Louisiana man involved in head-on crash that sent 1 to hospital had 4 DWIs
A Greenwell Springs man was charged with operating while intoxicated; first offense, vehicular negligent injuring, reckless operation of a vehicle, and insurance required.
Woman arrested, accused of bringing drugs into Dixon Correctional Institute
A visitor at the Dixon Correctional Institute was arrested on Saturday after being accused of bringing drugs into the prison.
Overnight fire at vacant apartment being investigated as arson
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) -Fire investigators with the Baton Rouge Fire Department is asking for any information regarding an overnight fire that was found to be intentionally set. Crews responded to the scene at the Concord Condominiums in the 3000 block of Congress Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Judge orders AM Mart shut down for five years after nuisance ruling
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A convenience store with a history of being a hotspot for criminal activity can no longer operate following a court ruling, effective immediately. Judge Louise Hines ruled that AM Mart on Highland Road was a nuisance during a permanent injunction hearing on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The judge issued...
11 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Fried Catfish Joints Locals Can’t Quit
Chasing fried catfish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is not a hobby so much as a weekly rhythm, the kind that makes you drive across town because you know the crunch you want. I idled in drive-thru lines, leaned on warm hoods, and burned my tongue once because that first bite begged for no patience.
2 in serious condition after shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say
Two people sustained serious injuries after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Monday night, officials say.
Man arrested in connection with fatal December shooting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested in connection with a fatal December shooting, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. According to arrest records, deputies responded to East Glen Court on Dec. 9 after a man was found shot in the head near a shed he was allegedly living in.
DOC: Louisiana State Penitentiary employee resigns, arrested after contraband cell phones allegedly found in...
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as Angola, employee was arrested Monday after three contraband cell phones were allegedly found in her car while at work, the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. According to the department, three cell phones were found in...
BRPD arrest man accused of stealing woman’s debit card from gas station, spending $1,700
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police officers arrested a Metairie man after he allegedly charged $1,700 on a stolen debit card after finding it at a Port Allen gas station. Miguel Scott, 18, is accused of theft, as well as 15 counts of access device fraud, after a woman reported that her card had been stolen on July 12,...
East Baton Rouge residents to discuss redevelopment priorities
Build East Baton Rouge invites residents to join a town hall to discuss redevelopment priorities in East Baton Rouge Parish and provide feedback to guide future redevelopment.

















