Addis, LA

Ascension Parish, LA

Prairieville, LA

WAFB

ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office have obtained an arrest warrant for Kayden Joseph Killain, 20, of St. Amant, in relation to a fatal shooting in Prairieville. Once arrested, he will be charged with second-degree murder, attempted armed...

Robber wanted after homeowner shoots, kills alleged partner in crime, officials say

Baton Rouge, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A spokesman with the Baton Rouge Police Department confirmed one person was hit and killed on the interstate Thursday, March 30. A spokesman with BRPD confirmed additional information will be released later Friday morning.

Police: Person hit, killed on I-12

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are investigating after a person was hit and killed on the interstate late Thursday, March 30. Police confirmed the crash involved a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck and a pedestrian. It happened on I-12 eastbound around 10:40 p.m. Detectives...

BRPD: 35-year-old hit, killed in interstate crash

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Dozens of people attended the funeral of 11-year-old Matthew Fortenberry, who was shot and killed earlier this month. The service was held today at the Wilson-Woodale funeral home in Baton Rouge. Family members say they encourage other young people to put the guns down. “He...

Funeral services held for 11-year-old Matthew Fortenberry

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A suspect is in custody after a long standoff along Gardere Lane. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office states around 1:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 homicide detectives responded to reports of a shooting in the 500 block of Gardere Lane at Governor Drive, between Burbank Drive and Highland Road.

Suspect in custody after long standoff along Gardere Lane

Sorrento, LA

SORRENTO, La. (WAFB) - Deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are searching for two people accused of theft. According to Sheriff Bobby Webre, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Christopher Landon “Lando” Zachary, 26, for several charges. They include:. Resisting an officer. Aggravated flight...

APSO: Deputies search for pair accused of theft

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Emergency officials said they responded to a shooting that left one person injured on the morning of Saturday, April 1. The victim was found along one part of Winbourne Avenue, first responders said. According to emergency officials, the victim was taken to a hospital and...

Saturday morning shooting leaves 1 injured, officials say

Gonzales, LA

GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The City of Gonzales Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for two people accused of theft. According to law enforcement, Brandon Williams, 35 and Cameron New, 28 are wanted in connection with an active arrest for theft. Williams and New’s last...

Pair sought in connection with theft investigation, police say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking the public for help identifying someone as part of a shooting investigation. Detectives believe the person in the photos is responsible for a shooting that occurred in the 1100 Block of Bob Pettit Boulevard on February 23, according to Capital Region Crime Stoppers.

CRIME STOPPERS: Police trying to identify person allegedly involved in shooting

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Detectives with the Baton Rouge Police Department are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for attempted second-degree murder and other various charges. According to BRPD, Jarmar Butler, 42, is wanted on the charges of attempted second-degree murder. home invasion, illegal...

CRIME STOPPERS: BRPD search for man wanted for attempted second-degree murder, other charges

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Troy Williams. According to police, Williams was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a BREC park located in the 4100 block of Geronimo Street near Plank Road around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 28.

BRPD: 23-year-old shot to death in park

Laplace, LA

Assumption Parish, LA

PAINCOURTVILLE, La. (WAFB) - Two suspects have been arrested following a chase that reached speeds of more than 100 mph, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sebastian West, 20, of Convent, and Kendall Albert, 24, of Laplace, were taken into custody. According to the Assumption Parish...

2 arrested following chase that reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, deputies say

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man has been sentenced to 25 years for armed robbery after pleading guilty on Tuesday, March 28, officials said. Corey Joseph Foster, 26, of Hammond, is charged with six counts of the felony charge of Armed Robbery with a Firearm. According to the Tangipahoa...

Armed dollar store robber sentenced to 25 years behind bars

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Federal investigators have changed their preliminary cause of the Baton Rouge Police Department helicopter crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initially said investigators believed the “aircraft tail rotor struck a tree and crashed inverted in a field.”. The FAA has now revised that report...

FAA changes preliminary cause of BRPD chopper crash

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department will continue to honor the lives of the two Baton Rouge Police Officers, Sgt. David Poirrier and Cpl. Scotty Canezaro, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, March 26. At the request of their families, both Poirrer and Canezaro...

BRPD officers procession scheduled for Wednesday

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Denham Springs Police Department announced funeral arrangements for two fallen BRPD officers. Officials stated there will be a joint memorial service and funeral service for Cpl. Scotty Canezaro, 38, and Sgt. David Poirrier, 47. The services will take place on Thursday, April 6 at...

Joint memorial, funeral service planned for fallen BRPD officers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Law enforcement officers from across the region joined a solemn procession Wednesday, March 29, as the bodies of two fallen Baton Rouge police officers were taken to area funeral homes. Cpl. Scotty Canezaro, 38, and Sgt. David Poirrier, 47, died in a helicopter crash Sunday,...

Law enforcement gathers to honor fallen BRPD officers

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A funeral service for Matthew Fortenberry, an 11-year-old shooting victim, will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023, officials said. The service will be held at The Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home located at 1553 Wooddale Blvd., in Baton Rouge. His repast will be held at the Charles R. Kelly Community Center located at 3535 Riley St., immediately following the service.

Funeral services planned for 11-year-old shooting victim

Baker, LA

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - A man is wanted by police after he allegedly shot at his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in Baker on Tuesday, March 28. According to the Baker Police Department, Keldrick Coates is wanted on several charges including two counts of attempted murder, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of illegal use of weapons.

Man wanted after allegedly shooting at ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department announced a moratorium on Tuesday, March 28, on late-night law enforcement helicopter flights. The announcement came after two BRPD officers were killed when their helicopter crashed early in the morning on Sunday, March 26. The two officers were identified as Cpl. Scotty Canezaro and Sgt. David Poirrier.

BRPD puts moratorium on late-night helicopter flights after deaths of two officers

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Port Allen, LA

Port Allen, La. (WAFB) - Several rail cars containing butadiene and liquid petroleum gas derailed in the Port Allen area Wednesday morning, March 29, according to Louisiana State Police. It happened around 8:30 a.m. near LA 1 and the Anchorage overpass on a spur off the main railway that goes...

No spills after chemical-carrying train cars derail in Port Allen area, DEQ reports

Zachary, LA

ZACHARY, La. (WAFB) - You can hop into spring with BREC’s sensory-friendly Easter bunny on Friday, March 31. Children and adults with disabilities are invited to participate in activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny while avoiding long lines. If interested, stop by BREC’s Zachary Community Park located at...

Sensory-friendly bunny to appear at BREC’s Zachary Park

Tangipahoa Parish, LA

Hammond, LA

HAMMOND, La. (WVUE) - The biggest medical distribution facility in Louisiana held its grand opening Thursday (March 30). Medline cut the ribbon on a $72 million investment that has already brought in more than 300 construction jobs to Tangipahoa Parish. The facility will create over 300 more jobs when fully operational.

La.’s largest medical distribution facility now open for business

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Hundreds of runners participated in a 5K on Saturday, April 1, to raise awareness about epilepsy. The “Seize the Day” event took place on the grounds of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center and was hosted by Epilepsy Alliance Louisiana. There was plenty of...

Hundreds of runners participate in 5K to raise awareness about epilepsy

Livingston Parish, LA

Denham Springs, LA

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Livingston Parish Public Schools canceled classes at Denham Springs High School Thursday, March 30 because a large number of employees have declared they will be absent, and school leaders are unable to fill those vacancies with qualified personnel. Southside Junior High will also be closed...

2 schools in Denham Springs cancel classes Thursday due to teacher callouts

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Residents living in the 70805 zip code are encouraged to attend a community meeting on Tuesday, March 28. It’s happening at 6 p.m. inside of the gym at Istrouma High School. The school’s address is 3730 Winbourne Avenue. Organized by community members, some...

North BR residents invited to community meeting

Plaquemine, LA

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Over 700 attendees and over 85 employers at the Plaquemine job fair hoping to fill vacant positions. Sometimes, it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. “It’s just really nice to have programs that will reach out to you and say, ‘hey, we’ll cover your tuition if you come to work for us,’ and that’s pretty attractive to me,” says Cole Rivault. 18-year-old, Rivault is a Brusly High School student. He hopes to land an apprenticeship at DOW, he believes learning a trade will help him succeed in the long run. “I think it’s important because we need people to work these jobs to provide for our whole world, everybody needs these products and everything that these companies are producing, and they need someone to work it,” adds Rivault.

Job Fair in Plaquemine scores big in attendance

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Council accepts resignation of officer involved in police chase crash that killed 2 teens

ADDIS, La. (WAFB) - The Addis Town Council met on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and passed a motion to accept the resignation of officer David Cauthron, who...

Council accepts resignation of officer involved in police chase crash that killed 2 teens

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