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• EBRSO deputies arrest man accused of raping 12-year-old girl he allegedly communicated with through Snapchat Play Video

  May 10, 2026 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl on Sunday after allegedly communicating with the child through Snapchat. According to arrest records, 32-year-old Lemarkis Harry of Slidell was arrested after detectives discovered Snapchat conversations between him and the... more »

• Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes Play Video

  April 9, 2026 6:36 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me.” Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, Melania Trump said... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on child sex abuse charges after allegedly meeting 13-year-old at park Play Video

  April 8, 2026 2:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly exchanging nude photos and meeting up with a 13-year-old girl. According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Raymond Bailey, 20, had been messaging the girl on Snapchat and TikTok since mid-February. According to court documents,... more »

• Subject of documentary who was arrested for rape in Livingston Parish has bond set to $850,000 Play Video

  April 2, 2026 6:11 PM

  LIVINGSTON — The subject of a documentary who was arrested for rape had his bond set to $850,000, jail records show. Last week, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received allegations of sexual abuse involving Ricky Foster. A documentary, "The Devil Wears Dunks," which has garnered millions of views online,... more »

• Man claiming to work for Roblox facing 195 new charges for child sex abuse material Play Video

  April 2, 2026 3:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — A man claiming to be a Roblox programmer was booked for 195 new counts of child sexual abuse material under the age of 13 following his prior arrest for possession of child pornography. Officers said on February 25, Jamie Borne, 30, admitted to purchasing a child... more »

• Ricky Foster, subject of documentary, arrested for rape in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 1, 2026 12:50 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Livingston Parish man who was the subject of a documentary called "The Devil Wears Dunks" has been arrested for rape. Last week, the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office received allegations of sexual abuse involving Ricky Foster. The documentary, which has garnered millions of views online, brought new... 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 »

• Judge clears courtroom as rape retrial opens in Livingston; state says tape shows immobilized victim Play Video

  March 11, 2026 3:40 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A special agent with the Louisiana attorney general's office told a jury Wednesday that a woman accused of rape was an active participant in the 2014 assault and not a victim herself, as a defense attorney has claimed. Melanie Curtin, whose retrial opened this week in the... 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 »

• 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 arrested in connection to trafficking of 15-year-old girl in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 11, 2026 11:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man arrested in connection with the trafficking of a 15-year-old girl in Baton Rouge was arrested in New Orleans on Thursday, according to authorities. The New Orleans Police Department, along with multiple local and federal law enforcement agencies, arrested four suspects as part of an... more »

• Crimestoppers ask for assistance in locating man wanted for alleged child sex trafficking Play Video

  December 17, 2025 3:16 PM

  Tangipahoa - Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans is offering a $1,000 reward to help locate a man wanted on charges of alleged sexual assault and promotion of child sex trafficking. According to authorities, Antonio "Raemone" Lewis Jr. fled Fort Wayne, Indiana, and relocated to Hammond in early 2025. ... more »

• Walker man who sexually abused young girl for nearly two years sentenced to castration Play Video

  September 9, 2025 5:35 PM

  WALKER - A 67-year-old man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl for more than a year has been ordered to be physically castrated. Marc Rager Sr. of Walker pleaded guilty to 120 different sex crimes, including aggravated crimes against nature, second-degree rape and felony carnal knowledge... more »

• Man accused of soliciting 14-year-old girl for sex, attacking her mother arrested by BRPD Play Video

  July 24, 2025 7:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of soliciting sex from and engaging in indecent behavior with a teenage girl was arrested by Baton Rouge Police. Anthony McManus, 55, allegedly begged the 14-year-old victim for sex multiple times over two weeks in April, including offering her $500 and offering to... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Blood pressure, glucose levels important signs to monitor to prevent strokes Play Video

  May 20, 2025 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A stroke results from a blocked or torn blood vessel that decreases blood flow to the brain. In the U.S., stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. "Because about 80% of all strokes are preventable, we really focus on prevention," neurologist Stephen English said.... more »

• Tuesday's Health Report: Family physician shares tips to explain puberty to children Play Video

  April 29, 2025 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — It can be a tough topic to tackle, but preparing children for puberty is critical, and experts say hearing about it from parents, not just peers, makes a huge difference. "Nothing is scarier than something that you may not be ready for,” Jay Lee, a board... more »

• Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain's Prince Andrew in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, has died

  April 25, 2025 10:57 PM

  NEERGABBY, AUSTRALIA (AP) - Virginia Giuffre, who accused Britain’s Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by financier Jeffrey Epstein, has died. She was 41. Giuffre died by suicide Friday at her farm in Western Australia, her publicist confirmed. “Virginia was... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for trying to have sex with 14-year-old Play Video

  October 21, 2024 10:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after he allegedly traveled to St. Tammany Parish with the intent of having sex with a teenager. Louisiana State Police announced the arrest of Joel Champagne, 33, for solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with juveniles. It was found that... more »

• Five men accused of soliciting minors arrested by AG's office, Livingston, Tangipahoa deputies Play Video

  October 16, 2024 11:36 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Five men — including two from Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes — accused of "preying on naïve and innocent juvenile" social media users were arrested, deputies said Wednesday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force worked with the Attorney General's Office, deputies in Tangipahoa... more »

• Man arrested for unlawfully entering home, allegedly making sexual advances on juvenile Play Video

  October 9, 2024 10:22 AM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A man was arrested for unauthorized entry Monday after being suspected of a possible sexual assault of a juvenile. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said Lance Bush, 34, was arrested Monday. Deputies were called to a home in Napoleonville where a juvenile complainant said Bush had made... more »

• Correctional sergeant, former prison employee arrested for having sexual conduct with inmates Play Video

  August 9, 2024 4:39 PM

  ST. GABRIEL — Two women, a correctional sergeant and a former state prison employee, were arrested for sexual conduct with a person in a correctional institution at a St. Gabriel prison, arrest records show. Arraneisha Valentine and Ja'camry Davis, both 22, were each arrested for malfeasance in office, sexual... more »

• Woman accused of having sex with teen faces two more charges of sending 'lewd images and videos' to minors Play Video

  August 2, 2024 11:43 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE — The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday that a woman previously arrested for having sex with a teenager and sending lewd photos and videos to three others also engaged in indecent behavior with at least two more juveniles. Leeann Yammarino, 43, was arrested Wednesday on two counts... more »

• Louisiana Supreme Court reopens window for lawsuits over past childhood sexual abuse Play Video

  June 12, 2024 4:28 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court reopened the "lookback window" in child sexual abuse cases, saying victims can pursue claims against purported perpetrators regardless of how long ago it occurred. "This is huge. This is the ruling we've been waiting for," said lawyer Collin Melancon, who represents clients... more »

• Louisiana legislature approves bill allowing surgical castration of those guilty of sex crimes against kids Play Video

  June 3, 2024 3:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE (AP) — A person found guilty of a sex crime against a child in Louisiana could soon be ordered to undergo surgical castration, in addition to prison time. Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Monday that would allow judges the option to sentence someone to... more »

• Contractor for City-Parish allegedly discussed incest, bestiality with undercover agent before arrest

  May 23, 2024 10:18 AM

  WARNING: The news story below contains disturbing descriptions and messages. ------------ BATON ROUGE - A contractor working for the city-parish allegedly told an undercover agent he was interested in bestiality and incest after sending the agent a video of himself confirming his identity. Federal court documents show... more »

• Houma man arrested for alleged sex crimes against missing teen

  March 5, 2024 12:15 PM

  TERREBONNE PARISH - Officials arrested a Houma man who allegedly had a sexual encounter with a missing teen. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Cameron Rodrigue, 18, on one charge of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The arrest came after an investigation by the Special Victims Unit. Deputies... more »

• Man arrested in rape, allegedly took pictures of victim while she was unconscious

  February 13, 2024 4:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Tuesday, almost two months after he allegedly brought an intoxicated woman to his home and had sex with her when she was too drunk to consent. According to an arrest warrant, a woman told officers that she woke up naked in Jose... more »

• Multiple Gonzales spas targeted in prostitution bust, 6 women arrested

  August 9, 2023 5:59 PM

  GONZALES - Police raided four massage parlors and arrested six women over the course of nearly two weeks in a recent prostitution bust. The Gonzales Police Department said officers spent about five weeks investigating the businesses, starting back in early July. Through the probe, officers learned workers were conducting... more »

• Livingston jury convicts politically connected man of child sex crimes that were ignored for years Play Video

  July 14, 2023 1:01 PM

  UPDATE: A judge on Tuesday sentenced John Mack to life in prison for rape and other charges. This is a breaking update. Read the full story here . ------ LIVINGSTON — A man with family ties to multiple political figures in Livingston Parish was found guilty of... more »

• School maintenance worker arrested after students find hidden camera in bathroom stall

  August 31, 2022 3:41 PM

  RESERVE - A worker at a school in St. John the Baptist Parish is accused of planting a hidden camera inside a girls' bathroom on campus. The sheriff's office said Blake Krueger, 35, was arrested Tuesday after two students at Riverside Academy made the discovery inside the campus's athletic... more »

• Florida man was getting oral sex when he crashed head-on into FedEx truck, officials said

  June 3, 2022 2:35 PM

  FORT LAUDERDALE - A man was treated for injuries to his genitalia after he wrecked his vehicle while getting oral sex, according to first responders. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue told WPLG-TV that workers found two people unclothed inside the SUV after it hit a FedEx truck head-on Thursday evening.... more »

• Police: Man tased after paying for sex at LSU hotel

  April 4, 2022 1:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A woman allegedly tased a man during a heated exchange that unfolded after a paid tryst at a hotel on LSU's campus. LSU Police said Alexandra Veitch, 29, checked into Lod Cook Hotel on Sep. 28, 2021 to meet with a man who paid her for... more »

• Denham Springs cracks down on massage parlors after recent prostitution busts

  March 29, 2022 9:03 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A city council has adopted new rules tightening its grip on local massage parlors in an effort to flush out potential prostitution. The new ordinance, approved Monday by the Denham Springs City Council, levies several restrictions on those businesses, namely prohibiting operation between 10 p.m. and... more »

• Saints among frontrunners in Deshaun Watson trade talks as lawsuits loom

  March 14, 2022 9:45 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Several reports suggest the Saints are making a strong offer to obtain Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was forced to sit out last season amid a flood of sexual misconduct allegations. The Saints and their NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers, are among the first... more »

• Hammond man allegedly tried to meet up with underage girls for sex, arrested in EBR

  February 10, 2022 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in East Baton Rouge after he allegedly tried to set up a meeting with undercover agents posing as a pair of teenage girls. Arrest documents from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety described the alleged conversations between Allen Bordelon, 33, and who... more »

• Baton Rouge resident accused of sharing child porn on social media

  December 16, 2021 1:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A person accused of using social media to share child pornography was booked into jail Wednesday. Louisiana State Police said Kalen Woodard, 28, was arrested following a joint investigation with the FBI, which began back in September. The agencies launched the probe after learning that Woodard... more »

• Man allegedly paid $20 to have sex with 10-year-old girl

  December 10, 2021 12:19 PM

  HOUMA - A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly paid someone to arrange for sex with a 10-year-old girl. WWLTV reports the girl's family alerted the Houma Police Department after someone tipped them off about 31-year-old Jamil Washington's plan. According to the department, Washington paid an individual... more »

• Man facing child molestation charges ordered not to coach, seen at youth basketball tryouts Play Video

  November 15, 2021 6:07 PM

  GONZALES - A picture taken Saturday at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales shows what several parents say is Jermaine Miles running tryouts at the Ascension Youth Basketball Association. The problem : Miles was charged with five counts of child molestation in 2019 and ordered by a judge... more »

• 'It scarred me': Grandmother tearfully recalls run-in with former LSU football player Play Video

  March 26, 2021 2:47 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A 74-year-old woman who accused former LSU running back Derrius Guice of sexually harassing her while she was working security at the Superdome said she was forced off her post after she reported the encounter. Gloria Scott testified to a panel of lawmakers Friday about her... more »

• 57-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping teen girl who is now pregnant

  February 28, 2021 7:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 57-year-old man was charged with first-degree rape Saturday evening. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, an investigation opened up when a juvenile girl told authorities that she was sexually assaulted by Noel Noreiga. The victim stated that the sexual assault began in 2019... more »

• Report: Settlement uncovered between Les Miles, former LSU student over alleged harassment

  February 24, 2021 2:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An alleged settlement between former LSU football coach Les Miles and a former student who accused him of harassment several years ago has surfaced as a result of a third-party probe into the university's Title IX policies, according to The Advocate . The newspaper reports the... more »

• Man facing child porn charges arrested again in undercover child sex sting

  January 28, 2021 1:41 PM

  Editor's note: The original version of this story stated Sousa's previous arrest happened in 2021. He was previously arrested in 2020. BATON ROUGE - A man arrested on child porn charges last year was taken into custody again when multiple agencies ensnared him and another suspect in an undercover... more »

• Man arrested after allegedly molesting 8-year-old girl

  May 2, 2020 8:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man on Thursday (April 30) for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl. According to a report, the mother of the victim told officers that when she came home she found Michael Jackson, 51, and her daughter in the bedroom with the door shut. ... more »

• Baton Rouge man, 50, allegedly raped 11-year-old girl on multiple occasions

  March 9, 2020 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A 50-year-old Baton Rouge man is accused of routinely sexually assaulting a child. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, the Department of Child and Family Services was contacted Thursday in reference to an 11-year-old girl being sexually assaulted. The victim told investigators Jose... more »

• Grand jury indicts third suspect tied to disturbing Livingston rape case

  March 3, 2020 5:40 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Melanie Curtin, the third person arrested in a case involving a former deputy and school teacher accused of sexually abusing children , was formally charged Tuesday. Court records show a grand jury indicted Curtin on charges of aggravated rape and video voyeurism. Curtin was arrested last... more »

• Man arrested for raping 12-year-old girl, police say

  February 29, 2020 4:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday police responded to a Baton Rouge middle school in reference to a sexual assault. Upon arrival, the officer was informed by a 12-year-old girl that Elio Erazo Chavez, 37, had been touching her inappropriately since she was 5 years old. ... more »

• Woman faked medical emergency to escape rapist

  February 8, 2020 7:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police say a woman was able to escape the man who raped her and held her against her will by faking an emergency medical issue. According to the police report, Thursday evening the victim was walking on Avenue B Street when 56-year-old Troy Knighten drove up... more »

• DA drops charges against LSU-trained surgeon in high-profile rape case, claims prosecutor lied about evidence Play Video

  February 4, 2020 4:55 PM

  NEWPORT BEACH, Cali.- Officials are dropping charges against a surgeon and his girlfriend accused of rape, claiming the prosecutor behind the case lied in order to gain notoriety. On Tuesday, the Orange County District Attorney's Office released a bombshell statement saying the former DA, Tony Rackauckas, had "fabricated" evidence... more »

• Baton Rouge Police bust four during Thanksgiving prostitution sting

  November 28, 2019 4:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Four people were booked into jail Thursday morning after police spent the holiday morning conducting a prostitution sting. Of the group, two were women and two were men and were between the ages of 27 and 65. Vice agents honed-in on Plank Road Thursday morning... more »

• Baton Rouge Diocese holds reparation service for sex abuse scandal Play Video

  April 5, 2019 11:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A few dozen faithful filled St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown to pray for forgiveness in the aftermath of the Catholic priest sex abuse scandal. In February, the diocese released a list of 41 clergyman accused of a litany of sexual abuse across several decades. The list,... more »

• Man arrested for third time in two years on child sex accusations

  January 9, 2019 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a local man who allegedly raped an 8-year-old-girl and forced the child to perform oral sex. Donavan Jermaine Comager, 36, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday for first-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile. Arrest documents say... more »

• More offers for sex from attorney who wants to be a 'sugar daddy' Play Video

  October 3, 2018 6:23 PM

  LIVINGSTON- At least seven other women have come forward alleging inappropriate behavior by prominent Livingston Parish attorney A. Wayne Stewart after a WBRZ report on the 6 o’clock news Tuesday. A man with an identical likeness to Stewart was recorded on video soliciting sex from a client in exchange for... more »

• Trading sex for legal advice? Play Video

  October 2, 2018 6:28 PM

  LIVINGSTON – An attorney accused of trying to trade sex for legal advice appears to have been secretly recorded trying to strike a trade with a client. > WATCH WBRZ News 2 at 6:00 Wednesday for a follow-up report; There have been new developments with this story A... more »