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Teen boy arrested, accused of raping child in Napoleonville
NAPOLEONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) — A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with rape after an investigation in Napoleonville. The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office reports on June 21, deputies were notified of a complaint regarding the alleged rape of a child multiple times. The offenses were reportedly committed at a home on Marshall Lane, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies looking for suspect in Port Allen shooting
PORT ALLEN - Deputies are looking for a man suspected of shooting one person Tuesday evening. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said they are looking for 23-year-old Julius Knox Jr. of Baton Rouge for attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery. Deputies said one person was shot off Rebelle...
Southern University student missing for six days
ST. FRANCISVILLE - Deputies are searching for Steven Harris, a Southern University student who has been missing since July 17. Harris is a sophomore at Southern University studying Criminal Justice and a member of the Human Jukebox. His parents say he usually communicates before he leaves for several days. They said that disappearing for several days is unusual.
Woman accused of starting fire in Baton Rouge apartment after eviction
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A woman was arrested and charged in connection to an apartment fire in Baton Rouge. Amy Stokes, 52, was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated arson and one count of entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden.
Investigation into car thefts in Livingston Parish leads to arrest of Denham Springs man
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A recent investigation into vehicle burglaries by the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office ended with the arrest of a Denham Springs man. Lewis Lemon, 34 of Denham Springs was arrested and processed into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. LPSO Uniform Patrol deputies and LPSO...
3 candidates running in Gonzales chief of police race
GONZALES, La. (WAFB) - The race for Gonzales police chief includes three people: current Chief Sherman Jackson, former Gonzales Police Officer Stephen Ussery, and former Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Robert “Bear” Williams. Mr. Williams retired in 2023 from the Ascension Parish Sheriff as a major and...
Narcisse applies to get old job back as Baton Rouge schools leader
Just six months after leaving, former East Baton Rouge Parish school superintendent Sito Narcisse is looking to get back the job he held for three years. Narcisse announced that he's applying for the job Tuesday night, an hour after the parish School Board voted to reopen applications to fill the job Narcisse vacated in January. The move came after a contentious superintendent search that has fallen into a stalemate and compelled State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley to intervene.
East Baton Rouge mayor-president meets with St. George officials about service plans
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome released a statement after meeting with St. George officials. On Tuesday, Broome met with the City of St. George Mayor Dustin Yates and transition district representatives to talk about the plan to deliver basic services for residents. Read Broome’s full statement....
MADD awards local law enforcement for DWI arrests
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Sunny Wall and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are awarding 118 law enforcement officers from around the state for their efforts over the last year. MADD said the officers helped to prevent senseless crimes. “They need to be acknowledged,” said Wall, the executive director for MADD...
Baton Rouge school board agrees to consider last minute applicants for top job and pick one by Wednesday
Unable to find someone they could agree on among the initial crop of applicants, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is unlocking the door and letting in an uncertain number of last minute applicants for superintendent with the goal of picking someone by Wednesday night. The board on Tuesday...
LPSO: Car burglary suspect found hiding under pile of logs
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies in Livingston Parish said they arrested a car burglary suspect after finding him hiding in a field under a pile of logs. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been identified as Lewis Lemon, 34, of Denham Springs. Deputies said...
Man wanted in connection with shooting investigation, deputies say
WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man is wanted by deputies in connection with a shooting investigation, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said that man is Julius Knox Jr., 23, of Baton Rouge. They added that his charges are armed robbery and attempted first-degree murder.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving honors law enforcement officers for drunk driving arrests
PRAIRIEVILLE - More than 100 law enforcement officers across the state were honored Tuesday afternoon for making a monumental amount of DWI arrests over the last year. The 2024 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony aimed to honor those who had made at least 25 DWI arrests in the last 12 months.
Ascension Parish's Jessica Ockman to join inaugural class for NIET Fellows Program
Twelve teacher leaders from across the country will join the inaugural class for the NIET Fellows Program. The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching is among the largest trainers of teacher leaders, with more than 35,000 teacher leaders trained to date. The new NIET Fellows Program selects 12 teacher leaders...
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