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I-TEAM

Helicopter crash scene

SIGNAL LOST: Downed BRPD chopper’s distress locator signal never arrived, officials say

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WAFB Staff
Federal agencies say a distress locator signal was either not activated, or never arrived, during BRPD’s March 2023 deadly chopper crash.

I-TEAM

The Baton Rouge Police Department has made an arrest after a video surfaced showing a...

BRPD investigating video of young child smoking weed in vehicle; 1 arrested

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 4:36 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The Baton Rouge Police Department has made an arrest after a video surfaced showing a 5-year-old boy smoking while riding in a vehicle with an adult male.

I-TEAM

Image from body cam footage.

Ascension Councilman agrees to suspend law license

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:39 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Louisiana Supreme Court’s disciplinary case against Ascension Parish Councilman Corey Orgeron is settled.

I-TEAM

East Baton Rouge Parish Prison

Woman posing as attorney breaches EBR prison security to visit inmate, sources say

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A woman accused of breaching security inside of East Baton Rouge Parish Prison to spend time alone with an inmate has been issued a criminal summons.
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I-TEAM

Desiree Felder

Suspect in children’s accidental shooting bonds out

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The Baton Rouge woman tied to the case of two children wounded by a gun in her home is out of jail.

I-TEAM

Daniel Pharmacy

Brusly pharmacist accused of prescription fraud

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Investigators arrested a licensed pharmacist for dozens of counts of prescription fraud.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: Bail bonds agent’s profanity-laced tirade caught on camera during home search.

I-TEAM: Bail bonds agent’s profanity-laced tirade caught on camera during home search

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A Baton Rouge woman claims she and her family were disrespected and violated in their own home when bail bonds agents showed up to their door Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

I-TEAM

State Rep. Cedric Glover authored the bill that allows exonerated inmates to be paid...

Zurik: Lawmaker says AG Landry is misinterpreting his exonerated inmate compensation law

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:05 PM CDT
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By Lee Zurik and Dannah Sauer
Past Attorneys General have challenged some compensation claims; however, Jeff Landry has done so all but two times since he took office.

I-TEAM

BRPD

I-TEAM: Lawmakers debate bill that could require ‘protective zone’ between police, public

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Lawmakers are debating a bill that would require members of the public to give officers more space while they are carrying out their duties.

I-TEAM

(L) Bridgette Hull and (R) Fabian Blache III

Report details alleged misconduct of two former Louisiana government officials

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Two former heads of Louisiana’s Board of Private Security Examiners may have both frequented a nightclub where one of them previously worked as an exotic dancer, documents released by Louisiana Inspector General Stephen Street revealed.

National

A girl crawls under the train with her backpack.

As rail profits soar, blocked crossings force kids to crawl under trains to get to school

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM CDT
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By Topher Sanders, Dan Schwartz, Joce Sterman and Scotty Smith
When crossings are blocked for hours, kids risk their lives to get to school by crawling through trains that could start at any moment. Ambulances and fire trucks can't get through. The problem has existed for decades. But it's getting worse.

I-TEAM

Deputy-involved wreck

I-TEAM: Woman threatened with arrest while recording aftermath of deputy-involved wreck

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Video shared with the WAFB I-TEAM shows the aftermath of a wreck that happened on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, on Evangeline Street and Lemonwood Drive in Baton Rouge.

I-TEAM

Baton Rouge Police Department Internal Affairs reports for officer Troy Lawrence, Jr. reveals a...

I-TEAM: Internal affairs report shows history of complaints against officer

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Baton Rouge Police Department Internal Affairs reports for Officer Troy Lawrence, Jr. reveals a number of complaints during his tenure with the department.

I-TEAM

how to add a fraud alert to your credit

Ways to protect yourself after a data breach

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:47 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
More than 422 million people’s information was compromised in data breaches last year, per The Identity Theft Resource Center. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert from Virginia Credit Union to teach you how to put a "fraud alert" on your credit report.

I-TEAM

No-Knock Nightmare: Officer lies after botched raid

No-Knock Nightmare: Officer lies after botched raid

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 1:12 PM CDT
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By Brendan Keefe
One of the officers who mistook renters for squatters was on the apartment complex's payroll. He has since resigned.

I-TEAM

BRPD officer, son of deputy chief, has history of complaints

Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
It was 2020 when Baton Rouge Police Officer Troy Lawrence Jr. admittedly muted his body camera at the scene of a fender bender.

I-TEAM

Baton Rouge Police Department

BRPD lawyers refuse apology, costing taxpayers $15K

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) refused to apologize to the victim of a police excessive force case, a decision that ultimately cost taxpayers an additional $15,000.

I-TEAM

A man was found shot to death in a yard along Kember Road in Plaquemine early Friday morning,...

I-TEAM: Plaquemine deadly shooting suspect surrenders

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 12:39 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
The WAFB I-TEAM has learned that a shooting suspect is turning himself in after avoiding arrest for days. The alleged shooter was wanted on a second-degree murder charge.

News

Jack Montoucet

La. wildlife and fisheries head resigns as feds probe possible bribes

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By WAFB staff
The leader of Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has resigned from office in scandal, a senior department official confirms to the WAFB I-TEAM.

I-TEAM

High-speed chase

High-speed chase suspect gives deputies the slip for months, I-TEAM uncovers

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
On an October night in 2022, Keldrick White is accused of running from law enforcement and has not been arrested since allegedly causing a wreck.

I-TEAM

High-speed chase

I-TEAM: Survivor of horrific high-speed crash calls for end to police chases

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Marcella French still finds it hard to look at the photos of her wrecked Kia Soul. Seeing the smashed windshield and the mangled fender nearly brings her to tears, even six months later.

I-TEAM

John Mack

Accused child abuser gets bond; defense, prosecution point fingers

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
A Livingston Parish man booked into jail for charges related to sexually assaulting children over several years has been granted bond in the amount of $250,000, multiple sources confirm to the WAFB I-Team.

I-TEAM

East Baton Rouge Councilman Rowdy Gaudet

I-TEAM: Councilman calls on La. lawmakers to address street racing problem

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The WAFB I-TEAM tracked dozens of calls that flooded into the 911 call center in East Baton Rouge as street racers took over several spots across Baton Rouge.

I-TEAM

NTSB

I-TEAM: NTSB spokesman addresses change in preliminary cause of BRPD chopper crash

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
After federal investigators altered their preliminary cause of the Baton Rouge Police Department helicopter crash, the WAFB I-TEAM had questions about what changed.

I-TEAM

Bank ATM

I-TEAM: Thieves target bank ATM, steal thousands using skimmers

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Thieves are getting more clever and more brazen with their tactics.

I-TEAM

Dwayne Bessye

I-TEAM: Bond set for suspect arrested after chase left two BRPD helicopter officers dead

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 2:13 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office confirms they have arrested a suspect who was involved in a chase early Sunday, March 26, 2023.

I-TEAM

BRPD chopper crash

I-TEAM: Cell phone tracker used to find crashed BRPD chopper

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The location of a crashed Baton Rouge Police helicopter was discovered by a concerned relative who used a cell phone tracker, two sources familiar with the case tell the 9NEWS I-TEAM.

I-TEAM

Proposed Harmony Behavioral Health Center

ITEAM: Rejected in Baton Rouge, psychiatric facility finds new fight near Clinton

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By WAFB staff
Facing backlash and delays while securing a home for a new psychiatric facility, leaders for the proposed Harmony Behavioral Health Center have filed a lawsuit to push the process forward.

Crime

Nathan Millard, Derrick Perkins, Tiffany Guidry, and Tabbeth Barber

Warrants: Nathan Millard hired prostitutes, smoked crack

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Derrick Perkins, the man accused of dumping the body of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard, tried to find Narcan to revive him, new arrest warrants in the case claim.

I-TEAM

Humble Hearts Early Learning Center

REPORT: Daycare teacher terminated after hurting child in her care

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
The Louisiana Department of Education is investigating after a daycare teacher in Livingston allegedly hurt a child in her care.

I-TEAM

LSU Police Department investigate fraud case after woman claims a "sugar daddy" stole her money.

‘Sugar Daddy’ shakedown investigated after woman loses $3K

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
A woman tells LSU police she has lost $3,000 because of her so-called “sugar daddy.” Consumer protection experts hope her story will serve as a warning to others.

National

Car seat safety tips

Experts share best practices for parents shopping for a child car seat

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman breaks down what you need to know before buying a seat and putting your child inside.

I-TEAM

Willie Scott

RECORDS: EBR Schools employee admits to hitting autistic student, blames ‘bad day’

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:40 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Two violent incidents between an East Baton Rouge School System employee and a non-verbal autistic student have landed the worker in jail.

I-TEAM

School zone sign

I-TEAM: Advocates sound alarm over amount of drugs found in area schools

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Scottie Hunter
Advocates are sounding the alarm as the amount of drugs that are creeping into classrooms and causing problems at area schools continues to rise.

I-TEAM

Lisa Parker

I-TEAM: State Representative again calls on removal of EBR Chief Public Defender

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:50 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
State Representative C. Denise Marcelle has once again called on the removal of EBR Chief Public Defender, Lisa Parker.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: State, local officials at odds over fix for dangerous highway

I-TEAM: State, local officials at odds over fix for dangerous highway

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:52 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
A family is grieving one week after 41-year-old Jeross Banks was hit and killed while riding his bike to work along LA-1 in Iberville Parish.

I-TEAM

Electronic Arts

Massive layoffs reported at EA on LSU campus

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:22 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Numerous people employed as testers for Electronic Arts, located on the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, were terminated Tuesday, Feb. 28.

I-TEAM

Elite Training Academy has collapsed

I-TEAM: Training facility passed prior inspections before collapse

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
A new training facility for athletes being built along Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge is now on hold after a portion of the building came crashing down Friday, February 24, 2023.

I-TEAM

SOURCE: Bus driver accused of smoking during route refused drug test, fired amid investigation

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
A bus driver is out of a job, one week after being accused of driving recklessly, speeding, and smoking marijuana during a route to Shenandoah Elementary School.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: Law enforcement contacted after bus driver accused of smoking marijuana on route

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
The bus driver accused of smoking marijuana during a route with children on board last week is no longer with the East Baton Rouge Parish School District, the WAFB I-TEAM has learned.

I-TEAM

School Bus

I-TEAM: EBR Schools investigating claims of bus driver smoking marijuana during route

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:17 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Officials with the East Baton Rouge Public School System are investigating claims that a bus driver was smoking marijuana during a route.

I-TEAM

Representative Edmond Jordan-- (D) Baton Rouge

I-TEAM: Lawmaker takes aim at high-speed chases amid deadly wreck

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Representative Edmond Jordan-- (D) Baton Rouge, is taking aim at high-speed police chases following two dangerous chases through the Baton Rouge area within the last month.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: Defense attorneys say newly released video will be key in Madison Brooks case.

I-TEAM: Defense attorneys say newly released video will be key in Madison Brooks case

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
There are still a lot of questions about exactly happened and how a night of underage drinking ended with LSU student Madison Brooks dead.

I-TEAM

I-TEAM: Parish tracked nearly 100 dog bite investigations in last year, records show.

I-TEAM: Parish tracked nearly 100 dog bite investigations in last year, records show

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Weeks after a young girl was killed in a dog attack, the WAFB I-TEAM is tracking how many times the parish has been warned about dangerous animals in the last year.

I-TEAM

Deputies arrest 4 in LSU student Madison Brooks case.

I-TEAM: 3 suspects in Madison Brooks rape case bond out of prison

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Three of the men accused of participating in or witnessing a sexual encounter involving an LSU student before her death bonded out of prison, according to records from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

I-TEAM

Chance Seneca

La. man sentenced to 45 years after pleading guilty to targeting gay men to dismember them, use body parts

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:24 PM CST
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By Kevin Foster
A Louisiana man was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of kidnapping for his role in a scheme to murder gay men.

I-TEAM

Lawyers want grand jury, upgraded charges in Madison Brooks case

I-TEAM: Lawyers want grand jury, upgraded charges in Madison Brooks case

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 3:32 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Prosecutors will seek upgraded first-degree rape charges against men arrested after an alleged sexual encounter with an LSU student before her death hours later.

I-TEAM

Dior Bar & Lounge.

I-TEAM: Dior Bar and Lounge surrenders license after violent night

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:01 PM CST
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By WAFB Staff
Bar regulators in Baton Rouge spent Monday fact-finding, seeking more information about violence at a local lounge over the weekend.

I-TEAM

Shooting on Bennington Avenue

I-TEAM: Dispatch audio paints chaotic scene of mass shooting at area bar

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:35 PM CST
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By Scottie Hunter
Twelve people were hurt and police are working to track down the gunman following a mass shooting at Dior Bar and Lounge in Baton Rouge.
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