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• Law enforcement pursuit through West Baton Rouge Parish ends in crash Play Video

  April 29, 2025 6:10 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A person was taken into custody after leading deputies on a chase through West Baton Rouge Parish. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies spotted a stolen car along La. 1 near American Way around 4 p.m. When deputies tried to stop the car,... more »

• Two juveniles arrested after pursuit where driver pulled into traffic, crashed into vehicle Play Video

  April 29, 2025 6:10 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Two juveniles were booked after a pursuit resulted in a crash on South Range Road, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. Livingston Parish deputies were directing traffic around the scene of the crash at the intersection of Florida Avenue and South Hummell Street. Acadian Ambulance said... more »

• No arrests made in carjacking, chase on Nebraska Street Wednesday night

  April 3, 2025 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - No arrests were made in a carjacking that happened late Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers responded to a carjacking and were then involved in a chase that ended on Nebraska Street. Two suspects fled from the vehicle after it ran off... more »

• State troopers arrest man accused of leading 130 mph chase across four parishes Play Video

  March 27, 2025 10:53 AM

  WHISKEY BAY — State troopers arrested a man accused of leading a 130 mph chase through multiple parishes early Wednesday morning. Kevin Stephens, 55, was arrested in Iberville Parish after Louisiana State Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on La. 16 in Livingston Parish, troopers said. Troopers... more »

• NTSB: Pilot's choice to navigate fog, mist likely cause of helicopter crash that killed 2 BRPD officers Play Video

  February 12, 2025 6:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — It was a pilot's decision to fly in foggy and misty weather that likely caused a Baton Rouge Police helicopter to crash in March 2023 and kill two officers, a recently released National Transportation Safety Board said. The report, released Tuesday, says the helicopter left the... 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 »

• Man accused of theft, hit-and-run after stolen car chase through multiple St. Mary Parish towns

  January 10, 2025 5:33 PM

  BERWICK — A man was arrested Friday morning on multiple felony charges after he allegedly led officers on a multi-jurisdiction car chase. Morgan City Police officials said they arrested 38-year-old Jeremiah Jawayne Wiltz after they received a complaint of a stolen vehicle. Officers said they saw a silver-colored van... more »

• Second-largest building in downtown Baton Rouge skyline sold at auction for $20 million Play Video

  November 13, 2024 3:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The second tallest office building in the Baton Rouge skyline on Wednesday was sold for nearly $20 million to an investment firm that was suing the building's previous owners over defaulted mortgage payments. Wilmington Trust National Association was the sole bidder at an East Baton Rouge... 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 »

• Man who fled traffic stop after being tased has 'substantial' criminal history; search continues Play Video

  October 22, 2024 9:11 AM

  CLINTON - Deputies are searching for a man who was tased during a traffic stop and continued to flee into the nearby woods late Monday night. The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy spotted a motorcycle driving erratically around 9 p.m. near the intersection of LA 955... more »

• Deputies arrest man accused of July battery of pregnant woman following pursuit

  September 27, 2024 2:17 PM

  BAYOU L’OURSE – A man accused of the battery of a pregnant woman and leading deputies on a pursuit was arrested. Kelton Javon Smith, 27, was arrested Thursday after leading deputies on a pursuit when they attempted to apprehend him. When he was caught, Smith was arrested and... more »

• State attorney general rappels down Baton Rouge highrise in Boy Scouts fundraising drive Play Video

  September 18, 2024 2:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Attorney General Liz Murrill rappelled down a downtown Baton Rouge high rise on Wednesday morning in a fundraiser event for local Boy Scouts. Murrill slowly scaled down Rivermark Centre as part of the "Over the Edge" initiative to benefit the Istrouma Area Council of the Boy... more »

• 5 teens arrested after chase in stolen car from Covington to Hammond, deputies say

  July 15, 2024 2:28 PM

  HAMMOND — Officials said Monday that five teenagers in a stolen car were arrested after a chase through parts of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes. All five are minors and were not identified by Tangipahoa Parish deputies. Covington Police had tried to pull over their vehicle early Friday, but... more »

• Two men arrested after high speed pursuit in Labadieville

  July 12, 2024 4:04 PM

  LABADIEVILLE - Two men were arrested after a traffic pursuit Thursday evening, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. A uniformed patrol deputy observed an eastbound vehicle on La. 398 going over 100 miles per hour and continued until pulling into a private business near Labadieville. Once the deputy... 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 »

• Napoleonville man arrested after fleeing from Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies at speeds over 100 mph Play Video

  July 2, 2024 9:26 AM

  PAINCOURTVILLE— The Assumption Parish Sheriff's arrested a man suspected of fleeing from deputies at speeds over 115 miles per hour. 20-year-old Murphy Lee Wesley is accused of speeding away from deputies after an attempted traffic stop along LA 308 in Napoleonville. Wesley drove towards the Belle Rose community at... 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 »

• Pair toss drugs from speeding car in Assumption-to-Ascension chase; numerous charges filed

  June 7, 2024 1:09 PM

  PLATTENVILLE — Assumption Parish officials said Friday they had arrested a Pierre Part man and a Belle Rose woman on drug-related charges — but not littering — after watching them toss methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from their speeding car during a chase. Sheriff Leland Falcon said a deputy had... more »

• Man sues BRPD, EBRSO for injuries sustained in 2023 chase that started with fleeing traffic stop

  June 6, 2024 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of fleeing Baton Rouge Police when they tried to pull him over in 2023 is suing local law enforcement for injuries he sustained during the chase, court records say. Harold Anthony, now 20, is seeking damages from BRPD for a broken leg, severed... more »

• State Police, deputies call off search for suspect that jumped bridge in Manchac after 110 mph chase Play Video

  June 5, 2024 11:13 AM

  MANCHAC — The driver of a car engaged in a high-speed chase jumped from an elevated portion of Interstate 55 near Lake Maurepas on Wednesday, triggering a search on the ground that has since gone dry, State Police said. State Police said the chase, which hit speeds of 110... more »

• BRPD officer booked for negligent homicide after causing deadly crash on Government Street Play Video

  October 23, 2023 6:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A police officer was arrested for negligent homicide and other offenses after running a red light while rushing to a gunfight involving officers near Mid City earlier this month. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the situation unfolded Oct. 20 near the corner of Government Street... more »

• FBI calls for more to come forward as feds investigates BRPD for possible civil rights violations

  September 22, 2023 6:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In a rare move, the FBI publicly called for more tipsters to come forward Friday as it investigates claims that officers within the Baton Rouge Police Department have been abusing their power . A statement from the agency says investigators are reviewing allegations that those officers... more »

• Chase ends when stolen vehicle crashes into car wash dumpster, deputies say

  December 16, 2022 10:57 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH – Three people were arrested Friday after they were captured following a chase involving a stolen car. The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office said deputies tried to stop a Dodge Journey on I-12 after it was reported stolen from Houma. The SUV did not stop, the sheriff’s office said,... more »

• 6 suspects, including at least 3 juveniles, led police chase through Central in stolen vehicle Play Video

  December 4, 2022 9:51 AM

  CENTRAL - Three juveniles were arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase late Saturday night, and three more suspects are still on the run. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, an officer found a stolen vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. and called for backup. As the officer... more »

• Man evaded law enforcement on ATV, arrested days later after deputy recognized him

  June 15, 2022 12:22 PM

  PLATTENVILLE - A man who escaped law enforcement while riding an ATV was later captured because a deputy recognized him. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said a deputy spotted the reckless rider Saturday on a highway near Plattenville. The officer gave chase to the vehicle and reportedly recognized the... more »

• Police: Several males detained after leading police pursuit in stolen vehicle

  June 14, 2022 7:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have detained several males after they led a police pursuit driving a stolen vehicle. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the chase went from Old Hammond to Corporate Boulevard. The car eventually stopped, at which point all passengers in the vehicle were taken into custody.... more »

• Teens escape detention center in St. Martin Parish, latest in rash of juvenile jailbreaks

  May 30, 2022 11:20 PM

  ST. MARTINVILLE - A teenager from the capital area was among two inmates who escaped a juvenile detention center in St. Martin Parish Monday afternoon. The pair of 19-year-olds escaped the Acadiana Center for Youth sometime around 1 p.m., Louisiana's Office of Juvenile Justice said in a news release... more »

• 16-year-old getaway driver led deputies on cross-parish chase

  April 27, 2022 7:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Two were arrested, including a juvenile, after they led law enforcement on a chase through multiple parishes late Wednesday afternoon. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the chase stemmed from a reported assault on LA 1 where 28-year-old Robert Baker III allegedly pulled a gun... more »

• Man allegedly rammed officer head-on after 'slow-speed chase'

  March 31, 2022 5:26 PM

  COVINGTON - A man is accused of trying to kill a police officer after he led law enforcement on a slow-moving chase and then rammed his vehicle head-on into a police SUV. The Covington Police Department said the "slow-speed chase" began after officers spotted the suspect, 25-year-old Nestor Javier... more »

• Zachary police impound teenager's dirt bike after trying to evade officers

  March 13, 2022 11:06 PM

  ZACHARY - Officers impounded a dirt bike after the teenage driver, along with two others, led police on a chase along Flanacher Road. According to the Zachary Police Department, a complaint was made Sunday evening concerning dirt bikes on the roadways. Officers spotted three subjects driving dirt bikes... more »

• Driver crashed into 18-wheeler after multi-parish chase on I-10; suspect captured in Port Allen Play Video

  March 10, 2022 10:07 AM

  PORT ALLEN - A driver in a stolen car led police on a pursuit through multiple parishes before crashing into an 18-wheeler late Wednesday night. The chase began around 9:30 p.m. on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, according to Louisiana State Police. The suspect , 19-year-old Oliver Mitchell , led... more »

• Texas businessman places $4.5M Super Bowl wager on Joe Burrow's Bengals

  February 4, 2022 9:48 AM

  HOUSTON - A Houston-based business mogul is betting millions of dollars that Joe Burrow and the Bengals will pull off the win in Super Bowl 56. Jim McIngvale, otherwise known as "Mattress Mack", has placed a total of $4,534,000 on the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Los Angeles Rams.... more »

• Pointe Coupee deputy on leave after chase led to gunfire

  December 30, 2021 12:03 PM

  NEW ROADS - A sheriff's deputy is on administrative leave after firing a gun during a foot chase in Pointe Coupee Parish. The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff's Office reported Wednesday that two deputies tried to stop a stolen vehicle along LA 10 on Sunday. That vehicle crashed into a... more »

• Police say carjacking led to sprawling pursuit through Baton Rouge, teens' arrests Play Video

  November 4, 2021 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A high-speed chase through Baton Rouge Wednesday evening landed 18-year-old D'Sean Lacey and three 15-year-olds behind bars. It all happened because of an armed carjacking in the Sherwood Forest area. "I know there was a handgun involved and he was forced out of his car,"... more »

• Two apprehended after police chase ends in Gonzales

  August 11, 2021 9:42 PM

  GONZALES - Two people were detained after a police chase ended in Gonzales Wednesday evening. A heavy police presence could be seen at a gas station on the corner of W. Worthy and S. Burnside Ave. around 7 p.m. According to State Police, the suspects were being pursued... 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 »

• 13-year-old girl leads deputies on chase in stolen car full of teens

  June 14, 2021 7:37 PM

  LAPLACE - A 13-year-old girl led police on a chase through a suburban neighborhood in a stolen vehicle with four other teens. Deputies with the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call at 3:30 a.m. June 9 concerning juveniles trying to burglarize cars in the... more »

• Disturbing video shows man trying to kidnap 11-year-old at bus stop Play Video

  May 19, 2021 5:23 PM

  PENSACOLA, Fla. - Shocking video captured a man trying to kidnap an 11-year-old girl in Florida as she waited for a school bus to pick her up. The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said the attack happened Tuesday morning. Video recorded by a nearby surveillance camera shows the girl... more »

• Kentucky man arrested on multiple charges after running out of gas during police chase

  May 16, 2021 4:10 PM

  NELSON COUNTY, Ky. - A man driving 143 mph was arrested after a long car chase when he finally ran out of gas. The incident occurred around 12:58 p.m. Saturday on the Bluegrass Parkway. Kentucky State Police called in the Nelson County Dispatch to help them pursue the car,... more »

• Overnight police pursuit ends on Highland Road, near Burbank

  May 11, 2021 6:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A police pursuit that occurred early Tuesday morning in the Highland Road-Burbank area ended in an arrest, authorities say. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), it was nearly 11 p.m. when officers were notified that a man who was in the parking... more »

• Uber driver allegedly broke into woman's apartment after driving her home

  April 14, 2021 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A rideshare driver is accused of kicking down the front door of a woman's apartment after he drove her to a residential complex near LSU. The alleged break-in happened April 7 at The Exchange apartments along Burbank Drive, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.... more »

• Suspect ran after being shot by sheriff's deputy, arrested following overnight search near levee Play Video

  December 10, 2020 3:42 PM

  BRUSLY - A shooting suspect ran away after being wounded by a sheriff's deputy, leading to an overnight search on the west side of the Mississippi River. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said Cedric Hinton was involved in another shooting that happened earlier that night on Red Hat... more »

• Kenner's former mayor arrested, accused of ramming woman's car

  June 8, 2020 12:09 PM

  KENNER - Kenner's former mayor, Phil Capitano, has been arrested and accused of ramming a woman's vehicle during a dispute. According to WWL-TV , Kenner police said Capitano's nephew summoned him to an apartment within the 300 block of Clemson Street, because the younger man's ex-girlfriend was trying to... more »

• Governor orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen state trooper

  May 27, 2020 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Governor John Bel Edwards ordered that all flags at the capitol and public buildings be flown at half-staff in honor of Trooper George Baker, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Edwards said the order will stay in effect until sunset Thursday, the... more »

• Chase near EBR-Ascension line prompts large police response along I-10

  March 25, 2020 11:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Janathean Lamar Duncan was arrested Wednesday afternoon after fleeing police and crashing his vehicle on I-10. Troopers were first seen blocking off the on-ramp to I-10 West at Highland shortly after 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. DOTD traffic cameras showed a swarm of state police vehicles... more »

• Chasing chickens in Mamou on Mardi Gras Play Video

  February 25, 2020 5:48 PM

  MAMOU - The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition lives on in Evangeline Parish. Men in colorful costumes and masks travel around town on horseback making stops where they collect ingredients for the gumbo. The Mardi Gras event has been happening for decades passed on from family to family.... more »

• Uber driver arrested after passengers livestream chase

  February 13, 2020 1:20 PM

  Richmond, Va. - Police charged an Uber driver for kidnapping after police say he chased down someone who hit his car with his passengers still inside his vehicle. Virginia couple's John Murray and his wife, Tameka Swann, date plans started to go downhill Monday night when their Uber driver... more »

• Deputies looking for suspect who fled on foot near US 190

  December 17, 2019 3:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office says it's looking for a person who evaded deputies on foot Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff's office says the individual had arrest warrants and fled a traffic stop on foot. Deputies were still in the area of US 190 and LA... more »

• New Orleans man arrested for human trafficking after fleeing police with juvenile victim in vehicle

  August 4, 2019 11:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - State Troopers arrested a New Orleans man on Saturday night for charges related to human trafficking and child pornography after he led them on a chase. The investigation began on July 31st when Troopers attempted to stop the driver of a vehicle on N. Tonti Street... more »

• Drunk driver arrested after leading police on high-speed chase; crashing into a patrol vehicle

  July 21, 2019 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE -Police arrested a man overnight after he led a high-speed chase ending in a crash into a police vehicle. 58 years-old Carl B. Duke, was first noticed by an officer at 12:24 a.m. Sunday when he was speeding in his blue Jeep on Tara Boulevard. The officer... more »

• Police chase ends in crash into tanker truck; man dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound

  July 21, 2019 12:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A suspect fleeing a traffic stop early Sunday morning died after he struck a semi-truck. According Police, an officer attempted to stop 29-year-old Artis Cain for a traffic violation around 1 a.m. on the 3300 block of Nicholson Drive. Cain then fled from the officer and... more »

• Man and woman arrested after police chase in Lake Charles

  May 18, 2019 1:07 PM

  CALCASIEU PARISH - A man and woman were arrested Friday morning after leading Louisiana State Police on a pursuit from Lacassine to Lake Charles. Friday, shortly after 9 a.m., a Trooper assigned to Louisiana State Police Troop D attempted to stop a 2018 Nissan Altima for a traffic violation... more »

• Flood house rotting, not gutted following 2016 flood Play Video

  March 7, 2018 7:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A flood-damaged house has been left to rot. The floors were ripped up in August 2016, but the rest of the house was left standing. Grace Battley lives next to the property on Hickcock Drive in Baton Rouge. She called 2 On Your Side to inquire... more »

• Two arrested for kidnapping, robbery over drug debt

  January 11, 2018 7:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Two men have been arrested for an attempted robbery and kidnapping Wednesday morning. The victim was driving in the intersection of Airline Highway and Choctaw Drive when he was flagged down by two suspects. The suspects were identified as 28-year-old Dexter Marshall and 26-year-old Christopher Smith.... more »

• Michigan police threaten to serve Lean Cuisine if you're caught drunk driving

  November 21, 2017 1:24 PM

  TROY, Mich. - It's never a good idea to drink a drive, but police in Michigan are taking some unorthodox measures to deter drunk drivers and keep everyone safe on the road this holiday season. A tweet from the Troy Police Department laid out the master plan to curtail... more »

• Police arrest alleged carjacking suspect after high-speed chase in Los Angeles

  July 19, 2017 6:02 PM

  LOS ANGELES – Police in Los Angeles arrested a man, who is an alleged armed carjacking suspect, after engaging in a high-speed car chase on Wednesday. According to ABC 7, an ABC affiliate in Los Angeles, the car police were in pursuit of reached speeds of more than... more »