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• 2 Mexican nationals arrested in Breaux Bridge after agents find 300 pounds of meth in ice cream freezers

  April 1, 2026 1:22 PM

  BREAUX BRIDGE — Federal agents seized more than 300 pounds of meth that was hidden in ice cream freezers and arrested two Mexican nationals, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say the two men who were arrested, Ranulfo Garcia Rodriguez and Christian Antionio Sanchez Ramirez, were stopped... more »

• Baton Rouge police use drone to help arrest peeping tom suspect Play Video

  March 31, 2026 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A drone helped Baton Rouge Police track down an accused peeping tom. Jeremiah Celestine was picked up on March 20 on several charges, including unauthorized entry into a dwelling, burglary of a dwelling, operating a place of prostitution and peeping tom. Court records show Celestine... more »

• Lawmakers urge caution before further lowering state income tax Play Video

  March 31, 2026 7:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Efforts to eliminate or significantly reduce Louisiana’s state income tax appear to be on hold this legislative session, as lawmakers have signaled a more cautious approach following recent tax reductions. House Bill 253 by Rep. Danny McCormick, R-Oil City, and House Bill 411 by Rep. John... more »

• BRPD: Man dies after being shot multiple times along Beechwood Drive Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man died after he was shot several times along Beechwod Drive, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. William Hills, 23, was found in his car on Byron Avenue with multiple gunshot wounds on Sunday afternoon. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from... more »

• 1 injured in shooting at Elmgrove Garden Apartments near elementary school Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE — First responders were called to a shooting that left one person injured at an apartment complex next to an elementary school on Monday afternoon. The shooting happened at Elmgrove Garden Apartments along Elm Grove Garden Drive, sources told WBRZ. The apartment complex is next to... more »

• Woman arrested for allegedly pressuring her boyfriend to kill the father of her children Play Video

  March 30, 2026 3:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman was arrested for allegedly pressuring her boyfriend into killing the father of her children. Hope Jackson was arrested and booked for principal to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Wesley Jr. An arrest affidavit said Jackson's boyfriend, Riddick Franklin, waited in... more »

• Attorney General's Office attempting to reinstate death penalty for man convicted of 1995 restaurant murders Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Attorney General's Office is asking the Fifth Circuit to reinstate a death sentence for Todd Wessinger on Monday. Wessinger, a former employee of the now-closed Calendar's Restaurant on Perkins Road, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of the restaurant's manager,... more »

• East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office asks for help identifying theft suspect Play Video

  March 30, 2026 1:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Detectives with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted in connection with multiple thefts. Investigators believe the man is responsible for multiple felony thefts at various specialty retail stores throughout East Baton Rouge Parish. Anyone... more »

• 5 arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 19-year-old from Denham Springs Play Video

  March 30, 2026 12:49 PM

  LUTCHER — The St. James Parish Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that five people were arrested in connection with the shooting that killed 19-year-old Damon Summerlin and injured a 17-year-old from Denham Springs. Summerlin and the 17-year-old were both found suffering from gunshot wounds in the parking lot of... more »

• 1 dead following fatal shooting on St. Gerard Avenue in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 30, 2026 11:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on St. Gerard Avenue on Friday. According to the department, the shooting occurred around 7:44 p.m. in the 5900 block of St. Gerard Avenue, killing 45-year-old Terry Huggins. Huggins was found suffering from... more »

• Two injured in Saturday night shooting on Louise Street

  March 29, 2026 6:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people were injured in a Saturday night shooting on Louise Street. According to emergency officials, the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. on Louise Street near Hickory Street, injuring two people. They were transported to a local hospital in an unknown condition. more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Hundreds of guns stolen from capital area cars and homes Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — In a year-long probe of firearms data and other public records, WBRZ’s Investigative Unit has found that 1,642 different guns were stolen from private gun owners in the greater Baton Rouge area during the last two years. The data, compiled for the first time into a... more »

• Drug dealer arrested for murder after man dies of cocaine overdose, EBRSO says Play Video

  March 26, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An alleged drug dealer was arrested for murder after a Baton Rouge man died of a cocaine overdose. Arrest documents from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office show a man died in his "man cave" at his home along Watts Road on Nov. 25, 2025. Investigators... more »

• Deputies: Father, son, convicted felon arrested in Roseland drug bust Play Video

  March 26, 2026 1:51 PM

  ROSELAND — Three men, two of them father and son, were arrested in a Roseland drug bust, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday. According to the sheriff's office, 48-year-old Travis Allen Gunter, his 26-year-old son Travis Michael Gunter and 32-year-old Jervenski "Duck" Johnson were selling drugs out of... more »

• Man wanted for homicide out of Texas arrested in Zachary, U.S. Marshals Service says Play Video

  March 25, 2026 7:54 PM

  ZACHARY — A man wanted for homicide in Austin, Texas, was arrested in Zachary on Wednesday, Chief Deputy Joshua Reich with the U.S. Marshals Service Middle District of Louisiana said. Reich said the U.S. Marshals Service Middle Louisiana Fugitive Task Force, with assistance from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's... more »

• Man pleads not guilty to murder, kidnapping in death of 73-year-old Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. — A man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in the violent kidnapping and death of a 73-year-old Baton Rouge man last year. Edward Hayes pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and kidnapping in connection with the 2025 death of Woodrow Vaughn. Hayes and Breanna... more »

• One arrested after being accused of shooting a man multiple times on Jefferson Highway Play Video

  March 23, 2026 3:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for second-degree murder by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Sunday after being accused of shooting a man multiple times. According to arrest records, deputies with the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrived at the Jefferson Lakes Apartments on Jefferson Highway... more »

• New Orleans teacher arrested on child porn charges additionally charged with video voyeurism Play Video

  March 23, 2026 2:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A French teacher and tennis coach at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans, previously arrested on child pornography charges, has been additionally charged with video voyeurism of a child under 17. According to the Louisiana Department of Justice, 49-year-old Benoit G. Cransac was originally arrested by... more »

• Plaquemine man arrested by Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office on multiple drug and weapons charges Play Video

  March 23, 2026 1:47 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — A Plaquemine man was arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges by the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the department, 51-year-old Vincent Collins of Plaquemine was arrested following a search conducted during a traffic stop. Collins was booked on several charges, including distribution of crack... more »

• Hammond Police Department searching for woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances Play Video

  March 23, 2026 12:36 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Police Department is searching for a woman accused of stealing over $1000 worth of fragrances from a store on Monday. According to officers, a woman, along with four minors, stole the fragrances from an Ulta Beauty on Hammond Square Drive. Police said the woman... more »

• 1 dead following fatal Sunday night shooting on Longfellow Drive in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 23, 2026 11:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a fatal Sunday night shooting on Longfellow Drive. According to the department, officers arrived at the 3300 block of Haley Drive around 9:25 p.m. to find 23-year-old Samuel Love shot to death. During the investigation, officers learned the... more »

• Gonzales man pleads guilty to flight from an officer and possession of a firearm, sentenced to 10 years Play Video

  March 23, 2026 10:24 AM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man pled guilty to aggravated flight from an officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. On April 19, 2024, 21-year-old Mark Darby led a Gonzales Police Officer on a short pursuit after the officer attempted... more »

• Several agencies respond to Saturday night bomb threat in the French Quarter

  March 22, 2026 9:56 AM

  NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department investigated a bomb threat in the French Quarter on Saturday night, according to a report by WDSU . Several agencies, including the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, the Louisiana State Police, the National Guard and the New Orleans Police Department, responded to... more »

• Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting on North 49th Street Play Video

  March 21, 2026 2:07 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man on Saturday in connection with a fatal shooting on North 49th Street that left a 32-year-old man dead. The shooting occurred on March 11 around 2:40 a.m. when 32-year-old Johnathan Archille was shot multiple times following a verbal... more »

• Morgan City man sentenced to seven years for indecent behavior with a juvenile Play Video

  March 20, 2026 6:37 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man was sentenced to seven years for indecent behavior with a juvenile, District Attorney Ricky Babin announced on Friday. According to court records, in June 2022, a female victim told deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office that 42-year-old John Bergeron sexually assaulted... more »

• Man claiming to work for Roblox arrested for possession of child sex doll along with child pornography

  March 20, 2026 2:57 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man claiming to be a Roblox programmer was arrested for the possession of child pornography along with the possession of a child sex doll, the Attorney General's Office announced on Friday. According to arrest documents, on Feb. 25, probation and parole officers discovered a child-sized... more »

• Woman arrested after leading police on chase in stolen car with children inside, BRPD says Play Video

  March 18, 2026 4:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A woman was arrested after she and a man allegedly led police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle with children inside. Arrest documents from the Baton Rouge Police Department show that, on March 12, an officer was looking for a vehicle stolen out of... more »

• Man arrested, accused of burglarizing Dollar Tree in Baker Play Video

  March 17, 2026 1:54 PM

  BAKER — Police arrested a man accused of breaking into a Dollar Tree after they say tips from the public helped investigators identify him. Jacoby Lewis was arrested following a burglary at the store on Groom Road on October 10, 2025. Police posted a photo of the suspect... more »

• BRPD: 1 arrested for murder after man found dead in car along Woodcrest Drive Play Video

  March 17, 2026 1:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police have made an arrest in connection with a man found dead in his car last week. On the morning of March 11, Marcus Franklin was found shot dead in his car along Woodcrest Drive. Tuesday morning, the Baton Rouge Police Department said... more »

• Four arrested following fatal shooting in Hammond Play Video

  March 16, 2026 3:41 PM

  HAMMOND — Four people were arrested following a fatal Saturday morning shooting in Hammond. According to the Hammond Police Department, two residents were returning home when an unknown individual shot at their vehicle as it backed into a driveway, killing 33-year-old Keyra Wilson, the passenger of the vehicle. ... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested on weapons and drug charges following traffic stop Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:55 PM

  HOUMA — A Denham Springs man was arrested on weapons and drug charges on Monday following a traffic stop in Terrebonne Parish. According to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies encountered 29-year-old Levante Tyree Goodson during a traffic stop where they observed an AK-47 rifle along with a large... more »

• Inmate death reported at East Feliciana Parish Prison Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:23 PM

  CLINTON — The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office revealed the identity of an inmate who died at the East Feliciana Parish Prison on Monday. According to the sheriff's office, 45-year-old Raymond Gerard Dunn of Jackson was discovered unresponsive in his cell around 6:48 a.m. on March 13. Emergency... more »

• Man expected to recover after being stabbed; Denham Springs police say suspect reported the stabbing Play Video

  March 16, 2026 9:15 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man is expected to recover after Denham Springs police say another man stabbed him and then called 911. According to the Denham Springs Police Department, the two men got into a fight on Hummell Street around 7:12 p.m. on Friday. One of them pulled a... more »

• Hammond police arrest man wanted on murder charges Play Video

  March 16, 2026 6:13 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond police arrested a man early Monday morning who was wanted in connection with a Friday morning murder. According to police, Trevion Ferguson, 27, went to a Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office substation along Club Deluxe Road for questioning on Sunday related to a murder that happened in... more »

• Juvenile injured in shooting on Joor Road, deputies say it may be tied to ongoing "beefs" Play Video

  March 15, 2026 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A juvenile injured in a shooting Saturday night at The Reserve at Joor apartment complex told deputies that it may be related to ongoing "beefs". The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrived on Joor Road around 7 p.m. on Saturday to find a male juvenile... more »

• Baton Rouge Police respond to reported armed robbery at Airline Highway convenience store

  March 15, 2026 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at a convenience store along Airline Highway on Sunday afternoon. According to the department, the robbery occurred around 12:50 p.m. at a convenience store on Airline Highway near the Costco Wholesale warehouse. No further... more »

• Baton Rouge man killed following fatal shooting in LaPlace Play Video

  March 14, 2026 4:05 PM

  LAPLACE — A Baton Rouge man was shot to death following a Friday night shooting in LaPlace. According to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, the shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. near Williamsburg Drive and Bedford Drive. Deputies arrived on the scene to find Jackie Dempsey... more »

• Labadieville man arrested on multiple felony child-related sex crimes, Assumption deputies say Play Video

  March 13, 2026 4:49 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A Labadieville man was arrested on Friday on multiple felony child-related sex crimes following an investigation by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the investigation began after deputies received a referral from the Department of Children and Family Services regarding the possible sexual... more »

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warns residents of scammers pretending to be deputies Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:56 PM

  ADDIS — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office warned residents on Friday about a scam involving scammers claiming to be deputies, asking for money. According to deputies, scammers claiming to be with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office are contacting residents about a missing court date and... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies arrest man accused of holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 13, 2026 1:30 PM

  UNEEDUS — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on Friday, accused of kidnapping a woman. According to deputies, 30-year-old Brice Anthony kidnapped a woman on Tuesday who had a protective order against him. Anthony allegedly held the woman against her will for more than 24 hours, during... more »

• Louisiana man arrested in Assumption Parish on felony fugitive warrants originating from Georgia

  March 13, 2026 12:00 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — A Louisiana man was arrested on felony fugitive warrants originating from Georgia in a racketeering investigation, Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies said Friday. The sheriff's office said that on Thursday morning, U.S. Marshals requested assistance in arresting 60-year-old Kirk Van Lewis of Labadieville, who was wanted by Columbia... more »

• Tangipahoa deputies looking for man accused of kidnapping, holding woman captive for more than 24 hours Play Video

  March 12, 2026 3:32 PM

  UNEEDUS — Tangipahoa deputies are asking the public for help finding a man who allegedly kidnapped a woman. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says that on Tuesday, Brice Anthony, 30, kidnapped a woman who had a protective order against him from her home in Uneedus. He held her against... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Man accused of raping 94-year-old accused of another sexual assault Play Video

  March 12, 2026 2:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested last week for allegedly raping a 94-year-old woman is now being accused of another sexual assault of a separate victim that allegedly took place in January 2026, the latest of several allegations against the 22-year-old. Jeremiah Taylor was previously arrested on March 6... more »

• 'Another child, stray bullet:' School and community leaders call for an end to violence Play Video

  March 11, 2026 6:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - School and community leaders called for an end to shootings on Wednesday, after the deaths of two different children in two different incidents in the past week. East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lamont Cole said it didn't matter whether the children attended EBR Schools; both are... more »

• Lawmakers consider 'stolen valor' bill to criminalize falsely representing as military member

  March 11, 2026 12:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A bill that would make it a crime to falsely claim to have served in the military is making its way through the Louisiana Legislature. Senate Bill 51, authored by state Sen. Caleb Kleinpeter, "creates the crime of fraudulent representation of military service or awards," commonly... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• LSU expert explains cycle of violence after weekend of shootings Play Video

  March 10, 2026 6:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE - After a weekend of violence, victims' families are asking if the fatal shootings will ever end. "My question is, when is it going to stop, who's going to stop it? You know, who's going to stop it?" Felicia Young, mother of Terrez Coleman, a 7-year-old who... more »

• Motorcycle club member sought after violent fight injures several in St. Amant bar Play Video

  March 10, 2026 1:35 PM

  ST. AMANT — Two people were arrested after a bar fight involving members of a motorcycle club in St. Amant, the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said. Deputies are still looking for a third suspect in the Feb. 22 brawl. APSO says a large fight broke out in the... more »

• One injured following Saturday night shooting on East Gate Drive in Hammond Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:14 PM

  HAMMOND — A Saturday night shooting left one man injured, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that around 10:30 p.m., they arrived on East Gate Drive to find a car and a home with bullet holes. There was no victim on the scene at the time.... more »

• WBRZ Investigative Unit: Suspect arrested for rape of 94-year-old, allegedly caught on camera stalking another woman days before Play Video

  March 9, 2026 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested Jeremiah Taylor on Friday after he allegedly raped a 94-year-old woman in the driveway of her home on East Black Oak Drive. The brazen, daytime rape shocked even the Baton Rouge Police chief, who had difficulty describing it. "I have a lot of... more »

• Deputies arrest four in fatal shooting of 8-year-old along San Juan Drive Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Less than 24 hours after the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, deputies arrested four people in connection with the child's death. Neighbors in the area remain shaken, saying they never expected this kind of violence in their own front yards. East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's... more »

• Two Texas women arrested in Grant Parish after using crow decoys to smuggle contraband into federal prison Play Video

  March 9, 2026 12:06 PM

  POLLOCK — Two Texas women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other items into a federal prison using plastic crow decoys, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies said that 38-year-old Melanie Jean Worthington of Joshua, Texas and 41-year-old Kassy Marie Cole of Hurst, Texas, admitted... more »

• Victim suffering from gunshot injury walks into Baton Rouge General Play Video

  March 8, 2026 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A victim suffering from a gunshot injury walked into Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet campus on Sunday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, the victim walked into the hospital around 7:30 a.m. with non-life-threatening injuries. No additional details are available at this time. more »

• One in critical condition following shooting on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:55 PM

  GARDERE — Deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting that left one person injured on Saturday. The shooting occurred around 12 p.m. behind an apartment complex on Old Hermitage Parkway off Gardere Lane. One person was injured as a result of the... more »

• Two arrested after leading Assumption Parish deputies on chase following attempted traffic stop Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:43 PM

  AMELIA — Two people were arrested after leading deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office on a pursuit on Wednesday, following an attempted traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle on U.S. 90 near Amelia after it committed a traffic violation. Deputies said... more »

• Several arrested in drug bust following search warrant by Hammond Police Department

  March 6, 2026 1:24 PM

  HAMMOND — Two men were arrested for possession with intent to distribute on Thursday after a search by the Hammond Police Department led to multiple arrests. According to the department, in early 2026, officers with the Narcotics Division began investigating a residence on North Holly Street for the distribution... more »

• Baton Rouge thief accused of selling stolen cars pleads guilty Play Video

  March 6, 2026 12:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of selling stolen cars to residents in Baton Rouge pleaded guilty on Tuesday. According to arrest records, 36-year-old Calvin Scott pleaded guilty to illegal possession of stolen things after being arrested in March 2025 for allegedly stealing three vehicles. Arrest warrants filed... more »

• Ascension Parish jury finds two men guilty of human trafficking of a 13-year-old girl in Gonzales Play Video

  March 6, 2026 11:20 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — An Ascension Parish jury found two men guilty of human trafficking of a victim under the age of 18. According to the 23rd Judicial District of Louisiana, on Sept. 19, 2024, investigators with the Texas Department of Public Safety, searching for a missing 13-year-old girl, located online... more »

• Hammond man arrested for allegedly raping a child, Attorney General's office says Play Video

  March 5, 2026 3:43 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond man was arrested for allegedly raping a child, according to Attorney General Liz Murrill's office. James Michael Hill, 26, was arrested Wednesday by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents at his home in Hammond on multiple charges: - One count of molestation of a juvenile under... more »

• BRPD seizes more than 18 pounds of marijuana, arrest 2 during traffic stop Play Video

  March 5, 2026 1:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Police arrested two people and seized 18 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, the Baton Rouge Police Department said. According to BRPD, Jerome Johnson and Romello Carter were the subjects of a traffic stop on Wednesday. After further investigation, police say they found approximately 18.4... more »

• BRPD searching for suspect accused of stealing 80-year-old woman's car along North 27th Street Play Video

  March 3, 2026 1:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a person accused of stealing an 80-year-old woman's car while it was under her carport. According to police, the incident happened on Feb. 14 in the 1400 block of North 27th Street. The suspect demanded the woman's keys... more »