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• 7 killed in four capital-region crashes over Christmas holiday, law enforcement says Play Video

  December 29, 2025 3:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Seven people were killed in four crashes around the capital region over the Christmas holiday, according to Louisiana State Police and the Baton Rouge Police Department. Between Christmas Day and Dec. 28, there were two fatal crashes in East Baton Rouge Parish, one in West Baton... more »

• 1 dead, another hospitalized in head-on crash in Port Allen, sources say Play Video

  December 28, 2025 8:31 PM

  PORT ALLEN — One person died and another was brought to the hospital after a head-on wreck at the intersection of La. 1 and Emily Drive in Port Allen on Sunday, sources confirmed to WBRZ. The West Baton Rouge Fire Department said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on... more »

• Port Allen home severely damaged in fire caused by space heater Play Video

  December 8, 2025 4:33 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A home in Port Allen caught fire due to an electric space heater, the West Baton Rouge Fire Department said Monday. The fire department said a family lived in the home, but no one was injured. Photos show severe damage to much of the house.... more »

• Work ramps up on next phase of Intracoastal Bridge replacement in Port Allen Play Video

  October 21, 2025 5:42 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Drivers on La. 1 have been experiencing busier-than-normal commutes as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development makes progress on the next phase of the Intracoastal Bridge replacement project. The southbound span opened to drivers late last year, marking a major milestone in the long-awaited project.... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 eastbound fully reopens between Lobdell Highway and La. 1 after crash

  October 9, 2025 9:38 AM

  PORT ALLEN — One lane was closed on I-10 eastbound after a car crash in West Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday morning. The left lane was closed between Lobdell Highway and La. 1 after the crash, which was reported around 8:30 a.m. By 9:10 a.m., the road had... more »

• Port Allen woman killed in crash in West Baton Rouge

  October 6, 2025 6:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Port Allen woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge on Monday. Janet Tchorlian, 80, was killed when she allegedly ran a stop sign while entering an intersection and was struck by another vehicle on the driver's side, according to Louisiana State... more »

• Man arrested for negligent carrying of concealed handgun, possession of weapons Play Video

  September 9, 2025 6:24 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A man wanted out of Port Allen on various gun charges was arrested Monday, the Port Allen Police Department said. Zakiylan Williams was wanted for negligent carrying of a concealed handgun and possession of weapons where alcoholic beverages are sold. more »

• WBR Sheriff: 'No stone unturned' in detention center drug deaths investigation Play Video

  September 9, 2025 6:10 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Following the suspected drug-related deaths of four inmates in the West Baton Rouge Detention Center this year, the Sheriff's Office is trying to determine how drugs keep getting inside the facility. "We think it's high for a typical year," said Sheriff Jeff Bergeron, about the number... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Fire crews put out industrial warehouse fire Tuesday morning Play Video

  September 2, 2025 9:06 AM

  PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Fire crews put out a warehouse fire Tuesday morning. The fire, contained to a piece of equipment that caught fire, happened along Mahaffey Road in Port Allen around 6:26 a.m. Units were on scene shortly after the fire, removing smoke from... more »

• Body found in Port Allen linked to Texas killing Play Video

  August 18, 2025 11:30 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The family of Brianna Griffith, a Texas woman murdered in 2022, fears they will never get answers about her death after the man who was arrested in her killing was found dead in West Baton Rouge Parish. Court documents say deputies found Griffith shot outside her... more »

• Former Port Allen mayor accused of rape allegedly served alcohol to minor employee; bond set at $250,000 Play Video

  August 18, 2025 12:44 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis had his bond set at $250,000 after being arrested last week for alleged rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Lewis, 64, was arrested Aug. 12 after the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office accused him of contributing to the... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested, accused of selling Kratom, other illegal products out of Port Allen store Play Video

  August 13, 2025 11:54 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A Baton Rouge man accused of selling illegal Kratom products out of a Port Allen store was arrested by deputies. West Baton Rouge Parish deputies said that 41-year-old Md Saiful Islam was arrested and booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center on Sunday. ... more »

• La. 1 northbound to be closed Thursday night as work continues on La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge Play Video

  August 7, 2025 1:43 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The La.1 northbound bridge will be closed overnight Thursday as crews continue work on the La. 1 Intracoastal Bridge. La. 1 will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday morning, with the right lane closing starting at 7 p.m. These closures are... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner identifies body found in Port Allen as missing Houston man Play Video

  August 7, 2025 11:15 AM

  PORT ALLEN — The body of a man reported missing in Texas was found in Port Allen, officials said Thursday. Xavier Drake, 22, was reported missing in Houston on Monday after he was last heard from on July 25. Drake's body, identified by the West Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's... more »

• Deputies searching for three people accused of stealing from Port Allen Dollar General

  August 1, 2025 5:16 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Deputies are searching for three people who stole from a Dollar General in Port Allen in July. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said the three walked into the store on July 17, selected merchandise and walked out without paying. Anyone who recognizes any... more »

• DOTD: Part of La. 76 in Port Allen will close starting Friday

  July 14, 2025 4:57 PM

  PORT ALLEN — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said that part of La. 76 will be fully closed starting Friday. The road will be closed near the intersection of La. 415 so crews can replace the existing concrete road, DOTD said. Motorists can expect the closures... more »

• Port Allen man arrested for stealing 135 sacks of crawfish Play Video

  July 1, 2025 3:13 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry agents arrested a Port Allen man for stealing over 100 sacks of crawfish in May of 2024. Ricky G. Hasbert, 54, was arrested on June 30 for the alleged crawfish theft. LDAF said he is accused of not paying for... more »

• Port Allen issues zero tolerance policy on juvenile curfew Play Video

  May 30, 2025 12:21 AM

  PORT ALLEN - The Port Allen Police Department issued a statement saying they plan to strictly enforce juvenile curfew violations beginning Thursday. For all individuals under 17, the rules state they must be off public streets and in their homes between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday... more »

• Vehicle hit by train, one person taken to hospital

  May 22, 2025 3:17 PM

  PORT ALLEN - One person was taken to a hospital after a vehicle they were in was hit by a train in West Baton Rouge on Thursday. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office said the collision happened around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of La. 1 and Antonio... more »

• Brothers sentenced to probation after laundering money through State Fire Marshal's office Play Video

  May 9, 2025 1:59 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Two brothers convicted on money laundering charges after fleecing the state of Louisiana more than $800,000 during state emergencies, avoided prison Friday when they were sentenced to probation and ordered to pay restitution and fines. District Attorney Tony Clayton was unhappy with Robert and Thomas McCormick's... more »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »