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• Man attacked by alligator after fleeing during DWI investigation Play Video

  June 8, 2026 2:39 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man was attacked by an alligator after fleeing from troopers with the Louisiana State Police during a DWI investigation on Sunday. Troopers originally responded to reports of a Toyota Supra driving recklessly on I-10 near Bonnabel Boulevard in Jefferson Parish on Sunday after the vehicle... more »

• Man arrested following two May burglaries on Tuscaloosa Avenue in West Baton Rouge Parish Play Video

  June 8, 2026 9:25 AM

  PORT ALLEN — A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with two burglaries that happened along Tuscaloosa Avenue in the northern part of West Baton Rouge Parish in late May, according to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said deputies identified 28-year-old Price Johnson,... more »

• Man remains at large after leading Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 Play Video

  May 30, 2026 4:07 PM

  Baton Rouge — A man remains at large after leading troopers with the Louisiana State Police on a pursuit along I-10 on Friday afternoon. According to state police, around 4 p.m., troopers attempted to stop a GMC Sierra on I-10 westbound in East Baton Rouge Parish for reckless operation... more »

• Body discovered by Tangipahoa Parish deputies believed to be missing Hammond man Play Video

  May 18, 2026 6:43 PM

  HAMMOND — Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office recovered a body on Monday that they believe belongs to a missing Hammond man. According to the sheriff's office, a team of workers discovered the body along the Natalbany Creek just north of La. 22 in the Pumpkin Center area.... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asks for assistance locating missing Hammond man Play Video

  May 17, 2026 12:55 PM

  Hammond — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office asked the public for assistance in locating a missing Hammond man on Sunday. According to the sheriff's office, 34-year-old Dustin Sharp was reported missing on Friday from Oscar Starkey Lane in the Pumpkin Center area. Family members said he disappeared into... more »

• Gonzales man charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse following execution of search warrant Play Video

  May 15, 2026 1:25 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man was charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse material following the execution of a search warrant by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. According to detectives, on April 28, the task force received information about possible child sexual... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department arrests man for arson in connection with house fire in Zachary Play Video

  May 8, 2026 9:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest man accused of threatening several people with knife during argument Play Video

  May 4, 2026 2:23 PM

  BELLE ROSE — A man was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office after he allegedly threatened a group of people with a knife during an argument. According to the sheriff's office, 26-year-old Travis Nathaniel Williams of Belle Rose threatened several people with a knife during an argument on... more »

• Man arrested on drug charges after authorities allegedly recover MDMA from bayou

  May 1, 2026 5:23 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Deputies with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop. According to the sheriff's office, a narcotics agent attempted to stop a vehicle after it committed a traffic violation. The driver allegedly threw an item over the Labadieville bridge into... more »

• Shreveport man arrested after gunmen who killed eight children allegedly fled to his house Play Video

  April 24, 2026 9:58 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Shreveport man was arrested for illegally possessing firearms on Thursday after Shamar Elkins , who killed eight children, allegedly fled to his house. According to the United States Attorney's Office, 54-year-old Michael Mayence was charged with illegally possessing a firearm while being subject to a domestic... more »

• Louisiana man arrested in Alabama after mother and grandmother killed in Easter Sunday shooting Play Video

  April 6, 2026 3:58 PM

  CHALMETTE — A Louisiana man was arrested in Alabama after he allegedly killed his mother and grandmother on Easter Sunday. The St Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office said that around 7:45 p.m., deputies arrived at a residence on Centanni Drive in St. Bernard to find two female victims suffering from... 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 »

• 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 »

• Kentucky man arrested for kidnapping Zachary teen booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison Play Video

  March 20, 2026 12:04 PM

  ZACHARY — As of Friday morning, a Kentucky man who was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old from Zachary was formally booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Detectives with the Zachary Police Department were notified about the missing teen on Tuesday, and later learned that the teenager... 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 »

• Denham Springs man convicted of assaulting a postal employee following three-day trial

  March 13, 2026 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Denham Springs man was convicted of assaulting a postal employee following a three-day trial, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. According to the department, 27-year-old Cody Gaspard of Denham Springs approached a United States Postal Service worker delivering mail in Livingston Parish. Gaspard allegedly... 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 »

• Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran secures flight back to the U.S. Play Video

  March 7, 2026 10:13 AM

  DUBAI — A Prairieville family stranded in Dubai after the region's airspace was shut down as a result of the joint Israel-U.S. strikes on Iran has finally found a way home. Christian Walker, his pregnant wife and two young children were on a two-week vacation in Dubai, less than... more »

• Louisiana man indicted by federal grand jury for cyberstalking and threatening House Speaker Mike Johnson Play Video

  March 6, 2026 3:17 PM

  SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana man was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday for cyberstalking and threatening House Speaker Mike Johnson, along with threatening President Donald Trump. According to court documents, 31-year-old Shreveport resident Justin Chadwick Butler allegedly used social media accounts to make several menacing posts directed... more »

• Gonzales man killed in fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish, troopers say Play Video

  March 1, 2026 10:40 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday. According to troopers, the crash occurred around 2:42 p.m. on US 61 just south of Jefferson Highway, claiming the life of 43-year-old Samuel Wright of Gonzales. Investigators said that... more »

• Man arrested on drug and gun charges following traffic stop in Baton Rouge Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of guns and drugs. Officers said that while conducting a traffic stop, they observed a cloud of smoke roll out of the vehicle along with a strong smell of marijuana.... more »

• Venezuelan man accused of participating in sex trafficking scheme enters guilty plea

  February 20, 2026 2:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of sex trafficking entered a guilty plea for conspiring to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion. According to court documents, Venezuelan citizen Allbert Herrera Machado entered a guilty plea in December for conspiring to commit sex trafficking by force, fraud and... more »

• Zachary man sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for possession of child pornography

  February 13, 2026 12:31 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Zachary man was sentenced to nearly 15 years in federal prison for possession of child pornography following a 2018 arrest, according to the United States Department of Justice. Thomas Mills V, 59, was arrested in October 2018 after the Zachary Police Department responded to reports... more »

• LSP: Breaux Bridge man dies in crash on I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete Play Video

  February 10, 2026 8:34 PM

  GROSSE TETE — A Breaux Bridge man was killed in an early-morning crash along I-10 westbound near Grosse Tete, according to Louisiana State Police. Nathan Smiling, 60, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Tuesday that left his Chevrolet Silverado blocking two lanes of the roadway, LSP said. Shortly... more »

• Two adults, one child lose belongings in Denham Springs house fire Play Video

  February 9, 2026 10:02 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man, woman and her child lost their belongings in a house fire Sunday evening - one night before the three were supposed to officially move into a new home. Fire victim William Ruyle II said even though their official move-in day was Monday, the three... more »

• Man arrested for multiple alleged sex crimes involving a juvenile Play Video

  February 1, 2026 2:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested for multiple alleged sex crimes involving a juvenile on Friday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the investigation began on Jan. 20 when deputies were contacted regarding a sex crime investigation involving three juvenile victims. During the investigation, deputies... more »

• Man killed in Friday night crash in Denham Springs Play Video

  January 31, 2026 12:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A North Carolina man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in Livingston Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police. Troopers said the crash occurred just before midnight at the intersection of La. 1032 and Hunter's Way, killing 18-year-old Cayden Callihan of Whiteville, North Carolina.... more »

• Man arrested for alleged armed robbery facing additional drug charges following investigation Play Video

  January 24, 2026 10:59 AM

  VERDUNVILLE — A man arrested for an alleged armed robbery is facing additional drug charges following an investigation by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. According to officials, on Dec. 10, 41-year-old Jermaine Spain allegedly entered a Verdunville business, brandished a firearm, and stole money before fleeing the scene.... more »

• Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office locates 78-year-old man with dementia

  January 10, 2026 2:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office has located a missing man with dementia. According to the sheriff's office, the 78-year-old was last seen in Denham Springs around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. According to his family, the man suffers from dementia. more »

• Son admits to disposing of father's body, leading investigators to remains, report says Play Video

  January 9, 2026 2:37 PM

  BOGALUSA — Deputies from the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office believe that human remains found outside of Bogalusa on Thursday may belong to a missing Franklinton man after his son allegedly admitted to disposing of his body, according to a report by WWL-TV . Authorities reportedly said the remains found... more »

• Man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly setting occupied Franklin home on fire Play Video

  January 5, 2026 5:23 PM

  FRANKLIN — A man accused of arson and attempted first-degree murder was arrested on Thursday in connection with a house fire on Robert Street, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The Franklin Fire Department said Jrevon Anderson , 32, of Franklin, allegedly started a house fire on... more »

• Man armed with knife detained in City Hall Thursday morning Play Video

  December 18, 2025 3:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man armed with a knife was detained outside of Mayor-President Sid Edwards' office on Thursday morning. The mayor's office said the man with a knife on his belt went into a bathroom on the third floor around 11 a.m. Edwards' security took the knife and... more »

• Denham Springs man killed in Livingston Parish crash

  November 29, 2025 10:13 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A man was killed in a Friday afternoon crash on LA 1019 near Amite Church Road in Livingston Parish, according to Louisiana State Police. The two-vehicle crash occurred around 4 p.m. and resulted in the death of 55-year-old John Cason of Denham Springs. According to... more »

• Livingston Parish man arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a shooting Play Video

  November 26, 2025 2:08 PM

  HAMMOND - A Livingston Parish man was arrested by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police following a shooting that led to a chase spanning two parishes on Wednesday. Deputies said that a dispute between two men at... more »

• 29-year-old barber killed in shooting after disagreement over tattoo off Greenwell Springs Road Play Video

  October 16, 2025 9:08 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office said Thursday that a 29-year-old man was shot and killed at a barbershop off Greenwell Springs Road after a disagreement over a tattoo. Marvin Tolliver, a barber at Fade District Barbershop, was killed in the Wednesday evening shooting .... more »

• Man arrested in New Year's Day 2024 car crash death of Walker High senior pleads guilty Play Video

  October 15, 2025 12:34 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A man arrested after a 2024 car crash that left a Walker High senior dead pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide on Wednesday. Shawn Robertson Jr, who was arrested by Denham Springs Police in March 2024 on a second-offense DWI after the New Year's Day 2024 crash that... more »

• Man who served 10 years for robbing Baton Rouge bank pleads guilty to another robbery at same bank Play Video

  October 15, 2025 8:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Zachary man pleaded guilty to a bank robbery at a Baton Rouge Regions Bank, the same bank he was convicted of robbing in 2014. Quarles Harris, 52, pleaded guilty to the May bank robbery on Tuesday. He pleaded guilty to one count each of bank... more »

• Case of man accused of playing role in Caleb Wilson's hazing death will be back in court in February Play Video

  October 13, 2025 11:45 AM

  BATON ROUGE — One of the men accused of playing a part in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson is set for a bond hearing in February, a 19th JDC judge said in court Monday. Caleb McCray had been set for a bond review Monday; he... more »

• Man, ex-girlfriend arrested for molesting two children in Baton Rouge Play Video

  October 2, 2025 7:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly raped a seven-year-old girl and molested another child in 2023 was arrested along with his ex-girlfriend. Deputies began investigating 41-year-old Shalom Moalem-Rabi in May after receiving a tip from the FBI alleging that he sexually assaulted two children. Moalem-Rabi was arrested... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested on second DWI charge after striking, killing pedestrian in interstate hit-and-run Play Video

  September 25, 2025 8:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man who allegedly killed a pedestrian after a hit-and-run on the interstate was arrested and charged with his second DWI after the incident, Baton Rouge Police said. Paul LeDuff, 56, was arrested Saturday after the late Friday night crash on I-10 westbound near Dalrymple Drive.... more »

• Denham Springs man sentenced to 45 years behind bars after child sex crimes conviction Play Video

  September 17, 2025 10:02 AM

  LIVINGSTON — A 47-year-old Denham Springs man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to child sex crimes, District Attorney Scott Perrilloux said Wednesday. Daniel K. Johnson pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery of victims under the age of 13. Perrilloux said... more »

• Gonzales Police looking for man who stole $2,000 worth of jeans from Tanger Outlet Mall Play Video

  September 17, 2025 9:47 AM

  GONZALES — A man seen on surveillance footage stealing $2,000 worth of jeans from Tanger Outlet Mall in Gonzales is wanted by police. According to Gonzales Police, the man stole the jeans from Levi’s Outlet Store on Sept. 3. He then left the scene in a dark gray... more »

• Woman killed by neighbor in Brusly murder-suicide Play Video

  September 16, 2025 12:25 PM

  BRUSLY - A woman was killed by her neighbor in an apparent murder-suicide on Tuesday morning. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said that a family member found 21-year-old Christine Martinez and 19-year-old Jesus Hernandez dead inside a trailer home around 9:30 a.m. Deputies said the two were... more »

• Man accused of shooting worker fixing leak on Lilac Street roof arrested Play Video

  August 21, 2025 7:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of shooting a rifle at a person working on a Lilac Street roof has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. Jeremiah Chissell, 39, allegedly walked outside of the Lilac Street home Wednesday morning and began shooting at the person working to fix... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested after allegedly exchanging sexually explicit messages with Colorado teenager Play Video

  August 20, 2025 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a teenager in Colorado was arrested by Louisiana State Police. Hayden Chauvin, 28, allegedly texted with the 16-year-old girl between Aug. 1 and Aug. 6. He allegedly began the conversation by saying he had lost... more »

• Man arrested for video voyeurism, allegedly took videos of women in his home Play Video

  August 19, 2025 12:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly recording women in his home's bathroom and shower without their knowledge and sharing those videos online. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 59-year-old John Robinson. Arrest documents say that the investigation began when Robinson was reported for... more »

• Man serving 20 years in prison sentenced to 55 more years for 2017 Ascension Parish shooting

  August 15, 2025 12:33 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A Donaldsonville man currently serving 20 years in prison for manslaughter was sentenced to an additional 55 years behind bars earlier this week. In May, Kahlil Howard, 27, pleaded guilty to attacking and shooting a man on the Sunshine Bridge in September 2017. On Tuesday, Howard was... more »

• DA explains plea deal granted to man who got probation after killing man in his home in 2021 Play Video

  August 13, 2025 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - District Attorney Hillar Moore said that a plea deal the prosecutors entered with a man convicted of killing a father in his own home in 2021 was made because he was almost certain jurors wouldn't have convicted him. Nicholas Mcquirter was found guilty in the killing... more »

• Man receives probation after climbing into Zachary home's window to see underage girl, killing her father Play Video

  August 12, 2025 4:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested for the 2021 death of a Zachary homeowner was found guilty of reduced charges and sentenced to probation on Tuesday. On July 18, 2021, 34-year-old Dezmon Hamilton was shot and killed in his home. Police said that Nicholas Mcquirter, then 17, climbed through... more »

• Satsuma man sentenced to 15 years behind bars after video voyeurism conviction Play Video

  August 8, 2025 7:27 AM

  SATSUMA — A Satsuma man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of using a hidden camera in a bathroom to take hundreds of pictures and videos of six victims, including a juvenile. Christopher Lee Johnson was found guilty of six counts of video... more »

• BRPD searching for man accused of burglarizing business on Choctaw Drive Play Video

  August 7, 2025 8:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department is looking for a man they say burglarized a business on Choctaw Drive. BRPD said the unidentified man is responsible for a June 23 burglary of a business on Choctaw Drive near North Foster Drive. He allegedly stole several items and... more »

• Baton Rouge Police searching for man accused of stealing from Evangeline Street convenience store Play Video

  July 30, 2025 4:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are looking for a man accused of stealing from an Evangeline Street convenience store. According to police, the thief stole from the store on Monday. Anyone who can identify the person seen on surveillance footage is asked to call Crime Stoppers at... more »

• Man dead after single-vehicle crash in East Feliciana Parish

  May 22, 2025 4:15 PM

  JACKSON - A man died after a single-vehicle crash in East Feliciana Parish on Wednesday night, state troopers said. Louisiana State Police said Michael Lillie, 21, of Jackson died after a crash on Louisiana Highway 68 north of La. Highway 10. Lillie was traveling south on La. 68... more »

• Deputies locate missing Maurepas man

  May 9, 2025 3:56 PM

  MAUREPAS - Livingston deputies located a 41-year-old man Friday after he was reported missing by his family. The man was located safe and in good condition. more »

• Ponchatoula man arrested for child pornography, possession of narcotics Play Video

  May 7, 2025 5:14 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A man was arrested for uploading child pornography, as well as having narcotics and firearms. Tangipahoa Parish deputies say 41-year-old Christopher Parker shared videos of child sexual abuse on a chat app. Detectives determined Parker was the source, they obtained a warrant and searched his residence. ... more »

• Assumption deputies arrest man accused of leading 100 mph pursuit through Pierre Part Play Video

  May 5, 2025 1:18 PM

  PIERRE PART - A man accused of leading Assumption Parish deputies on a 100 mph chase was arrested. Eddie Hillery Ned, 24, was arrested Sunday morning after allegedly leading the high-speed pursuit on La. 70 in Pierre Part. A patrol deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on... more »

• Son of homeowner arrested for aggravated arson after Cable Street house fire causes $20K in damages Play Video

  May 1, 2025 9:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The son of a man whose home caught fire in February on Cable Street was arrested for aggravated arson after a dispute with his mother, fire officials said. Jermar Lee Crawford was booked for aggravated arson after allegedly setting fire to multiple areas of his father's... more »

• At Baton Rouge trial over Nevaeh Allen death: Lawyer says man obstructed police but didn't kill child Play Video

  May 1, 2025 12:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The lawyer for a man accused of second-degree murder and obstruction of evidence after a toddler's death told a Baton Rouge jury Thursday that her client didn't kill the girl but did try to keep police from learning what happened. Phillip Gardner was accused after Nevaeh... more »

• Coroner identifies 64-year-old man killed in Zachary house fire Play Video

  April 22, 2025 2:24 PM

  ZACHARY — A 64-year-old man was killed in a Zachary house fire along Lemon Road on Monday night. The Chaneyville Fire Department said that the man, identified by the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner as Kenneth Holliday , died after his house caught fire Monday evening. Firefighters were called... more »

• Kentwood Police identify third person wanted in January fatal gas station shooting Play Video

  April 21, 2025 5:49 PM

  KENTWOOD — Kentwood Police have identified a man suspected to be the person responsible for a January fatal shooting . Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton is wanted for second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham... more »

• Charges upgraded for suspected hit-and-run driver after victim dies in hospital Play Video

  April 21, 2025 3:19 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — After a woman died from injuries she sustained in a March hit-and-run, Louisiana State Police said Monday that charges were upgraded for a man accused in the Denham Springs crash. Brandon Chenevert was arrested after two anonymous tips identified him as the driver in the hit-and-run.... more »