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Woman accused of stabbing homeowner with boxcutter sentenced to 20 years
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A Donaldsonville woman arrested in connection to a break-in was sentenced to 20 years for attempted first-degree murder and home invasion. Peggy Valentine, 44, was arrested by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office after a female victim was found with stab injuries on May 4, 2022.
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for domestic abuse, other charges
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking the whereabouts of a man wanted on domestic charges. Zachary Hendricks, 30, is wanted for domestic abuse battery, child endangerment, aggravated assault strangulation, and theft of a motor vehicle. Hendricks is described as being 6-foot-1...
Bus, SUV crash on Airline Highway just north of Greenwell Springs
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge city bus and an SUV collided along Airline Highway during the Thursday morning rush hour, blocking northbound traffic along Airline just north of Greenwell Springs Road. The crash occurred about 7 a.m. where Airline and Winbourne Avenue meet. Traffic was temporarily delayed but...
BRPD: Woman killed after being hit by vehicle on Thursday morning
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating after a woman was hit by a vehicle on Thursday morning, March 28. According to officials, the woman was hit by a vehicle around 6:50 a.m. in the 2800 block of Monterrey Boulevard near Great Smokey Avenue. The...
Louisiana woman who confessed to her pastor, who is also a deputy, gets 20 years
A Donaldsonville woman convicted of a bloody home invasion after admitting to the attack to an Ascension Parish sheriff's major — who was also her pastor — has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison. In late October, an Ascension Parish jury convicted Peggy Valentine, 45, of...
Explore Baton Rouge's nooks and crannies to find hidden-gem restaurants
To gate keep or not to gate keep? That is the question. Here at the newspaper, we're in the business of sharing. When someone finds a tasty, fun or reliable restaurant in the city, some may wish to keep it quiet, out of fear that crowds will infiltrate the "secret spot" and tarnish its sheen.
Nearly 24 hours after verdict, former officer’s conviction placed on hold
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - After a meeting with both prosecutors and defense attorneys Thursday morning, District Judge Eboni Johnson Rose essentially paused her ruling against former Baton Rouge Police Department Officer Donald Steele, according to attorneys close to the case. Just 24 hours earlier, Judge Johnson found Steele guilty...
Two arrested after Baton Rouge police find guns, drugs during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested two people during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge. On March 21, police say officers were working a Gun Violence Reduction Program that the City of Baton Rouge hosted. While patrolling, officers performed a traffic stop in the 7200 block of Scenic Highway. During […]
Rock N Rowe returns to Baton Rouge with a family night, live music
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Rock N Rowe will return to Baton Rouge with a family night and live music on March 28. The free concert series occurs each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. until April 25 at Town Square. Rock N Rowe initially returned to Perkins Rowe on March...
23-year-old identified as victim in Wooddale Boulevard shooting, Baton Rouge police say
UPDATE: Apartment shooting victim was holding 1-year-old child when shot, Baton Rouge police say. Baton Rouge homicide detectives have identified the victim in a shooting Tuesday afternoon as 23-year-old Jashawn Neal. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, EMS responded to the shooting at the Colonial Terrace Condominiums at 675 Wooddale Blvd....
How the Dutchtown girls bowling moved into the LHSAA semifinals
Dutchtown’s journey to repeat as LHSAA girls bowling state championship is halfway done after two match wins Wednesday at Bowlero Lanes in Kenner. The two matches were against familiar foes and the state semifinal opponent will be no different for the second-seeded Griffins on April 3 at Premier Lanes in Gonzales.
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