The new year is proving to be a continuation of the prior year’s spike in violence, and although the cases do not seem to be connected, officials believe the ongoing pandemic could be a large factor.

Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to the shooting death of Eugene Jarreau

Violent weekend in Baton Rouge

Detectives with the Baker Police Department located a suspect wanted for second-degree murder and six counts of attempted second-degree murder on January 15.

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened around 1 a.m. on January 9, 2021.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and a woman with injuries.