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• BRPD encourages safe cycling during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Play Video

  May 27, 2026 5:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - More than 780 motorcycle fatalities have been recorded in Louisiana over the last 10 years, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation . May is recognized as National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Earlier this month , someone was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash. Abigail... more »

• BRPD: One person injured in a targeted shooting on Sherwood Street Play Video

  April 7, 2026 6:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One man was injured in a targeted shooting on Sherwood Street in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. Officials responded to a shooting call around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Sherwood Street and Elm Drive. Police say a 45-year-old man was... more »

• Police trying to identify person who attempted to burglarize car in Garden District Play Video

  February 19, 2026 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers are searching for a person who tried to burglarize a vehicle in the Garden District neighborhood. The Baton Rouge Police Department shared a photo of the alleged burglar that officers are trying to identify. Police say the person tried to burglarize a car... more »

• Baton Rouge Police finding missing 23-year-old woman missing for more than a day

  November 17, 2025 9:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police have found a missing woman in Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Police Department said the 23-year-old was found safe after being missing since Monday evening more »

• Annual Baton Rouge Halloween parade facing funding challenge, claiming $13,000 security fee increase Play Video

  October 17, 2025 11:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The 10/31 Consortium may need help funding next year's Fifolet Halloween parade after organizers said the security fee increased, and they needed assistance covering the costs. Organizers claimed that the fee exceeded $13,000, which is roughly 20% of their annual budget. "Really not sure what... more »

• Baton Rouge Police arrest man suspected of robbing multiple people, luring them in online Play Video

  May 27, 2025 7:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man suspected of luring victims online before robbing them at gunpoint multiple times, officials said. Vennie Elphage allegedly robbed multiple people in the LSU area through April and May; BRPD had at least three cases where they suspected Elphage.... more »

• How officials caught another escaped Orleans Parish Jail inmate in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 27, 2025 7:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Nearly two weeks after a large jailbreak in New Orleans, two of the ten escapees are still on the loose, and one of the inmates Lenton Vanburen was captured in Baton Rouge on Monday night. Police say the recapture wouldn't have been possible without help from... more »

• Three New Orleans jail escapees captured Monday, two still on the run Play Video

  May 26, 2025 7:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Three escapees from the Orleans Parish jail are back in custody. One of them, Lenton Vanburen, was picked up in Baton Rouge and the other two, Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald, were arrested in Walker County, Texas. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Vanburen was spotted... more »

• Officer, prisoner dragged out of burning BRPD car after crash Monday morning Play Video

  May 26, 2025 4:49 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge Police officer and a prisoner were dragged out of a burning BRPD car after a wreck Monday morning. A Baton Rouge Police Department spokesperson said the crash happened at the corner of East Harrison Street and Thomas Delpit Drive before 8 a.m. Officers... more »

• One arrested after December shooting that left one dead on Tamari Drive Play Video

  June 5, 2024 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 19-year-old was arrested for a December shooting on Tamari Drive that left one dead, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. Tyler Hall, 19, was arrested in the fatal shooting of Jerome Saverin, 57, that took place around 9 p.m. on December 18, 2023. ... more »

• Subdivisions joining BRPD Real Time Crime Center Play Video

  February 16, 2022 3:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE - For the last 10 months, the Baton Rouge Police Department has been monitoring and working with crime cameras in Sherwood Forest. More and more cameras are playing a role in police work. There are now 16 cameras and license plate readers - one at every entrance... more »

• Baton Rouge Police ask public to complete brief online survey

  August 5, 2021 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities in Louisiana's capital region are using a variety of resources to reduce crime in Baton Rouge. One essential tool that continues to be of vital importance is data. This is why the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) is asking the public to provide officials... more »

• Police: Man injured in shooting Tuesday morning

  July 6, 2021 6:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Police responded to a reported shooting in north Baton Rouge early Tuesday morning. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department, a man was shot sometime before 4 a.m. and sustained non-life threatening injuries. Authorities say after the man was shot he went... more »

• Officials to host block party at Gus Young Avenue Community Center

  June 15, 2021 8:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Capital area community leaders are hosting a Saturday, June 26 'Meet Your Neighbor Block Party' at the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center on Gus Young Avenue, and all local citizens are invited. The event is free and officials say guests will enjoy food, music, games,... more »

• NAACP, community leaders team up to solve BRPD corruption fallout for wrongfully charged Play Video

  May 25, 2021 7:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Community leaders are coming together to hold city leaders accountable for the damage caused by the Baton Rouge Police Department's corrupt narcotics unit. The district attorney's office dropped over 700 drug charges after uncovering misconduct and dishonesty within BRPD's narcotics division, but those charges are still... more »

• BR Police Department to host drive-thru Drug Take Back Day event Saturday Play Video

  April 23, 2021 10:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local law enforcement plan to show their support the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which aims to provide the public with a safe and convenient way to dispose of prescription drugs. The annual event is also designed to educate the general... more »

• Shooting on North 17th Street injures one person Play Video

  February 2, 2021 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A north Baton Rouge area shooting left one person injured early Tuesday (Feb. 2) morning, authorities say. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Police Department, the incident occurred in the 700 block of North 17th Street, before 5 a.m. The wounded individual was taken... more »

• Baton Rouge Police officer recognized for animal rescue

  February 1, 2021 9:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation is honoring Baton Rouge Police Lt. Doug Atkins as the third recipient of the Collin Rose Memorial K-9 Safety Award. The $2,500.00 award supports Atkins' work with Bark and Roll Rescue Companions, a nonprofit organization based in Baton Rouge that... more »

• Person found dead after 'suspicious' house fire early Tuesday morning Play Video

  January 26, 2021 6:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Tuesday morning, a deadly fire broke out in a neighborhood off Plank Road. The Baton Rouge Fire Department says a man was found dead inside the home. Officials say they don't believe the victim lived in the house and are still investigating why he was... more »

• BR Police ask public to help identify Plank Road area burglary suspect

  December 17, 2020 7:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities in the capital city are asking members of the public who have information on a Plank Road area burglary suspect to contact them. According to detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the individual in the photographs above is believed to be responsible... more »

• Law enforcement holds holiday toy drive for Baton Rouge families amid pandemic Play Video

  December 12, 2020 3:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Local law enforcement officers want to make sure that children across the Capital City have presents to unwrap this holiday season. Under the Montrell Jackson Foundation , the Baton Rouge Police Department along with the East Baton Rouge Sherriff's Office, and the Constable's Office joined forces... more »

• Metro council approves pay raise for Baton Rouge police officers Play Video

  December 8, 2020 11:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A pay raise for Baton Rouge police officers was among the items OK'd by the metro council Tuesday. The council also approved Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome's budget proposal for 2021, which includes a restructuring of the Baton Rouge Police Department. The reorganization of BRPD adds... more »

• Baton Rouge Police to host drive-in movie event, Friday

  November 19, 2020 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In November, when an autumn chill hits the air and warm sweaters are moved to the front of the closet, there are few things more enjoyable than spending a cozy evening in a warm setting with good food and a great movie. The Baton Rouge Police... more »

• Man allegedly shot at woman, child during drive-by attack in Baton Rouge Play Video

  November 4, 2020 5:54 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers with the Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man for allegedly shooting at a woman and her young son during a Nov. 3 domestic incident. According to arrest documents, 28-year-old Dexter Allen was captured on accusations of shooting his female relative twice, once in the... more »

• State Auditor: BR Police help Visit Baton Rouge reclaim over $6K lost via forged checks Play Video

  August 10, 2020 8:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE - According to a recent report issued by the State Auditor, Visit Baton Rouge encountered a problem with forged checks, and they turned to the Baton Rouge Police Department for assistance. The State Auditor reports that Visit Baton Rouge officials discovered five counterfeit checks on the agency’s... more »

• Pop-up lemonade stand at BRPD headquarters to support recovering officer, family of fallen officer

  June 12, 2020 6:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - During Louisiana's hot summer months, most residents take advantage of cool drinks offered at local snowball shops and other stands. On Friday, June 12 all locals are invited to support a very special pop-up lemonade stand at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters on Airline Highway (9000 Airline... more »

• Baton Rouge Police Academy begins training new recruits, Monday morning Play Video

  June 1, 2020 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A brand new crop of recruits have begun training in hopes of becoming members of local law enforcement. On Monday morning, the 29 trainees comprising the 86th Basic Training Academy of the Baton Rouge Police Department began their classes. This year's classes will be different... more »

• Kids transported to hospital after school bus morning trip, possibly got sickening high Play Video

  January 15, 2020 9:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are working to determine whether a group of high school-aged students ingested drugs - likely marijuana - before getting sick on a school bus, Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m., near the Beechwood Superintendent Academy, in the Scotlandville area. When the school bus... more »

• Charges upgraded for man accused of slaying three homeless people Play Video

  January 2, 2020 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested Jeremy Anderson, a man suspected of killing three homeless people over the course of two weeks , and originally charged him with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder. But, on Thursday, Jan. 9, Anderson's charges were upgraded to three... more »

• Police: Murder of homeless man in mid-city connected to double-murder of homeless couple Play Video

  December 27, 2019 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department say the death of a homeless man whose body was found near North 18th and Convention Street, may be connected to a double-murder that occurred earlier this month. On Friday morning, just before 11 a.m., police found the body... more »

• Public helps identify man accused of burglarizing day spa

  December 19, 2019 10:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department say a burglar was caught in the act on video surveillance, which led to his arrest. Eric Morton, 38, is accused of breaking into Lobdell Avenue's Alba Nero Salon and Day Spa in the early morning hours of Oct.... more »

• Baton Rouge Police may add a new method of defense to their arsenal

  December 3, 2019 11:15 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials with the Baton Rouge Police Department are eyeing a new equipment that could help take down fleeing suspects. The company met with BRPD and other local agencies this week to demonstrate the device for law enforcement. Check out this compilation of #wraps by... more »

• Big day for BRPD: new recruits and police chief being sworn in Play Video

  January 8, 2018 6:55 AM

  WATCH: Murphy Paul swearing in here . BATON ROUGE- Today is a big day for the Baton Rouge Police Department. The Baton Rouge Police Department's newest class of recruits will report for their first day of training. The 84th Basic Training Academy gets started at BRPD... more »

• 18-wheeler crashes into BRPD unit on I-110 Play Video

  December 11, 2017 6:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE-Authorities say a Baton Rouge Police officer was struck by an 18-wheeler while sitting in his unit on I-110 southbound. The officer was working the scene of another crash when he was rear ended by the 18-wheeler. The crash occurred near Chippewa Street. I-110 South is now open.... more »

• Coroner says man shot by BRPD multiple times in chest, back; officer body cameras fell off Play Video

  July 5, 2016 3:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office says a man who was shot during an officer-involved shooting on North Foster Drive early Tuesday morning died from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest and back. State Rep. C. Denise Marcelle who had a conversation with Police Chief Carl... more »

• BRPD investigating two overnight shootings Play Video

  April 29, 2016 10:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police officers are investigating a pair of overnight shootings. Police were called to an apartment complex at 12:50 a.m. on North Sherwoord Forest. Residents told News 2 they heard gunshots minutes before police arrived. There's no word on the injuries. While police... more »

• 60-year-old man with dementia from North Acadian West found

  April 11, 2016 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Police Department has finally found a 60-year-old man missing from the 1500 block of N. Acadian West Wednesday morning. Fouse was located and safely returned home Tuesday night after being recognized by a good Samartian, according to BRPD. BRPD first reported that 60-year-old... more »

• BRPD and BRFD to host benefit basketball game

  April 8, 2016 11:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Police Department and the Baton Rouge Fire Department are hosting a benefit basketball game on Friday. The basketball game is to raise money for the American Heart Association. The game will be held at the former Redemptorist High School Gym on St. Gerard Street at... more »

• Home health care assistant arrested for stealing patient debit cards

  March 29, 2016 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 24-year-old Allison Taylor for stealing an elderly woman’s debit cards while being her home health care assistant. The victim reported to BRPD that there were many unauthorized charges to her Chase Bank debit card and Louisiana Purchase debit card. According to... more »

• Woman arrested after DWI car crash near Barringer Foreman leaving 5 injured

  March 28, 2016 4:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - State Police arrested 27-year-old Whitney Wilson for driving while intoxicated with children in her car, causing serious injuries. According to State Police, a crash occurred on Sunday around 8:50 p.m. causing East Baton Rouge EMS and St. George Fire Department to shut down the intersection. According to... more »