Man allegedly shot by former Gonzales mayor candidate dies at hospital police say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer 1 hr ago 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 2 hrs ago 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 4 hrs ago 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…
+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 5 hrs ago 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
Man arrested in fatal Baton Rouge shooting, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 5 hrs ago A suspect has been arrested in a fatal March shooting that killed a 23-year-old man, Baton Rouge Police said.
One person injured in shooting at Baker High School, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer 5 hrs ago 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 7 hrs ago 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 21 hrs ago 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.
17-year-old arrested in fatal April shooting in Baton Rouge, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 A 17-year-old suspect wanted in a fatal Baton Rouge shooting in April has been arrested in Mississippi and is now in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, where he faces a count of first-degree …
'God told me to do it': Woman allegedly threw 10-month old daughter from second-story window BY QUINN COFFMAN | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 A Baton Rouge woman was arrested last month for allegedly throwing her 10-month-old daughter from a second-story apartment window during a bout of severe post-partum depression.
East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputy arrested, accused of domestic battery, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 A deputy with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office was fired Monday after she was arrested on multiple battery counts in a domestic violence incident, the department said.
Alligator attacks suspected drunken driver who fled into Louisiana swamp to escape police BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 A motorist believed to be driving while under the influence was attacked by an alligator after he leapt into the swamp below Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish to avoid arrest, according to …
Denham Springs woman dies in house fire, cause is under investigation, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 A 74-year-old Denham Springs woman died in a house fire early Sunday, said the state Fire Marshal’s Office.
1 hurt during gunbattle involving two vehicles in West Feliciana Parish, authorities say BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 One person was injured during an argument between two groups of people that escalated into a shootout between two vehicles along U.S. 61 in West Feliciana Parish, the Sheriff’s Office reports.
Baton Rouge police officer arrested for allegedly driving drunk, speeding BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 A Baton Rouge police officer faces discipline after she was arrested last month for allegedly driving over 100 mph while intoxicated.
Man killed during custody exchange at apartment complex on Tiger Bend Road, suspect in custody BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 A man was shot to death Friday night during a prearranged custody exchange at an apartment complex along Tiger Bend Road, and the boyfriend of his ex-wife has been arrested in the killing.
Toddler playing with lighter disguised as toy gun starts fire in St. George apartment complex BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 A 2-year old who started an apartment fire on accident was playing with an illegal lighter that looked like a toy gun.
Police arrest woman accused of being intoxicated, driving wrong way on I-10 in fatal crash BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 Baton Rouge Police arrested a woman who turned herself in for vehicular homicide after a fatal crash on I-110 killed a woman.
Inmate dies at Angola state prison on Tuesday, officials say, second death in a week BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 A 33-year-old inmate at Angola died on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Safety and Corrections said. It was the second inmate death in the prison in one week — a 57-ye…
Babysitter booked in drowning allegedly left toddler unattended for 20 minutes near Ascension pool BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 After a 3-year old drowned in a pool in Prairieville in May, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested the babysitter for negligent homicide.
27-year-old man found fatally shot in vehicle, Baton Rouge Police say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 A 27-year-old man was found fatally shot in a vehicle early Thursday morning, Baton Rouge Police said.
Woman shot, killed at a gas station on Highway 190 in Hammond, officials say By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 A woman was shot and killed overnight at a Hammond gas station on Highway 190 by two suspects who appeared to be using AR-15 style pistols, the Hammond Police Department said.
Person critically injured in shooting at Baton Rouge apartments, officials say BY ELLYN COUVILLION | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 A person was critically injured in a shooting early Thursday morning at a Baton Rouge apartment complex, EMS officials said.
Man indicted for first-degree murder after 2025 killing of his stepfather left a bloody scene BY OLIVIA TEES | Staff writer Jun 4, 2026 A Baton Rouge grand jury indicted a man on Wednesday for the first-degree murder of his stepfather in March 2025.