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3 arrested for murder in connection with Fentanyl overdose deaths
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested 3 people in connection with Fentanyl related overdose deaths on Wednesday, June 3. According to deputies, the following people were arrested:. Travis Freeze, 32, of Denham Springs is charged with Second Degree Murder in the death of...
Ascension: Mother of six killed in weekend crash
GONZALES — A mother of six from St. Amant was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Gonzales Saturday, UWK has learned. Gonzales Police tell UWK that Jennifer Davenport Tanner, 38, was traveling south on Airline Hwy. when she ran a red light at N. Burnside Ave., crashing into another vehicle.
Louisiana Man Stores Fentanyl in Shoes, Gets 20 Years in Prison on Drug Charges
GONZALES, La. (KPEL News) - A south Louisiana man is facing a long time in jail after police caught him stories his drugs in an unconventional place. Michael Duplessis, 41, of Gonzales, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute Schedule I and II drugs on Thursday. He also pleaded guilty to possession or introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. As a result, he faces up to 20 years in prison.
Prairieville father of two killed in Livingston double fatal crash
PRAIRIEVILLE — A 28-year-old father of two boys died after the driver of an oncoming car crossed the center line, according to Louisiana State Police troopers. Kenneth M. Broussard II, 28, of Prairieville, died just after 12 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 on Hwy. 16 near Bailey Lane in Livingston Parish. The driver of an oncoming car crashed head-on into Broussard’s car. Broussard was buckled properly but did not survive his injuries. The driver of that oncoming car has multiple broken bones and in a hospital. His passenger in the car, Abigail Wheat, 22, of Watson, also died in the crash.
Central man threatens to kill police chief, is arrested by sheriff, released after bond is waived
A concerning call taken by the Central Police chief last month would later lead to the caller's arrest for threatening the chief's life. And while East Baton Rouge investigators say the caller indeed threatened the public official, he was released from custody without posting a bond. According to arrest documents,...
Woman indicted for girlfriend’s murder in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday, July 3, against a woman accused of killing her girlfriend in March. Danielle Bell, 39, now faces a charge of Second-Degree Murder after she allegedly shot and killed Brittany Williams in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police said Williams...
Central Police: Man going 30+ over speed limit during deadly November crash
CENTRAL — Charges have been filed eight months after a Baton Rouge man was killed in a crash while on his way to work. Charles Lepisto, 50, was heading to his job in Zachary on November 3 when his Honda Accord was hit head-on by a Chevy Silverado 3500 on Joor Rd. in Central. Central Police identified Dakota Naquin, 21, as the driver of the Silverado. Naquin allegedly left the road, overcorrected, and crossed into Lepisto’s lane, resulting in the head-on collision.
Gonzales woman arrested for assault after allegedly biting victim's finger
BELLE ROSE - A Gonzales woman was arrested after she allegedly bit someone's finger during an altercation. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home on Virginia Street near Belle Rose on June 22 in response to a victim claiming the suspect, later identified as 22-year-old Tiana Boudreaux, had bitten her during a dispute.
BRPD seize Bitcoin mining machines, UTVs stolen out of state in one of largest raids in department history
BATON ROUGE — Nearly 250 Bitcoin mining machines stolen from Kentucky and four utility task vehicles stolen from Washington were found when police raided an abandoned building in Baton Rouge this week. Police began investigating the theft of 247 Bitcoin mining machines—computers with high-intensity processors and specialized chips—that were...
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...
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.
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...
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