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Athlete of the Year voting is open now. Here's where you can vote in the semifinals.
16 athletes made it into the second round of the Athlete of the Year poll for Houma-Thibodaux area high school sports, but after last week, eight more were eliminated and eight advanced to the semifinals. Once again, the eight athletes who advanced have their vote totals reset to zero so...
Drug, weapon, assault charges in Morgan City arrests
Morgan City police reported arrests this week on drug, weapon and assault charges. Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 74 calls for service over the last 48-hour reporting period and made these arrests:. --Joycelyn Benjamine, 68, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at...
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for theft, damage to property
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Investigators with the Gonzales Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who is wanted on multiple charges. According to police, Andrew Baker, 35, is wanted on seven counts of theft and simple criminal damage...
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Victim of harassment by Gonzales Police officer says department discipline is not enough
GONZALES - A person who was sent inappropriate text messages by a Gonzales police officer says that the department's discipline is not sufficient. The WBRZ Investigative Unit spoke with Kevin Dunbar, one of the people who received hostile and profane messages from officer Duane Carpenter. "I kind of knew it...
Gonzales police seek information about armed robbery of Chipotle
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Police are asking for the public’s help to find the subject responsible for an armed robbery at a Chipotle. The robbery happened around 6:45 a.m. on Monday, May 13, at the Chipotle restaurant located in Tanger Mall. According to officials, the subject fled on foot...
Law enforcement officials receive reports that child went into pond, never resurfaced
PRAIRIEVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Law enforcement officials spent Monday evening searching for a boy who reportedly went into a pond in Ascension Parish and never resurfaced. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the situation unfolded in the Keystone Subdivision area of Prairieville. Authorities began to respond around 6 p.m. on Monday, June 10.
Honeywell faces second federal probe after latest release of dangerous chemical
A release of dangerous hydrofluoric acid seriously injured a worker at Honeywell International on Friday and has prompted the opening of the second federal investigation in two months to look into accidental releases of the chemical at the Ascension Parish plant. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is...
Napoleonville man sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2023 shooting
NAPOLEONVILLE — A Napoleonville man convicted of battery for a February 2023 shooting was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Kevin Carter, 56, was sentenced for the shooting on May 29. He was found guilty on Feb. 29. According to Assumption Parish deputies, Carter shot the victim two times...
70-year-old arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles, other charges in St. Gabriel
ST. GABRIEL - A 70-year-old man was arrested for sexual battery and indecent behavior with juveniles, according to the St. Gabriel Police Department. Wilbert Corbin, 70, of Sunshine was arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles, aggravated crimes against nature, sexually battery, and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles (sexual immoral act).
Gonzales PD looking for man accused of shooting and killing driver in December
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — The Gonzales Police Department is searching for a man who reportedly shot and killed a driver on Dec. 8, 2023. Gonzales PD is looking for Jalon Tyrone Brown, 20, who is accused of shooting and killing Craig Haynes Jr. “It is believed Brown could be...
Plaquemine murder suspect arrested in Texas
PLAQUEMINE - A man accused of killing a 23-year-old in Plaquemine on Tuesday evening has been arrested, according to the Plaquemine Police Department. Rashad Seals allegedly shot 23-year-old Jaheim Gailes around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday along Bourgoyne Street. Officers believe Rashad Seals walked up to the Gailes' home and began firing gunshots, one of which hit the victim. Gailes was taken to a hospital where he later died.
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