Teen killed in Rosenwald drive-by shooting, Baton Rouge police say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 10 hrs ago A teenager died in a drive by shooting Monday night on Rosenwald Road, Baton Rouge Police said.
Second arrest made in Baker homicide tied to drug deal, police say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 12 hrs ago A second person has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in May that authorities believe was a tied to a drug deal, Baker police said Tuesday.
+2 Baton Rouge teen girl killed in shooting remembered as a 'beautiful light' BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Nov 2, 2026 A 13-year-old girl who died after being found with a gunshot wound in a running car in North Baton Rouge late Friday night is remembered by family as a 鈥渂eautiful light.鈥
Two masked men jumped counter, stole over $8,700 worth of cigarettes, BR cops say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated Nov 2, 2026 Two masked men jumped the counter of a RaceTrac, stole over $8,700 worth of cigarettes and led police on a pursuit across town, police said.
Son of Zachary police chief arrested after domestic fight BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated Nov 2, 2026 The son of Zachary Police Chief Darryl Lawrence was arrested Saturday after officers responded to a domestic altercation at a home on Vista Oak Court, police said.
13-year-old girl dead after being shot in vehicle in north Baton Rouge, police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Nov 1, 2026 A 13-year old girl was found unresponsive in a vehicle and died at the hospital on Friday night in north Baton Rouge, police said.
Bicyclist struck by train in Plaquemine left with severe injuries, police say BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Updated Oct 31, 2026 A bicyclist was hit by a train Friday evening in Plaquemine, leaving him with severe injuries and temporarily shutting down railroad crossings in the town, police said.
Calcasieu Parish man arrested after allegedly raping two women in Baton Rouge BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 31, 2026 A man was arrested in Calcasieu Parish and extradited to East Baton Rouge Parish on Saturday after he allegedly raped two women in September, deputies said.
+3 Baton Rouge receives cut of 'historic' $300 million grant to combat crime, officer shortage BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 30, 2026 Baton Rouge will use its share of a $300 million federal grant for public safety initiatives to help address the shortage of police officers, city officials announced Friday.
Lifesaving measures taken before woman died of gunshot wound in West Baton Rouge, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Oct 30, 2026 Addis police officers initiated lifesaving measures for a woman found shot in her car Friday morning in the parking lot of a local YMCA, but she died of her injuries, officials said.
Woman fatally shot in parking lot of YMCA in Addis, West Baton Rouge official says BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Oct 30, 2026 A woman was fatally shot Friday morning in the parking lot of the YMCA in Addis, officials said.
Elayn Hunt employee arrested after allegedly talking with inmate on contraband cellphone BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Updated Oct 29, 2026 An Elayn Hunt lieutenant was arrested after she allegedly talked with an inmate on a contraband cellphone and did not report the conversations.
Baton Rouge police officer arrested after allegedly breaking into wife鈥檚 home, beating her BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Updated Oct 29, 2026 A Baton Rouge police officer physically assaulted his wife, striking her several times and preventing her from leaving or contacting police, according to a warrant for his arrest.
Baton Rouge inmate allegedly stabbed another man eight times in prison dayroom BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 29, 2026 A man was rebooked on an assault count after he allegedly stabbed another inmate multiple times in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, deputies say.
Lafayette man identified as gunman who shot woman in Metairie before killing himself BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer Updated Oct 28, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man who authorities say shot and critically wounded a woman in Metairie before killing himself Tuesday night.聽
Man turns himself in after Ascension Parish crash that killed two horses BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Oct 28, 2026 A man wanted for causing a crash Saturday that killed two horses turned himself in to Louisiana State Police headquarters in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning.
About 15 residents displaced after accidental apartment fire in Baton Rouge BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 28, 2026 A blaze at a North Foster Drive apartment building Tuesday afternoon has displaced about 15 people, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said.
+11 Family, classmates mourn Metairie couple鈥檚 鈥榝airy-tale鈥 love after pair killed in crash near 糖心传媒 BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer Updated Oct 27, 2026 Leah Fonte and Shane Hirstius had a love that was the stuff of storybooks.聽
FedEx driver wanted after allegedly stealing $25,000 package from Baton Rouge jewelry store BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Oct 27, 2026 A FedEx driver is on the run after he allegedly stole a package valued at more than $25,000 from a Baton Rouge jewelry shop that was not on his route, police said.
Naked Mississippi man allegedly broke into St. Francisville home toting church fire extinguisher BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 27, 2026 A naked man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a St. Francisville church and nearby house, where he wound up being held at gunpoint until police arrived, authorities said Tuesday.
Two arrested after accidental shooting on Southern University campus BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Oct 27, 2026 Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting Monday evening on the Southern University campus that happened when a student was handling a gun that accidentally discharged, Baton Ro…
Southern University lifts campus lockdown after evening shooting that injured 1 person BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Oct 26, 2026 Southern University lifted the campus lockdown after one person was injured during a shooting Monday evening, the school said in a statement.
1 injured in isolated shooting on Southern University鈥檚 campus Monday evening BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Oct 26, 2026 Police say there were shots fired on Southern University鈥檚 campus in Building 100 on Monday evening and one person was injured.
Siblings in their 60s die in Springfield house fire in Livingston Parish, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Updated Oct 26, 2026 A sister and brother, both in their 60s, died in a house fire Saturday in the town of Springfield in Livingston Parish, the state Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office said.
City Parish dump truck driver accused of stealing 236 gallons of diesel using government vehicle BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Oct 26, 2026 A Baton Rouge City-Parish dump truck driver allegedly stole 236 gallons of diesel worth over $1,200, according to the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney鈥檚 Office.
Man charged with raping 糖心传媒 student in study room BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Oct 26, 2026 A man was arrested Friday night for sexually assaulting an 糖心传媒 student in a study room of a co-ed dorm, according to the 糖心传媒 Police affidavit.
After deaths of three pedestrians in Baton Rouge, how does the city-parish accommodate non-motorists? BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Oct 25, 2026 The deaths of three pedestrians within 21 hours last weekend have prompted calls for improving safety in East Baton Rouge Parish 鈥 and underscored statistics that have long placed it near the …
+12 Inside a New Orleans ICE operation as immigration arrests surge: 鈥極ne at a time adds up鈥 By JAMES FINN | Staff writer Updated Oct 25, 2026 From SUVs with blacked-out windows, the federal agents watched a gaggle of men outside the Mardi Gras Truck Stop, waiting to make their move.