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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...
I-TEAM: Potential body camera loophole could allow officers to hide evidence
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The WAFB I-TEAM has uncovered a potential loophole in the Baton Rouge Police Department’s body camera system that could allow officers to review their video and possibly hide evidence. It’s a loophole a whistleblower claims his fellow officers exploited to allegedly hide evidence in a use of force case.
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...
Investigators attempt to ID woman allegedly tied to fire in BR
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Arson investigators with the Baton Rouge Fire Department are working to identify a woman who they say is allegedly tied to a fire in Baton Rouge. Officials said they believe the woman is connected with a blaze on Pimpernel Avenue that occurred on Feb. 26, 2024.
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.
Elaborate land sale scheme captures multiple victims, home in process of being built
BATON ROUGE - One woman tells 2 On Your Side a piece of property owned by her and her brother has been sold without their knowledge. Sam Glasper Pleasant only learned about the sale when she drove by the lot to check on a Mardi Gras float being stored there and saw a crew working to build a house.
People remain split about St. George Incorporation
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision on the possibility of St. George becoming its own city has people split on the ruling. “I was extremely happy to hear that this was going to actually happen after all this time,” said Tracy McCord. “There’s too much bussing going on. People have to pay for private school because of the bus thing, having to send their kids across town. So, in my opinion, we need a new school district out here and we had to have a city before we could do that.”
Police provide update on investigation of 2-year-old girl’s death
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department has provided an update on the investigation of a 2-year-old girl’s death. The 2-year-old, identified as Scarlet Carolina Flores Diaz, was hit by a vehicle on Sunday, April 21 in the 2900 block of Wyoming Street, according to officials.
Denham Springs' antique district hosts Spring Fest for art, antiques this weekend
DENHAM SPRINGS — Festivalmania continues over the weekend in Denham Springs. The annual Spring Festival is being held Saturday in Denham Springs' antique district. Festival visitors can expect a celebration of local art and antiques with more than 150 vendors set up along Range Avenue. The festival expects 10,000 visitors.
EBRSO searching for woman who allegedly broke into, stole from a car at Highland Road Park
BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman connected to a vehicle burglary at the Highland Road BREC Park. On April 18, the suspect reportedly broke into a car parked at the Highland Road park through a damaged front door and stole the car's owner's purse, wallet, medication and cash. Deputies said the suspect attempted to use a debit card stolen from the car on two separate occasions at a local store.
Movie filming in Donaldsonville, festivals and hip-hop top Louisiana entertainment news
As filming of a Michael B. Jordan movie comes alive in Donaldsonville, a historic town is being transformed back to the 1930s. Enjoy a ‘dino-mite’ experience as the owners of Tea-Rex officially open a second location in Lafayette. And for all festival goers, make your experience easy- going with everything you need to know before attending Festival International. While in downtown Lafayette, check out the new 6,000-square-foot outdoor playground. Also in Louisiana entertainment this week, see...
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