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Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
‘He saved my life’ | Woman recounts accident where boyfriend lifted a truck pinning her body
DENHAM SPRINGS — A woman is glad to be alive after a horrific accident on the morning of Aug. 24, leaving her with nearly 30 broken bones. She is especially grateful for her boyfriend, whose quick thinking and action helped to save her life before emergency responders arrived. Amber...
Denham Springs man killed in crash on Hwy. 16
DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs man died in a crash in Livingston Parish on Friday morning in a two-vehicle accident. Curtis Cobbs, 24, of Denham Springs, died in the crash. His passenger was left in critical condition. The preliminary investigation reveals that Cobbs was driving a 2012 Honda...
Family of missing woman last seen in Zachary area in 2023 demands answers
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A family is pleading for help nearly a year after their loved one, Madison Allen, 32, went missing. With few updates from the police, Madison’s mother, Lynn Rollins is speaking out, hoping to find her daughter and urging authorities to do more. “Madison,...
Man shot to death after fight with suspect near corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road
BATON ROUGE - A man was shot to death outside a business near the corner of Hollywood Street and Plank Road on Thursday. Officials said the shooting happened outside of Uncle Moe's Food Mart and Deli around 5:30 p.m. Family identified the victim as 22-year-old Martrelle Hamilton Jr. BRPD said...
Woman killed in shooting on Baton Rouge interstate Thursday evening, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A woman was left dead after a shooting on the interstate in Baton Rouge Thursday evening. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Trene Walls, 39, was driving northbound on I-110 when a car pulled up next to her and fired shots around 6:30 p.m. Investigators said she was the only person inside of the vehicle during the shooting.
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Parent arrested for assault after altercation at Istrouma High School
BATON ROUGE - A parent was arrested after an altercation at Istrouma High School, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. BRPD says Roshanda Williams, 45, was arrested and booked for assault on a school teacher by a non-student. Police say Williams went to the school Tuesday because her son...
Baton Rouge: Interstate shooting on I-110 leaves woman dead
BATON ROUGE — About an hour after another deadly shooting in Baton Rouge, officers shifted towards Interstate 110 to a second fatal shooting in the city. The two scenes were less than a mile apart but it’s unclear currently if the two fatal shootings are connected. The interstate...
APSO Arrest Report for the Week of August 22-29
Below is Ascension Sheriff’s arrest report for the week of August 22-29: George Applewhite, 19, 37048 Agnes Webb Ave, Prairieville was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Roosevelt Carter, Jr., 39, 1725 Glenmore Ave, Jackson was arrested pursuant to a fugitive warrant;. Michael Jones, 34, 5557 Charlene Dr, Baton...
Domestic violence survivor shares her story in hopes of finding the man who tried to kill her
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman says she is hoping law enforcement finds her ex-boyfriend who shot her in July and left her to die. Tiara Whaley said she got into a serious argument with Marquise Morris at their apartment complex, Brightside Commons, in July. She said he took her phone, car keys and gun.
Louisiana Woman Steals Car At Gas Station With Two Children On Board
Late Monday evening, Louisiana police received a call from a mother named Jameka Feilds, who notified them that her vehicle had been stolen with her two children on board. Denham Springs Law enforcement officers say the 31-year-old mother left the vehicle running with her two children inside while she went in the gas station. While Feilds was in Circle K on South Range Avenue near Bass Pro Boulevard, Jennifer Gullick, 40, stole the car with the children, ages 6 and 4, on board.
Glen Oaks residents concerned over juvenile crime in their neighborhood
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Councilman Darryl Hurst says he is fed up with the crime in the Greendale and Glen Oaks neighborhood after he caught someone breaking into his car on Thursday morning. The East Baton Rouge sheriff’s office says they did arrest a juvenile for attempted vehicle burglary. Hurst says there’s a bigger problem here.
Family of Southern University student killed in 2022 crash wants police to charge suspect
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The family of a Southern University student killed in a motorcycle accident in 2022 are still hoping for charges against the person who they say is responsible for his death. James Roberts Jr., 21, was riding his motorcycle on Nicholson Drive when he struck...
Authorities investigating five interstate shootings in the Capital Area in August
BATON ROUGE - It's been a particularly active summer for interstate shootings in the Capital Area. In fact, in just the month of August, there have been five. Two of them have been fatal. On the 18th, 22-year-old Antoine Bowie was shot and killed on I-10 near Government St. Thursday...
Officials speak on number of deadly interstate shootings in the past months
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Recently WAFB has reported on three separate fatal shootings taking place on the interstate in the past few months. Two of those were in Baton Rouge just this month and one was in Prairieville in March. WAFB spoke to Baton Rouge Police Department’s Lieutenant L’jean...
Baton Rouge advertising company donates billboards to help find missing man
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Lamar Advertising of Baton Rouge has donated billboard space across the city to help raise awareness for Marcus Oubre, a Black man who has been missing since Aug. 23, 2023. According to a news release, the billboards, located throughout Baton Rouge, aim to reach...
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