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• Woman wanted by Addis Police, other agencies for theft, vehicle theft, drug charges

  November 18, 2024 12:20 PM

  ADDIS — A woman is wanted in Addis for multiple crimes, including motor vehicle theft. The woman, 35-year-old Jessica R. Simoneaux, is wanted by Addis Police and is accused of theft of over $10,000 and possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Simoneaux is also wanted for motor vehicle... more »

• Baton Rouge woman receives car during Progressive, Enterprise giveaway honoring veterans Play Video

  November 14, 2024 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge veteran was given a new car on Thursday thanks to Progressive's Keys to Progress program. The program is part of an annual effort in partnership with Enterprise Rent-a-Car to recognize veterans and provide them with reliable transportation. Nearly 100 military families are... more »

• Man accused of stealing ATV wanted by Baton Rouge Police Play Video

  November 1, 2024 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for a man accused of stealing an ATV from North Airway Drive. The man is accused of stealing the ATV on Oct. 18, police said. The man was seen on surveillance footage wearing a long-sleeved black shirt, camo pants and a... more »

• Woman came face to face with car thieves who shot at her as they stole her Jeep Play Video

  October 31, 2024 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One woman came face-to-face with two car thieves who then shot at her on Oct. 21. Ashley Mitchell said she got up to prepare a bottle for her baby. As she took a peek through her blinds, she caught sight of two people stealing her Jeep.... more »

• One person in custody, police searching for another after chase went near Scotlandville High School

  October 25, 2024 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One person is in custody and police are searching for another after a person who stole a car went near the campus of Scotlandville High School on Friday. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, a car was stolen and the people involved got out near... more »

• VIDEO: Car on fire at Coursey Boulevard and Stumberg Lane Play Video

  October 24, 2024 3:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Black smoke billowed from a car on fire near the intersection of Coursey Boulevard and Stumberg Lane on Thursday. The fire happened around 2:15 p.m. along Coursey right outside of the Save More Market and gas station. Emergency crews are headed to the scene. No... more »

• One lane on Weiss Road in Walker is open after vehicle fire

  October 17, 2024 2:53 PM

  WALKER — One lane of Weiss Road near Hess Road in Walker is open Thursday after a car caught on fire. Livingston Parish Fire and deputies responded to the scene and said that they expect the road to be reopened soon. Photos from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office... more »

• Homebuilders break ground on 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Play Video

  October 16, 2024 1:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Builders broke ground Wednesday on the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home. The new home will be built on Oak Colony Drive off Hoo Shoo Too Road in the same neighborhood as the 4-bed, 3-bath home was won by Linda Patterson in the 2024 St. Jude Dream... more »

• No injuries reported after fully engulfed car fire near Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  October 15, 2024 9:31 AM

  CENTRAL — No one was injured after a car's engine caught fire Tuesday morning near Greenwell Springs Road. The Central Fire Department posted a picture of the burning car, saying the car had caught fire on Greenwell Springs and Magnolia Bridge roads. Local law enforcement said that the area... more »

• Belle Rose man on the run for domestic abuse charges arrested after pursuit in stolen vehicle

  October 1, 2024 2:11 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE — A Belle Rose man was arrested for a litany of charges, including theft of a motor vehicle and an outstanding warrant for domestic abuse battery of a pregnant woman, after a pursuit, deputies said. Amyrion Anthony Dupaty, 20, was arrested Friday. According to Assumption Parish deputies,... more »

• 'It needs a lot of work:' Officials, residents call for work on Central roadway after multiple accidents Play Video

  September 26, 2024 6:55 PM

  CENTRAL - Law enforcement and residents are calling for changes to Greenwell Springs Road in Central before another person is killed. "It's a bad roadway, it needs a lot of work. There's zero shoulder, we had a couple of fatalities. We had a fatality the other day," Central Police... more »

• St. Gabriel officers help save man who drove into pond Play Video

  September 23, 2024 4:58 PM

  CARVILLE - Officers in St. Gabriel helped save a man after his vehicle ran into a pond in Carville. The St. Gabriel Police Department said the incident happened around 11:45 a.m. Monday by heavy woods in Carville. The man called officers and said he escaped through his sunroof,... more »

• Locations around the state participating in National Seat Check on Saturday Play Video

  September 19, 2024 5:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Parents and caregivers can get their child safety seats installed by experts for free this Saturday to round off Child Passenger Safety week. Nine locations around the state will participate in National Seat Check Saturday, recognized by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the Louisiana Passenger... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle collision wreck outside of Walker Play Video

  September 15, 2024 7:28 PM

  WALKER - One person was killed in a wreck along Walker South Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said a crash happened along Walker South Road—La. 447—at Parkway Drive shortly after 4 p.m. Sources at the scene said a car, a truck and a motorcycle got into a wreck and... more »

• Car collides with train at College Drive and Perkins Road, one injured Play Video

  August 23, 2024 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A car collided with a train on College Drive and Perkins Road Friday afternoon, leaving one person injured. Images show the train stopped and a red vehicle damaged. One person was transported in stable condition, according to emergency officials. The Baton Rouge Police Department said... more »

• Infant's death ruled an accident after being left in hot car; memory scientists give possible explanation Play Video

  August 20, 2024 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office ruled an infant's death an accident after a parent forgot the child in the backseat of a car in July. The parent told deputies they intended to bring the child to daycare before work, but it was not until they... more »

• Tree falls on vehicle along Hwy 43 in Livingston Parish Play Video

  August 14, 2024 5:50 PM

  INDEPENDENCE - A tree fell on a vehicle traveling along Louisiana Highway 43 near Highway 40, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. Images from LPSO show the roadway blocked off from the fallen tree as well as the damaged car. Only minor injuries resulted from the tree falling.... 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 »

• Convicted felon arrested after drugs were found in his car during traffic stop

  July 16, 2024 11:46 AM

  BOURG— Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's deputies found several illegal drugs in a Houma man's car after they pulled him over Sunday night. Deputies say they saw Shawn David Jennies, 37, driving recklessly along Highway 24 in Bourg. Once they approached his car, deputies recognized Jennies from his previous arrests. They... more »

• Fundraiser planned Tuesday night for two West Feliciana students who died recently Play Video

  July 15, 2024 10:48 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE— Big River Running Club is hosting a fundraiser Tuesday night to honor two West Feliciana students who died recently, including a football player killed in a car crash on July Fifth. The run through downtown St. Francisville will support the families of Rayshon M. Franklin and Zacarri... more »

• Zachary Police searching for three people accused of using credit cards stolen from a car

  July 11, 2024 4:14 PM

  ZACHARY — Zachary Police are searching for three people accused of burglarizing a vehicle and using stolen credit cards. The three subjects, photographed on surveillance cameras, bought merchandise from a store with stolen cards they procured from the burglary. If you have any information on the identity of... more »

• West Feliciana High School student athlete killed in car wreck Play Video

  July 5, 2024 11:02 AM

  OSCAR — A West Feliciana High School football player and track athlete was killed after driving off the highway and into a tree in Pointe Coupee Parish early Friday morning, State Police said. Rayshon Franklin Jr., 17, was driving on La. 78 just west of La. 1 near Parlange... more »

• Louisiana unveils 'America 250' license plate for 250th birthday of United States

  July 3, 2024 3:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana 'America 250' State Commission unveiled a new license plate commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States Wednesday. The new Louisiana standard license plate features 18 stars representing Louisiana as the 18th state to join the union in 1812. The license plate will... more »

• Police searching for identity of alleged car burglar

  June 28, 2024 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for the identity of an alleged car burglar. Police posted the picture above and said the pictured person is believed to be connected to a vehicle burglary that happened on June 22 on Corporate Boulevard. A firearm was also stolen. Anyone with... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Car catches fire on I-12 WB, traffic backed up to Millerville Road

  June 25, 2024 12:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A car caught fire Tuesday morning between the Airline Highway and Sherwood Forest Boulevard exits on Interstate 12 westbound, blocking traffic in one lane and backing traffic up 2.5 miles. Fire officials responded to the scene around 10:45 a.m. and within 10 minutes, the blaze was... more »

• As summer starts, advocacy group urges government to implement tech to prevent hot car deaths Play Video

  June 20, 2024 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Summer means higher temperatures, which can be dangerous and even deadly. That's why making sure children are not in the car alone is crucial. Congress mandated a deadline for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to finalize a rule that would require an audio and visual... more »

• Man arrested after leading police on chase in car he was test driving from Florida Blvd. dealership Play Video

  June 17, 2024 5:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested Monday after he led police on a low-speed chase in a car he stole during a test drive from a Florida Boulevard dealership, Baton Rouge Police said. The pursuit started while Jason Simon, 39, was test-driving a car at CARPRO Auto Sales... more »

• Pedestrian killed in Evangeline Parish crash

  June 10, 2024 8:39 AM

  MAMOU — A pedestrian was hit by a car and died from their injuries in a crash, State Police said. State Police said Sharron Hampshire, 63, of Ville Platte was walking near the fog line on La. 104 shortly before midnight on Saturday. A Honda Pilot was driving in... more »

• Three killed, two more hurt in crash along Magnolia Bridge Road Play Video

  June 4, 2024 5:39 PM

  CENTRAL - Three people were killed and two others were injured in a car wreck in Central on Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the crash happened along Magnolia Bridge Road near Wax Road around 4 p.m. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene and two more were hurt, but... more »

• WBRSO deputy indicted for malfeasance, illegal use of weapon after shooting into car Play Video

  May 30, 2024 10:10 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office reserve deputy who livestreamed himself shooting rounds into a car on I-10 in August 2023 was indicted for malfeasance in office and illegal use of weapon charges Thursday. An SUV had been stolen from former Port Allen Police Chief Esdron... more »

• Two adults, two juveniles arrested for breaking into more than 20 cars in Iberville Parish Play Video

  May 28, 2024 11:23 PM

  IBERVILLE PARISH - Law enforcement arrested two adults and two juveniles in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries in Iberville Parish. The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office and Plaquemine Police Department worked together to arrest 19-year-old Mairickey Stewart, 19-year-old Shyquan Harris and two 16-year-old juveniles. An additional suspect, 24-year-old Warnell Babineaux... more »

• Victim in police chase that ended in crash looking for help repairing home Play Video

  March 25, 2024 4:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman's home was hit by a teen driving a stolen car at the end of a police pursuit. Her front porch is now propped up by jacks and doesn't have a working gas meter. Thankfully, Connie Bailey wasn't injured in the incident, but her home... more »

• Car left decaying at mechanic lot, shop owner owes thousands Play Video

  January 23, 2024 4:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Alton Joe's car has been locked up in a fenced-in yard for three years. A judge says he's owed thousands of dollars from the mechanic shop owner who left it there to rot. "What more can I do?" asked Joe. He first dropped off his... more »

• Transmission shop complaints continue, more customers contact 2 On Your Side Play Video

  January 16, 2024 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Some customers of a transmission shop on Florida Boulevard say the place is doing poor work and taking a long time to get the job done. Patsy Richardson says a couple of years ago she needed a new transmission for her 2005 Nissan. She brought her... more »

• Deputies release new details in WBR chase that led to fiery crash; minor among 3 killed

  August 29, 2023 12:35 PM

  FORDOCHE - Weeks after a high-speed pursuit through multiple parishes led to a deadly crash, deputies have identified three people who were killed, as well as the sole survivor who is facing criminal charges. All four were inside a car that was fleeing West Baton Rouge deputies. Two of... more »

• A dozen people injured in crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish Thursday; officials still unclear on what caused wreck Play Video

  July 27, 2023 12:20 PM

  SATSUMA - A multiple-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish left 12 people injured and shut down I-12 in both directions. According to traffic information, I-12 was closed both east and westbound in Satsuma to accommodate AirMed after a severe crash on the eastbound side past South Satsuma Road, but the... more »

• Four arrested in string of catalytic converter thefts around Baton Rouge area

  June 7, 2022 2:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested four men suspected in a series of recent thefts targeting catalytic converters in the capital area. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the arrests were tied to crimes reported between April 28 and May 11. The department said the thefts happened both inside... more »

• Driver ticketed after crashing into school bus; no children hurt

  May 16, 2022 7:44 AM

  CENTRAL - A driver was ticketed for reckless operation after running into a bus loaded with children heading to school early Monday morning. The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. on Greenwell Springs Road at Magnolia Bend Road. The Central Police Department said another vehicle crossed the center line... more »

• 'B**** I got your car': Woman admitted to stealing ex's BMW as deputies listened to phone call

  May 3, 2022 9:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman had no idea she was on speaker phone when she called her former dating partner to brag about stealing a car, allowing sheriff's deputies to hear her whole confession. Ashley Charles, 38, was arrested Monday for allegedly sneaking into her ex's home off Hoo... more »

• Man thrown from vehicle, killed after truck flipped along Ascension highway

  April 27, 2022 9:46 AM

  ST. AMANT - A man was killed after his truck went off-road and flipped along a highway early Wednesday morning. The man killed was identified as Roger Bourque, 64, of Gonzales. Louisiana State Police said Bourque was driving westbound on LA 22 near Snyder Lane around 2 a.m. when... more »

• Carjacking victim gets good news, towing bill taken care of Play Video

  April 20, 2022 4:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A bit of hope for a man who got carjacked and kidnapped. The thief crashed his car and ditched it before it was towed, and the victim got the bill. WBRZ first shared this story a couple of weeks ago . The man, who does not... more »

• Accused catalytic converter thief caught after LSU crime spree

  April 5, 2022 1:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man accused of stealing catalytic converters on LSU's campus after he was identified thanks in part to a report filed when his getaway vehicle stalled in flood water within hours of the thefts. According to LSU Police, Brice Lott, 24, was seen with... more »

• Father 'relieved' after arrest in daughter's hit-and-run killing Play Video

  March 7, 2022 8:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Quality police work and tips from the public led to Leah Tatman's family getting a sense of closure. "I was relieved," said her father, Jay Tatman. In January, 30-year-old Leah Tatman was walking along Jefferson Highway near Highland Road when she was struck by a... more »

• BRPD waiting on equipment, police units caught up in supply chain issues Play Video

  February 21, 2022 9:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - If you have seen a car lot recently, you may have noticed there are a lot fewer vehicles out there to buy. A chip shortage is plaguing the auto industry, which means there are fewer cars to sell. It's affecting many people and organizations, including the Baton... more »

• Suspects wanted in string of vehicle burglaries throughout Hammond

  February 19, 2022 7:55 PM

  HAMMOND - Deputies are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that struck several Hammond neighborhoods earlier this week. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reports that these burglaries happened on Wednesday and Thursday throughout the Hammond area. On Wednesday, deputies say two vehicles were burglarized on Happywoods Road. ... more »

• Costco carjacking suspect also charged with 12-year-old's murder in New Orleans

  February 7, 2022 1:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A man who allegedly carjacked a woman at a Costco while she pumped gas is also facing charges in a separate case involving a child's murder. The New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of Tyrese Harris, 18, on charges related to at least two different... more »

• Builders break ground on 2022 St. Jude Dream Home; find out how you can win it here

  November 18, 2021 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Home builders will start work on the 2022 St. Jude Dream Home in the next few weeks. The official groundbreaking was held this week for the home. The home will be built in the Pointe Marie neighborhood off River Road, a planned community nestled among the... more »

• House hit 3 times by vehicles running off road, property owner asking for help Play Video

  September 28, 2021 5:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A repeat problem has one man calling 2 On Your Side for help. He says vehicles keep running into his house. Robert Rogers has been working on fixing up a house at the corner of N. Foster Drive and Mohican Street. He's determined to get it... more »

• Boat, jet skis and guns stolen from Houma neighborhood

  August 17, 2021 5:48 PM

  HOUMA - Multiple cars were broken into in a Houma neighborhood early Monday morning. Houma Police Department said that two jet skis, a boat, guns, cash and various other items were stolen from the Mulberry subdivision. Officers said the suspects entered multiple unlocked vehicles, and after reviewing surveillance... more »

• One dead and one in critical condition after crash in Bastrop

  August 8, 2021 10:54 PM

  BASTROP - One teenager is dead, and a passenger is in critical condition after a single-vehicle accident Sunday afternoon. Louisiana State Police said 17-year-old Wesley Clay was driving on Stevenson Road around a curve when his Ford Ranger went off the road, into a ditch and rolled over. ... more »

• Two people shot while driving near a hospital in Lafayette

  August 8, 2021 5:02 PM

  LAFAYETTE - A man and a woman were driving near a hospital when they were victims of a drive-by shooting. KLFY reported Lafayette Police Department said around 4 a.m. Sunday, a man opened fire on the couple's vehicle near the corner of S College Road and Pinhook Road. ... more »

• Prairieville man wanted for multiple felonies left scene of deadly crash Monday morning

  August 2, 2021 5:44 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - State troopers are asking for the public's help in finding a fugitive who is wanted for multiple felonies. Louisiana State Police said they are searching for 26-year-old Levi Mitchell from Prairieville. Deputies say August 2 around 11:30 a.m. Mitchell fled the scene of a deadly crash... 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 »

• 21-year-old dies in single vehicle crash in Gonzales

  July 25, 2021 10:45 AM

  GRAMERCY - A 21-year-old died Saturday night in a single vehicle crash on US Hwy 61 south of Interstate 10 in St. James Parish. Cassidy Boutte of Gonzales was traveling northbound on US Hwy 61 when she exited the roadway and struck a tree for reasons still unknown. ... more »

• Man crashes vehicle into two parked cars; shoots at deputies while trying to escape

  July 24, 2021 10:03 PM

  HARVEY - A man was arrested after allegedly crashing into two parked cars while trying to escape law enforcement officials. WWL-TV reported that Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were chasing a man through a Harvey neighborhood when he drove into a resident's driveway and crashed into two cars. ... more »

• Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash on Sherwood Forest Boulevard

  July 22, 2021 11:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man died Wednesday night after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle on a busy highway. Baton Rouge Police said the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. at the intersection of S Sherwood Forest Boulevard and Auburn Drive. Wilson Sip III, 33, was killed in the crash.... more »

• La. woman dies in crash after car hit tree

  July 18, 2021 10:11 PM

  TALLULAH - A woman who was not wearing her seatbelt died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday. Louisiana State Police said 64-year-old Meta Morley was traveling west on Highway 80, just east of Tallulah, around 12:15 p.m. when her vehicle struck a tree on the opposite side of the road.... more »

• Car split in half after deadly accident outside of Chicago

  July 18, 2021 4:36 PM

  HICKORY HILLS, Ill. - Four people died, and two are injured after a single-car accident that ended up splitting the vehicle in half. Police said six people were in a car that lost control and struck a tree July 17. It is unclear if they were traveling at a... more »

• 'I felt like it was time to take a stand,' Baton Rouge man takes matters into his own hands after he wakes up to stolen car Play Video

  July 2, 2021 10:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - When Lionel Rainey III woke up June 23 to several text messages from neighbors, he knew something was up. It wasn't until he called one of them that he knew his home had been the target of overnight assailants. "He said, 'hey man, I have your... more »

• Two men arrested in burglary spree targeting businesses across EBR

  June 21, 2021 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men were arrested after a 10-day burglary spree that targeted several business in East Baton Rouge Parish. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office identified the suspects as Loyd Hamilton, 58, and Roderick Collier, 47. The sheriff's office said it investigated the burglaries at numerous... more »

• Man upset at ex's new boyfriend allegedly had his truck set on fire

  June 15, 2021 1:01 PM

  TALLULAH - A man was arrested after he allegedly had a friend set fire to a truck belonging to his former girlfriend's new boyfriend. The state fire marshal's office identified the suspects as Joshua White, 32, and Ernest Wilson, 27. On June 10, deputies responded to a call... more »