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One taken to hospital in serious condition after shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — One person was taken to a hospital in serious condition after a shooting in Baton Rouge, according to emergency medical officials. EMS said they were called to Catalina Avenue and N. Sherwood Forest Drive on Monday, July 1. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office...
2 men injured after Sunday morning shooting in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two men were shot early Sunday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to Coursey Boulevard and Jones Creek Road around 2:30 a.m. after a call was made about two vehicles shooting at one another.
I-10 West closed near Baton Rouge after 18-wheeler flips, spills 20 tons of candles
According to Louisiana State Police, an crash involving four 18-wheelers and a car has shut down Interstate 10 near the Lobdell exit. According to troopers, one of the big rigs flipped, scattering around 40,000 pounds of candles.
Hit-and-run crash suspected in man's death on Ardenwood Drive, Baton Rouge officials say
A man whose body was found on Ardenwood Drive Monday morning was likely the victim of a hit-and-run crash, Baton Rouge Police said. EMS responders were called to a "man down" situation on Ardenwood near Blueberry Street at about 5:30 a.m., Brad Harris, EMS spokesman said. The coroner's office was called, he said.
1 killed in hit-and-run crash, police confirm
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person is dead following a hit-and-run crash in Baton Rouge early Monday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, it happened on North Ardenwood Drive. The incident is under investigation by BRPD’s Traffic Homicide Division. Additional information will be provided as it...
One person seriously injured in shooting Monday night
BATON ROUGE - One person was seriously injured in a shooting along Catalina Avenue on Monday. Officials said the shooting happened before 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Catalina Avenue and North Sherwood Forest Drive. One person was taken to a hospital in serious condition. No more information was immediately...
Man surrenders, arrested for negligent homicide in months-long Central crash investigation
CENTRAL — A Slaughter man turned himself in Tuesday for the negligent homicide of a man in November 2023, Central Police said. Dakota Naquin, 21, was arrested after a months-long investigation by Central Police, the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Baton Rouge Police Department's Traffic Homicide Unit into the death of 50-year-old Charles Lepisto on Joor Road after the Nov. 3 crash. His cause of death was blunt force trauma, police said.
4th suspect arrested in connection with deadly shooting of Zachary High football player
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - New Roads Police have made a fourth arrest in connection with the shooting death of a Zachary High School football player. ZayQuin Joseph, 19, of Marksville was arrested and charged with (1) count of second-degree murder. He is currently in the Pointe Coupee Detention Center.
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Madison Brooks rape case goes before Baton Rouge judge again
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge judge ruled Tuesday that the state must turn over more evidence to a defense lawyer representing a man indicted in the rape of Madison Brooks, an LSU student struck by a car and killed along Burbank Drive in early 2023. Over the state's...
Zion City neighborhood to be affected by power outage after vehicle hits Entergy pole
BATON ROUGE - The Zion City neighborhood in Baton Rouge will experience a power outage Sunday evening after a vehicle hit an Entergy pole, according to Metro Council member Darryl Hurst. A vehicle accident resulted damage to one of Entergy's poles in the 7400 block of Plank Road. Hurst provided...
Dog rescued from late-night fire off Plank Road; investigators determining cause
BATON ROUGE - A dog was rescued from an otherwise-empty home after it caught fire late Sunday night. The fire started shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday on Peerless Street off Plank Road. While the Baton Rouge Fire Department reported there was one person living in the home, they were not present during the fire. However, a dog was rescued from the building and made it out unharmed.
Hazmat crews were called to respond after gas line busts due to construction in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Crews responded to a hazmat incident late Tuesday morning after a gas line busted. A spokesperson from the St. George Fire Department said the gas line busted due to construction on Bluebonnet Boulevard between Jefferson and Airline highways. No road closures were reported. In...
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