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• Houma man arrested after deputies find a small bag of Methamphetamines outside of home Play Video

  July 9, 2024 10:37 AM

  HOUMA— A Houma man now faces multiple drug charges after Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's deputies found a small bag of drugs outside his home while responding to reports of gunshots. Deputies were called to 27-year-old Jeffery Joseph Bourgeois Jr.'s home off Nassau Court just after 11:00 p.m. Saturday night. Neighbors... more »

• Napoleonville man arrested months after leading deputies on high speed chase

  July 3, 2024 11:27 AM

  BELLE ROSE— A Napoleonville man is facing multiple charges after escaping from an Assumption Parish Sheriff's Deputy after a high speed chase in May. Deputies say the pursuit happened on May 23 after 37-year-old Adam Leroy Hunt was seen violating multiple traffic laws off La. Highway One. A deputy... more »

• Livingston Sheriff announces 3 murder arrests in fentanyl-related deaths in record-breaking overdose year Play Video

  July 3, 2024 10:50 AM

  WALKER - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office made three second-degree murder arrests after investigations into separate fentanyl-related overdoses in a record-breaking year for parish overdose deaths. During a press conference Wednesday morning, Sheriff Jason Ard announced that Travis Freeze, Logan Brown, and Bryan O'Keith Young Jr. were all arrested... more »

• Accused Ascension drug dealer caught with hundreds of pills, fentanyl & guns

  November 8, 2023 5:43 PM

  GONZALES - A suspect drug dealer was caught with hundreds of prescription pills, fentanyl, cocaine and other illegal drugs. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies pulled over 19-year-old Jayden Hebert shortly after he left his home Monday morning, citing a tip they received alleging he was involved in... more »

• Mistakenly released from jail, armed fugitive found hiding out at Slidell hotel

  October 13, 2023 4:02 PM

  SLIDELL - Police captured a fugitive Thursday night who's been on the run for months after he was "mistakenly" released from the St. Tammany Parish jail. The Slidell Police Department said officers stumbled on 40-year-old Donyale James of Folsom while investigating an unrelated call at the Quality Inn on... more »

• Interim CATS boss abruptly quits as problems persist for troubled bus system

  August 23, 2023 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Interim CATS CEO Dwana Williams has resigned a little more than a year after she took the place of the bus system's last boss , who was ousted amid a series of WBRZ Investigative Unit reports uncovering the many problems at the agency. Sources with the... more »

• Accused drug dealer arrested in Ascension, faces murder charge after fatal overdose in St. Gabriel

  August 10, 2023 2:08 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - A suspected drug dealer was arrested in Ascension Parish after police determined he sold narcotics to a woman just hours before she died in Iberville Parish. The St. Gabriel Police Department said officers first investigated the death on June 4, after the victim — 36-year-old Laura... more »

• Ascension public works employee arrested on drug charges

  May 20, 2022 10:18 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE - An employee with the Ascension Parish government was booked this week on federal drug charges. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, Kelly Jones was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiracy and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. The sheriff's could not release further details, citing... more »

• Nearly 70 pounds of meth seized on I-20 during traffic stop Monday morning

  May 16, 2022 2:54 PM

  RICHLAND PARISH - Louisiana State Troopers recovered nearly 70 pounds of meth from a vehicle during a routine traffic stop. Troopers stopped a vehicle traveling east on I-20 in Richland Parish. They became suspicious of criminal activity during the stop and got consent to search the vehicle. During... more »

• Man pleaded guilty to soliciting child porn in exchange for drugs, sentenced to 20 years in prison

  April 9, 2022 5:01 PM

  ASSUMPTION PARISH - A man arrested in April 2022 for soliciting child pornography from an underage victim in exchange for drugs was sentenced in July 2023. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said 66-year-old James Gregoire was arrested in Pierre Part. His arrest followed an investigation into his involvement in... more »

• Nakamoto investigation questions CATS' tardiness in paying healthcare premiums for employees Play Video

  April 5, 2022 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - CATS employees' health insurance may have lapsed for two days after the bus company was late paying its bills, an email obtained by WBRZ shows. The latest issue comes amid a series of WBRZ Investigative Unit and Chris Nakamoto reports on the bus system, which have... more »

• Investigation of multi-parish drug ring leads to 12 raids, 3 arrests

  March 4, 2022 10:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Law enforcement executed 12 search warrants after a months-long investigation into a drug operation spanning at least three different parishes. The raids were primarily carried out Thursday in East Baton Rouge, with two targeting locations in Livingston Parish and West Baton Rouge. According to the East... more »

• Guard caught carrying drugs inside lunch bag at state prison, officials say

  February 22, 2021 5:55 PM

  ST. GABRIEL - A corrections officer at the Elayn Hunt prison was arrested over the weekend after she was caught carrying contraband inside the facility. The Department of Corrections said Damesha Johnson, 28, of Baton Rouge was arrested Saturday after a shakedown at the prison in Iberville Parish. ... more »

• K-9's assistance during traffic stop leads to discovery of 18 pounds of meth

  February 1, 2021 9:59 AM

  LAFAYETTE PARISH - A Louisiana State Police K-9 assisted troopers in the discovery of a significant amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Saturday (Jan. 30) afternoon. Louisiana State Police say it was shortly before 1:30 p.m. when an SUV was pulled over for committing a traffic violation... more »

• Police: Traffic stop near Port Allen leads to arrest for possession of meth

  August 11, 2020 9:49 AM

  WEST BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police report arresting an Alabama man and woman who were found to be in possession of methamphetamine, Tuesday morning. Troopers say around 1:40 a.m. they noticed the driver of a 2017 Honda Accord commit a traffic violation while headed eastbound on I-10 near... more »

• Alleged drug dealer found with large amounts of heroin, arrested

  December 31, 2019 1:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department say a tip about an alleged drug dealer led to the arrest of a man found with large amounts of narcotics. According to a police report, a reliable source informed detectives that 37-year-old Wade Banks was distributing drugs from... more »

• Several Baton Rouge men indicted in Iberville Parish drug ring

  December 10, 2019 5:09 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - Five people are facing charges tied to an extensive drug network operating out of Iberville Parish. According to the Department of Justice, all five suspects are charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine, along with weapons charges. The takedown was a joint effort between the Iberville... more »

• Candidate for rural area state house seat arrested in meth case

  September 19, 2019 4:33 PM

  KENTWOOD – A woman purported to be a candidate for a state house seat in the upcoming election was arrested in a drug case this week. Sheriff’s deputies in Tangipahoa Parish arrested Marylee Bellau, 26, and Joseph Hammons, 49. Bellau was charged with possession of drugs, possession of... more »

• Operation 'Murder Gang Meltdown' in Terrebonne Parish results in $1 million in seized drugs, multiple arrests

  July 2, 2019 7:59 AM

  TERREBONNE - Authorities in Terrebonne Parish announced the current results of "Operation Murder Gang Meltdown", a major investigation into methamphetamine and heroin trafficking in Terrebonne Parish, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of more than $1 million in illegal drugs, cash, and guns. Earl Johnson was the latest... more »

• Deputies arrest two men wanted for meth distribution

  December 21, 2017 3:05 PM

  LAFOURCHE PARISH- Deputies from the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men Wednesday on multiple drug charges including distributing meth in Raceland. Authorities arrested 32-year-old Jarius Griffin and 39-year-old Phillip Bell. Through prior investigations, narcotics agents had obtained warrants for both men in reference to methamphetamine distribution. On... more »

• Woman pleads guilty to meth possession in Ascension Parish

  May 4, 2017 11:15 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE – Prosecutors say a Baton Rouge woman has pleaded guilty to drug charges after she was arrested in December. District Attorney Ricky Babin’s office said Mckinsey Graham, 26, has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and suboxone Monday. Narcotics agents with the Ascension Parish... more »

• Five arrested in drug bust at Baton Rouge hotel

  April 16, 2017 5:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Five were arrested at the Hilton Hotel after police discovered marijuana and a loaded firearm in their hotel room Saturday. According to BRPD, an officer stationed at the hotel on Lafayette Street responded to reports of a strong smell off marijuana and loud music on the... more »

• Attorney General Jeff Landry announces plan to combat opioid abuse Play Video

  April 5, 2017 7:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today announced a new initiative to help educate the public on dangers and responsibilities associated with opioids. Partnering with the Louisiana Ambulance Alliance, Attorney General Landry created the Opioid Abuse Prevention Fund. The fund will pay for the “End the Epidemic... more »

• Man arrested inside sheriff's office for drug possession

  March 9, 2017 11:58 AM

  AMITE – Deputies say a registered sex offender was arrested Tuesday for drug possession inside the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Daniel Edwards said Donn “DJ” Schillage arrived at the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office to update his sex offender registration requirements. A routine warrant check revealed that Schillage had... more »

• Man chokes, binds and beats girlfriend over meth

  January 17, 2017 5:13 PM

  THIBODAUX - Police arrested a man Sunday for attacking his girlfriend over methamphetamine. Police were called to 108 Iris St. after the victim ran to a house on Sanders Street and told the homeowner her boyfriend was trying to kill her. Police arrived and took Michael Globe, 43, into... more »

• Man arrested after accidentally texting officer about drug deal

  January 9, 2017 3:42 PM

  PIERRE PART - Assumption Parish police arrested a drug dealer Monday after he mistakenly texted an officer details about a crystal meth delivery. An Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputy received a misdirected message from Dwayne Hebert, 39, in reference to a drug deal in Pierre Part. The officer played along... more »

• New Year's Day chase leads Walker Police to drug arrest

  January 5, 2017 8:28 PM

  WALKER - Walker Police have arrested a man on multiple charges after a traffic stop turned into a chase. Officers say 32-year-old Joshua Harbin of Independence was driving a green Dodge pickup when they attempted to pull him over for failing to use a turn signal turning onto Brian... more »

• Couple faces rape, drug charges after search of trailer

  December 22, 2016 3:21 PM

  SLAUGHTER – Deputies in East Feliciana Parish say a couple faces rape and drug charges after a search at a trailer Wednesday night. Clinton W. Villagomez and Debroah Villagomez were both charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm while in possession of drugs. East Feliciana... more »

• Three arrested for operating meth lab on boat

  November 7, 2016 5:27 PM

  PIERRE PART – Three people have been arrested for operating a meth lab on a boat in Pierre Part. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 39-year-old Dwayne Paul Hebert, 33-year-old Latisha Landry and 31-year-old Kelly Blanchard on Friday, Nov. 4 while operating a boat near Lake Verret. Officers... more »

• Man sues over arrest after police mistake doughnut glaze for meth

  October 21, 2016 10:03 PM

  ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man arrested last year after police mistook doughnut glaze in his car for meth is suing the city of Orlando and a drug-testing kit company. The Orlando Sentinel reports Daniel Rushing filed a lawsuit last week, claiming negligence by the city and the kit's manufacturer.... more »

• Woman who threatened to burn home down with people inside arrested

  May 17, 2016 10:26 AM

  LABADIEVILLE - A woman was arrested after Assumption Parish deputies say she told them she planned to burn a house down with everyone inside. Deputies say they made contact with Ann Thibodaux at her home in Labadieville after her mom and sister reported she was making harassing phone calls.... more »

• Fundraiser for top Arizona Republicans accused of running meth lab

  April 27, 2016 11:22 AM

  PHOENIX - An Arizona woman who worked for top Republicans in the state and is now a political fundraiser is facing several felony drug charges after sheriff’s office deputies raider the home she lives in with her boyfriend and two children. A sheriff’s spokesman says 35-year-old Emily Pitha was... more »

• Hammond woman arrested after wild multi-parish pursuit

  February 29, 2016 5:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A Hammond woman who told officers she had "smoked a tiny bump of meth" Sunday evening was arrested after leading troopers on a wild two-parish pursuit, arrest records show. The chase began when troopers spotted a damaged Jeep that matched the description of one used in... more »

• More than a dozen accused of dealing drugs in Livingston Parish Play Video

  October 1, 2015 4:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Authorities arrested more than a dozen people in Livingston Parish as part of a drug roundup Thursday morning, and said they could be back for more. Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies with the LPSO Narcotics Division targeted people selling and distributing drugs as part of "Operation:... more »

• Drugs, gun, counterfeit money seized in Livingston Parish

  September 25, 2015 11:36 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Sheriff's deputies said they seized several narcotics along with a weapon during a drug bust in Denham Springs this week. Sheriff Jason Ard said deputies with the Narcotics Division and Special Response Team arrested three people during the search. Joseph Blaine Coon, Lacie Foley and Lorene... more »

• Meth, synthetic pot found in tased man's system

  September 24, 2015 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Autopsy results showed a Zachary man died from a drug overdose after police said he attacked them and was shocked with a taser. The East Baton Rouge Parish coroner said drug screens showed 32-year-old Kevin Bajoie had a mix of methamphetamine, amphetamine, and synthetic cannabinoids in... more »