LIVINGSTON PARISH - The parents of a high school student who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a classmate have filed a lawsuit against the Livingston Parish School System, alleging his school did nothing to protect their child or to discipline his attacker. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office on Monday recovered five horses in Baton Rouge stolen from Brusly and Ascension Parish. "It's a poisoning," Rivas said. Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriffs Office are searching for a person accused of stealing a golf cart. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The area in question is bordered between North Boulevard and Government Street not far from the Electric Depot. BATON ROUGE- Residents in Baton Rouge are urging the city to do something after discarded lifeboats from an ocean vessel ended up in two empty lots in Baton Rouge that are now being used as a dumpsite. BATON ROUGE - One week into Lent and the crawfish market is seeing one of its first significant drops of the season. When Beatty learned of the assault, he reportedly went to the school's principal, Lance Dawsey, but neither adult contacted the victim's parents or took disciplinary action against the aggressor, according to the suit. It will not be allowed. A mass shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclub early Sunday left 12 people injured in a targeted attack that spilled over into throngs of partygoers, authorities said. Inmate escaped from work crew in Hammond, Inmate escaped from work crew in Hammond, was reportedly picked up at Waffle House before being recaptured. BATON ROUGE - A man arrested for running Friday PM Forecast: starting weekend cooler then trending warmer. The camps offer several activities like recreational games, community field trips, cultural arts, recreational sports, and more. A Denham Springs animal fostering program, Rescue Rehome Repeat, needs volunteers to take in local dogs. Posted 7:57 AM 2/28/2023 by WBRZ Staff. The mass shooting was the second in the U.S. in a span of several hours. Investigators say Maili Morris made 136 purchases using her 73-year-old aunts debit card, which she had linked to her personal DoorDash account. Pam Rivas has lost three of her children to drug overdoses over the years. Baton Rouge to get 50+ crime cameras in memory of murdered LSU student, 3-year-old The Advocate, Louisiana 15:13 1-Mar-23 Dem Mayor May Be Recalled As Murder Rate Soars, Trash Floods Streets The Daily Caller 15:12 1-Mar-23 With Lightfoot's defeat, New Orleans may now have America's worst mayor Washington Examiner 14:10 1-Mar-23 The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. I-TEAM. The woman walked away, but Keller was not as lucky; she is the latest victim of one of these "brazen" attacks. As a result of the theft, Sheriff Mike Cazes implemented the following procedures. One person was injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, March 1, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriffs Office. Harris is accused of the brutal Feb. 1 carjacking of realtor Kelleye Rhein at the Mid City Costco fueling station. BATON ROUGE - A minor accused of raping Madison Brooks hours before her death will stand trial as . You have permission to edit this article. BATON ROUGE, La. Email Elyse Carmosino at ecarmosino@theadvocate.com. Nathan Millard went missing while on a work trip in Baton Rouge. Her daughter Danielle McCallister died of a fentanyl overdose in 2021, and weeks later, her son Shawn Rivas also died due to fentanyl. Tonight & Tomorrow: Beneath clear skies, thermometers Friday AM Forecast: Wind Advisory this morning, clear and sunny this afternoon. The belated recognition for the 83-year-old Virginia resident came after the recommendation for his medal was lost, resubmitted and then lost again. The Storm Station is here for you, on every platform. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a deal with prosecutors. . BATON ROUGE - Friday, the LSU Tigers participated in the Podium Challenge, a gymnastics club meet featuring teams from California, Washington and George Washington Universities. Officers said the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. at the Neighbors Food Mart along Dougherty Drive. A man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2018 shooting death of a man during a party at the White Castle Community Center, officials said. But twice.. The truck's owner was arrested and booked with possession of narcotics,. . School accused of ignoring sexual misconduct of student later arrested in high-profile rape case, LSU gymnastics club meet brings tourists to downtown Baton Rouge. It's something you have to walk through, and it's a living hell on earth and nothing I want anyone else to experience.". (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 13-year-old. He was furious about what was exposed and claimed the story was a hit piece on the Department of Corrections, and that WBRZ has it out for the DOC. BATON ROUGE - The Tigers win the Podium Challenge in the River Center with a score of 197.700. WASHINGTON (AP) Nearly 60 years after he was recommended for the nations highest military award, retired Col. Paris Davis, a Southern University alumnus and one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat, received the Medal of Honor on Friday for his bravery in the Vietnam War. In early 2021, Christopher Miller, then the acting defense secretary, ordered an expedited review of Davis case. Slidell Police found melted ice cream and methamphetamine in an ice cream truck, along with two puppies, Monday morning. A large storm system took aim at the Northeast on Friday, threatening heavy snow and coastal flooding after heavy winds and possible tornadoes damaged homes and buildings, left thousands without power and caused five deaths in a wide swath of the South and Midwest. Miller was arrested last month and charged with felony theft, forgery and malfeasance in office. BATON ROUGE, La. Shocking surveillance video from a business in Tigerland, near LSU, shows multiple shots being fired in that area just before 9 a.m. Thursday. Deputies recover another 122 phones after Mardi Deputies recover another 122 phones after Mardi Gras pickpocketing spree; 7 more arrested, 16-year-old will be tried as an adult after allegedly mugging, shooting former classmate. The recent reduction in violent crime has been a part of an existing strategy to make our community more safe. The filing also references videos substantiating claims that Jones would regularly expose himself at school and baseball functions, saying that nothing was done to address the behavior. Maritime records show a vessel bearing that name carries passengers. 15 LSU completes comeback to defeat Loyola Marymount, Southern alumnus, Vietnam Vet receives Medal of Honor, Attorney General Jeff Landry seeks endorsement from Trump, plans to travel to Florida, Arrests made during investigation of prostitution happening at massage parlors, WANTED: Officials searching for man accused of exposing himself, CRIME STOPPERS: Mans killer, details surrounding his death remain a mystery, Man arrested for allegedly robbing victim at gunpoint in Denham Springs. Rivas' push for reform has her meeting with lawmakers at the Capitol in hopes of stiffening penalties. When a superior ordered him to safety, according to Biden, Davis replied, Sir, Im just not going to leave. According to The Advocate, Mack claimed he never shot Harrington but admitted to running away after learning he was a suspect in the killing. Can I do that? Officials have caught the inmate who escaped deputy custody while working with a crew at Southeastern Louisiana University on Friday morning, March 3. Over a four-year window, they found $158,852 was missing. Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh received two consecutive life sentences Friday morning. Nine people suffered non-life-threatening wounds and three were in critical condition, Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul said at a press conference Sunday afternoon. Currently, they are looking into what can be done to secure the boats as some of the city's homeless population are now sleeping in them. After nearly 60 years, retired Army Col. Paris Davis, a Southern University and A&M College alumnus, has received the Medal of Honor for his courageous service in the Vietnam War. There was a problem saving your notification. Levy said on it's surface it does not look legal even though the contract was not issued by their employer. LSU pitcher Paul Skenes LSU women's basketball beats Georgia 83-66 in SEC Tournament matchup. The contract was awarded to cut grass around the facility where some youth are being held. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com, Man arrested for flying drone over chemical plants says was just being 'stupid guy', 4 accused of witness intimidation after testimony from Iberville murder trial leaked online, Update: Baton Rouge man turns self in to Ascension deputies in horse thefts, Inmate escapes work crew near Southeastern, now back in custody, sheriff says, After hospitalization from car chase that started at Assumption High, injured deputy, man arrested, Hammond woman arrested after spending $12,000 on DoorDash on aunt's debit card, sheriff says, Another Baton Rouge infant dies of fentanyl overdose; mom arrested on negligent homicide, Feds suing ExxonMobil over nooses at Baton Rouge complex, agency says; company pushes back, Accused of murder, St. Gabriel officer had previously been accused of domestic violence, White Castle man found guilty of murder in 2018 shooting at community center party, D.A. The Baton Rouge Police Department is trying to identify a person who investigators believe is connected to a recent business burglary, according to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers. "I'm employed by the state, a professor at LSU," Levy said. Jackson was found guilty Wednesday of murdering Cutno. This combination could produce a stray shower, but rain is not a major factor in the forecast through the middle of next week. PORT ALLEN - A grand jury charged an Addis police officer with manslaughter and malfeasance after a high-speed chase that BATON ROUGE - One person was shot at a motel on Airline Highway Thursday night. These young men and women who are using firearm violence do not suspect, believe or anticipate any consequences are going to occur because of their behavior, which results in even more brazen behavior, says Serpas. In total, 4,756 stories have been published about Baton Rouge which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months. Days after crime spree, suspect released from hospital and booked into prison medical ward. A mass shooting at a Baton Rouge nightclubearly Sunday left 12 people injured in a targeted attack that spilled over into throngs of partygoers, authorities said. A New York City filmmaker who was arrested on Mardi Gras morning for flying a drone over chemical plants in St. Charles Parish says he only wanted a pretty picture of the Mississippi River a, The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office arrested three people and are searching for a fourth person who they say tried to intimidate witnesses after testimony from a recent murder trial was circ. 17-year-old arrested in Madison Brooks rape investigation charged as an adult, moved to EBR jail. Right now Im overwhelmed, he told The Associated Press in an interview Thursday, the eve of the medal ceremony. Authorities booked two people suspected of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish and booked them into Parish Prison between the hours of noon Saturday and noon Sunday, booking r. James Finn is a criminal justice reporter based in Baton Rouge for The Advocate | The Times-Picayune. BATON ROUGE - An accused drug dealer was arrested Thursday when a months-long investigation ended in a search where deputies found fentanyl-laced meth. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is seeking to get an endorsement from former President Donald Trump. Arthur said whoever put them there had to put thought into it. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 17-year-old Nykobia Keller was with a friend driving near the Hollywood Street exit when she was shot at 10:37 p.m. Posted 6:22 AM 2/26/2023 by Emily Davison. Davis daughter, Regan Davis Hopper, a mom of two teenage sons, told the AP that she only learned of her dads heroism in 2019. Not just once. More >> Share: Feb 16, 2023 in News Sheriff: 7 facing charges. NEW ORLEANS Friends and co-workers are mourning the loss of an LSU student gunned down overnight in Baton Rouge According to police, Allison Rice, 21, was found in her car shot multiple. Davis doesnt dwell on the delayed honor and says he doesnt know why decades had to pass before it finally arrived. Court records show Demond Mack, 47, was found not guilty by a jury Thursday evening, just four days after his trial began Feb. 27. "I can't tell LSU I want to do some catering. Paul Skenes was electric in his third start of the season, as No. Jones was arrested for sexual battery in the Livingston Parish case and is awaiting trial. New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara pleaded not guilty to all charges stemming from a Las Vegas nightclub fight caught on camera. GREENVILLE, S.C. - No. You are everything this medal means, Biden told Davis. Sheriff: Man arrested in 2010 murder case Sheriff: Man arrested in 2010 murder case out of Tangipahoa Parish. Equal Employment OpportunityCommission is suing ExxonMobil, alleging that the chemical company failed to take the necessary steps to stop racist harassment after five nooses were fou. The annual community fundraiser will take place inside of the old Sears location at the Mall of Louisiana March 3-5. Light, north winds will keep it feeling dry and comfortable. BRProud.com partners with WGMB FOX 44 and WVLA NBC Local 33 to bring you the latest in Baton Rouge news, sports . "It's one of those things that I can't put into words, Chris," Rivas said. 7 California, No. Paul Skenes fans a career high 13 in No. Nathan Millard, a married father of five from Georgia, was last seen at a bar in downtown Baton Rouge after . The Baton Rouge Police Department said Kevin Peralta-Murillo, 27, broke into the home seemingly through the kitchen window around 6:30 a.m. (More) BATON ROUGE - A teenage girl was murdered in a targeted attack while she was driving down I-110 Saturday night. Baton Rouge man arrested in Ascension horse theft; one adult, two minors Southern University AgCenter's Livestock Show celebrates its 80th anniversary, St. John's big inning hands Southeastern second straight loss, Coach Kim Mulkey talks LSU's record-tying season. GREENVILLE, S.C. - No. Our law enforcement community will stand together to capture the person or persons perpetrating these horrible acts of violence. Winds will ease into the evening. Miller was given all kinds of special treatment. East Baton Rouge jail officials told WBRZ that Mack was released from custody sometime Friday. 4 LSU women's basketball Watch the 2 Your Health report for Friday, March 3, 2023. Winds will ease into the evening. Volodymyr Dorogobid, 38, and Tigran Avetisyan, 39, both of Brooklyn, New York, were booked on three counts of unlawful use of an unmanned aircraft system and also for obstruction of justice for tampering with evidence. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said it responded to the gunfire around 2 a.m. Sunday at Tiger Paw Grill & Daiquiris on (More), Posted 6:28 PM 2/12/2023 by Sarah Lawrence. You know what it looks like, what it smells like. According to the suit, an unidentified player on the Doyle High baseball team was sexually assaulted by Jones, one of his teammates, the morning of March 5, 2022 while they stayed in a hotel for an away game. Tonight & Tomorrow: Beneath clear skies, thermometers will retreat into the BATON ROUGE - A man standing trial for murder was cleared by a jury after he refused a public defender and chose to instead represent himself in court. The Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested the mother of a child who officials say died of a drug overdose. One or two spots could hit 80 degrees. According to Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard, the LPSO arrived to carry out a search warrant on Austin Drive around 10 a.m. Saturday for 39-year-old Rocky Lecamus on (More). Baton Rouge area getting $12 million FEMA grant. We are committed to continuing this work. Biden called him several weeks ago to deliver the news. Nor would it be for my children or if I have a spouse. Baton Rouge Events. Students described a scene of confusion and chaosat the fraternity house packed with partygoers where shots rang out overnight. 4 LSU Tigers and the second seed in the Southeastern Conference Tournament took care of business dominating Georgia in the quarterfinals. Follow WBRZ Weather on Facebook and Twitter for even more weather updates while you are on the go. To the families of the victims in these cowardly acts of violence, I offer my deepest condolences. The Sheriff's office is in negotiations for an automated kiosk system to reduce the handling of cash payments. Watch the 2 Your Health report for Thursday, Watch the 2 Your Health report for Tuesday, Crawfish Tracker: Signs of life (and price drops). Port Allen Pelicans basketball team soaring toward fourth-straight state title, Sample duo leading Scotlandville into playoffs, For help accessing the WBRZ-TV Public File, contact: Joey Verrett at, Southern University alum, Vietnam War veteran awarded Medal of Honor after nearly 60 years, Friday PM Forecast: starting weekend cooler then trending warmer, Accused murderer cleared by Baton Rouge jury after representing himself in court, released from jail. I still have an American out there. He went back into the firefight to retrieve an injured medic. Biden said Davis should have received the honor years ago, describing segregation in the U.S. when he returned home and questioning the delay in awarding him the medal. Her son Matthew McCallister died of a methadone overdose in 2006. Bold criminal secretly relaunched massage parlor prostitution ring as he cut a deal with prosecutors. Pastorick spent about 30 minutes on the phone but could not disprove the facts of the story. Click here to fill out our Noon News Guest Request form! Baton Rouge News Teen charged in rape case of LSU student later killed by car US Crime News Bodycam video shows Louisiana police officer shooting dead Black man News Arrests made in. Morris was arrested for 136 counts each of identity theft, bank fraud, computer fraud, felony theft, access device fraud, and exploitation of the infirmed for a total of 816 criminal counts. A man was sentenced to 90 years for multiple drug related charges on Feb. 27, 2023, according to officials. You have permission to edit this article. "This certainly looks corrupt when state employees get the advantage on all of their competitors. According to the Baton Rouge Police Department, 28-year-old Timothy BATON ROUGE - Its been two days and still there is no update on the I-110 shooting that killed 17-year-old Nykobia Keller on Saturday night. WBRZ News 2 is an ABC affiliate and Baton Rouge's only locally owned and operated television news source for more than 50 years. The Gulfport Police Department told (More). There was a problem saving your notification. BATON ROUGE - She's the face of the fentanyl epidemic gripping our community and country. His parents say they then confronted Dawsey and insisted that Jones should be arrested, and the principal reportedly "laughed it off," saying the alleged attacker was "the team's best player" and that if he was expelled, the entire school would hate their child. 1 LSU's big win over Butler. He says the nature of these crimescommitted in public with little regard for who may get injuredare a result of bigger problems. Records said the two were roommates at the N. Sherwood Forest Boulevard apartment where Harrington was shot and that the two had gotten into an argument days earlier. Latest News Stories. Double shooting reported in neighborhood off Perkins Road. The East Baton Rouge Sheriffs Office is searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to a woman. BATON ROUGE - Surveillance video obtained by WBRZ shows the moments a fired - and now convicted - Louisiana State Trooper shot an unarmed man in the back in July 2018. Most accurate 2021 crime rates for Baton Rouge, LA. The shooting was "a senseless act of violence that will not go unchecked," Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome said in a statement Sunday. It's being mixed in marijuana, Adderall, cocaine and everything, so when someone buys something from a dealer, they have no idea what they are getting.". Beefier police presence planned at football game after BRPD chief got into scuffle while making arrest near campus. Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome who met with mayors of other major U.S. cities in Washington, D.C., last week, to discuss the issue of crime called the shooting "a senseless act . Officers did not elaborate when asked why they believe someone was trying to murder Keller. Last week, a woman spoke to WBRZ about how her car was hit by a stray bullet while on the interstate. 1 LSU's big win over Butler. He was inducted into the U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2019. A second man has been arrested, accused of fatally shooting a 28-year-old father of two on Interstate 12 in Baton Rouge in October, police said Friday. The owner of "Tami's Ice Cream" was arrested after detectives found meth and melted ice cream in the freezer. Davis holds a master's degree in public affairs from Southern Illinois University and a Ph.D. in public administration from Northern Virginia University. Watching Your Wallet. BATON ROUGE - She's the face of the fentanyl epidemic gripping our community and country. He says the wait in no way lessens the honor. INDEPENDENCE - A man was arrested for murder in a nearly 13-year-old cold case out of Tangipahoa Parish. Senator John Kennedy and Senator Bill Cassidy said $12,312,207 in funding will go toward debris removal operations. |. They saw a lot of money. Enough already that people are sleeping homeless and they have this stuff out here too.". A St. Gabriel Police officer was arrested early Thursday in a Livingston Parish homicide investigation, the Livingston sheriff said. BATON ROUGE - A minor accused of raping Madison Brooks hours before her death will stand trial as . The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested Maili Morris, 31 (More), BATON ROUGE - Its been two days and still there is no update on the I-110 shooting that killed 17-year-old Nykobia (More). The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted on multiple violent charges. The fight happened in front of Camille Shade Hall on Southerns campus, jail records show. 15 LSU completed their comeback in their second game of the Judi Garman Classic to take down Loyola Marymount on Friday, March 3. The deadly crash involved one vehicle around 6:20 a.m. in the 9400 block of. Police say on September 27, 2021, Leon Washington was shot and killed at the Azalea Trailer Park. "Fentanyl is being illicitly produced, and it's poison. The Baton Rouge Police Department said 17 . Current. Baton Rouge nightclub shooting that injured 12 was a 'targeted' attack, police say, 3 suffer life-threatening injuries, police say; they have not identified a suspect.