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7-year-old girl fatally attacked by pit bull;...

7-year-old girl fatally attacked by pit bull; owner formally charged with negligent homicide

UPDATE: The East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office has formally charged Erick Lopez with one felony count of negligent homicide.... More >>

2 years ago Monday, January 09 2023 Jan 9, 2023 Monday, January 09, 2023 10:13:00 PM CST January 09, 2023 in News

Police officer involved in deadly chase released...

Police officer involved in deadly chase released from jail on $100K bond a week after his arrest

BRUSLY - An Addis police officer is facing criminal charges after striking and killing two teenage girls during a high-speed... More >>

2 years ago Sunday, January 08 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Sunday, January 08, 2023 4:25:00 PM CST January 08, 2023 in Crime

Man killed, boy hurt after Sunday morning...

Man killed, boy hurt after Sunday morning shooting in New Orleans area, deputies say

NEW ORLEANS - A man was killed, and a boy is hurt after a shooting early Sunday morning. The... More >>

2 years ago Sunday, January 08 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Sunday, January 08, 2023 12:10:00 PM CST January 08, 2023 in News

Sheriff: Pair accused of burglarizing Houma preschool...

Sheriff: Pair accused of burglarizing Houma preschool before setting it on fire

HOUMA - Two 19-year-olds were arrested after they allegedly broke into an under-construction preschool in Terrebonne Parish, stealing from the... More >>

2 years ago Sunday, January 08 2023 Jan 8, 2023 Sunday, January 08, 2023 11:09:00 AM CST January 08, 2023 in News

Man accused of dousing woman with harsh...

Man accused of dousing woman with harsh chemicals, trying to suffocate her with a mattress

CENTRAL - A woman was covered in chemical burns and bruises after a man allegedly abused her over the course... More >>

2 years ago Saturday, January 07 2023 Jan 7, 2023 Saturday, January 07, 2023 5:07:00 PM CST January 07, 2023 in News

Teen infamous to law enforcement wanted for...

Teen infamous to law enforcement wanted for crimes across 3 parishes, considered armed and dangerous

Deputies are looking for a teen suspect, who is considered armed and dangerous, wanted for a series of crimes across... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 10:58:00 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

NAKAMOTO: State Police fires trooper famous for...

NAKAMOTO: State Police fires trooper famous for social media persona amid scrutiny over hit and run

BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana state trooper who garnered fame on Facebook and TikTok under the name "Stalekracker" has lost... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 8:24:00 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Zachary police arrest 'major narcotics distributor'

ZACHARY - Police believe they have taken into custody someone responsible for much of the narcotics activity in and around... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 4:55:00 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

New Orleans rapper among 10 hurt in...

New Orleans rapper among 10 hurt in Miami shooting during French Montana video shoot

MIAMI, Fla. - At least 10 people, including New Orleans rapper Rob49, were injured in a shooting outside a Miami... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 4:38:46 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Pair arrested after armed robbers followed woman...

Pair arrested after armed robbers followed woman off bus, shot her in Tigerland

BATON ROUGE - Two people were arrested after they allegedly followed a woman off of a public bus in Tigerland... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 2:32:00 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Woman reportedly fled parish after deadly shooting...

Woman reportedly fled parish after deadly shooting at Port Allen motel

PORT ALLEN - A woman fled West Baton Rouge Parish after she allegedly shot a man to death there early... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 12:25:00 PM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Chase in Livingston Parish Thursday night allegedly...

Chase in Livingston Parish Thursday night allegedly stemmed from Walmart theft; driver on the run

DENHAM SPRINGS - Officials are searching for a man who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Livingston Parish... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 10:49:00 AM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Man could serve life sentence after being...

Man could serve life sentence after being arrested for allegedly raping child

BATON ROUGE - Investigators arrested a man for allegedly raping a juvenile, and if charged, he could be facing a... More >>

2 years ago Friday, January 06 2023 Jan 6, 2023 Friday, January 06, 2023 8:02:31 AM CST January 06, 2023 in News

Disgraced sheriff's deputy sentenced to 100 years...

Disgraced sheriff's deputy sentenced to 100 years in high-profile sex crimes case

LIVINGSTON PARISH - A former Livingston Parish sheriff's deputy was sentenced to 100 years in prison for a multitude of... More >>

2 years ago Tuesday, January 03 2023 Jan 3, 2023 Tuesday, January 03, 2023 9:02:00 AM CST January 03, 2023 in News

LSUHSC nursing student killed in shooting outside...

LSUHSC nursing student killed in shooting outside Belize nightclub Friday night

SAN PEDRO TOWN, Belize - An LSU nursing student visiting Belize was killed in a shooting outside a nightclub Friday.... More >>

2 years ago Saturday, December 31 2022 Dec 31, 2022 Saturday, December 31, 2022 8:15:00 PM CST December 31, 2022 in News

Two arrested after hours-long standoff with deputies...

Two arrested after hours-long standoff with deputies at Tangipahoa apartment complex Friday night

TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Two men were taken into custody Friday night after an hours-long standoff with deputies and evading arrest... More >>

2 years ago Friday, December 30 2022 Dec 30, 2022 Friday, December 30, 2022 11:12:00 PM CST December 30, 2022 in News

Suspect faces charges for teens' deaths after...

Suspect faces charges for teens' deaths after high-speed chase; officer arrested over deadly crash

UPDATE: Officials told WBRZ that the officer involved in the deadly crash is facing criminal charges and was arrested Sunday... More >>

2 years ago Friday, December 30 2022 Dec 30, 2022 Friday, December 30, 2022 11:00:00 PM CST December 30, 2022 in News

Hammond man wanted for attempted murder; deputies...

Hammond man wanted for attempted murder; deputies asking for public's help to find him

TANGIPAHOA PARISH - Deputies are asking for the public's help to find a Hammond man wanted for an attempted murder... More >>

2 years ago Friday, December 30 2022 Dec 30, 2022 Friday, December 30, 2022 7:49:00 PM CST December 30, 2022 in News

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