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Louisiana man sentenced to 25 years in jail for beating, robbing elderly man
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 25 years in prison at hard labor in connection with the beating and robbing of an 87-year-old man. According to 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott Perrilloux, John Francis Bailey, 52, pleaded guilty to armed robbery, aggravated second-degree battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
A mostly sunny and warm Friday
A cold front is moving across SELA this morning bringing lower temperatures and lower dew points so lower humidity for the weekend. Summer-like weather will continue today as afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 80s to low 90s are expected. Heat index or "feels like" temperatures will be a...
Walker man sentenced to 30 years, chemical castration for juvenile rapes
A Walker man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison and chemical castration for raping three juveniles. Blake “Sparky” Lott was convicted on three counts of second-degree rape, 21st Judicial District Attorney Scott M. Perrilloux said Thursday. In April 2021, a juvenile informed the Livingston Parish Sheriff's...
GOHSEP explains why state of emergency not needed in Killian
KILLIAN, La. (WAFB) - Experts in the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP) say they feel the water crisis in Killian can be managed without declaring a state of emergency for the town. GOHSEP’s director explained that leaders in Killian and Livingston Parish prematurely announced that test results from...
LDWF agents arrest nine subjects for DWI on the water in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested nine subjects for allegedly operating or driving a vessel while impaired (DWI) on May 3 and May 4 in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes. LDWF agents were patrolling the waterways for the Tickfaw 200 Poker Run and made the following DWI...
Detectives searching for suspect in Garyville shooting that left one person dead
GARYVILLE - Detectives are searching for an alleged murder suspect after a shooting that happened Tuesday and left one person dead. The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office says it is looking for Timothy Johnson, who is believed the be connected to a shooting. He is wanted for one count of second-degree murder and two counts of attempted second-degree murder.
17-year-old arrested for involvement in two separate Gonzales shootings
GONZALES - A 17-year-old was arrested for his involvement in two separate shootings, according to the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office. Keelan Irvin Jr, 17, of Gonzales, is booked for six counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts negligent injuring, seven counts of aggravated criminal damage to property and two counts illegal use of weapons.
SEVERE T-STORM WATCH until 5am Friday for parishes, counties north of I-10
The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties until 5am Friday. A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH means conditions are favorable for...
Officials urge boater safety after a boating fatality this week
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries are investigating a boating death, as well as nine arrests of boaters who were operating boats while intoxicated, all this past week. They are now urging boaters to practice boater safety on the water...
APSO: Teen accused of being involved with multiple recent shootings
ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A 17-year-old boy is facing multiple attempted murder charges from different shootings this past week. According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, Keelan Irvin Jr., 17, of Gonzales, is being charged with six counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of negligent injuring, seven counts of aggravated criminal damage to property, and two counts of illegal use of weapons.
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