Baker man accused of stabbing father wanted after cutting off ankle monitor, missing court...
BAKER — A man accused of stabbing his father in January has a warrant out for his arrest after he cut off his ankle monitor and did not show up for a court hearing at the 19th JDC, court records say. Jeremiah Gill, 22, was arrested on attempted first-degree...
Central Police assistant chief dies after brief battle with illness, department says
CENTRAL — Central Police Department Assistant Chief Clifton Ivey has died, the department said Thursday. According to the department, he died after a "brief illness." Ivey started at the department in October 2020. "He was paramount in growing the Department, upgrading equipment, and implementing policies and procedure
BRPD operation targeting areas near after-hours clubs yields several arrests, citations
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department says that its officers have made several citations, misdemeanor summonses and arrests since the start of a crackdown on crime around after-hours clubs in the city. Operation Impact targets multiple after-hours clubs, including one on North Foster Road and another on...
Texas man arrested for allegedly collecting retirement benefits on behalf of deceased mother
BATON ROUGE - A Texas man was arrested for allegedly collecting Louisiana retirement funds on behalf of his mother for nearly two years after she died. The Louisiana attorney general's office said 48-year-old Mansa Dwayne Dyer of Houston did not tell the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System that his mother died.
Dog vanishes for seven years before a microchip miracle changes everything
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Champ was placed with a family 10 years ago by the Companion Animal Alliance in Baton Rouge. Three happy years were granted to the human and animal alike, but all of a sudden, the dog vanished. For seven years, no one knew what had happened or where Champ could be – until last month! The dog wa
‘I’m getting a kickback’: LaMont Cole texts reveal alleged Baton Rouge corruption scheme
The corruption case against LaMont Cole centers on text messages between the former Metro Council member and current school superintendent and a city-parish contractor who is his close friend, court records show. Texts sent to and from Cole show he “agreed to accept bribes” from his friend, Terral “TJ” Jackson,...
Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office gives tribute to crossing guard killed in April
DENHAM SPRINGS - The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office posted a tribute to crossing guard Katy Wells, who was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver while working outside a Denham Springs elementary school in April. "Her legacy lives on every time a driver slows down, chooses not to drive...
Man extradited to Baton Rouge after DNA from scene tied him to 1987 deadly...
BATON ROUGE - A man arrested for a 1987 stabbing was extradited to Baton Rouge after DNA results identified him as a suspect. Sean Atkinson, 62, was arrested in Mobile, Alabama in June 2026. Police said DNA evidence from the 1987 crime scene tied him to the death of Thomas Klotz.
Grandmother stuck making payments on broken car as repairs stall for months
BATON ROUGE - A grandmother finds herself making payments on a vehicle that's been sitting in the shop for months. The family tells 2 On Your Side they only had the car for a few weeks before the problems started. They want to know who's responsible for repairs, as they haven't been able to get an answer.
Southern retains HBCU star despite NIL offers, per Marshall Faulk
Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk speaks about retaining one of his key defensive starters despite life-changing NIL money.

















