Updated: 11 hours ago
|By Rian Chatman
An Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office sergeant received an award of excellence during the annual Crime Stoppers Banquet on Thursday, September 21.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and others are being sued by parents for a Day of Hope event that happened in September of 2022.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 2:18 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
There will be a new express shuttle on the Louisiana State University campus that will help students safely travel from campus to the Tigerland area and back with ease, officials announced.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested two men accused of raping an 18-year-old and 19-year-old in a vehicle on Sunday, September 10, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:48 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been arrested in Galveston, TX by the US Marshal’s after allegedly being involved in a shooting that happened on Friday, July 14, officials said.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been arrested after being investigated in a child exploitation in Livingston by Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI-Baton Rouge Office), and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 5:17 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted in connection with the burglary of Hebert Guns in July of 2023, deputies said.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to accidentally shooting and killing a 17-year-old and her unborn child in March of 2022.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a man and woman accused of stealing from the Home Depot located on S. Cajun Drive, officials said.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been found guilty in connection to a 2021 road rage shooting on Wednesday, August 16.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 5:27 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for two people accused of stealing a truck and trailer from a local business.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man that allegedly snatched a purse from a woman at a Circle K on Friday, August 4, officials said.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By Lester Duhé and Rian Chatman
The body of a New Iberia man, Jeffery Joseph Leon, 53, was found along I-10 West
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 8:59 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
An Ascension Parish government employee has been terminated and arrested after allegedly relieving himself in the water supply at a Donaldsonville water plant.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:30 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man dead on Wednesday, June 7, after “wanting to try out his new gun and kill someone,” according to arrest documents. ,
Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A family is mourning after their son was involved in a tragic incident on Friday, August 4.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Monday, July 24 around 5:30 a.m., according to Louisiana State Police.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been sentenced to 40 years for attempted second-degree murder and two counts of simple burglary by Judge Erika W. Sledge with Assistant District Attorney Brett Sommer as prosecutor on Wednesday, July 12.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department needs help identifying a man accused of scamming individuals out of a home, officials said.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of raping an elderly woman on Friday, July 7, officials said.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A community block party will be hosted to celebrate the return of Capitol High School to the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, officials said.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man was killed in a crash on Thursday, July 6 this morning in St. Helena Parish, officials said.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested two men accused of engaging in sexual activity under the U.S.S. Kidd on Tuesday, July 4.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2023 at 4:07 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman and WAFB Staff
The Baker Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly striking another man in the head leaving him unresponsive and flattening his tires on Sunday, June 11.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually abusing a juvenile on Thursday, June 1.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Livingston Parish Ward 2 Water District received $6 Million to install automatic meters across system to monitor water usage more efficiently for 24,300 customers, officials said.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department is still looking for answers in an unsolved murder that took place in July of 2021.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:33 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Families and childcare facilities are calling on the public’s help to restore $51 million back into Early Childhood Education to further assist Louisiana families.
Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Central Police Department needs help identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash on Friday, May 19.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:48 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Baton Rouge Community College is hosting a career networking fair to hire bilingual instructors and other professionals on Tuesday, May 30.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:08 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A Baton Rouge woman is the new Chief Spring Breaker after capturing the hearts of RetailMeNot, receiving $5,000 in travel funds to take the trip of her dreams.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Bond has been set for a St. Gabriel police officer who was arrested in connection with the murder of a Denham Springs man that happened overnight, officials said.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baker Police Department is asking for assistance identifying a man accused of stealing multiple items from Roses Express on Saturday, May 13.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for the fifth suspect connected to a fatal shooting that left a pregnant woman dead, officials said.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office is searching for a runaway teen last seen on Thursday, April 27.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The LSU Police Department arrested a man after allegedly attacking officers responding to a fight at Alex Box Stadium, officials said.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 1:50 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) received approval for the fourth time to issue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to eligible children for the 2022-2023 school year.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested seven suspects after a months-long investigation following numerous tips.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 12:29 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man wanted for multiple violent charges.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023, investing in higher education for their team members and community service-minded students across the U.S. and Canada.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Baton Rouge Community College will host a career networking fair Tuesday, April 4 for individuals searching for positions in STEM and Technical Education.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been sentenced to 25 years for armed robbery after pleading guilty on Tuesday, March 28, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana Lottery has announced a 17k winning scratch off ticket was sold at a Hit N Run food store, and a winning 50k jackpot ticket was sold at a Big Boss.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana State Police is investigating an overnight deadly crash that happened on Thursday, March 23.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Louisiana State Police arrested three individuals for drug related crimes on Wednesday, March 22, after conducting a two-month long investigation.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
As part of Keep Louisiana Beautiful Week, Ascension Parish is hosting its annual Trash Bash to bring together the community.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
Louisiana has been selected by USDA Food and Nutrition Service to test out the new mobile payment technology for EBT cardholders in the next few years.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for exposing himself to two victims at his place of work, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 2:46 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
A man has been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to incest on March 14, 2023.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Rian Chatman
The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested five individuals for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the parish jail, Sheriff Stassi said.