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West Baton Rouge man arrested for theft of livestock after allegedly not paying for horse
May 6, 2025 11:57 AM
BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a Port Allen man for allegedly stealing livestock after he was accused of failing to pay for a horse he purchased in October. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said Johnny Payne II was arrested on May 1. Payne allegedly purchased a horse... more » -
Families enjoy gentle breeze, sunny weather at Port Allen kite festival Play Video
April 26, 2025 6:28 PM
PORT ALLEN — In West Baton Rouge Parish, nice sunny weather and a gentle breeze made for a good day to fly kites at the Kite Fest Louisiane’ in Port Allen. The festival, which started Saturday and continues through Sunday, had kites of all shapes and sizes in the... more » -
Port Allen soul food restaurant hosts Easter weekend giveaway Play Video
April 19, 2025 10:15 AM
PORT ALLEN — A restaurant in Port Allen kicked off Easter weekend on Friday by giving back to the community. Kids of all ages stopped by Alton Sterling Soul Food to get their hands on a free basket filled with goodies and treats. They also got a chance to... more » -
Deputies identify woman's body found in pond behind Port Allen home Play Video
April 15, 2025 5:40 PM
PORT ALLEN — Deputies on Tuesday identified a woman whose body was found in a pond behind a Port Allen home along Section Road. The body found Monday morning was identified as 59-year-old Port Allen woman Wanda Skipper. Although no foul play is suspected, deputies said an official cause... more » -
Corporations sign plan for carbon removal projection in Baton Rouge port area Play Video
April 15, 2025 10:48 AM
BATON ROUGE - Two big corporations reached an agreement to begin construction on a carbon removal facility they say would be the largest removal effort in the world. AtmosClear , a company under Fidelis, and Microsoft have signed a contract planning for the removal of 6.75 million metric tons... more » -
West Baton Rouge mourns loss of retired deputy who served for 39 years
April 14, 2025 1:41 PM
PORT ALLEN - Deputies are mourning the loss of Deloris Kibby, a longtime veteran of the office who died on April 9. Retired Deputy Kibby worked with the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office for 39 years before her passing. "Her dedication and kind spirit will never be forgotten,"... more » -
Woman arrested for alleged involvement in fight that broke out at Port Allen community event Play Video
April 14, 2025 1:40 PM
PORT ALLEN — A woman was arrested for her alleged involvement in a February fight at a Port Allen community event that resulted in "mass chaos and confusion" after officers sprayed mace into the air. The Port Allen Police Department said 31-year-old Rhonda Franklin was arrested Wednesday, nearly two... more » -
One lane of I-10 eastbound over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday for emergency repairs Play Video
April 11, 2025 2:41 PM
BATON ROUGE — The outside, eastbound lane of Interstate 10 going over the Atchafalaya Basin will be closed Friday starting at 2:30 p.m. for emergency repairs. DOTD officials say they expect the roadway to re-open around 7:00 p.m. The closure at mile marker 127 is necessary for crews... more » -
WBRZ capitol correspondent Alexis Marigny visits Port Allen Middle School career fair Play Video
April 11, 2025 12:01 PM
PORT ALLEN — Students at Port Allen Middle School had a chance to learn about future careers at the school's career fair on Friday. Seventh and eighth-grade students visited each business from across the capital region, including the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Southern University, Couyon's Barbeque and... more » -
West Baton Rouge firefighters respond to house fire early Friday morning Play Video
April 11, 2025 7:01 AM
PORT ALLEN - Firefighters responded to a house fire in West Baton Rouge Parish early Friday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office posted pictures from the scene of the home on Mulatto Bend Road. The fire happened shortly before 2 a.m. Friday morning. Officials said no one... more » -
TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: All eastbound lanes are blocked on I-10 near I-110 split; traffic congested into Port Allen
March 27, 2025 6:54 PM
BATON ROUGE — All eastbound lanes are blocked on Interstate 10 near the I-110 split. Traffic is backed up over the bridge into Port Allen. There is no further information about what caused the lane closures. more » -
Deputies: No charges to be filed in death of 80-year-old struck by truck while visiting from Virginia Play Video
March 17, 2025 10:53 AM
PORT ALLEN — No criminal action will be taken in the death of an 80-year-old man struck by a car last week while visiting the capital region from Virginia, West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said Monday. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said they are treating the late Wednesday... more » -
Late-night fire rages near outdoor equipment store in Port Allen Play Video
February 13, 2025 6:12 AM
PORT ALLEN — A large fire broke out late Wednesday night at a Port Allen outdoor equipment store. Little is known, but the fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. at All Outdoor Power Equipment on American Way. The fire could be seen from over the river in East... more » -
Deputies searching for man accused of burglarizing car along Port Allen highway
December 12, 2024 10:47 AM
PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish deputies are searching for a man accused of breaking into a vehicle in Port Allen. Deputies said the man, pictured on surveillance cameras, is wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary that happened on Nov. 22. The burglary happened along U.S. 190... more » -
Port Allen Mayor-Elect discusses goals for first term, plans to 'restructure the office' Play Video
December 11, 2024 6:17 PM
PORT ALLEN — Port Allen will have a new mayor in January. Terecita Pollard Pattan defeated Clyde Robertson Sr. in November and will succeed current Mayor Richard Lee. Mayor-elect Pattan has worked for the city of Port Allen since 2005, and as she puts it, has worn many... more » -
Farmers asking for assistance from federal government after 'farm bill' expired last month Play Video
October 30, 2024 3:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana farmers are in limbo after a safety net bill passed in 2018 expired last month, leaving some unprotected from emergencies. The bill distributes money for crop insurance and disaster relief, something sugar cane farmer Travis Medine says is essential. “Without the safety net, it's... more » -
Man who died at Port Allen tire shop may have had medical emergency
September 18, 2024 3:19 PM
PORT ALLEN - A man died Wednesday afternoon at a tire shop in Port Allen in what police initially reported as a shooting but a coroner says could have been a medical emergency. The Port Allen Police Department said a call came in around 2 p.m. that a shooting... more » -
Louisiana Supreme Court settles challenges involving 2 Port Allen city government races Play Video
August 15, 2024 2:51 PM
PORT ALLEN — The Louisiana Supreme Court on Thursday upheld lower court rulings that said candidates for Port Allen mayor and a city council seat cannot seek those offices because they failed to meet residency guidelines. West Baton Rouge Parish judges had removed City Administrator Lance Joseph from the... more » -
Appeals court rejects plea from Port Allen administrator to enter mayor's race Play Video
August 7, 2024 5:45 PM
PORT ALLEN — A Louisiana appeals court has upheld a decision saying Port Allen's municipal administrator cannot run for mayor because he enjoys a property tax exemption on a house he owned in Plaquemine. In a 3-2 decision Wednesday, the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal said Lance Joseph was... more » -
Deputies arrest man on drug, gun charges after traffic stop in Port Allen Play Video
August 6, 2024 1:46 PM
PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested in Port Allen on drug dealing charges after being stopped for a traffic violation, deputies said. Derrick Baise, 40, was arrested and booked Friday on possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled substance... more » -
Judge bounces Port Allen council candidate from ballot; other challenges ongoing
July 30, 2024 12:19 PM
PORT ALLEN — A West Baton Rouge judge Tuesday kicked a Port Allen city council candidate off the November ballot, ruling that he did not meet the one-year residency requirement for office-holders. April King had sued her opponent, Shelton Berry, saying he was not eligible to run. Judge Elizabeth... more » -
Three-vehicle crash involving ATV leaves 22-year-old dead Sunday Play Video
July 22, 2024 12:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - A 22-year-old was killed Sunday after a crash involving three vehicles, including an ATV and a dirt bike. A preliminary investigation from Louisiana State Police found that Kaleb Boone, 22, was driving an ATV north on LA-413. At the same time, a Kawasaki dirt bike was... more » -
Deputies searching for man, woman who stole cart full of merchandise from Port Allen Walmart
June 18, 2024 11:24 AM
PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify two people who stole a shopping cart full of merchandise from a Port Allen Walmart in May. Deputies released photos of the individuals, a Black man and a Black woman, entering the store and leaving... more » -
Seven arrested after year-long 'Operation Hellcat' investigation face rare racketeering charges Play Video
May 29, 2024 5:42 PM
PORT ALLEN — Seven people arrested in March in a car heist ring that stole new vehicles from a railroad yard in Port Allen were formally charged Wednesday with racketeering, as well as theft charges, a state prosecutor said. District Attorney Tony Clayton said members of the group were... more » -
Video surfaces of reserve deputy appearing to gloat about shooting into fleeing car Play Video
December 13, 2023 6:49 PM
PORT ALLEN - Three months after a reserve West Baton Rouge Parish Deputy shot into a fleeing car, a video surfaced on a law enforcement training page with him gloating about doing something just like that. His lawyer, John McLindon said his client, Shawn Pardazi, was referring to a... more » -
'Jingle Jeepin' parade and market set for Saturday in Port Allen
December 1, 2023 10:59 PM
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH - The 2023 "Jingle Jeepin'" parade and market will bring dozens of decked out Jeeps to the streets of Port Allen on Saturday. The festivities begin at noon with the opening of the craft market inside the West Baton Rouge Convention and Visitors Bureau. ... more » -
'What are you going to do about it?' Fed up tenant wants moldy apartment addressed Play Video
October 27, 2023 4:45 PM
PORT ALLEN - Ashley Schofield isn't afraid to speak up about the problems she has with her apartment complex. Schofield has lived at the Katherine Square Apartments in Port Allen for two years. Over the summer, Schofield says her daughter started getting heavy nosebleeds and one sinus infection after... more » -
West Baton Rouge deputies looking for pair of theft suspects
September 21, 2023 5:35 PM
WEST BATON ROUGE - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is hoping someone will come forward with information about two people wanted for a recent theft. The incident happened on Sept. 15 at a property on South River Road in Port Allen. Officials said the duo stole... more » -
After WBRZ report, deputy arrested for shooting into fleeing car Play Video
August 30, 2023 12:02 PM
PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that fired reserve deputy Shawn Pardazi was booked into jail. It comes a week after WBRZ reported that a warrant was filed in the wake of an Investigative Unit report which featured... more » -
Port Allen defendant guilty of manslaughter in killing of French Quarter bartender
August 18, 2023 7:03 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A jury on Friday found a 25-year-old from Port Allen guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of a French Quarter barkeeper in March 2022. Daphney D. Jackson was convicted on a lesser count than that of second-degree murder, which prosecutors filed in connection with the... more » -
WBR sheriff hires respected law enforcement experts to review questionable shooting exposed by Nakamoto Play Video
August 11, 2023 5:10 PM
PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office has brought in two retired law enforcement experts to review a shooting that is raising all sorts of questions after a reserve deputy fired into the back of a fleeing car. Greg Phares — a former sheriff and police... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Deputy shoots into fleeing car on I-10, livestreams it on Facebook Play Video
August 2, 2023 5:31 PM
PORT ALLEN — Alarming video shows the moment a West Baton Rouge Sheriff's reserve deputy fired five rounds into the back of an SUV last summer, and internal affairs reports obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit through a public records request show the reserve deputy livestreamed it on Facebook. ... more » -
Elevator trouble at retirement community worries family of tenants Play Video
April 12, 2023 3:37 PM
UPDATE As of May 5, the elevator has been repaired. Family of loved ones thanks 2 On Your Side for the assistance, more than two months after it became an issue. In that time, several tenants injured themselves going down the stairs. PORT ALLEN - An elevator has been... more » -
Audit reveals how sheriff's office employee manipulated system, stole $150K from department Play Video
February 20, 2023 4:21 PM
PORT ALLEN- An audit released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor is revealing new details about a scheme that went undetected for years and allowed a West Baton Rouge sheriff's Office employee to pocket more than $150,000. That employee, Mandy Miller , confessed to stealing $150,000, according to the... more » -
Nursing home where resident died of hypothermia has checkered past, records show Play Video
February 17, 2023 4:59 PM
PORT ALLEN - Legacy Nursing Home and Rehabilitation has been cited nearly two dozen times over the past few years for problems found by state inspectors, records reviewed by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show. On Thanksgiving, Robert Gash wandered outside and was found dead hours later . The West... more » -
Nursing home cited after unsupervised resident wandered outside, died of hypothermia Play Video
February 16, 2023 5:03 PM
PORT ALLEN - State regulators cited a nursing home for failures and deficient practices after a surprise visit that came following the death of one of its residents on Thanksgiving Day. The Louisiana Department of Health carried out the unannounced inspection at Legacy Nursing Home on Dec. 21, 2022.... more » -
Sources: FBI joins investigation into missing money at WBR Sheriff's Office Play Video
January 4, 2023 5:39 PM
PORT ALLEN - Sources confirmed to the WBRZ Investigative Unit that the FBI has joined the investigation looking into missing money at the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. The WBRZ Investigative Unit also learned that Sheriff Mike Cazes recently stopped paying the deputy at the center of investigation... more » -
Family says man died of hypothermia after he was neglected at nursing home Play Video
December 13, 2022 5:50 PM
PORT ALLEN- The family of 54-year old Robert Gash is demanding an explanation after their loved one managed to go unsupervised for hours at Legacy Nursing Home and then died outside the facility. The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned a criminal investigation is underway at the Port Allen Police Department.... more » -
Sources: Nearly $150k missing at WBR Sheriff's Office; employee admits to stealing Play Video
November 16, 2022 5:30 PM
PORT ALLEN - Sources tell the WBRZ Investigative Unit that West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office employee Mandy Miller admitted to stealing money after two different investigations began months ago tied to the allegations. Those sources who spoke to WBRZ on condition of anonymity said at least $150,000 is missing.... more » -
Homeowner wants answers after yard starts sinking Play Video
September 21, 2022 2:45 PM
PORT ALLEN - A man says his property is sinking and he's having trouble flushing his toilet. Edwin Harris thinks the problem might be sewer-related and is searching for answers. He says his issues started about a year ago when he saw a company flush water through the storm... more » -
Texas man killed in crash along I-10 'Devil's Triangle' in West Baton Rouge
April 1, 2022 9:21 PM
PORT ALLEN - A man from Texas was killed when he drove his small car into the back of a stopped 18-wheeler Friday. The wreck happened in a deadly stretch of I-10 in West Baton Rouge around 6:30 Friday evening. Warren Beemer, 52, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas,... more » -
Walmart in Port Allen temporarily closing for sanitization amid state's increase in COVID cases
December 31, 2021 12:38 PM
PORT ALLEN – As yet another wave of COVID cases sweeps the nation, some businesses are taking steps to protect employees and customers. The Walmart in Port Allen (3255 Louisiana Highway 1 S.), for example is closing at 2 p.m. Friday as part of a company-initiated program to allow... more » -
Pedestrian killed in Thursday night Port Allen crash
December 24, 2021 9:24 AM
PORT ALLEN - On Thursday night, Port Allen Police officers were notified by West Baton Rouge Parish Dispatch of a deadly crash involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Maryland Avenue, Thursday. Authorities say the pedestrian passed away at the scene of the crash.... more » -
Interstate police pursuit ends in Port Allen
October 22, 2021 9:25 AM
WEST BATON ROUGE - Louisiana State Police have captured a suspect who led them on a vehicular pursuit Friday morning. State Police say the chase began in West Baton Rouge when authorities spotted a driver in a stolen vehicle on I-10 East and attempted to pull the driver over.... more » -
Days after deadly shooting, district attorney moves to revoke West Baton Rouge bar's liquor license Play Video
September 23, 2021 11:15 PM
PORT ALLEN - Standing before West Baton Rouge Parish council members Thursday, Tony Clayton might as well have been standing before a jury in a courtroom, as he made his case for the parish to hold a hearing on suspending or revoking the liquor license for Raxx Bar & Grill,... more » -
State Police: Driver dies after Saturday night crash in Port Allen
August 5, 2021 5:07 AM
PORT ALLEN - A 33-year-old man from Leesville who sustained injuries in a Saturday night crash passed away Wednesday due to health complications associated with the wreck, Louisiana State Police say. Troopers identified James Brogdon as the man who lost his life. According to authorities, the crash involved... more » -
Trash dumped at doors to city hall in feud over garbage collection Play Video
August 3, 2021 4:29 PM
PORT ALLEN- A man who was so frustrated with the trash pickup in his neighborhood gathered his blocks' cans and dumped the contents at the front door of the city hall here. The man, Jeremy Aguillard, ranted about why he did it on social media. "I just dumped... more » -
Housing teen accused of murder is costing parish hundreds, authorities say Play Video
May 10, 2021 8:01 PM
PORT ALLEN - It's costing West Baton Rouge Parish hundreds of dollars to keep a 14-year-old accused of second-degree murder in custody. The teenager was arrested about a week ago for the murder of 15-year-old Jazzimane Woods at an apartment complex. "There's not a facility in the state... more » -
Capital area educators deem in-person learning safe and effective amid pandemic Play Video
January 30, 2021 1:59 PM
New CDC reports show that students returning to full in-person learning is safe if the right precautions are in place. "What we have found is that our campuses are not spreading the virus," says West Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent, Wes Watts. Watts says his district can have... more » -
Early morning West Baton Rouge crash near Brusly High cleared from roadway Play Video
November 2, 2020 6:55 AM
PORT ALLEN- An early morning crash on LA 1 in Port Allen caused area traffic delays, Monday. The crash, reported shortly after 5 a.m., occurred in the southbound lane of La 1 at Hebert Street, which is just south of Brusly High. As of 6 a.m., officials say... more » -
West Baton Rouge virus testing site closed Monday, due to bad weather
July 27, 2020 9:23 AM
WEST BATON ROUGE - The recently-implemented Port Allen coronavirus testing site at the West Baton Rouge Community Center has been canceled Monday, July 27 due to inclement weather conditions. However, testing is expected to resume Tuesday, July 28 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at William & Lee Park... more » -
Lawsuit filed against WBR Parish, multiple officials for fatal 2019 deputy-involved shooting
July 24, 2020 11:08 AM
PORT ALLEN - Nearly one year after Josef Richardson was shot and killed by a West Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy as authorities were executing a search warrant, a woman who was with Richardson when he was killed is suing multiple individuals associated with the WBR Parish Sheriff's Office, including the... more » -
Wanted suspect turns himself in to West BR authorities following fatal double-shooting Play Video
July 5, 2020 2:27 PM
PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office announced Monday that Christopher Pierson, who was wanted in connection with first-degree murder, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities. The Sheriff's Office says Pierson is being booked into West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center and no bond has been set.... more » -
3-year-old child dies by drowning in Port Allen
July 4, 2020 7:14 PM
PORT ALLEN - A 3-year-old child drowned Saturday afternoon. Around 5 p.m. officials received a call in regards to a child in distress in Port Allen. Emergency crews transported the child to a hospital. The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Details are limited. This is... more » -
Car crash topples power lines in Port Allen, resulting in outage along Court Street
June 23, 2020 9:51 AM
PORT ALLEN - On Tuesday morning, Port Allen's Court Street was temporarily closed between LA 1 and Jefferson Avenue due to downed power lines. According to area residents, a car apparently plowed into the power lines, sending them toppling, and causing the outage. Entergy reports that about 28... more » -
Authorities arrest man in connection with death of 5-month-old in West Baton Rouge
June 5, 2020 9:38 PM
PORT ALLEN - Authorities are investigating the death of a 5-month-old baby that happened on Friday. Investigators responded to a call at the Motel 6 on La 415 around 3:30 p.m. Officials say that a 5-month-old baby girl has died, and "evidence shows that this baby died of... more »