Crime

LSU PhD student identified as Baton Rouge store clerk found fatally shot

East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Detectives responded to a shooting after a store clerk had been found shot to death early Saturday morning.

Agents bust marijuana, vaping operation that may have been targeting kids

  Crime Stoppers app is a new tool to fight back against criminals

Two indicted in connection with killing of Baton Rouge man in DeQuincy

6 arrested in drug bust in Gonzales

  CRIME STOPPERS: Woman accused of stabbing man with kitchen knife during argument

Jordy Robertson, father of Saints superfan, pleads guilty to federal charges

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2 arrested with more than 1.5 lbs of meth, other drugs at Denham Springs hotel

  Three men arrested after two-month EBRSO drug investigation

2 arrested in quadruple shooting that left man, 7-year-old girl dead

  Suspected gunman at-large following fatal robbery, shooting at hotel; 2 arrested

  Man shot, killed by 3 men while sleeping in car

Denham PD believes man accused of scamming elderly woman may be in Georgia

Man allegedly attempted to meet up with underage boy from dating app

Ronald Mancuso is accused of arranging to meet up with a trooper posing as an underage boy for sex.

  ‘To know him was to love him’: Coach, manager of Baton Rouge boxer react to his death

Crime scene tape is still visible on North Street. Police say Baton Rouge boxer, Justin Thomas, was walking to his car from a nearby nightclub when he was shot and killed.

  Man shot, killed while walking to his car after leaving nightclub identified as professional boxer

One person was injured in a shooting early Tuesday morning.

  Man accused of tricking woman out of money still on the run; experts say keep an eye on the elderly

The Denham Springs Police Department says cameras caught Jacob Tom while he was trying to cash a check written by a lady sitting next to him in the passenger seat of his truck some weeks ago.

  Man charged with murder after deadly shooting on Victoria Drive

  SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Deputies looking for two accused of stealing hundreds in fishing equipment, thousands in tools

  14-year-old arrested after possible threat at Woodlawn High School

Juvenile female dead following accidental shooting in Lafayette; teen arrested

Florida Boulevard tire shop burns a second time; arson suspected

Woman facing attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing 74-year-old man

One person injured in shooting near East Boulevard

Emergency officials transported one person with non-life-threatening injuries from the scene of a shooting near East Boulevard and South Boulevard Monday, Sept. 2.

  St. Gabriel Police searching for identity theft suspect

Police in St. Gabriel are asking for the public’s help in locating an identity theft suspect.

CAPTURED: Escaped inmate arrested at motel in Harvey

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said an escaped work release inmate has been recaptured Wednesday morning.

  VIEWER VIDEO: Video shows moments two vehicles stopped during I-10 police chase

A police chase that began near Crowley has ended near the Welsh, Lacassine area.

  WANTED: Man accused of tricking elderly woman with dementia into giving him money

The Denham Springs Police Department is currently looking for a man accused of tricking an elderly woman with dementia into withdrawing money from her bank account to give to him.

Family gives update on 17-month-old child injured in Odessa shooting; expected to recover

A 17-month-old female victim of a shooting in Midland-Odessa was flown to University Medical Center after a shooting that killed at least five people and injured 21 others.The family released a statement Sunday afternoon, updating the child’s condition.

17-month-old victim flown to Lubbock after Midland-Odessa shooting

A 17-month-old female victim of a shooting in Midland-Odessa was flown to University Medical Center after a shooting that killed at least five people and injured 21 others.

Driver arrested after pedestrian killed in Gonzales crash

A driver believed to have been impaired was arrested early Sunday after a man was struck and killed in Gonzales, according to Louisiana State Police.

Woman arrested for alleged role in drive-by shooting while 5 kids were in house

A woman is now behind bars for her alleged role in a drive-by shooting. It’s believed the woman was involved in a fight that led up the shooting, then helped the shooter get away in her car.

U.S. Marshals search for La. man convicted of juvenile sex

A U.S. Marshals task force, as part of an ongoing sex offender operation named “NO Saints and Sinners 2019,” is searching for sex offender fugitive Jeremiah Shawn Prater.

Two men arrested after drug bust in Livingston Parish

Tyshon Lamar Coleman, 23, and Keldrick Jackson, 23, were arrested Thursday, August 29 as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of narcotics in the area.

  Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain facing 16-count federal indictment

Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Jack Strain now faces a 16-count federal indictment. He's accused in a kickback and bribery scheme.

  Grant will pay for emergency reporting system to help protect Baton Rouge schoolchildren

The Baton Rouge Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies will use new technology to help protect schoolchildren thanks to a recently announced grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

  ‘The absolute worst I’ve ever seen’: Two men accused in case involving children and satanic rituals, bestiality

Two men are under arrest on child rape and porn charges as police race to identify children they suspect are being victimized in pornographic pictures posted online.

  Suspect in four murders pleads not guilty to killing cousin in 2017

A man accused of murdering four people was in court Thursday morning.

  WANTED: Man accused of shoving pregnant woman repeatedly

Deputies are seeking the public's help locating a man who allegedly shoved a woman who was 21-weeks pregnant.

4 use text messaging scam to steal $104,000+ in Caddo

Authorities catch one of the four after he returns and allegedly steals another $24,000+

MBPD: Charges upgraded for one suspect after baby found near cocaine dies

An infant who was found unresponsive in a Myrtle Beach hotel room with cocaine has died, according to Horry County Coroner Robert Edge.

  Man with ‘Siegien Lane Dope Zone’ tattooed on chest arrested for alleged armed robbery on Siegen

A man is in custody after he allegedly assaulted another man, stole a gun and a vehicle, and robbed a store, all in a 30-minute span.

UPDATE: ICE detainees apprehended in Kinder

Sheriff says detainees climbed over razor wire

  Parents allege son robbed, pistol whipped after getting into car he thought was rideshare in Tigerland

Parents of a senior at LSU allege he was robbed and beaten after possibly mistaking an Uber on way home from Tigerland.

Man wanted on multiple felony warrants now in custody

The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office now has in custody a man wanted on multiple felony warrants.

Former parole officer accused of having inappropriate relationship with parolee

A former probation and parole officer is facing charges after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a parolee.

LSP: Acadia Parish man arrested after shooting police officer

A man was arrested after a shooting injured a police officer in Acadia Parish, according to the Louisiana State Police (LSP).

One in ‘very serious’ condition after overnight double shooting on 70th Avenue

Police are investigating a double shooting reported late Monday night.

Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office searching for two escaped ICE detainees

The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to be on the look out for two escaped detainees.

  THE INVESTIGATORS: Baker PD releases brief video related to traffic stop that sent man to the hospital

After fighting for weeks to get video of a traffic stop in Baker public, the city has now handed over a portion of what WAFB requested surrounding the incident that allegedly went off the rails.

  Jury selection to begin Tuesday for 2 of 8 people arrested after dismembered body found in rural area

Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday, Aug. 26 for two of eight people arrested after a man’s dismembered body was found in a rural area of Livingston Parish in July of 2018.

  Inmate serving time for attempted murder recaptured after walking off job site

An inmate has been recaptured after walking off his job site Monday, Aug. 26.

  Livingston Parish jury finds teen guilty of 2017 murder

A Livingston Parish jury has found a teen guilty of plotting to rob and killing a man back in 2017.

WANTED: Man accused of stealing elderly woman’s purse at gym

The Gonzales Police Department is currently looking for a man accused of stealing an elderly woman’s purse while at the gym.

La. State Fire Marshal: First-grader admits to setting church fire

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office has ended an investigation into the cause of a fire at a Vivian church over the weekend. The cause? A seven-year-old.

One injured in shooting on North 30th Street

Emergency officials were dispatched to the area near the 700 block of North 30th Street just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. One person was transported from the scene with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.

Man arrested after accusation he molested juvenile surfaces

Detectives booked Cornell Moore, 40, into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Friday, August 23 after accusations were made he molested a juvenile in 2017.

One injured in shooting on Nadler Street in Plaquemine

Officers with the Plaquemine Police Department are responding to a shooting on Nadler Street in the northern area of Plaquemine.

Dispute at area home leads to foot chase into bayou, fight with deputies

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Cory Blake, 41, after a dispute at an area home ended with an altercation involving deputies and a chase into Manchac Bayou.

Louisiana State Police lieutenant tasered during arrest was not charged in previous theft investigation

A Louisiana State Police lieutenant who was tasered by his fellow troopers as they attempted to detain him Saturday, Aug. 24 was previously involved in a 2017 internal investigation in which he was never criminally charged.

  Off-Duty State Police Lieutenant tasered after allegedly resisting trooper during DWI arrest

A Baton Rouge State Police Lieutenant was arrested and charged with DWI and speeding early Saturday, according to a release from the Louisiana State Police.

Court documents: Woman accused of impersonating a public defender arrested on fraud charges

A woman accused of impersonating a public defender and practicing law without a license was arrested on charges including public records and payroll fraud, court documents show.

  Police: Juvenile found dead with gunshot wounds on North Boulevard

Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that killed a juvenile and injured an 18-year-old, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department.

  Baton Rouge woman accused of crashing into Slidell school bus head-on while on drugs

A woman from Baton Rouge is accused of crashing head-on into a school bus in Slidell while under the influence of narcotics.

  Juvenile facing murder charges after man found dead in his own home

A juvenile male has been arrested after a man was found dead in his own home.

Man sentenced to 40 years in jail for killing his wife while child was in home

A man has been sentenced after being found guilty of shooting and killing his wife while their child was in the home.

ARRESTED: Man accused of stealing, pawning music equipment

The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office now has in custody a man accused of stealing music equipment and pawning it.

Man accused of threatening to kill another man for parking too close to his truck

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man accused of pointing a gun at a man and threatening to kill him for parking too close to his truck.

Inmate squeezes through gate; Louisiana authorities searching

Authorities in Sabine Parish are searching for a man that was able to squeeze himself to freedom.

Teen charged with arson that killed pets in Pineville gets probation, restitution

A judge ruled that a teenager accused of setting fire to a home, killing a dog and a cat, will face two years probation and have to pay restitution.

Two adults arrested after 5-year-old arrives at Slidell, La. school with cocaine

Slidell Police arrested two adults after a kindergarten student was found with three bags of cocaine at a Slidell school Tuesday morning.

ARRESTED: Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Baton Rouge hospital

A man was arrested and charged with terrorizing on Wednesday after he allegedly said he would ‘shoot up’ a hospital, according to an arrest report from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Appellate court denies request to dismiss husband’s confession in killing of Brusly High teacher

A Louisiana appellate court refused on Wednesday to throw out a husband’s confession in the 2011 killing of a Brusly High School teacher Sylviane Finck Lozada, according to a court document.

Police looking for man accused in Family Dollar robbery

Baton Rouge Police Detectives are trying to identify a man accused of robbing the Family Dollar on Plank Road at gunpoint on Aug. 18.

  Post officer worker charged with DUI after allegedly hitting mailbox, parked mail truck

A Baton Rouge post office worker has been arrested after allegedly hitting a mailbox and a parked mail truck with his vehicle while drunk.

City unveils 50-year plan to reduce gun violence in New Orleans

So far this year, 75 murders have been reported in New Orleans, compared to 106 at the same time in 2018. But, the mayor wants even less for the future.

  IN CUSTODY: Man accused of threatening to kill, shoot man in 2017

The Baton Rouge Police Department says Charles Hunt IV, 27, turned himself in to authorities on Monday, Aug. 19.

  Arrest made after man shot, killed in his driveway in Gonzales

Sheriff’s office deputies have arrested a Sorrento man accused of shooting and killing another man in the driveway of his home in Gonzales back in early June.

WANTED: Trio accused of stealing $1,500 in electronics

Deputies are asking for the public's help locating a man and two women who are accused of stealing approximately $1,500 in electronics.

Trial date set for man accused of orchestrating murder of ex-wife

Hamid Ghassemi will stand trial for allegedly orchestrating the murder of his ex-wife Taherah Ghassemi.

Shreveport man accused of sharing revenge porn; faces over $200,000 bond

A Shreveport man is facing over thirty counts of non-consensual disclosure of private images — commonly known as revenge porn.