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• 10 arrested in EBRSO Backpage prostitution sting

  09-10-2015 12:24 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested nine people for prostitution Thursday night as part of an undercover sex sting targeting the website Backpage.com, a classified advertising website where people can solicit goods and services, including sexual favors.Sheriff's deputies used the website to get the phone numbers of people who were advertising sexual favors. An undercover deputy would then call the number, stating that he was looking for some company for the evening. When the subject agreed, they wou
  
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• One dead, two others injured in shooting on Starboard Drive and Stern Avenue

  24-05-2024 20:23 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - One person died and two others were injured in a shooting on Starboard Drive and Stern Avenue, according to emergency officials.One of the injured is currently in critical transport, while the other suffered a graze wound.No other information is available at this time.Permalink| Comments
  
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• 'Violent crime suspects are getting younger and younger': BRPD works with groups to curb juvenile crime

  24-05-2024 18:21 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Summer vacation has begun, and that leaves teenagers and kids looking for something to do.Last year, the Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 9 juveniles for attempted murder or homicide. In just the first five months of 2024, they've arrested 11 juveniles for attempted murder. Police Chief T.J. Morse says that's why they're teaming up with other organizations to make sure kids stay occupied. "We're seeing kind of a trend that worries us, is this trend of violent crime
  
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• Ahead of busy weekend on the water, LDWF encouraging safety among boaters

  24-05-2024 17:48 via wbrz.com
  
  MAUREPAUS - The Diversion Canal was calm on Friday afternoon, but it's the beginning of a busy Memorial Day weekend on the water. Just feet away from the launch at the Hilltop Inn restaurant, a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agent was putting his boat in the water, preparing to look for signs of trouble."If you're going to be out here, expect to see us," Sgt. Carl Armstrong said.According to the LDWF, 107 people died in boating accidents between 2019 and 2023. The depar
  
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• Baton Rouge activist, filmmaker premiering documentary detailing his struggles, hopes to inspire change

  24-05-2024 16:36 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge activist is showcasing a free early screening of his upcoming documentary showcasing his rise from a feared gang leader to an award-winning film director.The documentary is called "Life or Death: the Silky Slim Story," and follows the story of Arthur "Silky Slim" Reed.Reed wanted to showcase the film here in Baton Rouge to give back to the community and provide a special message for the youth of this city."It's to give inspiration to young kids that's growi
  
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• $$$ Best Bets: NBA and Stanley Cup Conference Finals! $$$

  24-05-2024 16:33 via wbrz.com
  
  Hunter McCann has the best bets for NBA playoffs, college baseball, MLB and Stanley Cup Playoffs!FridayNBA:Dallas Mavericks @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Mavericks +6MLB:Braves @ Pirates: Braves -1.5Dodgers @ Reds: Dodgers MLCubs @ Cardinals: Cubs -1.5College Baseball:Portland Pilots @ San Diego Toreros: San Diego MLMississippi State Bulldogs @ Tennessee Volunteers: Mississippi State +2.5Michigan Wolverines @ Illinois Fighting Illini: u13.5 Total RunsNHL:Florida Panthers @ New York Rangers: Panther
  
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• Governor Landry signs bill listing abortion pills as controlled substances

  24-05-2024 16:12 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill into law Friday that would require two pills used in abortions to be obtained through a prescription.The first-in-the-nation bill, SB276, also creates the crime of coerced criminal abortion by means of fraud to prohibit a third-party from knowingly using an abortion-inducing drug to cause, or attempt to cause, an abortion on an unsuspecting pregnant mother without her knowledge or consent.The bill, introduced by Sen. Thomas Pressly, targeted
  
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• Dead tree dropping limbs, city waiting to learn if it's theirs or homeowner's

  24-05-2024 15:51 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A dead tree that towers over a woman's house is dropping limbs. Julia Walen says the tree doesn't belong to her and wants it gone before it does any serious damage."I'm worried about it falling on my house," she said.The tree sits on the edge of Jones Creek between the waterway and Walen's home. It has been dropping limbs into the creek and two of them have fallen punctured holes into Walen's roof."We had to pay for it out of pocket," she said.After contacting the city at least a
  
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• EBR School Board opening discussion on 2024-25 budget with public meetings through June

  24-05-2024 15:42 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — The East Baton Rouge School Board is opening discussion on its budget for the 2024-25 school year to the public.The school board announced Friday a series of community meetings to discuss proposed budget changes over the next month. The meetings will take place on:
  - Thursday, May 30, at Park Forest Middle School
  - Thursday, June 13, at Capitol Middle School
  - Tuesday, June 18, at Southeast Middle SchoolEach meeting will start at 5 p.m."These community meetings will prov
  
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• Mayor's office kicks off 2024 Summer of Hope for third straight year of initiative

  24-05-2024 15:37 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - The Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome launched the third year of the Summer of Hope initiative Friday.The initiative will focus on gun violence reduction, increasing positive summer activities, and providing proactive interventions in Baton Rouge’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. Individuals and organizations interested in participating in Summer of Hope 2024 are encouraged to email [email protected] for more information.Here are the u
  
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• Denham Springs man accused of participating in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol arrested

  24-05-2024 15:15 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Denham Springs man has been arrested after he was accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.Randy Verdun Sr. is accused of four federal crimes for his participation in the raid on the Capitol, including entering and displaying disorderly conduct in a restricted building, as well as disorderly conduct and parade in a capitol building. During his initial appearance in court on Thursday, a judge allowed Verdun to be rele
  
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• Baton Rouge McDonald's worker, grandmother celebrates 45 years at company as Grandma McFlurry launches

  24-05-2024 14:26 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Local McDonald's restaurants are participating in the company's Grandma McFlurry promotion with their very own Baton Rouge McDonald’s Grandma figure.Diane King, who celebrated 45 years with McDonald’s on May 19, is a grandmother to six and a fixture in both the Baton Rouge and McDonald's community. King has worked in various roles for Baton Rouge's McDonald's restaurants from crew member to customer service representative.King also values the chance t
  
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• Live Oak High School principal named Livingston Parish Schools director of curriculum

  24-05-2024 14:21 via wbrz.com
  
  LIVINGSTON — Live Oak High School's principal has been promoted to head the entire Livingston Parish School System's curriculum.Beth Jones has been named the director of curriculum at the Livingston Parish Public School System, filing the vacancy left by Tracy McRae, who was herself named the district's new assistant superintendent."I am proud to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jones to this district position. She will bring much proven experience to this position to assist us in adv
  
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• 57th Annual Jambalaya Festival kicks off this weekend in Gonzales

  24-05-2024 13:53 via wbrz.com
  
  GONZALES - The 57th Annual Gonzales Jambalaya Festival kicked off Friday and will run through Sunday. Each day the festival will have live band performances and a cooking contest. The finalists will compete on Sunday and the champion will be announced.The festival is free to the public and is located at 219 South Irma Boulevard. There's a carnival, pageant, car show and a 5K run."It's what we're known for, were the jambalaya capital of the world and we promote the city of Gonzales everywhere we
  
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• One person taken to hospital via AirMed after three fires closed segment of La. 42; road is cleared

  24-05-2024 13:43 via wbrz.com
  
  HOLDEN — Three fires closed a stretch of La. 42 and at least one person is hurt in Livingston Parish on Friday, Livingston Fire officials said. The highway has since reopened.The one person injured is being lifted to an area hospital via AirMed, according to officials.La. 42 between La. 441 and Firetower Road was reported closed around 12:45 p.m. after multiple live power lines were downed by a woods fire, Livingston Fire officials said. Demco was on the scene shortly after.Another fi
  
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• La. 42 reopened after three fires closed segment of roadway, injured at least one in Livingston Parish

  24-05-2024 13:43 via wbrz.com
  
  HOLDEN — Three fires closed a stretch of La. 42 and at least one person is hurt in Livingston Parish on Friday, Livingston Fire officials said. The highway has since reopened.La. 42 between La. 441 and Firetower Road was reported closed around 12:45 p.m. after multiple live power lines were downed by a woods fire, Livingston Fire officials said. Demco was on the scene shortly after.Another fire was reported west of La. 42 near Phillip Richardson Road around 12:55 p.m. but was brought
  
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• One firefighter injured after hour-long, multi-department fight with Central house fire

  24-05-2024 12:59 via wbrz.com
  
  CENTRAL — A Central house fire Thursday evening injured one firefighter, Central Fire said.Multiple units were dispatched to a heavy structure fire on Lake Vista Drive around 5:30 p.m. Eventually, a second alarm was triggered and the Baton Rouge Fire Department and the East Side Fire Department responded to the scene as well.Within an hour, the fire was under control and investigators worked to determine the fire's cause, Central Fire said.The only injury reported was a heat related i
  
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• Memorial Day observances set statewide over the next week; here's a partial list

  24-05-2024 12:59 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — A number of Memorial Day commemorations are set for Louisiana in the coming week, some hosted by communities and several conducted by the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Department Secretary Col. Charlton Meginley will deliver opening remarks Saturday at the Memorial Day Garden of Flags on the State Capitol grounds at 8:30 a.m. Meginley, who is retired from the U.S. Air Force, will also speak at VFW Post 3750 in Luling on Monday at 6 p.m.Here's a list
  
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• Man dies after being found in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds

  24-05-2024 12:50 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Detectives are investigating the death of a man who was found in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The Baton Rouge Police Department said Dauntre Alvis, 36, was found in his vehicle on North Harrell's Ferry Road late Thursday night. Alvis was taken to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. His vehicle was found outside of the FedEx building. No one else was inside the vehicle with Alvis, and police aren't sure who made the 911 call. Th
  
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• Assumption woman who allegedly broke into home, attacked owner arrested

  24-05-2024 12:26 via wbrz.com
  
  NAPOLEONVILLE — A Belle Rose woman was arrested by the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for allegedly breaking into a home and attacking the owner.Phoebe Ann Joseph, 51, forcefully entered a Klotzville home on Sunday, deputies said. The owner of the house called the Sheriff's Office after had Joseph allegedly physically attacked him and left the home.Deputies then put an arrest warrant out for Joseph, before arresting her Thursday evening. She was booked into the Assumption Parish D
  
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• Pollock man arrested for rigging fishing contest by weighting bass

  24-05-2024 12:20 via wbrz.com
  
  TOLEDO BEND - A man was arrested for fraud after he allegedly rigged his fishing contest entry. Aaron Moreau, 38, was arrested for fishing contest fraud Thursday following the Big Bass Splash tournament. Moreau reportedly stuffed his contest entry with lead weights and used the fraudulent fish to weigh in. The grand prize for the tournament was shown to be a $100,000 value through a fully decked-out boat, a RAM truck, and $5,000 in cash. Moreau fled the scene after we
  
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• Walker man dies of electrocution after trying to move energized powerlines

  24-05-2024 08:25 via wbrz.com
  
  WALKER - A man was electrocuted and died Thursday after reportedly trying to touch and move active powerlines. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to the scene of Burgess Road Thursday evening. Entergy crews were reportedly working a call for service to address a power outage in the area. A downed powerline was in the area and crews followed the downed line into a nearby wooded area. Crews found the body of 39-year-old Jarod Schoeffel laying next t
  
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• Washington Parish deputy hit head-on by impaired driver while responding to a call

  24-05-2024 08:15 via wbrz.com
  
  FRANKLINTON - A Washington parish deputy was seriously injured when an impaired driver hit his unit head-on late Thursday night. The parish sheriff's office said Sergeant John O'Hern was responding to a call near Highway 25 when another driver crashed into his unit head-on. O'Hern was seriously injured, suffering a shattered pelvis and a dislocated femur. "When Sergeant O’Hern was sworn in with the WPSO, he made it a top priority to arrest drunk drivers and keep our
  
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• LSU baseball defeats South Carolina after late-inning heroics; Tigers play in SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday

  23-05-2024 21:05 via wbrz.com
  
  The Tigers got the best of the South Carolina Gamecocks on Thursday night winning in a close one 11-10. LSU found themselves down late, but two runs in the 8th and 9th inning helped propel Jay Johnson's squad to victory. LSU struck first in the 2nd inning when Steven Milliam singled to right field to knock in Josh Pearson, but South Carolina exploded for five runs in the 3rd inning, which included a grand slam after Nate Ackenhausen came in to relieve Thatcher Hurd. H
  
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• Shaquille O'Neal joins in Capitol Middle School's gratitude toward school resource officer

  23-05-2024 20:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A former LSU superstar joined a Baton Rouge middle school's effort to celebrate a school resource officer Thursday.Capitol Middle School held a ceremony honoring school resource officer Lieutenant James Jamison. Principal Karla Johnson decided to celebrate SRO Jamison for his dedication and always going above and beyond for that school community.NBA Hall of Famer and former LSU star Shaquille O'Neal also sent a video expressing his gratitude to Jamison.Permalink| Comments
  
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• LPSO deputy honored for actions during May 2023 shootout at Denham Springs shopping center

  23-05-2024 18:54 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS - The Denham Springs Kiwanis Club honored an deputy for his actions during a May 2023 shootout that resulted in an officer dying.LPSO Deputy Dakota Naquin was honored due to him ending a shootout that resulted in the death of Cpl. Shawn Kelly. Kelly responded to a disturbance at a shopping center on May 11, 2023, where a man reportedly started shooting when police arrived, and officers returned fire. Kelly was shot multiple times during the confrontation and later died after bein
  
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• Funeral to be held in Opelousas for local plastic surgeon, two children who died in plane crash

  23-05-2024 18:30 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A funeral will be held in Opelousas for a Baton Rouge-based plastic surgeon and his two children after the three died in a plane crash outside of Nashville.Lucius Doucet and his two adult children, Giselle and Jean-Luc Doucet, flew out of Gonzales before their plane crashed in Tennessee last week.Alongside Lucius' practice of Williamson Cosmetic Center, he was also an assistant clinical professor at both LSU and Tulane University’s Plastic Surgery Fellowship Programs. Gi
  
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• DOTD looking into additional signage after two 18-wheelers flip at same roundabout in Sorrento

  23-05-2024 17:48 via wbrz.com
  
  SORRENTO - It took several hours to clear an overturned tanker truck filled with hazardous chemicals from the roadway on Monday after it flipped onto its side.Multiple agencies were called to the roundabout on La. 22 at La. 70 near I-10 on Monday afternoon. The State Department of Transportation and Development says there is strong evidence that the driver of the truck was speeding. Last August, another big truck rolled over at the same location and the cause of that accident has not b
  
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• Damage surveys confirm additional tornadoes from Monday, May 13th

  23-05-2024 17:27 via wbrz.com
  
  On the heels of last week's severe weather, the National Weather Service (NWS) completed another round of damage surveys. The NWS has determined that three additional tornadoes touched down from storms on the night of Monday, May 13th, 2024. Two of those tornadoes tracked through portions of Iberville Parish, while third did damage in Livingston Parish. That brings the total count from May 13th to four, which includes previously confirmed tornado near Livonia.Tornado #1 - Iberville Parish:An EF
  
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• EBR's contracted chief building officer arrested for allegedly sharing child porn with undercover officer

  23-05-2024 16:56 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Blake Steiner, the city-parish's chief building officer, on contract from a Houma-based construction firm, shocked his coworkers and neighbors when news of his child porn-related arrest broke Thursday."I knew something was going on and then I saw everyone's jackets said 'HSI' so I knew something serious was happening," said his neighbor Stephanie Thibodeaux.Thibodeaux watched as Homeland Security raided the 37-year-old's home Monday."It was a long process of the
  
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