Saint Charles Parish, LA

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French Settlement, LA

WAFB

FRENCH SETTLEMENT, La. (WAFB) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in French Settlement on Wednesday, March 22. The shooting took place at around 4 p.m. along Highway 16. Deputies with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office were originally responding to shots fired call. “Upon arrival, deputies located...

One person shot in French Settlement Wednesday, suspect in custody

Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a stabbing Tuesday afternoon, March 22, that left a 40-year-old man in critical condition. The stabbing happened at a home on West LA 30 around 5 p.m., according to police. According to investigators, the victim was stabbed by his 16-year-old...

Police: Man stabbed by family member; teen in custody

Hammond, LA

HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing Hammond man. Deputies report that 59-year-old Kevin Moore was last seen by his family on March 18 leaving to go to work while driving a white 2019 Chevrolet Spark. Kevin,...

Missing Hammond man last seen as he left for work

Baton Rouge, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An offender out on early parole is back in jail after he reportedly fled authorities who tried to arrest him Tuesday morning, March 21, for skipping out on his required community supervision. Roderick Crocklem, 41, fired a shot and fled from state probation and parole...

Parolee taken into custody following search for him in Scotlandville, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A spokesman with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced on the morning of Tuesday, March 21 that all bus routes traveling to Scotlandville Middle School have been temporarily suspended. The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a probation/parole suspect in the area...

Officials: Bus routes suspended as police search for man

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man and woman were shot and killed on Tuesday, March 21, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The victims were identified as Walter Glasper, 58 and Linda Patterson, 59. Investigators said it happened on Adams Avenue near Scenic Highway just before 8:30 p.m.

Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide identified

Georgia State

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A police warrant signed on Sunday, March 19, added further clarity to the time spent between Nathan Millard and Derrick Perkins in the hours leading up to his death. Investigators said Perkins allegedly wrapped Millard’s body in plastic and a large rug after the Georgia...

Police release new details about night Nathan Millard’s body was dumped

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge leaders announced on Wednesday, March 22, the Matthew Fortenberry Funeral Expense Fund with b1Bank. Fortenberry, 11, was shot and killed by a 17-year-old on Thursday, March 16, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The fund was established to assist the family with...

Matthew Fortenberry funeral expense fund announced by BR leaders

Louisiana State

Crowley, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - With fentanyl being dumped into the country at record numbers it has all of us searching for solutions. “It’s unbelievable and what that tells me as a policymaker is that we need to eradicate this and we need to use a number of different ways to do that,” said Representative John Stefanski (R).

Tougher penalties could be heading for fentanyl dealers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge police detailed new information about the circumstances surrounding the death of Nathan Millard. According to BRPD spokesperson L’Jean McKneely, Millard allegedly overdosed on a drug called “blue magic”. “It was blue magic, but it had some form of fentanyl in...

What is ‘blue magic’? Advocate explains dangers around drug Nathan Millard allegedly overdosed and died from

Shreveport, LA

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — The Louisiana Education Department is sponsoring active shooter training that’s designed to prepare early childhood educators, not scare them. No live or simulated ammunition is used. The first session was held Tuesday evening in Shreveport. Felicia Polidore, an early childhood educator, was among attendees.

Active shooter preparedness training being conducted throughout Louisiana this week

Texas State

Laplace, LA

LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - A Texas man and his juvenile female passenger were arrested after running into a swamp following a police chase in a stolen car, according to officials in St. John Parish. The ordeal began when deputies attempted to pull over a suspected stolen vehicle near the intersection...

Suspects in stolen car ran into swamp after police chase, sheriff says

Florida State

Walker, LA

WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A man from Livingston Parish pled guilty after allegedly leaving a voice message threatening to kill a Florida congresswoman. The United States Department of Justice announced Charles T. Germany, 52, of Walker, pleaded guilty before Chief Judge Shelly Dick to interstate transmission of a threat to injure another.

La. man pleads guilty after making threats to kill Fla. congresswoman

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents used to call it a nightmare to live there, now city leaders hope a new construction will benefit the Scotlandville community. From plumbing problems to bug infestation, the Elm Grove Garden apartment complex has come a long way. Now, a new complex replaces the old deplorable living conditions. City leaders call it, “Capstone at Scotlandville.”

Constructing ending soon on old Elm Grove Garden Apt. Complex

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The family of 11-year-old Matthew Fortenberry is simply heartbroken. According to Baton Rouge Police, Fortenberry was shot and killed inside a car on the night of Thursday, March 16. “That was the worst thing he could’ve ever did. You know, never in a million years...

‘Please stop killing our babies’: Mother of 11-year-old shooting victim speaks out

Independence, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Ask 11-year-old Lincoln Bayham about hunting and watch his eyes light up and a wide smile spread across his face. Ask him about turkey hunting and watch him cluck. “I don’t know. It’s just something about them,” he said, leaning forward in his camping chair....

La. turkey calling champ keeps it natural

Ascension Parish, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Health along with the Ascension alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is hosting a family-friendly event on Saturday, March 25 in Ascension Parish. It will take place at the Ascension Parish Library in Gonzales located at 708 S. Irma Blvd.

Family health screening event heading to Ascension Parish

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - As most of our city’s homeless population struggle to keep warm, St. Vincent De Paul has been opening its doors. They’re keeping additional beds open Tuesday, March 21. As far as ongoing needs, they could use pillows, baby wipes, bath, and face towels,...

Cold snap causing St. Vincent de Paul to open more beds

California State

Livingston, LA

LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) - A new Taco Bell opened up in the Town of Livingston on Tuesday, March 21. The fast-food restaurant is located at 29170 Frost Road next to burger King. The place was built by Jerry Kachel Builder Inc. according to Facebook. Glen Bell founded the Taco Bell...

New Taco Bell opens up in the Town of Livingston

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - March 21 is known as World Down Syndrome Day. It’s being observed across the Capital Region as families and health experts raise awareness and share the importance of early intervention. Indy Joy’s name was picked out before she was born. She entered the world...

Baton Rouge families share their stories, raise awareness on World Down Syndrome Day

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - People at St. Joseph Cathedral celebrated Saint Joseph’s Day. The church held a special mass this morning. Bishop Michael G. Duca presided over the mass. An altar full of food and spiritual items was placed in front of the church. The altar was erected...

St. Joseph Cathedral celebrates Saint Joseph’s day

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - Leaders in Gonzales are considering allowing people to operate golf carts within the city limits, but there is a big catch. The City Council is considering golf cart access, but only in selected developments throughout Gonzales. Almost everywhere you turn in Ascension Parish, you’re bound to...

Gonzales officials considering allowing people to operate golf carts within the city, but there’s a catch

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Food prices continue to rise across the United States and local nonprofits are sharing ways to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Several organizations are coming together to talk about nutritious eating while promoting free health screenings. The free Holy Grill Health and Plant Fair...

Free health and plant fair coming to Zion City Mar. 23

New Orleans, LA

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Fox 8 has confirmed with the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters that the signatures in the effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have been turned into the governor’s office. Tomorrow is the deadline set for certification. The office of Gov. John Bel Edwards...

New Orleans mayor recall signatures turned in to La. governor’s office

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Candida Auris, otherwise known as “C. Auris,” is a type of yeast that can cause severe illnesses and could even land folks in the hospital, if they have a weakened immune system. The CDC identifies this as a “serious global health threat,” particularly...

Doctors educate public on fungus identified as ‘serious global health threat’

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The 38th Annual Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through the streets of Baton Rouge on Saturday, March. 18. The floats started rolling at 10 a.m. and took about two hours to travel the entire parade route. The route began on Hundred Oaks Avenue and ended at the intersection of Perkins Road and Stanford Avenue.

Wearin’ of the Green Parade rolls through BR Saturday

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Boutte man booked with 23 burglary-related counts in St. Charles Parish

BOUTTE, La. (WVUE) - A Boutte man accused of at least 23 vehicle and business burglaries or attempts over the past two months has been arrested,...

Boutte man booked with 23 burglary-related counts in St. Charles Parish

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