CRIME & SAFETY
Convicted of rape, he asked a Baton Rouge judge to allow parole. She tossed the whole verdict.
A man sentenced to life in prison for raping a woman at knifepoint more than 50 years ago asked a Baton Rouge judge to make him eligible for parole — but she instead threw out his conviction entirely, court records show. Now, after a vehement protest from prosecutors, the...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of May 2-8
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of May 2-8: Delmy Ramos-Mejia, 33, 11166 Chalice Dr, Baton Rouge was charged w/ Bank Fraud, Monetary Instrument Abuse, Forgery, Identity Theft, and Theft ($5-25,000);. David Populus, 56, 12251 Colonial Oaks Rd, Gonzales was charged w/ Theft ($5-25,000);. Ann Whitney,...
Man accused of rape, indecent behavior with juveniles arrested in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested a man accused of first-degree rape and indecent behavior with juveniles. On Friday, May 10, the BRPD Special Victims Unit arrested Christopher Francis, 51, in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile that happened in July 2023.
Man taken to hospital after early morning shooting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured on Thursday, May 9. Officers responded around 2 a.m. to the 3700 block of North Foster Drive where a man was shot in the arm, according to police. Emergency medical service officials confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Police arrest Baton Rouge bank robbery suspect
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A man accused of robbing a Baton Rouge bank was arrested by detectives Friday, May 10. The Baton Rouge Police Department said an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of Byron Harris, 46. Investigators developed a suspect after the Wednesday, May 8 Chase Bank robbery on Airline Highway.
BRPD: Officer saves person trying to jump from bridge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – A Baton Rouge police officer saved a person attempting to jump from a bridge on Monday, May 6. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Officer Jakiya Jones was dispatched to the interstate where someone was trying to end their life by jumping off a bridge. “With assisting officers on scene, […]
BRFD responds to house fire on Sumrall Drive
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is responding to a house fire on Thursday, May 9. According to officials, the fire happened in the 5000 block of Sumrall Drive near Oakwood Drive. Sumrall Drive is now closed at Oakwood Drive, firefighters added. The cause of the...
LSUPD arrests man for allegedly breaking into, stealing from multiple cars parked on campus
BATON ROUGE - After six similar vehicle burglaries earlier this week, police have arrested a man accused of breaking into multiple vehicles parked on LSU's campus. On Monday, campus police were called after a woman reported her purse and credit card missing from her car. Surveillance footage showed a man driving a silver Honda up to her car and breaking her rear passenger side window before taking multiple things from the victim's car.
House engulfed in flames on Fox Run Avenue Saturday morning
BATON ROUGE - A house caught on fire on Fox Run Avenue at around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. BRFD said no occupants were injured as a result of the fire, but one firefighter suffered a minor injury. The cause of the fire is...
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