Tangipahoa Parish deputy placed on leave after inmate briefly escapes custody at courthouse By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer 11 hrs ago A Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was placed on administrative leave after a jail inmate briefly escaped custody at the courthouse Monday morning, triggering a 30-minute manhunt.
Teen shot in Baton Rouge Sunday has died in hospital, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 14 hrs ago A teenager who was shot and critically injured in Baton Rouge Sunday afternoon died in the hospital from his injuries later that night, the East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office said.
Former sheriff’s deputy indicted in Livingston Parish on sex crimes involving children, attorney general says BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 15 hrs ago A former sheriff’s deputy has been indicted by a Livingston Parish grand jury on 12 counts of sex crimes against children, Attorney General Liz Murrill said Monday.
Victims of fatal Baton Rouge crash on Main Street under overpass identified, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 18 hrs ago The two people who died in a car crash in downtown Baton Rouge Sunday afternoon have been identified as a 95-year-old and a 70-year-old.
16-year-old boy identified as victim of fatal Baton Rouge shooting Monday, police say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 18 hrs ago The victim of a shooting Monday morning has been identified as 16-year-old Reynard Green, Baton Rouge Police said.
Person critically injured in early morning shooting, Baton Rouge officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 20 hrs ago A person was critically injured in an early Monday morning shooting in Baton Rouge, an EMS spokesperson said.
Two killed, two in critical condition after two pickups crash on Main Street under overpass BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 Two people were killed and two others were critically injured Sunday afternoon after two pickup trucks crashed on Main Street under the Interstate 110 overpass.
22-year-old found shot dead inside Pampas Street apartments; police say no suspects. BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer Jun 14, 2026 A 22-year-old Baton Rouge man was found shot dead in an apartment on Pampas Street on Saturday evening.
Teen arrested in deadly shooting on Hollywood Street that killed 1, injured 1 BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 A man has been arrested in connection with a May shooting that killed a man and injured a woman on Hollywood Street, Baton Rouge police said.
Second man arrested in Baton Rouge car arson case BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 A man was arrested and accused of setting a car on fire after he’d been paid to do it, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said.
50-year-old Baton Rouge man wanted for alleged illicit relationship with 16-year-old girl BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 11, 2026 Baton Rouge police investigating the case of a missing teen learned of an alleged illicit relationship between a 16-year-old girl and a 50-year-old man who now faces criminal charges.
Napoleonville man arrested, accused of sexual battery at assisted living facility, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 11, 2026 A man has been arrested after he was accused of sexual battery against a resident in an assisted living facility near Napoleonville, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
Two Baton Rouge police officers under investigation in domestic violence cases, chief says BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 11, 2026 Two Baton Rouge Police officers have been placed on restricted duty and are under internal investigation, in separate domestic violence cases, the department said.
+2 Metro Council approves Baton Rouge anti-gang partnership with federal agents, despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement confusion BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Amid public confusion about the role of Homeland Security, coupled with fears of potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, the Metro Council accepted $1.16 million to house fed…
Elderly man killed in single-vehicle car crash on La. 18 in Ascension Parish on Tuesday evening BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Police suspect the 74-year old man died who died after he drove off the road in on La. 18 near Mount Bethel Road in Ascension Parish on Tuesday was impaired, State Police said.
Baker man killed in scooter crash along La. 64 in Livingston Parish BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A Baker man was killed while riding his scooter along La. 64 near Magnolia Garden Court when a car crashed into him on Tuesday night, Louisiana State Police said.
Man allegedly shot by former Gonzales mayor candidate dies at hospital police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 The man who was allegedly shot by a former Gonzales mayor candidate died at the North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond on Wednesday afternoon.
Teen identified as victim in fatal double shooting on Plank Road Tuesday night BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office identified one of the victims of the double shooting that happened along Plank Road Tuesday night.
Four arrested after exchange of gunfire between two vehicles in West Feliciana Parish BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Four men have been arrested and one more are wanted, after a fight led to gunfire being exchanged between two vehicles early Saturday, sending one person to the hospital, the West Feliciana Sh…
Man arrested in fatal Baton Rouge shooting, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A suspect has been arrested in a fatal March shooting that killed a 23-year-old man, Baton Rouge Police said.
+4 Multiple suspects involved in Baker High shooting that left 1 injured, police say. 1 in custody. BY TIMOTHY BOONE and OLIVIA TEES | Staff writers Jun 10, 2026 One student was injured and a person of interested was detained following a shooting Wednesday morning at Baker High School — the second incident involving gunfire there this week.Â
One person injured in shooting at Baker High School, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 A person was injured in a shooting on the campus of Baker High School on Wednesday morning, officials said.
Two injured by gunfire on Plank Road in Baton Rouge, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 10, 2026 Two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday night on Plank Road, officials said.
What happens when a Louisiana inmate dies in custody? Families are asking for more oversight. BY AIDAN MCCAHILL | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 A failed House bill would have established a statewide system for reporting prison and jail deaths in Louisiana. Advocates say it was a first step in addressing systemic issues in the state’s …
Denham Springs woman who died in house fire Sunday identified by coroner’s office BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 The Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office identified 74-year old Rita Reulet as the victim of the fatal house fire early Sunday morning.
Man wanted for allegedly driving under the influence, killing motorcyclist along Airline Highway BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Police are looking for a man who allegedly killed a motorcyclist while driving under the influence along Airline Highway on May 16.
Arrest made in 2021 homicide that killed 22-year-old and his 5-year-old nephew, police said BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 A man was arrested Saturday in connection with a 2021 double homicide that took the lives of a 22-year-old man and his 5-year-old nephew as they sat in a vehicle on Brightside Drive, Baton Rou…
Arrest made in fatal Baton Rouge hit-and-run after vehicle owner contacts police BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 The suspect wanted in a crash that killed a bicyclist in Baton Rouge last month has been arrested after the owner of the vehicle involved contacted police, according to arrest records.