Baton Rouge, LA

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Gonzales, LA

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GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, on Sunday June 4, at approximately 6:00a.m., deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an attempted break-in at a residence on Tiggy Duplessis Road in Gonzales. Upon arrival, deputies found a deceased male subject in the rear entrance threshold of the residence. The homeowner advised deputies that he fired several gunshots at the suspect who attempted to break into the residence.

Gonzales homeowner shoots, kills accused burglar during attempted break-in

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The City of Gonzales Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing over $1,800 worth of merchandise from the Polo Ralph Lauren store at Tanger Outlets in Gonzales. Gonzales Police said the incident happened between 7:53 p.m. and 8...

Man accused of stealing from Polo store allegedly told employee he had a knife

Information provided by the Baton Rouge Police Department:. Baton Rouge Police Homicide Detectives are investigating the shooting death of Eishmel Spears, Jr, 69 years old that occurred early this morning at approximately 0235 hours, at 9988 Merganzer Avenue. Spears was pronounced deceased on scene, as a result of injuries he...

69-year-old victim identified in deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Tampa, FL

Tampa, Fla. (WAFB) - A 20-year-old man from Prairieville, La. has been identified as the person who illegally entered an alligator enclosure at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Fla. as part of a social media stunt, officials said. According to Tampa police, Jacob Pursifull “jumped over a fence to unlawfully enter...

La. man arrested for allegedly jumping into Fla. gator exhibit for social media stunt

Denham Springs, LA

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office arrested a man who allegedly set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle which spread to an occupied mobile home, investigators say. According to officials, Jeremie Brown, 45, of Eunice, was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on one count...

Man accused of harassing ex-girlfriend, setting fire to her vehicle arrested

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - From the outside, everything looks fine at Hutch’s Ace Hardware in Gonzales. But inside, some shelves are left bare after thieves helped themselves. “You feel violated. Nobody expects this to happen,” said Jacob Hutchison, the business’s owner and manager. On June 4, Hutchison...

Owner speaks up after $12K worth of saws stolen from hardware store during overnight break-in

Donaldsonville, LA

DONALDSONVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect accused of robbing and beating an elderly man. Authorities said Vonzell Batiste 34, of Donaldsonville, was taken into custody in Donaldsonville in relation to the robbery and battery of a 72-year-old man. According to Sheriff...

Suspect arrested after allegedly robbing, beating elderly man

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives are searching for Vonzell Batiste 34, of Donaldsonville in relation to the robbery and battery of 72-year-old man. According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, on Monday, May 29, at approximately 7:30a.m., deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Charles Street in Donaldsonville in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival, deputies found a 72-year-old male victim on his front porch with moderate injuries. The victim advised deputies that his wallet had been stolen after being attacked by a male subject who fled the scene. Detectives with the APSO Violent Crimes Unit assumed the investigation and identified the suspect as 34-year-old Vonzell Batiste.

Man wanted after allegedly robbing, beating elderly man

Clinton, LA

Slaughter, LA

CLINTON, La. (WAFB) - A district judge dropped murder charges for the parents of 36-year-old Lacey Fletcher, the disabled woman who was found deceased at her parents’ home in Slaughter on January 3, 2022. District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla will bring the case back before a different grand jury on...

Charges for parents of woman found dead on couch thrown out; DA will present case before different grand jury

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the beating death of a man outside the Triple S Food Mart on North Foster Drive near Fairfields Avenue. According to police, Hosea Jackson, 63, was physically assaulted on Thursday, June 1. Family members confirmed that Hosea Jackson...

Beating death victim identified as father of officer killed in 2016 ambush

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A vacant house fire in Baton Rouge has been ruled as arson. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said it happened in the 1000 block of Osprey Avenue near Scenic Highway Thursday, June 8 around 1:45 a.m. Crews arrived at the scene to find heavy fire...

Vacant house fire ruled arson

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department announced the arrest of a man on Tuesday, June 6, in connection with the death of his six-month-old son. According to BRPD, Luciano Livious Sr., 25, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to a juvenile. The infant...

Man arrested in connection with death of 6-month-old son, police say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a video that shows a young boy smoking while riding in a vehicle with an adult male. The video appears to show the adult encouraging the child to smoke. Baton Rouge Police Spokesman Sgt. L’Jean McKneely says the...

BRPD investigating video of young child smoking in vehicle

Baker, LA

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Investigators with the Baker Police Department are asking for the public’s help to find a woman who hasn’t been seen for months. According to police, Anna Ellis, 57, hasn’t been seen since the evening of Friday, March 3, at her home on South Street in Baker. Family members said they believe she went out to smoke a cigarette around 10:30 p.m. that day.

Police seek public’s help to find woman missing for months

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating a recent heist at the Ulta Beauty in Juban Crossing in Denham Springs. Officials said four unidentified females targeted the Ulta store and allegedly stole $3,000 worth of fragrances. Deputies are asking the public for...

Deputies need help identifying thieves who allegedly stole from Ulta in Juban Crossing

Port Allen, LA

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - The people living at a retirement community in Port Allen are feeling relief. The elevator at the Allen Court apartments is finally fixed after two months. The repair comes after a Contact 9 report about the challenges neighbors faced without it. Hearing the ding from...

After Contact 9 report, elevator at senior apartment complex fixed

Florida State

PORT ALLEN, La. (WAFB) - Federal agencies say a distress locator signal was either not activated, or never arrived, during BRPD’s March 2023 deadly chopper crash. While Baton Rouge Police, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation and Safety Board each have investigations that may zero in on why the signal did not reach its intended destination, the revelation helps to explain in part why it took Baton Rouge Police several hours to realize the officers had crashed in a rural field near Port Allen.

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

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An adoptee’s DNA search solves a Ukrainian family’s 65-year-old mystery and leads them to father who once held David Duke at knifepoint with a bloody knife…. Sounds like a heck a story?. It’s one that a local man found himself in the...

STREET BEAT: Man’s wife finds long lost relatives through DNA site

White Castle, LA

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - White Castle Police Chief Harold Brooks says his department is out of money. He claims it’s because the prior police chief overspent in the months just before he left office on the first of the year. In Brooks’ own words, he was “set up for failure”. But the White Castle Mayor, John Morris, says he’s not buying that. And says the spending under the new police chief is the real problem.

White Castle Police Department runs out of money; leaves town in crisis

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Mothers who may be in need can pick up free baby supplies in Baton Rouge on Saturday, June 10. The “Baby Bag Give-Away” will start at 11:15 a.m. at Bethany Church located at 11107 Honore Lane. The bags will include items like diapers,...

Free baby supplies to be given away to moms in need

Zachary, LA

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - An Amazon delivery van caught fire Monday, June 5, in a Zachary neighborhood. It happened at around 1:30 p.m. near Loudon Street near Rollins Road. According to Zachary Fire Chief Danny Kimble, the Amazon employee stopped to drop off some packages at a residence, then while he was on his way back to the van, he noticed the huge flames and smoke.

Videos show Amazon delivery van on fire in Zachary

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge leaders are bringing back the Summer of Hope initiative. The 15-week campaign is led by the community and the goal is to reduce violence while restoring hope to families and making neighborhoods safer. This evening hundreds of people will bring their bikes to...

Pedaling for Peace, other Summer of Hope events bringing community together

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - The Zachary Police Department announced a road closure in the city that could impact your weekend plans. Police said the intersection of Main Street and Plank Road will be fully closed in all directions from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. La. DOTD...

Intersection of Plank Road and Main Street in Zachary to close for paving

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CRIME STOPPERS: Officials searching for gunman who shot at another man

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department needs the help of the public searching for a man wanted for attempted murder....

CRIME STOPPERS: Officials searching for gunman who shot at another man

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