Council members accuse colleague of overspending amid Baton Rouge budget crisis
As East Baton Rouge Parish officials brace for hundreds of layoffs to account for a budget cut by more than $15 million next year, Metro Council members pointed the finger at one of their own, accusing him of overspending his community center’s budget. At a budget hearing held Thursday,...
Generator thieves recognized from security video in WBRZ report
BATON ROUGE - A day after WBRZ reported on a law firm asking for help finding a generator stolen from their Bluebonnet Boulevard office, another business owner said they might know the pair of thieves in the security video. Attorney Kent DeJean said he arrived at the Losavio & DeJean,...
Five arrested after drive-by shooting in Zachary
Five people were charged after a fight involving toy guns led to shots being fired in Zachary.
BRPD: One person shot near CVS on corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive
BATON ROUGE — One person was taken to the hospital after they were shot near the CVS on the corner of Plank Road and Choctaw Drive, according to Baton Rouge Police. The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. on Thursday. Sources told WBRZ the person who was shot was found a few blocks away, on the 3100 block of Chippewa...
Debate Ignites: Louisiana Man Discovers Missing Car Parts After Parking at Walmart in Baton...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on ‘Forgot I was in Baton Rouge’: Louisiana man parks at Walmart, returns to find missing parts.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center employee arrested after allegedly kissing inmate
An employee at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel was arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed her kissing an inmate.
Central Louisiana residents, leaders sue state over carbon capture land grabs
A group of Louisiana residents is suing Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration over state laws that allow the acquisition of private property against landowners’ wishes for pipelines transporting carbon dioxide.
Baker PD promotes first Black female lieutenant
BAKER, La. (WAFB) - Amber Northern wiped away tears as she reflected on her promotion to lieutenant with the Baker Police Department, making history as the department’s first Black female to hold the rank. “It’s been tough, but it’s also been exciting. I’ve met a lot of people. I’ve...
BRPD: Two arrested after officer-involved shooting at Howell Park
A man wanted in Kansas was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 18, after an officer-involved shooting at a Baton Rouge park.
CRIME STOPPERS: Man wanted for alleged domestic abuse
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a man as part of a domestic abuse investigation. According to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers, Jonathan Jackson, 26, is wanted on the charge of domestic abuse battery-child endangerment. Officials described him as...
