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• Man accused of vehicle burglaries at Livingston apartment complexes taken into custody, deputies say Play Video

  March 18, 2025 7:13 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man accused of stealing from vehicles overnight at three Livingston apartment complexes was taken into custody on Tuesday, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. On March 15, deputies began investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that happened overnight at The Village, The Retreat and The... more »

• Tenants in second week of sewage problem at Denham Springs apartment Play Video

  October 1, 2024 5:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An apartment complex is having a sewage issue that's now on its 10th day. Tenants tell 2 On Your Side it's a reoccurring issue that the complex should pay for. Renee Jenkins moved into The Palms at Juban Lakes in Denham Springs in the spring. Sewage... more »

• Hammond man killed in Livingston Parish wreck Friday morning Play Video

  September 6, 2024 1:06 PM

  WATSON - A Hammond man was killed in a car wreck Friday morning after driving into oncoming traffic on a Watson highway. Louisiana State Police said 45-year-old Benjamin Starkey was driving along LA-16 north of Springfield Road around 11 a.m. when his truck hit an 18-wheeler head-on. Both... more »

• Drivers endure muddy mess during connector project, contractor makes changes Play Video

  August 2, 2024 4:13 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A road connector project in Livingston Parish is causing some trouble for local traffic. One driver who lives on Cook Road where the construction is happening contacted 2 On Your Side about her concerns. "I wish they'd just hurry up and get finished with it," said... more »

• Home elevation trouble, neighbor caught in the middle Play Video

  March 6, 2024 5:39 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — There is a home in Denham Springs that's being elevated, a requirement made by FEMA following the 2016 flood. While the work is ongoing, the contractor ran into a problem and part of the house is bowing, leaning onto the property next door. The woman living next... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office accepting Christmas Crusade applications

  November 27, 2023 2:25 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Applications are being accepted from those seeking assistance through Sheriff' Jason Ard's Christmas Crusade in Livingston Parish. Those who could use a hand this holiday season must apply in person at the following times: -Nov. 27 through Dec. 1, from 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3:30... more »

• Livingston Parish residents have until mid-December to apply for home elevation help

  November 23, 2023 3:23 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Residents of Livingston Parish have three more weeks to apply for flood mitigation assistance. Homeowners interested in elevating their homes can apply through Dec. 15 for federally funded grants. Additional information is available by contacting Amanda Darnielle or Susan Abels with the Livingston Parish Grant... more »

• Livingston Parish tax supporting library system renewed -- barely

  November 18, 2023 10:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Voters in Livingston Parish on Saturday narrowly approved a measure that will extend a property tax that funds local libraries. With all 79 precincts reporting, the Prop 10 Mills Renewal led by a fraction of a percentage point -- 168 votes, in total. Passage... more »

• Some Livingston Parish school buses out of service Thursday, Friday

  November 15, 2023 6:39 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Parents of students at some Livingston Parish schools are being asked to make alternate transportation plans because of reduced bus service on Thursday and Friday. Albany Middle School and Albany High School notified families Wednesday afternoon that certain buses would not be running some or all... more »

• Denham Springs woman killed in 2-vehicle crash

  September 2, 2023 1:05 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A Denham Springs woman died on Friday after the vehicle she was driving collided with a Ford F-350 truck, causing her car to flip and throwing her from it. The victim was identified as Carol Jones, age 73. State troopers said Jones was driving south... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office seizes hundreds of fentanyl doses

  September 1, 2023 1:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A tip led Livingston Parish sheriff's investigators to a stash of drugs -- including more than "500 lethal dosage units" of fentanyl -- at a property in Denham Springs. Sheriff Jason Ard said the tip prompted the execution of a search warrant at Sunnybrook Lane, where... more »

• Livingston Parish 13-year-old reported missing

  August 17, 2023 3:53 PM

  UPDATE: Marleigh Stephenson has been located and is safe. LIVINGSTON PARISH - The sheriff's office is asking for help locating a 13-year-old girl missing from Livingston Parish. Marleigh Stephenson was last s een on North Susie Circle in Denham Springs around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.... more »

• Denham Springs High School given all-clear after bomb threat; school board releases statement Play Video

  August 11, 2023 8:25 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A Livingston Parish high school was put into lockdown after a reported bomb threat was made to campus on the first day of school. The Livingston Parish Superintendent said the school board contacted law enforcement after a bomb threat. Students were let into the school Friday... more »

• Livingston Parish Council fails to override president's veto of 12-month development moratorium

  August 7, 2023 6:55 PM

  UPDATE: The Livingston Parish Council failed to override the parish president's veto of a 12-month moratorium. The council is scheduled to vote on a shorter, revised moratorium at its next meeting Aug 24. This is a breaking update. Read the original news story below. ----- LIVINGSTON PARISH... more »

• One arrested after shot fired outside Livingston Parish Walmart

  July 18, 2023 7:02 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - One person is in custody and facing charges after allegedly firing a gun into the air outside the Watson Walmart Monday night. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Aristeo Borders, 18, was arrested for illegal discharge of a firearm and for aggravated assault with a firearm.... more »

• Caretaker accused of swindling wealthy family enters not guilty pleas in court Play Video

  July 18, 2023 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A caretaker who is facing felony charges in two different parishes entered not guilty pleas in a Baton Rouge courtroom Tuesday morning. Melba Braud, 62, is charged with three counts of cruelty to the infirm. She went before Judge Tarvald Smith on Tuesday for her arraignment where... more »

• FBI contacted State Police about allegations against Livingston deputy months ago Play Video

  July 14, 2023 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Louisiana State Police confirmed to WBRZ that it received a tip from the FBI back in May pertaining to the case involving a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Deputy accused of molesting his children. Watch live newscasts here A spokesperson for the agency issued the following statement: ... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office looking to ID armed robber

  June 26, 2023 7:14 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Though surveillance photos offer little detail, investigators in Livingston Parish hope they will prompt someone to come forward with information on an armed robber who struck a convenience store early on a recent morning. The images show a person clothed from head-to-toe -- including a mask,... more »

• Community rolling up sleeves to help Denham Springs officer

  May 12, 2023 11:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Donors began showing up early at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, rolling up their sleeves to support a Denham Springs officer who was critically wounded a day earlier. The blood drive benefitting Cpl. Shawn Kelly began at 8 a.m. and will run through the day.... more »

• Livingston councilman says pond protocols to be reviewed in wake of two kids who drowned Play Video

  May 8, 2023 5:29 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Councilman Shane Mack tells the WBRZ Investigative Unit that everything is on the table when it comes to enforcing pond protocols in the parish after two children died in late April. Two brothers, a 9-year-old and a 6-year-old, were found in a pond in the Deer... more »

• On the Move: Neighboring parishes gain as population edges down in EBR

  March 31, 2023 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Population in the metro area continued its shift from East Baton Rouge to neighboring parishes last year, according to new data from the US Census Bureau. The figures trace changes between July 1, 2021, and July 1, 2022, in each of the nation's 3,144 counties and... more »

• Emergency roadwork to narrow traffic on I-12 Thursday night

  March 23, 2023 3:44 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Emergency maintenance work on a bridge will mean a partial lane closure on eastbound I-12 near Albany Thursday night. Traffic on the highway will be limited starting at 8 p.m. from LA 43, the Albany exit, to LA 1249, the Baptist Pumpkin Center exit. Officials hope... more »

• Livingston Parish to consider banning TikTok on government phones, computers

  March 22, 2023 2:57 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH – Lawmakers on Thursday will debate banning TikTok on government computers and cellphones. That discussion will happen during the parish council meeting, which begins at 6 p.m.. The proposed legislation is authored by Councilman Garry “Frog” Talbert. It’s the latest move as governmental agencies worry about... more »

• Accused murderer skipped town after BR judge let him off ankle monitor, caught in another parish Play Video

  February 9, 2023 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An accused murderer who requested to have his ankle monitor removed due to leg irritation was rearrested Thursday night in the Lafayette area for absconding bond supervision. Kevin Dukes is accused of murdering Julius Thomas in 2018 . He was arrested within hours of the murder.... more »

• Livingston Parish sheriff, school board ordered to answer lawsuit claims

  February 7, 2023 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman arrested late last year after she sent a listening device to school on her daughter's wheelchair has sued the school district and the Livingston Parish sheriff, claiming violations of her rights, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and negligence by the defendants. Amanda... more »

• Cyber attack on clerk of court systems prompts sheriff's sale cancellations

  January 17, 2023 6:46 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office is calling off its next two sheriff's sales because of a cyber attack that has crippled dozens of Louisiana Clerk of Court operations. The WBRZ Investigative Unit reported earlier this month that at least 32 offices statewide were affected by the... more »

• Delatte joins race for Livingston Parish president

  January 16, 2023 5:59 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The race for president of Livingston Parish has its second candidate. District 8 councilmember Randy Delatte has joined fellow Republican Jeff Ard in a bid for the top office. Delatte was elected to his current position in the fall of 2019. It marked a return... more »

• Federal judge says Air Products can begin work to drill wells in Lake Maurepas Play Video

  January 4, 2023 1:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Air Products can do seismic testing on Lake Maurepas and build carbon capture injection wells, a federal judge ruled recently. The company sued Livingston Parish after it issued a 12-month moratorium on the work. Air Products argued the moratorium could not be enforced since it had... more »

• 18-year-old man dies after slamming into oncoming truck, State Police say

  December 16, 2022 5:07 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH – An 18-year-old man died when he crashed into an oncoming truck. State Police said Jaxen Joseph Ray, of Denham Springs, was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Camaro south on La. 16 near Simms Road “at a high rate of speed” around 3 p.m. Thursday and tried to pass... 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 »

• Amid outrage, Livingston Parish council backs push to restrict certain books at public library Play Video

  August 24, 2022 7:19 PM

  LIVINGSTON – The Livingston Parish Council voted Thursday to throw its support behind a push to restrict children's access to certain books at the public library. The council voted unanimously to petition that the Livingston Parish Library Board "reclassify" certain books they considered inappropriate for children, including those... more »

• Man's home surveillance system at center of criminal case: Held on $1M bond for video voyeurism Play Video

  August 15, 2022 6:43 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Sheriff’s deputies are in the middle of a sweeping case involving hidden cameras installed in a man's home. Christopher Johnson, 38, of Satsuma, was booked into the Livingston Parish jail on 40 counts of video voyeurism. His bond was set at $1,000,000 Monday. The sheriff’s office... more »

• Days after husband's arrest, wife of Tiki Tubing owner also arrested on sex crimes charges Play Video

  May 20, 2022 12:24 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Days after the owner of Tiki Tubing was arrested on molestation charges , his wife was arrested in another sex crimes investigation, sources told WBRZ. Patricia Dianne Fore was booked into jail Friday morning on sexual battery charges. According to arrest information, the crimes are related... more »

• Livingston Parish couple working to help family of six Ukrainian refugees Play Video

  March 12, 2022 4:40 PM

  WALKER - Jessica Dawson and her husband are doing what Louisianans do best: helping those in need during a state of emergency. The Dawsons are raising money for a family of six seeking refuge. As Russia invaded Ukraine in February, Dawson began to fear for her friend's life. ... more »

• Deputies arrest burglary suspect after search in Denham Springs

  February 27, 2022 1:22 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies arrested a man wanted in a string of vehicle and structure burglaries after an active search Sunday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office pursued Justin Dewally, 40, on Sunday morning near the intersection of Juban Road and Florida Boulevard. Sheriff Jason Ard announced around 10... more »

• Endangered 14-year-old girl found safe after reported missing out of Holden, police say

  February 10, 2022 7:23 PM

  HOLDEN - A missing 14-year-old girl from Holden was found safe and returned home, police reported Saturday. In a Saturday morning release, police stated, " Louisiana State Police have cancelled the Level II Endangered Missing Child Alert that was issued on behalf of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Destiny... more »

• Man arrested for making over $1200 of counterfeit money

  February 3, 2022 6:58 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A man was arrested Thursday for manufacturing thousands of dollars of counterfeit money. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Trenton Underwood was originally wanted for parole violations. When deputies arrived at his Denham Springs residence to make the arrest, they reportedly found "items commonly used... more »

• Livingston Parish tackling nearly 30 miles of road in 2022, other projects wrapping up Play Video

  January 19, 2022 3:12 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Livingston Parish says it's wrapping up its 2021 priority road list and getting ready to start the 2022 road list that was passed at Parish Council last week. "We're really excited, we're going to do roughly 30 miles of road," Parish President Layton Ricks said. "We're... more »

• Attorney: Hard drives missing from home of Dennis and Cynthia Perkins years after high-profile child sex crimes arrest Play Video

  January 18, 2022 4:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE - In the years since Cynthia and Dennis Perkins were arrested, a defense attorney says hard drives listed as being found in the couple's safe by investigators have vanished. The couple have been behind bars since their arrest in November 2019. Prosecutors charged them with a combined... more »

• Warrant issued for Livingston Parish contractor accused of fraud Play Video

  December 22, 2021 11:14 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A contractor whose license was suspended earlier this year has had a warrant issued for his arrest in a fraud case, the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said. WBRZ received several complaints about Daniel Scott Tompkins of Tompkins All Purpose Construction, LLC one day after reporting a... more »

• Thursday court appearances canceled for Dennis and Cynthia Perkins in child sex crimes case Play Video

  December 9, 2021 9:39 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The trial of Melanie Curtin was one of the most high-profile in recent Livingston parish history. The looming trials for Dennis and Cynthia Perkins - with their tabloid elements - are set to be as high-profile, if not more. A pre-trial hearing was set for Dennis... more »

• FBI investigating child rape allegations that went ignored for a decade Play Video

  November 24, 2021 5:32 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A years-old child rape case is under investigation by the FBI and a task force with the New Orleans Police Department, according to an email obtained by the WBRZ Investigative Unit. John Mack is accused of raping a child and is being held without bond in... more »

• Livingston Parish committee sends river safety ordinance to council following summer drownings, rescues Play Video

  September 28, 2021 11:36 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - An ordinance to enact safety guidelines for recreational businesses along Livingston Parish waterways was approved by the parish's ordinance committee Tuesday, after a summer that saw dozens of tubing rescues and two drownings along the Amite River. The ordinance will be introduced to the parish council... more »

• Livingston Parish sets date for post-hurricane debris pick up

  September 28, 2021 6:10 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Livingston Parish will begin picking up Construction & Demolition debris on Monday, October 4th, as well as vegetative debris. Officials ask that the piles be separated, adding that if vegetative and C&D are combined in anyway it will not be picked up. The debris... more »

• Storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida continue in Livingston Parish Play Video

  September 21, 2021 8:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - On Tuesday morning cleanup from Hurricane Ida continues in Livingston Parish. Over the last three weeks, significant progress has been made in removing downed trees from roadways and restoring power to the area. As of Tuesday morning, .2 percent of utility customers in the Parish... more »

• Livingston officials warn of streets made impassable due to high water

  September 16, 2021 10:00 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas continues to pose a threat to parts of south Louisiana Thursday. Weather experts say more rain can be expected in some areas, and drivers are urged to remain alert to pockets of high water left over from Wednesday's downpour. The Livingston Parish... more »

• Livingston Parish Schools updates calendar due to Ida closures

  September 14, 2021 10:55 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Due to closures related to Hurricane Ida, students who attend public schools in Livingston Parish will have classes as usual on a day that was previously labeled a holiday. This is one of several updates to the district's school calendar to accommodate for missed class time... more »

• Deputies assist with clean-up at cemetery ahead of fellow deputy's funeral

  September 13, 2021 5:57 PM

  Deputies in Livingston Parish are being recognized for looking out for one of their own, even after her death. Deputy Laura James died after a month long battle with COVID-19 last week. James had been involved in Emergency Communication for 26 years, 9 of which were with... more »

• Parishes expect approval for disaster food stamps soon - here's how to apply

  September 11, 2021 11:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Disaster food stamps are in the process of being approved for parishes impacted by Hurricane Ida. State officials said the full approval is expected within days. The federal government must approve the request, which would make disaster food stamp money available to many people who currently... more »

• Most Livingston Parish Schools to reopen Friday; some employees to return to work Tuesday

  September 6, 2021 10:26 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - According to a Monday news release from Livingston Parish Schools, post-Ida reopenings are in the works. The school system says most area schools are likely to reopen Friday and a number of employees will return to work Tuesday. 12-month employees return Tuesday According to... more »

• Thousands without power in Livingston, some areas reportedly without water

  August 30, 2021 7:33 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish was severely impacted by Hurricane Ida Sunday night, and early Monday morning thousands were without power. According to Entergy's website , 19,610 were in the dark as of 6:30 a.m. In addition to dealing with power outages, some parts of Livingston were reportedly without... more »

• Livingston Parish to open shelter at Live Oak Jr. High

  August 29, 2021 9:35 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Locals in Livingston Parish who need a safe place to shelter during Hurricane Ida will be able to temporarily relocate to Live Oak Jr. High (300830 Old LA Hwy 16) in Denham Springs beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday. Locals who choose to stay at the shelter... more »

• 'I do think it's time,' Livingston Parish president kick-starts discussion on possible river tubing regulations Play Video

  August 26, 2021 11:38 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - After two tubing deaths and more than two dozen rescues on the Amite River this summer, Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks has officially asked the parish's ordinance committee to craft a set of regulations for the popular activity. "I don't think it's about stopping the activity,"... more »

• 2022 trial date set for former deputy charged in child sex crimes case Play Video

  August 17, 2021 7:58 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - A former Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy will go to trial next May for his alleged role in several sex crimes involving children. Dennis Perkins and his ex-wife, Cynthia Perkins, have both been behind bars for nearly two years after being accused of the disturbing crimes in... more »

• Fatal three-vehicle crash results in fire, road closure in Livingston Play Video

  August 16, 2021 10:35 PM

  LIVINGSTON - A deadly crash involving three vehicles took one person's life and resulted in a car fire Monday night. Police say the tragic wreck occurred on Magnolia Bridge Road near Greenwell Springs Road and led to the death of 46-year-old Clayton Smith. The crash took place when... more »

• Livingston Parish deputies honor late comrade by escorting his daughter to first day of class

  August 12, 2021 11:55 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Deputies in Livingston Parish used Thursday morning to honor their late friend and brother by supporting his family during a pivotal moment. This week marked the beginning of a new school year, and children of parents who succumbed to COVID-related conditions would have to, for the... more »

• Livingston Parish students mask up for first day of 2021-2022 school year Play Video

  August 11, 2021 8:05 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Livingston Parish students are all set to begin Day One of the 2021-2022 school year, Wednesday. The first day has been staggered so that students whose last names begin with A-K start classes Wednesday, and students whose last names begin with L-Z start classes Thursday. ... more »

• First week of school continues with students in EBR, surrounding areas returning to classes Play Video

  August 11, 2021 5:32 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Wednesday morning, K-12 students in East Baton Rouge, Livingston , Iberville, and Tangipahoa Parish are preparing for the first day of the 2021-2022 school year. The return to campus after summer vacation is a pivotal moment that educators and local school leaders have been planning... more »

• Rapid spread of delta variant forces Livingston Parish to close government offices Play Video

  July 22, 2021 9:19 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Just as the state settles back in to pre-pandemic life, COVID strikes back with a rapid rise in cases. The delta variant is quickly spreading into communities and affecting families and businesses alike. The outbreak forced Livingston Parish to shut down its government offices Thursday. ... more »