Bar owners say Baton Rouge’s Third Street feels different at night after a police crackdown

BATON ROUGE — Police have increased their presence on Third Street following a series of late-night fights that drew attention from business owners and spread across social media.

WBRZ first reported on the fights on Third Street, with video of at least one altercation going viral online. That attention prompted bar owners to speak out about downtown safety.

Bar owner Daniel Unda said the situation had become a serious problem…

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