body-camera video dragging the Black motorist by his ankle shackles and forcing him to lie face down before... more »

• New Orleans carjacking suspect, juvenile escapee captured by US Marshals in Baton Rouge, report says Play Video

  September 26, 2024 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A New Orleans carjacker sought since Monday has been captured in Baton Rouge, according to WWL. Carlos Taylor, 17, has been on the run since escaping the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center. He is accused of carjacking a 72-year-old woman on Monday. According to the New... more »

• Teenager arrested for negligent homicide after fatal June shooting Play Video

  September 26, 2024 10:39 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A teenager is being charged with negligent homicide after a shooting in June left a 21-year-old dead . Police arrested 18-year-old Gabriel Bazile as a suspect in a shooting that happened on June 4 on Kansas Street. James Caples, 21, was killed. Police did not... 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 »

• Man arrested more than 40 times for slew of charges arrested again Monday for drug charges Play Video

  September 25, 2024 11:59 AM

  LAPLACE - A man with a storied arrested history was booked again Monday for drug-related charges. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office said Casey Spies, who has been arrested more than 40 times in the parish alone, was booked again Monday. During his apprehension, he attempted to... more »

• Federal jury convicts Prairieville man for enticement of a minor

  September 24, 2024 12:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Prairieville man was convicted for coercion and enticement of a minor after he tried to engage in sexual activity with someone he believed to be 15 years old. The Department of Justice announced the conviction of Darryl Felder, 43, Tuesday. Evidence showed Felder enticed an... 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 »

• Middle school student arrested in Livingston Parish after reportedly bringing handgun to school Play Video

  September 18, 2024 10:16 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Law enforcement arrested a student Wednesday morning who reportedly brought a handgun to Live Oak Junior High, the school system said. Sheriff Jason Ard said they are still investigating the student's motive so no charges have been filed. "There's a lot of rumors out there.... more »

• Man jumps off interstate after tossing suspected drugs during low-speed chase with Port Allen marshals Play Video

  September 17, 2024 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was injured after jumping from Interstate 110 north just off the Mississippi River Bridge after leading Port Allen City marshals on a pursuit early Tuesday, the agency's chief deputy said. Chief Deputy David Jones said the pursuit began around 1:25 a.m. when a marshal's... more »

• Denham Springs man accused of breaking into vehicles on multiple work sites arrested

  September 17, 2024 11:12 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A 22-year-old accused of breaking into vehicles on work sites across Livingston Parish was arrested. Xavier Strange was booked on three counts of vehicle burglary, deputies said Tuesday. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrest came after several vehicles were broken into at parking lots across the... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of identity theft, stealing lawnmowers from Hammond store

  September 16, 2024 12:41 PM

  HAMMOND — A man accused of using fake IDs to buy lawnmowers from a Hammond business in August turned himself over to authorities on Monday, deputies said. Tyrese Livers, 22, was wanted on multiple felonies, including identity theft, forgery, bank fraud, theft of a motor vehicle and criminal conspiracy,... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for allegedly shooting at woman while driving away with her daughter

  September 13, 2024 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE— A Baton Rouge man accused of trying to kill a woman while she was driving away with her daughter was arrested Friday. Baton Rouge Police say John Simmons, 20, shot at the unnamed victim's car while she was leaving Simmons' home along Voss Drive on May 30... more »

• Man arrested for slew of drug charges after narcotics investigation

  September 6, 2024 1:45 PM

  BERWICK - A man was arrested after a narcotics investigation in St. Mary Parish. Law enforcement arrested Jordan Gant, 34, Thursday morning at the end of a narcotics investigation into his home, which is located in a drug-free zone. Gant was found to be in possession of marijuana,... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges

  September 5, 2024 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal judge Thursday sentenced a Baton Rouge man to nearly 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child porn. Michael Becnel, 56, was sentenced to 116 months in prison following his conviction for possessing obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of... more »

• Indiana woman accused of indecent behavior with, solicitation of 12-year-old arrested in Livingston Play Video

  September 4, 2024 5:26 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Fort Wayne, Indiana, woman accused of soliciting a 12-year-old boy was arrested in Livingston Parish. Zoe Anderson, 21, was arrested on Aug. 24 on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Deputies with Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against... more »

• Former volunteer coach previously accused of molestation arrested again on 15 child porn charges

  August 30, 2024 3:46 PM

  BRUSLY — A former volunteer coach at Christian Academy of Louisiana previously accused of child molestation and other sex crimes was arrested again, this time on child pornography charges, officials said. Dennis Kennamer, 39, was arrested Thursday by Brusly Police on 15 counts of child pornography. Kennamer was booked... more »

• Morgan City man arrested after child he was tasked with watching reportedly ingested drugs

  August 30, 2024 12:47 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man accused of allowing a child he was supposed to be watching to ingest drugs was arrested, police said. Gilbert Christopher Howard, 54, was arrested Thursday on charges of cruelty to a juvenile, improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal... more »