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Police arrest man accused of attempted rape, robbery of Gonzales supermarket employee
GONZALES — A man was arrested for the attempted rape and robbery of a female employee behind Lamendola’s Supermarket, Gonzales Police said. Samuel Lane, 40, was arrested Monday on attempted first-degree robbery, attempted first-degree rape and second-degree battery for the incident at Lamendola’s on West Ascension Street.
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.
Woman dead after crash in Gonzales, police say
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) – The Gonzales Police Department is investigating a crash that left one dead on Saturday, June 29. Police responded to a two-vehicle crash around 8 p.m. on US Highway 61 at Louisiana Highway 44. GPD said Jennifer Davenport, 38, was driving a 2023 GMC Yukon southbound...
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.
Wife fatally shoots husband and 8-year-old before turning gun on herself, sheriff says
ALBANY, La. (WAFB) - Deputies say a woman shot and killed her husband, along with an 8-year-old child, before turning the gun on herself. Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard gave an update on the apparent murder-suicide during a news conference Monday, July 1. According to Sheriff Ard, investigators believe the...
One killed in early morning shooting off North Donmoor Avenue
BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge Police are investigating after a man was shot to death along North Donmoor Avenue early this morning. Officers say Byron Irving, 36, was killed just before three a.m. Monday morning. Police arrived at the scene after receiving Ivring's body was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
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.
Sheriff Bobby Webre sworn in for a second term
It was an outpouring of sincere respect and affection at Gonzales’ Performing Arts, Conference and Events (PACE) Center yesterday, the swearing in ceremony for Sheriff Bobby Webre and a multitude of his deputies. Coming on the heels of an historic electoral victory (Webre bested his opponent by 74% and it shouldn’t have been that close) in October, Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is the envy of every other parish law enforcement agency. Monday’s inaugural marks the beginning of Sheriff Webre’s second full term in office.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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