HAMMOND - A woman was arrested and booked on a bond of over $18 million for over 800 criminal counts after she allegedly used her aunt's debit card to spend thousands of dollars on food and groceries. The belated recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident came after the recommendation for his medal was lost, resubmitted and then lost again. Fraudulent contractor gets 20-year sentence for scamming Hurricane Ida victims. We are extremely proud that he is a product of Southern University and our Army ROTC program. Pets may be the ones who impact people the most. Equal Employment OpportunityCommission is suing ExxonMobil, alleging that the chemical company failed to take the necessary steps to stop racist harassment after five nooses were fou. Stash of fentanyl pills, cash seized during Stash of fentanyl pills, cash seized during arrest Mardi Gras weekend in New Orleans. Wind Advisory in effect for the entire WBRZ Thursday PM Forecast: overnight showers, storms and gusty wind. Millard, 42, was BATON ROUGE - The Southern University's AgCenter is excited to celebrate it's 80th Annual Livestock show. According to the suit, an unidentified player on the Doyle High baseball team was sexually assaulted by Jones, one of his teammates, the morning of March 5, 2022 while they stayed in a hotel for an away game. Editor's note: While the arrest report says the assault happened in October 2022, law enforcement has clarified that the crime took place in August 2022. No more information about the shooting was immediately available. According to BRPD, A'nvirah Roberts, 13, was last seen in the 1200 block of North Ardenwood Drive near Renoir Avenue. LSUPD: Man allegedly beat woman, threatened her LSUPD: Man allegedly beat woman, threatened her and another victim with gun. He used his pinkie finger to fire his rifle after his hand was shattered by an enemy grenade, according to reports. No. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. BATON ROUGE - Police responded to a reported shootout outside a Tigerland convenience store Thursday morning. Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. The filing also references videos substantiating claims that Jones would regularly expose himself at school and baseball functions, saying that nothing was done to address the behavior. - A Burger King employee was arrested Thursday night after allegedly shooting himself and a customer in the UPDATE: Police announced Friday the arrest of Landon Johnson, 18, in the shooting. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 13-year-old. But the Dior shooting's targeted nature reflects a trend in Baton Rouge as the city continues to grapple with a high number of homicides many of which are driven by people who turn to firearms to settle group disputes or personal grievances. It will not be allowed. Somehow the paperwork was never processed, Biden said. BATON ROUGE, La. When allegations first surfaced that she stole money, Sheriff Mike Cazes allowed her to remain on the payroll for months. On the other side of that warm front, thermometers will climb again with highs and lows in the mid 60s and mid 80s, respectively. Wind Advisory in effect for the entire WBRZ Thursday PM Forecast: overnight showers, storms and gusty wind. INDEPENDENCE - A man was arrested for murder in a nearly 13-year-old cold case out of Tangipahoa Parish. One of the victims is in critical condition, police said. I believe they were intentionally discarded. When Beatty learned of the assault, he reportedly went to the school's principal, Lance Dawsey, but neither adult contacted the victim's parents or took disciplinary action against the aggressor, according to the suit. Two new, high-tech cameras will now monitor the areas where 3-year-old Devin Page Jr. and 21-year-old Allison Rice were shot and killed last year, thanks to a donation from Rice's father, offi, A Napoleonville man being pursued by law enforcement Tuesday night slowed his car down on a bridge in Thibodaux, got out and then leapt into Bayou Lafourche, not far from where his body was la. BATON ROUGE, La. BATON ROUGE, La. Additionally, I want you and every member of our community to know were working diligently to apprehend the person or persons responsible for these shootings. Special arrangements were also made to make things comfortable for her when she turned herself in. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 28-year-old Timothy BATON ROUGE - Its been two days and still there is no update on the I-110 shooting that killed 17-year-old Nykobia Keller on Saturday night. Her daughter Danielle McCallister died of a fentanyl overdose in 2021, and weeks later, her son Shawn Rivas also died due to fentanyl. BATON ROUGE - She's the face of the fentanyl epidemic gripping our community and country. I try not to let that weigh me down and make me lose the thrill and excitement of the moment, Hopper said. Baton Rouge nightclub shooting that injured 12 was a 'targeted' attack, police say, 3 suffer life-threatening injuries, police say; they have not identified a suspect. Pam Rivas has lost three of her children to drug overdoses over the years. Auditors also found another employee, Aimee Rivere also stole money. PORT ALLEN- An audit released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor is revealing new details about a scheme that went undetected for years and allowed a West Baton Rouge sheriff's Office employee to pocket more than $150,000. A teenager was taken to a hospital following a shooting in Baton Rouge Monday (Feb. 27) night, according to a spokeswoman with the Baton Rouge Police Department. The weekend will start with temperatures 20 degrees lower than Friday morning! "Law enforcement is actively investigating the case to bring the perpetrators to justice.". A mass shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclub early Sunday left 12 people injured in a targeted attack that spilled over into throngs of partygoers, authorities said. Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Baton Rouge, LA. Johnson was booked for first-degree murder, attempted BATON ROUGE - Officials responded to a reported shooting in a neighborhood just off Perkins Road early Friday morning that Face of fentanyl epidemic: Mother loses three children to drug overdoses. The Dior club shooting marked at least the sixth mass shooting in the Baton Rouge region in the past three years, a period when the city and region have struggled to quell surging gun violence. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Both stolen horses were returned to their owner unharmed. This combination could produce a stray shower, but rain is not a major factor in the forecast through the middle of next week. BRProud.com partners with WGMB FOX 44 and WVLA NBC Local 33 to bring you the latest in Baton Rouge news, sports . A Livingston Parish deputy has been fired and charged for allegedly making harassing phone calls to someone. Baton Rouge man arrested in Ascension horse Baton Rouge man arrested in Ascension horse theft; one adult, two minors now in custody. Suspected Serial Killer: Jeffery Lee Guillory. The shooting occurred just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday at 4619 Bennington Ave in Baton . WBRZ reached out to the Livingston Parish School System, to which a school spokesperson responded that the system does not comment on pending litigation. BATON ROUGE - One week into Lent and the crawfish market is seeing one of its first significant drops of the season. (225) 389-3853 or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. BATON ROUGE, La. Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Face of fentanyl epidemic: Mother loses three children to drug overdoses, Angola employees given lucrative contract cutting grass at prison; legal expert calls it corruption at its finest, 'Trifling and trashy': Huge lifeboats among junk discarded in blighted lot, residents fed up, Audit reveals how sheriff's office employee manipulated system, stole $150K from department, Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:43:53 PM CST, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:49:16 PM CST, Thursday, February 16, 2023 6:29:00 PM CST, Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:50:00 PM CST, Thursday, February 09, 2023 4:51:00 PM CST, Thursday, February 02, 2023 6:59:00 PM CST, LSU gymnastics club meet brings tourists to downtown Baton Rouge. Ken Pastorick, a spokesman for the Department of Corrections, called WBRZ within moments of the WBRZ Investigative Unit story airing Thursday evening. You just havent licked it.. BATON ROUGE, La. WBRZ provides coverage of local news, sports and community issues. Less than a month into 2023, the rural town of Bogalusa saw its first homicide. He says the nature of these crimescommitted in public with little regard for who may get injuredare a result of bigger problems. WASHINGTON (AP) Nearly 60 years after he was recommended for the nations highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, a Southern University alumnus and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War. Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:34 PM PST. BATON ROUGE - The Tigers win the Podium Challenge in the River Center with a score of 197.700. Authorities booked two people suspected of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish and booked them into Parish Prison between the hours of noon Saturday and noon Sunday, booking r. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Thursday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). We, the Army, you know, we havent been able to see anything that would say, Hey, this is racism.. Baton Rouge General (BRG) has teamed up with Rouses Markets to offer free health checks to those in need. According to the LSU Police Department, officers responded to a report of assault on Thursday. (WAFB) - Law Enforcement leaders and community organizations gathered this Wednesday for the Page/Rice Camera Initiative at the Triple S Food Mart unveiling one of the new crime . BRProud.com partners with WGMB FOX 44 and WVLA NBC Local 33 to bring you the latest in Baton Rouge news, sports, weather, and . That happened in August, and the contract was issued by the State Office of Juvenile Justice. Grand jury indicts Addis police officer on Grand jury indicts Addis police officer on manslaughter charges after chase that left teens dead. Tonight & Tomorrow: Beneath clear skies, thermometers will retreat into the low 50s overnight with some pockets north of the Capital City squeaking into the upper 40s. Other recent high-profile mass shootings in the United States have involved gunmen targeting people indiscriminately in places like schools and nightclubs. "We believe that someone was specifically targeted and others were injured in that process," Paul said. Tonight & Tomorrow: Beneath clear skies, thermometers Friday AM Forecast: Wind Advisory this morning, clear and sunny this afternoon. In that case, Jones who has no ties to the Madison Brooks investigation was accused of raping an acquaintance after a night of drinking at Reggie's bar in Tigerland back in August 2022. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a Federal, local dollars at work clearing waterways in EBR. The Tigers beat out No. The weekend will start with temperatures 20 degrees lower than Friday morning! "Somehow they got notified there was a need for lawn cutting. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. Biden said Davis should have received the honor years ago, describing segregation in the U.S. when he returned home and questioning the delay in awarding him the medal. "I'm employed by the state, a professor at LSU," Levy said. "It's one of those things that I can't put into words, Chris," Rivas said. GREENVILLE, S.C. - No. The owner of "Tami's Ice Cream" was arrested after detectives found meth and melted ice cream in the freezer. BATON ROUGE - The Tigers win the Podium Challenge in the River Center with a score of 197.700. 7 California, No. Paul Skenes fans a career high 13 in No. GREENVILLE, S.C. - No. At the end of February 2023, the parish was up to 39 fentanyl-related deaths, with many more pending toxicology results. You have to have a community stand together and say that this is just not acceptable to us.. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. A man is behind bars in Livingston Parish for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint while he was at an ATM Tuesday night, February 28. According to the audit, "Miller told auditors she took some of the cash collected for traffic tickets and deposited the money to her bank account or kept it for her personal use. Nursing home where resident died of hypothermia has checkered past, records show, Nursing home cited after unsupervised resident wandered outside, died of hypothermia. ", "It seems very opportunist," Levy said. Miller was given all kinds of special treatment. Bond has been set for a St. Gabriel police officer who was arrested in connection with the murder of a Denham Springs man that happened overnight, officials said. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. The weekend will start with temperatures 20 degrees lower than Friday morning! Youre everything our nation is at our best. BATON ROUGE - Surveillance video obtained by WBRZ shows the moments a fired - and now convicted - Louisiana State Trooper shot an unarmed man in the back in July 2018. Biden called him several weeks ago to deliver the news. By Marchaund Jones. As of Tuesday, the East Baton Rogue Coroners Office reports that there have been 103 homicides in 2022 alone, not including the four shootings that occurred Wednesday night over a six-hour span.. Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Baton Rouge is 1 in 84 and property crime is 1 in 23. "This certainly looks corrupt when state employees get the advantage on all of their competitors.