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Special session tax bill to apply sales tax to tax-free goods, services unable to secure sufficient votes Play Video
November 15, 2024 12:54 PM
BATON ROUGE – Gov. Jeff Landry's ambitious tax plan, which had previously encountered minimal resistance, hit its first bump on Thursday as lawmakers balked at applying sales taxes to more goods and services that are tax-free now. Lawmakers said Landry was unable to secure the 70 votes from the... more » -
Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others Play Video
November 7, 2024 7:14 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, voiding an order by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to throw out the deals, a government official said Wednesday. The official spoke on condition of... more » -
LSU Police looking to identify man suspected of theft on LSU campus
November 6, 2024 4:37 PM
BATON ROUGE - LSU Police detectives are trying to identify a person suspected of a theft on LSU's campus. According to officials, the theft took place around Oct. 18, 2024. Anyone with information should contact 225- 344-7867. more » -
Detectives searching for man who entered church, attacked disabled man
November 5, 2024 10:45 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are searching for a man accused of cruelty to the infirm, among other charges. Detectives are searching for William Breen III, 40, who is accused of walking into a church Saturday night and attacking an 81-year-old disabled man with chairs. Breen has a history... more » -
Man sentenced to eight years in prison after fatal shooting in 2021
October 30, 2024 11:16 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man convicted of manslaughter after a deadly 2021 shooting has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Charles Wade was sentenced to five years for manslaughter and three years for child endangerment after the shooting on North Foster Drive, which stemmed from an argument between... more » -
Police identify victim of shooting off Scotland Avenue Thursday morning Play Video
October 25, 2024 10:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating the shooting death of a man that happened off Scotland Avenue on Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim as Carlis Sanders, 31, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in an apartment on Oriole Street. Sanders was taken... more » -
Man arrested several times before booked again for drug, firearm charges Play Video
October 24, 2024 12:58 PM
BATON POLICE - Police arrested a man for alleged narcotics and firearms trafficking who has been arrested several times before after an investigation that started in September. Richie Brown was arrested Wednesday for multiple drug and firearm charges following an investigation that began in September. In the course of... more » -
One person in critical condition after a shooting off Scotland Avenue Play Video
October 24, 2024 12:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting off Scotland Avenue. The shooting happened on Oriole Street shortly before 11 a.m.. Officials said one person was taken to the hospital. Further details were not immediately available. WBRZ has reached out... more » -
BRPD releases images of man accused of fatal September shooting Play Video
October 22, 2024 10:16 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to find more information about a suspect in a shooting that left a 44-year-old man dead. The Baton Rouge Police Department released images of a man riding a bicycle in the area of North Acadian Thruway on Sept. 13 where a shooting happened... 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 » -
Detectives searching for information on Lutcher shooting that left teenager dead Play Video
October 17, 2024 1:36 PM
LUTCHER - A teenager is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Lutcher that happened Tuesday. Deputies said the shooting happened on Highway 44 in Lutcher shortly before 9 p.m.. The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for four suspects allegedly connected to the shooting. ... more » -
Pierre Part man arrested for aggravated assault after allegedly threatening two people with a gun Play Video
October 17, 2024 9:50 AM
NAPOLEONVILLE - Deputies arrested a man for two counts of aggravated assault after he allegedly threatened two other people with a handgun. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it arrested Roger Davila, 43, after the incident Wednesday afternoon. Two people called the sheriff's office and said Davila had driven... more » -
Detectives searching for pair accused of stealing almost $20K of merchandise from multiple stores
October 16, 2024 12:38 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are searching for two people accused of thefts from multiple stores in the area totaling almost $20,000. The pair pictured above is believed to be responsible for thefts from multiple stores in recent days. Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department said as of Wednesday,... more » -
Detectives attempting to identify two people allegedly connected to sexual assault on LSU campus Play Video
October 15, 2024 10:07 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to identify the two people in the above image for their alleged involvement in a sexual assault that happened at the beginning of October on LSU's campus. The assault happened on Oct. 1, but detectives did not provide further details regarding the incident,... more » -
13 year old shot during car burglary off Staring Lane early Monday Play Video
October 14, 2024 6:26 AM
BATON ROUGE - No arrests after a 13-year-old boy was shot during an attempted car burglary Monday morning. According to Baton Rouge Police, the teen was with a group attempting to break into cars on Stoney Creek Ave off Staring Ln, when another vehicle pulled up and opened fire.... more » -
One killed, another injured in early-morning shooting off Highland Road Play Video
October 10, 2024 10:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting that happened shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on East Buchanan Street. Daryl Hamilton, 32, and another adult man were shot. Both men were taken to... 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 » -
Folsom man arrested, accused of raping two teenage girls on separate occasions Play Video
October 8, 2024 10:24 AM
LORANGER - Deputies arrested a man accused of raping two teenage girls a week apart. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office was notified of the actions of 24-year-old Dakota Anderson after receiving a tip from one of the victims. Anderson is accused of two counts of second-degree rape. The... 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 » -
Detectives attempting to identify suspect in armed robbery at Dollar General Play Video
September 25, 2024 8:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are trying to identify the person pictured above believed to have committed armed robbery at a convenience store. Detectives said the robbery happened at Dollar General on Hooper Road on Sept. 18. The person pictured can be seen with a gun at the cash register.... more » -
One person in critical condition after shooting on Coursey Boulevard Play Video
September 19, 2024 8:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Coursey Boulevard possibly stemming from an armed robbery. The shooting happened Thursday morning at Coffee Bean Cafe on Coursey Boulevard. The Baton Rouge Police Department said though it was early in the... more » -
Mom found guilty of second-degree murder in toddler's fatal fentanyl overdose Play Video
September 17, 2024 2:04 PM
BATON ROUGE — A jury decided Tuesday that the mother of a 2-year-old who died after his third fentanyl overdose was guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting claims that the woman herself was also a victim. Lawyers for Whitney Ard had argued that she was no more than negligent when... 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 booked with attempted murder after breaking into woman's house, hitting her with bat
September 6, 2024 12:16 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officers arrested a man for attempted murder after he allegedly broke into a woman's house and hit her in the head with a bat. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers arrested Russell Butler, 56, for attempted second-degree murder and unauthorized entry of a home late... more » -
One of three alleged home invaders arrested after August burglary
September 5, 2024 11:37 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested one of three suspects in a home invasion that happened in August. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Rayounce Riley, 23, was allegedly involved in a home invasion that happened on East Brookstown Drive late on the night of Aug. 23. Police... more » -
Man arrested for fatal February shooting off Plank Road Play Video
September 5, 2024 10:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested and indicted for a fatal shooting that happened in February of 2024. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Brayshawn Brown was indicted for charges of second-degree murder and armed robbery after a shooting that happened on Shelly Street on Feb. 8. ... more » -
Man shot to death after fight with suspect near corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road Play Video
August 29, 2024 6:58 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot to death outside a business near the corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road on Thursday. Officials said the shooting happened outside of Uncle Moe's Food Mart and Deli around 5:30 p.m. Family identified the victim as 22-year-old Martrelle Hamilton Jr. ... more » -
Officers seeking three people believed to be connected to 2023 homicide Play Video
August 28, 2024 10:43 AM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are trying to identify three individuals they believe to be tied to a deadly shooting that happened in 2023 . The three individuals are believed to be responsible for a shooting that happened on June 20, 2023 on North Acadian Thruway. The victim of the... more » -
Deputies searching for man accused of home burglary in St. John Parish Play Video
August 27, 2024 11:25 AM
LAPLACE - Deputies are searching for a man accused of an aggravated burglary that happened on Aug. 19. The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for Rashaad Roberson, pictured above, in connection with a burglary that happened in the LaPlace area. Deputies said Roberson was... more » -
Deputies seeking information in Ponchatoula home invasion believed to be targeted Play Video
August 27, 2024 10:22 AM
PONCHATOULA— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help as they investigate a home invasion believed to be targeted that happened early Sunday morning. The Sheriff's Office says three masked suspects entered a home off Wood Avenue around 12:30 a.m. Deputies accuse the trio of holding the... more » -
Man injured in overnight shooting on North 17th Street Play Video
August 27, 2024 8:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot twice in a shooting early Tuesday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North 17th Street near Florida Boulevard. One victim, a man, was shot twice. He was taken to the hospital and his injuries were deemed... more » -
Heroin-fentanyl mixture seized in months-long drug investigation Play Video
August 26, 2024 9:41 AM
GONZALES - Two people were arrested at the end of a multi-month drug investigation. The Gonzales Police Department announced the arrests of Alexandro Price, 43, and Randall Hodges, 44, for various drug charges, including distribution, at the culmination of an investigation that began in spring of 2024. During... more » -
Man arrested in murder, allegedly offered woman $2K not to call police Play Video
August 25, 2024 8:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested in a July murder allegedly offered a witness $2,000 not to call law enforcement, officials said. Baton Rouge Police officers arrested Joel Johnson for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. An arrest warrant says that in the early-morning hours of July... more » -
4 from BRPD's Street Crimes Unit plead not guilty to obstruction and malfeasance charges Play Video
August 15, 2024 4:36 PM
BATON ROUGE — Four members of the defunct Baton Rouge Police Department's Street Crimes Unit waived their formal arraignment on obstruction of justice and malfeasance charges Thursday and pleaded not guilty. The four were accused in the 19th Judicial District Court on a complaint that they were involved in... more » -
One killed in officer involved shooting in Richland Parish Play Video
August 12, 2024 8:13 AM
DELHI— Louisiana State Police are investigating a deadly officer involved shooting Sunday night in Richland Parish. Troopers say Delhi Police officers shot and killed a suspect at a home off Highway 17 just before 11:00 p.m. The suspect's name was not released. State Police did not release any information... more » -
Peeping Tom violating tenant privacy in Garden District Play Video
August 7, 2024 3:43 PM
BATON ROUGE - Police are looking into a "Peeping Tom" wandering around at night in the Rittiner Terrace area of the Garden District. One tenant has captured video of a person or persons walking around after dark through yards, between houses, and looking into windows. It started the first... more » -
Officials identify man killed in shooting late Sunday night Play Video
July 29, 2024 6:56 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a shooting that happened late Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened on North Harrells Ferry Road near Sherwood Forest shortly before midnight. Ronnie Shief, 57, was killed. Another person... more » -
Woman arrested, son wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds, fraud at Ponchatoula cemetery
July 25, 2024 11:00 AM
PONCHATOULA — A Ponchatoula woman was arrested after Tangipahoa Parish deputies investigated financial discrepancies and unauthorized check signings associated with managing a local cemetery. Deputies are still searching for her son, who also allegedly participated in the crimes. Carla Wittie, 62, was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on... more » -
17-year-old taken into custody after alleged home invasion, aggravated assault; previously fled courthouse Play Video
July 24, 2024 6:14 PM
BATON ROUGE - An officer arrested a suspect wanted for multiple charges including home invasion and aggravated assault. Watch WBRZ News 2 live here with WBRZ+ Officials were searching for Kendrick Miller, 17, Wednesday afternoon after he reportedly forced his way into a home on Maximillian Street, battered... more » -
Man found dead from multiple gunshot wounds after apparent shooting Sunday night Play Video
July 22, 2024 10:04 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are investigating a reported shooting that happened Sunday night and left a man dead. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. Sunday night. Officers were called to the scene after receiving calls reporting shots had been fired and a... more » -
Suspected rapist wanted after skipping trial in Tangipahoa Parish
July 19, 2024 9:45 AM
AMITE— Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for a rape suspect who skipped his trial date. Gerald Stevens, 55, was scheduled to appear in court Monday for a third degree rape case involving a minor that occurred in 2021. Deputies say Stevens was last seen Wednesday afternoon armed... more » -
BRPD arrests man wanted for kidnapping, multiple other charges after Wednesday night standoff Play Video
July 17, 2024 1:20 PM
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police arrested a man wanted for second-degree kidnapping and aggravated assaults after a standoff. Officers arrested Travis Demond Thompson, 38, who was wanted for five counts of second-degree kidnapping and aggravated assault with a firearm. He also faces charges of home invasion, aggravated second-degree... more » -
Two suspects arrested following burglaries at fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi Play Video
July 17, 2024 9:18 AM
AMITE— The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two men suspected of robbing dozens of fast food restaurants across Louisiana and Mississippi. Deputies say Sanchez Harold, 36, and Charles Ray Philips Jr., 34, were arrested this week following their most recent burglary at a fast food restaurant along University Avenue... more » -
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
July 16, 2024 2:11 PM
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for the Egyptian government. The jury’s verdict followed a... more » -
Detectives attempting to identify pair of suspected vehicle burglars
July 16, 2024 12:21 PM
BATON ROUGE - Detectives are attempting to identify two people believed to be responsible for multiple vehicle burglaries. The two individuals pictured above are believed to be the suspects in several armed burglaries on Eastgate Drive. Law enforcement did not specify when the burglaries took place. Anyone with... more » -
Man arrested for assault told deputies a woman had robbed him at gunpoint Play Video
July 16, 2024 9:32 AM
LABADIEVILLE - Deputies arrested a man for aggravated assault after he called law enforcement to a report an armed robbery that seemingly didn't happen. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it arrested 29-year-old Montrell Garrison after an incident that happened Monday morning. Garrison called deputies and told them... more » -
Officer arrests several members of alleged vehicle burglary ring Play Video
July 15, 2024 6:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - An officer made multiple arrests in an alleged vehicle burglary ring, seizing a tool they used to break into the victims' cars. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an officer, Cpl. Tayveon Slaughter, was working extra duty early Sunday morning investigating vehicle burglaries when he came... more » -
His brother was found dead, his mother was arrested, then this baby was found crawling by a highway Play Video
July 11, 2024 8:50 AM
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old “miracle baby” survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside the day after his 4-year-old brother was found dead and his mother was arrested in Mississippi. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary... more » -
Police searching for suspect in July 1 armed robbery
July 9, 2024 8:02 AM
BATON ROUGE - Police are attempting to identify a suspect in an armed robbery that happened early on the morning of July 1. The individual pictured above entered the Race Trac on Harding Boulevard near Merle Gustafson Drive around 3:20 a.m. that morning. They reportedly showed a gun to... more » -
Two Hammond men sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2022 'crime spree'
July 3, 2024 1:40 PM
LAKE CHARLES - Three men including two Hammond natives were sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison for their involvement in a two-week long crime spree that spanned three states. The United States Department of Justice announced that the three men—Evan Ard, 22, of Hammond; Jaylon Brumfield,... more » -
Houma man arrested after deputies found drugs during traffic stop
July 2, 2024 4:03 PM
HOUMA— A Houma man faces multiple drug charges after Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Deputies found illegal narcotics during a traffic stop. Deputies say they pulled over 43-year-old Aaron Anthony Lampton Thursday evening on Roy Street. During the stop, he tried to get rid of the illegal drugs in his car... more » -
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Deputies looking for suspect in Covington armed robbery
July 1, 2024 4:43 PM
COVINGTON — The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a man at gunpoint while he was using an ATM in Covington Friday night. Deputies say the suspect, described as a black male in dark clothes wearing a mask, approached the victim just before... more » -
One killed in early morning shooting off North Donmoor Avenue Play Video
July 1, 2024 2:35 PM
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are investigating after a man was shot to death along North Donmoor Avenue early this morning. Officers say Byron Irving, 36, was killed just before three a.m. Monday morning. Police arrived at the scene after receiving Ivring's body was found with multiple gunshot... more » -
Officers looking for suspect in 50-year-old woman's killing Play Video
June 29, 2024 6:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - A 50-year-old woman was found shot to death inside a home Saturday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers found Sheila Mitchell shot inside of a home near the corner of La Margie Ave and North Cristy Drive around 8:45 a.m. Officers are searching... more » -
Some residents concerned with state of Baker police department; chief says all is well Play Video
June 28, 2024 6:36 PM
BAKER — As Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn enters his third term as top cop, he has a plan for the city. "To continue to make Baker the safest city in Louisiana," he said Friday. Dunn considers the reported crime rate in his city as one of the... more » -
EBRSO shows what Gang Intelligence Unit seized during June arrests
June 28, 2024 12:41 PM
BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Gang Intelligence and Enforcement Unit made a handful of arrests in the past week, resulting in the seizure of 13 guns and hundreds of lethal doses of fentanyl. Deputies said they were investigating multiple reported overdoses, which tied back to "poly-drug dealers"... more » -
Man arrested for using fake ID to bond friend out of jail, who was arrested for using fake IDs
June 28, 2024 11:54 AM
COVINGTON - A man was arrested Monday after he allegedly used fake IDs and information to make purchases at several St. Tammany Parish stores. Later that same day, his believed accomplice was also arrested for using a fake ID to try and bond him out of jail. St.... more » -
Person of interest in custody for attempted robbery, assault at supermarket; store's neighbor heartbroken Play Video
June 28, 2024 10:51 AM
GONZALES — Police have a person of interest suspected of attempting to rob and sexually assault an employee of a Gonzales supermarket outside the store early Friday morning in custody, Gonzales Police said. Around 4 a.m., a female employee at Lamendola's Supermarket was assaulted by an unidentified Black man... more » -
Two alleged drug dealers arrested during traffic stop near Slidell
June 27, 2024 11:53 AM
SLIDELL - A traffic stop led to the arrests of two alleged drug dealers Tuesday night. As deputies with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office attempted to pull over a vehicle on Highway 11 on Tuesday night, they saw the driver and passenger throw something out the window, which... more » -
Patterson man arrested for 11 counts of vehicle burglary since 2022 Play Video
June 27, 2024 9:22 AM
BAYOU L'OURSE - Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man for 11 counts of vehicle burglary at the end of an investigation going back to 2022. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said it began investigating in January 2022 after there were multiple reports of vehicle burglary in the Griffin Court area.... more » -
Detectives seeking information on unsolved 2021 murder Play Video
June 26, 2024 9:36 AM
ST. GABRIEL - Police are still searching for answers regarding an unsolved murder that happened in 2021. The St. Gabriel Police Department was called to Timothy Brown's home in December 2021. Brown had multiple gunshot wounds and he died at the scene. Investigators and Brown's family are still... more » -
Teenager, mother arrested after argument led to deadly shooting on Boulevard De Province Play Video
June 19, 2024 9:49 AM
BATON ROUGE - A teenager and his mother were arrested after an argument led to a deadly shooting earlier in June. The teenager was arrested Tuesday for second-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing Sarantis Thomas , 22, on June 6. The shooting happened at an apartment complex on... more » -
Victim shot during 2021 armed robbery attempt dies from complications 3 years later Play Video
June 18, 2024 9:32 AM
BATON ROUGE - An investigation into an armed robbery from 2021 continues as the victim, who suffered a gunshot wound during the incident, died from complications. Warren West, 35, died Monday from complications stemming from a gunshot wound he received on February 7, 2021, during an armed robbery. ... more » -
Man arrested for assault after pointing gun at victim during fight
June 17, 2024 10:29 AM
NAPOLEONVILLE - Deputies arrested a man for aggravated assault after he allegedly pointed a gun at multiple people during an argument. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office reported it arrested Marlon Lewis, 26, on Saturday a month after the initial argument on May 17. The victim told deputies Lewis had... more » -
Police investigating fatal shooting Thursday morning that left one person dead Play Video
June 13, 2024 1:32 PM
BATON ROUGE - One person was killed in a shooting that happened around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. According to emergency officials, the coroner's office was called to the 2200 of Pocahontas Street near the intersection of Madison Avenue. WBRZ has reached out to law enforcement for more information. more » -
Urgent plea goes out after mother of 2 young girls found dead at Loranger: 'We have to find these children' Play Video
June 13, 2024 11:39 AM
LORANGER — Law officers made an urgent plea Thursday for the safe return of two young girls missing from a Loranger home where their mother was found dead. "Please. Please turn the children over to someone," Tangipahoa Parish Chief Deputy Jimmy Travis said. "Get them safe. Call law enforcement... more »