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One arrested for felony hit-and-run after Central big rig crash last week
CENTRAL - One person was arrested for causing an 18-wheeler to overturn on Hooper Road Friday night. Police arrested Joseph Montgomery for a felony hit-and-run after his vehicle crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, causing the driver of the 18-wheeler to swerve into a ditch. The Central Police Department...
Two face drug, gun charges after East Baton Rouge Parish deputies seize marijuana, cocaine
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Two people are facing gun and drug charges after an investigation by the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. The investigation happened in April. It focused on what EBRSO called “a poly-narcotics distributor.” They identified the accused distributor as K-Shon Ringo, 27.
Get to know the Kidd: What makes the Baton Rouge landmark so special?
BATON ROUGE - Wednesday, the capital city said goodbye to a historic attraction and piece of history parked — or docked —right in our backyards: the U.S.S. Kidd. Not to worry, though, the Kidd is only staying in Houma temporarily as it is receiving much-needed repairs. She's scheduled to be back in Baton Rouge waters in spring of 2025.
Central police say dash cam video helped ID suspect in overturn tanker crash
CENTRAL, La. (WAFB) - Central police made an arrest in a crash that left a tanker overturned and the driver trapped for three hours. They said social media, police agencies working together, and dash cam video helped them in the case. That dash cam video was given to them by the 18-wheeler driver’s company.
Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant sashes and crown stolen, organizers say
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Pirate Festival Pageant's crown and sashes were stolen from a car around East State Street and the Lakeview Apartment area, according to the organizers' Facebook. The post says that the items were locked in the trunk of a vehicle and that a scanner was used...
Women’s Empowerment Summit in Baton Rouge: When, where, tickets
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Women in Baton Rouge are invited to attend a Women’s Empowerment Summit this Saturday, April 27. The Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Life Development Foundation are hosting the event at the Baton Rouge Mariott, 5500 Hilton Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
She was on crack when she caused a crash that killed 1, injured 3. Now she's admitted guilt.
A Baton Rouge woman who caused a deadly crash while she was high on crack cocaine pleaded guilty Wednesday to negligent homicide and first-degree vehicular negligence causing injuries, according to 19th Judicial District Court records. Linda Chase, 68, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai Elantra when she lost consciousness...
Woman wanted in connection with multiple pawn shop thefts
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced officers need the public’s help identifying a woman accused of multiple thefts at local pawn shops in the Baton Rouge area. Police said the thefts happened on April 15, 2024. The individual is believed to be traveling in...
Community comes together to help homeowners transform homes
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Volunteers with the Rebuilding Baton Rouge group traveled to three neighborhoods to improve homes Friday morning. The goal is to provide safe and healthy housing for vulnerable populations including disabled people, low-income homeowners, and veterans. People who qualify get what they call a safe and...
Woman accused of ramming police cars in station parking lot, booked on hate crimes, impaired driving
BATON ROUGE — A woman was booked by Baton Rouge Police on hate crime and drunk driving charges after allegedly driving head-on into police cruisers in a police headquarters parking lot. Nicole Sanford, 33, was arrested Wednesday on hate crimes, aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated criminal damage to...
The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy's annual Mercy Fair this weekend
BATON ROUGE — The '90s are back at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church this weekend for its annual Mercy Fair. The fair, running from Friday to Sunday, will feature games, carnival rides, food, a Sunday crawfish boil and even a talent show. The festivities start Friday from 5...
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