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• Man accused of dealing drugs out of Hammond apartment arrested on multiple warrants

  March 31, 2025 6:29 PM

  HAMMOND — A man on probation for dealing narcotics was arrested Sunday and was in possession of a variety of drugs and a lot of cash, the Hammond Police Department said. Kenyarie Guzman, 29, was arrested on Sunday after Hammond Police found drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash in Guzman's... more »

• Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail, cashing checks in Livingston Parish Play Video

  March 28, 2025 7:01 PM

  WALKER — Deputies are searching for a Mississippi man wanted for allegedly stealing mail and cashing thousands of dollars in checks at multiple banks in Walker. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is working to locate Jonathan Wesley Robertson for allegedly washing checks and cashing in approximately $18,000 at local... more »

• Drugs, 32 guns seized after five-hour standoff; alleged drug dealer found hiding in attic Play Video

  March 28, 2025 9:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man accused of being a drug dealer was found trying to escape through an apartment attic after a five-hour long standoff Thursday afternoon. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit arrested Kevin Bova, 35, after a standoff at an apartment complex... more »

• Two teens arrested in connection to death of St. Tammany deputy now face kidnapping charges Play Video

  March 27, 2025 11:33 AM

  SLIDELL — Two people arrested in connection to the death of a St. Tammany Parish deputy now face kidnapping charges, authorities said Thursday. Adrian Waughtal and Mason Paul Eugene Fischer, both 17, now face kidnapping charges in addition to their previous murder and attempted murder charges following the weekend... more »

• Police arrest 17-year-old Parkview Baptist student accused of calling bomb threats into the school Play Video

  March 26, 2025 2:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police arrested a 17-year-old Parkview Baptist student who allegedly called multiple bomb threats into the school on Monday. Makhi Matthews will be booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday and is being charged with communicating false information about a planned bombing... more »

• Man wanted in Indiana for alleged promotion of child sex trafficking worked in Hammond in early 2025 Play Video

  March 25, 2025 12:16 PM

  HAMMOND - Law enforcement is searching for a man wanted out of Indiana for alleged promotion of child sex trafficking who reportedly worked in Hammond in early 2025 while still on the run. The U.S. Marshals Service and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Antonio Lewis Jr., 35, fled... more »

• Police searching for man who stole downtown clubgoer's car, tried to use stolen credit cards

  March 24, 2025 4:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police are searching for a person who stole a car from a downtown Baton Rouge nightclub patron earlier in March. Baton Rouge Police said that the thief stole a purse from a patron of a Third Street nightclub on March 14. The thief then drove off... 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 »

• Prairieville man accused of raping woman multiple times at her LSU apartment arrested Play Video

  March 21, 2025 4:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of raping a woman he had a sexual relationship with multiple times in November 2023 was arrested this week. Wyatt Stephens, 23, was arrested Thursday on two counts of third-degree rape. The crimes happened at LSU's West Campus Apartments. According to arrest... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish Prison inmate accused of stabbing another inmate in torso, face, arm Play Video

  March 20, 2025 4:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish inmate accused of stabbing a fellow inmate several times in the face, arm and torso was arrested. Javonte Rhymes, 24, was charged with aggravated battery and rebooked into the parish prison after the stabbing. According to arrest records, Rhymes and... more »

• 22-year-old man arrested after pornography involving juveniles allegedly found on his phone Play Video

  March 19, 2025 12:17 PM

  BAYOU VISTA - A man was arrested for several counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and similar charges after deputies found pornography on his phone. The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home in Bayou Vista on Feb. 22, and their response prompted an... more »

• Woman arrested for murder, man arrested after death of Kansas City sports reporter in New Orleans Play Video

  March 18, 2025 4:23 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A woman arrested in the death of a Kansas City reporter during Super Bowl weekend was booked for a second-degree murder charge and a second person was arrested, according to Kenner Police. Danette Colbert was initially arrested for fraud and theft following reporter Adan Manzano being... more »

• Man accused of having 400 pieces of child pornography arrested by deputies Play Video

  March 18, 2025 1:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man accused of nearly 400 counts of possession of child pornography was arrested, deputies said Tuesday. Eduardo Edenilson Cuatro Pineda, 32, was arrested after deputies found 399 pieces of child sexual abuse material along with a stolen gun. Livingston Parish deputies were first tipped... more »

• Man receives third DWI in four years after he was found inside vehicle unconscious, police say

  March 13, 2025 2:37 PM

  CENTRAL — A man was arrested for his third DWI in four years after he was passed out in front of a store while his car was still running, Central Police said. On March 7, the Central Police Department received calls of a man in front of the Walmart... more »

• Alleged car thief who sold BR residents stolen cars arrested on forgery, theft charges Play Video

  March 12, 2025 1:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Following a series of WBRZ reports in February, a man who allegedly sold Baton Rouge residents stolen cars was arrested for forgery and theft. Calvin Scott, 36, was taken into police custody on Monday as a fugitive and now faces charges of theft, forgery and illegal... more »

• Man arrested for alleged arson that caused millions in damages Play Video

  March 12, 2025 6:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man has been arrested for arson after a fire in May caused millions in damages and posed a "significant threat to human life." Fire investigators arrested James Peck, 49, on Wednesday for two counts of aggravated arson. Peck is allegedly tied to a fire... more »

• INVESTIGATIVE: Third Southern student arrested in hazing death of Caleb Wilson bonds out for $25K Play Video

  March 11, 2025 9:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A third Omega Psi Phi fraternity member and "Dean of Pledges" was arrested for his alleged involvement in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, WBRZ's Investigative Unit learned. Isaiah Smith, also a SU student, surrendered himself to authorities Tuesday and was booked for... more »

• Morgan City Police searching for stabbing suspect

  March 10, 2025 5:08 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Police are searching for a man who stabbed someone in Morgan City. Police said that on Friday, Anthony Javonte Harris was accused of stabbing a man while the two were fighting near La. 182. The stabbing victim was injured in the altercation and brought to the... more »

• Texas video game vendor arrested for having child and animal pornography on cellphone

  March 7, 2025 7:00 PM

  INDEPENDENCE — On Friday, detectives with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a traveling video game vendor from Texas for allegedly having videos containing pornography involving infants and adults sexually abusing animals. Through an anonymous tip, detectives began investigating Christopher Barnes, 30, while he was in town for an... more »

• Man accused in Bayou L'Ourse robbery transferred to Assumption Parish more than year after arrest

  March 6, 2025 12:50 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — One man was transferred into Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office custody for allegedly holding someone at gunpoint in a December 2023 robbery in Bayou L'Ourse that also contributed to the delinquency of a juvenile. Jedarrius Jaylon Brown, 20, was transferred to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office Detention Center... more »

• Man facing theft charges after selling tractor to Pierre Part resident in 2022

  March 5, 2025 2:25 PM

  PIERRE PART — Deputies said Wednesday a man is facing a theft charge connected to the sale of a tractor in June 2022. Ryan Michael White, 33, of Denham Springs, is charged with felony theft. Deputies said the buyer reported that he never received any paperwork from White... more »

• Police arrest man accused of drug dealing, seize nearly 20 pounds of marijuana from car in traffic stop

  March 5, 2025 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of drug dealing was arrested after police found 20 pounds of marijuana in his car. Randy Brown, 39, was booked for possession with the intent to distribute after a February traffic stop yielded 19 pounds of marijuana. Brown was arrested and booked... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly shooting, killing 23-year-old after argument Play Video

  March 3, 2025 1:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a man accused of manslaughter after a shooting that happened Sunday night. The shooting happened in the parking lot of Hollywood Food Mart on McClelland Drive shortly after 7 p.m.. Jermaine Jones, 52, allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old Kedreon Robinson after an argument... more »

• Trio arrested in Ponchatoula drug investigation after neighborhood complains

  February 28, 2025 1:31 PM

  PONCHATOULA - Complaints from neighbors led to three people being accused of running a secret drug lab. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday its deputies had arrested Carderro Frederick, 35; Marvin Wells, 17; and Demarkeal Pines, 24; after an investigation into reported drug trafficking activity near South Range... more »

• WBRZ INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Trooper accused of crashing into BRPD unit retires hours after crash Play Video

  February 26, 2025 2:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana State Police captain who was taken into custody for DWI after she allegedly ran a red light and crashed into two other cars including a BRPD unit retired just hours after the crash happened. The WBRZ Investigative Unit asked LSP about the employment status... more »

• Teenager arrested for alleged possession of child, animal pornography Play Video

  February 24, 2025 9:27 AM

  PONCHATOULA - A teenager was arrested for sexual abuse of animals and possessing pornography involving juveniles. In early February, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about content uploaded online. The content included pornographic images of children under 13... more »

• Man accused of stealing gas in Ethel booked on vehicle theft charges in Jackson

  February 21, 2025 3:28 PM

  JACKSON, La. — A man accused of stealing gas in Ethel was booked on additional charges related to two vehicle thefts. Justin Neely, 33, is accused of stealing a Polaris ATV and a truck, the Jackson Marshals Office said Friday. Neely allegedly stole the vehicles and dumped the... more »

• Gonzales man arrested for vehicle burglary, identity theft

  February 21, 2025 1:03 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension Parish deputies arrested a man who allegedly used a stolen wallet to gamble and make several purchases. The investigation started on Feb. 6 when a victim reported their wallet and other personal items were stolen from their car. Deputies found the victims cards were used at... more »

• Woman arrested for arson after allegedly setting ex's clothes, PS5 on fire Play Video

  February 21, 2025 8:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fire investigators arrested a woman after she allegedly threw her ex's belongings into a trash can and set them on fire. Kyla Patterson, 27, was arrested Thursday and booked for simple arson and criminal damage to property. Arrest documents show that on Feb. 2, the... more »

• Police searching for person of interest in Southeastern campus vehicle burglaries

  February 21, 2025 6:47 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are searching for a person of interest who may be connected to multiple vehicle burglaries on Southeastern's campus. Campus police said there were six vehicle burglaries and two attempted vehicle thefts on campus on Feb. 17 and 18. The two suspects in the burglaries are believed... more »

• Police link suspect in teen's murder in Addis sugarcane field to earlier, separate murder Play Video

  February 20, 2025 7:37 PM

  ADDIS — Police have linked a man arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of a teenager whose body was found in a sugarcane field in Addis to a separate, earlier murder. Police said they booked 23-year-old Devontae Johnson with murder and home invasion charges related to an... more »

• Hammond teacher arrested, accused of computer-aided solicitation of minors Play Video

  February 20, 2025 4:10 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond teacher accused of soliciting minors and indecent behavior was arrested. Vincent Catalanotto, 62, was arrested Wednesday by Louisiana State Police. He was booked with one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile and two counts of computer-aided solicitation. Catalanotto allegedly made plans to travel... more »

• Anonymous tip leads to two arrests in EBRSO drug sting Play Video

  February 20, 2025 9:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An anonymous tip led to the investigation of an alleged drug dealer and two subsequent drug arrests. The East Baton Rouge Gang Intelligence Unit received the tip about Jordan Daigre, 35, in early February. Deputies got several hours of surveillance of his home on Skysail Avenue... more »

• St. George mayoral candidate drops out of race, questioned over '90s prostitution arrest Play Video

  February 18, 2025 5:57 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A St. George mayoral candidate has dropped out of the city's first mayoral election after a reporter questioned him about a prostitution solicitation arrest from nearly 30 years ago. Jim Morgan, a Republican board commissioner of the St. George Fire Protection District, said he had suspended... more »

• Man previously arrested for murder booked for alleged armed robbery of elderly woman at pharmacy

  February 18, 2025 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man previously arrested for second-degree murder in December 2023 was booked for armed robbery, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Curtis Johnson, 19, allegedly approached a 72-year-old with a handgun while she was walking home from a pharmacy. Johnson told her to "give it... more »

• Police: Man drives over 700 miles to set fire to home of man talking with his ex-girlfriend

  February 18, 2025 11:41 AM

  BENSALEM, Penn. (ABC News) — A man has been arrested and charged with six counts of attempted homicide after driving over 700 miles and allegedly setting fire to the Pennsylvania home of a man who had been communicating with his ex-girlfriend, police said. The alleged arson took place at... more »

• Coroner identifies 22-year-old found shot inside car on I-110 Play Video

  February 17, 2025 2:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The coroner's officer has identified a 22-year-old who was found shot inside his vehicle on I-110 on Sunday night. Kimble Evans, 22, was found shot in his vehicle on I-110 after two vehicles crashed on the southbound lanes of I-110 near Wyandotte Street. When police came... more »

• Man accused of stealing $170 worth of gas from Ethel gas station arrested by deputies

  February 17, 2025 1:56 PM

  ETHEL — A man accused of filling his car up without paying at an Ethel gas station was arrested in East Feliciana Parish over the weekend. Justin Neely, 33, was arrested by East Feliciana deputies on Saturday after he was accused of stealing gas from Pop's Country Store on... more »

• New York doc wanted in Louisiana abortion pill case fined by Texas authorities in similar case Play Video

  February 17, 2025 12:10 PM

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, a ruling that could test “shield laws” in Democratic-controlled states where abortion is legal. The ruling was handed down... more »

• Man accused of child pornography charges extradited to Livingston after New Mexico arrest Play Video

  February 13, 2025 1:01 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man accused of soliciting a minor and possessing child pornography was extradited to Louisiana after being arrested in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Kyle Hatch, 38, was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on Thursday after he was arrested by Los Alamos Police previously. Deputies... more »

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

  February 10, 2025 7:14 AM

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

• Man sent father child porn while in jail; father said 'keep them coming'

  February 7, 2025 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A father-son duo was sentenced to federal prison after sending each other child porn; the son did so while in jail for a prior offense. Bobby Wall Jr., 46, of Parchman, Mississippi, admitted during the trial that he used Facebook Messenger to send his father, Bobby... more »

• Slidell woman arrested connected to death of Kansas City reporter in New Orleans for Super Bowl Play Video

  February 7, 2025 9:35 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A Slidell woman was arrested for her alleged connection to the death of Adan Manzano , a Kansas City reporter who was in Louisiana for Super Bowl coverage. Authorities arrested Danette Colbert after it was found she was using Manzano's credit card at stores in the... more »

• Police searching for three people who burglarized multiple vehicles along Southlawn Drive

  February 6, 2025 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for three people who burglarized several cars along Southlawn Drive. The burglaries happened on Jan. 26 and police provided surveillance photos of the three burglars showing them inside a convenience store. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals... more »

• After killing dog and trying to attack ex-cop, West Feliciana man now in line for a reduced sentence

  February 5, 2025 3:04 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A West Feliciana Parish man who killed his own dog and then got stuck in a doggie door while trying to break into the home of a former police officer with two knives shouldn't have been sentenced to the maximum penalties possible, the Louisiana Supreme Court said... more »

• Man accused of fatally shooting man inside burning car at Oswego Street apartments arrested for murder Play Video

  February 4, 2025 11:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of fatally shooting a man inside a burning car at an Oswego Street apartment building was arrested Tuesday. Jonathan Christopher, 59, is accused of killing 37-year-old Robert Hills on Friday. Police said Hills was found dead after being shot multiple times inside... more »

• Man sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison for running Baton Rouge drug operation

  January 31, 2025 4:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A previously convicted felon was sentenced Friday to nearly 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to dealing drugs across Baton Rouge. Demarlo Brown, 42, was sentenced to 211 months in prison and five years of supervised release after he pleaded guilty to running a drug... more »

• Springfield man arrested; accused of stealing $5,000 worth of copper wiring near school, pharmacy

  January 31, 2025 4:39 PM

  SPRINGFIELD – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Friday accused of stealing copper near a Springfield school and pharmacy. Samuel Tullos, 49, was arrested on theft charges. Deputies said that on Thursday, they responded to calls of the stolen copper at Springfield High School, RKM Primary... more »

• Baton Rouge man accused of attempting to rape woman at gunpoint arrested

  January 30, 2025 2:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police arrested a man accused of attempting to rape a woman at gunpoint. Naseemfadhlmurshed Sharafuldin, 28, was arrested Wednesday after an investigation that began in October. Sharafuldin is alleged to have assaulted a woman with a gun inside a truck Sharafuldin was driving... more »

• Stolen boat recovered after deputies arrest three in drug raid Play Video

  January 29, 2025 9:54 AM

  MONTEGUT - Three people were arrested during a drug raid, but deputies also seized a stolen boat during the search. Jesse Paul Leblanc, 41, Shaun Pellegrin, 43, and Jenee Duplantis, 37, were all arrested Monday on multiple felony charges by Terrebonne Parish deputies. The alleged drug dealing started... more »

• Suspect in January shooting death of woman in hotel room arrested by BRPD Play Video

  January 24, 2025 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of murdering a woman in a hotel room earlier in January was arrested Friday. Donald Ray Walker, 31, was arrested in front of the Lake Towers Apartment Complex on North 9th Street. He is suspected of killing 56-year-old Linda Mayes in the Regency... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of stealing guns from a home in 2024 Play Video

  January 24, 2025 12:44 PM

  PAINCOURTVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a man accused of stealing guns from a home in 2024. Gary Lee Thomas III, 21, was booked on Jan. 17 with simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. The home in Paincourtville was burglarized nearly a year before. Several guns were... more »

• Hammond Police searching for three persons of interest in crime string Play Video

  January 24, 2025 10:14 AM

  HAMMOND - Police are searching for three persons of interest who were allegedly seen fleeing from a stolen car after officers were called for shots fired. The Hammond Police Department said its officers were called to Pine Drive on Jan. 11 for reports of shots being fired. While in... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on eight counts of child pornography in St. James Parish

  January 17, 2025 1:24 PM

  CONVENT — A Baton Rouge man accused of child pornography charges was arrested in St. James Parish. Jacob Maxwell Etue, 27, was arrested Thursday for eight counts of pornography involving a juvenile. According to deputies, this is his second arrest. Etue was arrested after an investigation into allegations... more »

• Police arrest man accused of fleeing cops after gun accidentally goes off in car Play Video

  January 17, 2025 12:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of fleeing the cops after illegally firing a gun early Friday morning was arrested. Cameron Knighton, 21, was arrested after he allegedly ran from Baton Rouge police officers who heard a gunshot coming from a car he was riding in. Police said... more »

• Man arrested for 84 counts of pornography involving children Play Video

  January 16, 2025 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Deputies and the Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit arrested a man for nearly 100 counts of sexually-illicit behavior. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it arrested Joshua Foster, 43, for 84 counts of pornography involving children under 13 and 11 counts of sexual abuse of... more »

• Labadieville man accused of kidnapping, drug charges arrested after multi-parish pursuit

  January 15, 2025 3:43 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE – Deputies arrested a Labadieville man on kidnapping and drug charges after he allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through Assumption Parish and into Lafourche Parish. Ronald Dermonta Frazier, 24, was arrested after the multi-parish chase Tuesday afternoon. Deputies said the pursuit started in Napoleonville when... more »

• Pair left store without paying for cart full of stolen groceries Play Video

  January 15, 2025 9:22 AM

  ROBERT - Deputies are searching for a pair accused of leaving a Tangipahoa store without paying for a cart full of groceries. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the theft happened on Dec. 11 from a store on US 190. The man filled a cart with laundry detergent and... more »

• Investigators seize over 20,000 lethal doses of fentanyl from suspected drug dealer Play Video

  January 15, 2025 8:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - For three months, parish deputies investigated a suspected drug dealer and ultimately seized thousands of lethal drug doses from his home. East Baton Rouge's Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit conducted hours of surveillance at Chadwick Chisholm's house on North Magna Carta Place since November 2024. ... more »

• Lawyer, lobbyist who pleaded guilty to possessing child porn indefinitely suspended by state Supreme Court Play Video

  January 14, 2025 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state's highest court on Tuesday imposed an indefinite suspension on longtime lawyer and lobbyist James Burland, who pleaded guilty last month in a child pornography case. The Louisiana Supreme Court, considering a petition by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, said the lawyer's suspension would be... more »