CrimeTracker

Man arrested on nearly 1,000 counterfeit trademarks

A man is locked up on a list of charges after police say a traffic stop led to the discovery of hundreds of pirated movies. Gary Sloate, 57, was booked on 950 counts of illegal use of counterfeit trademarks.

Man killed on McClelland Drive after argument

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in 5600 block of McClelland Drive. Police say people were arguing in the parking lot of the Palms Apartment Complex.

Two Lafayette 'head' shops raided for selling illegal synthetic drugs

Two local stories were raided by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics division this morning. They’re accused of selling illegal synthetic drugs.

Man accused of beating woman, pulling her out of a car by her hair

A 23 year old man is behind bars for domestic abuse. That’s because a witness saw him publicly hit and pull a woman out of her vehicle.

Eunice man arrested for theft; impersonated a Black Panther Party member

A man from Eunice has been arrested for conning people out of money by posing as a member of the Black Panther Party.

Sex offender compliance check nets six arrests

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 10, many convicted sex offenders in Tangipahoa Parish were awakened by the sound of law enforcement officers at their door.

1 dead, another injured in Shreveport parking lot shooting

Officials tell our sister station, KMSS, one person is dead after an early morning shooting in Shreveport. It happened at around 3:00 a.m. at the La Tierra Apartments on the 6100 block of Tierra near Pines Road.

BR gang YouTube videos may result in legal action

A criminal justice expert says Baton Rouge gangs featured in YouTube videos could have legal action taken against them as a result of the videos.

Caddo Parish deputies fail to find biting bandit

An unsuccessful manhunt for a Caddo Parish burglar took place this afternoon in Shreveport. Deputies tell KMSS the man is wanted for shoplifting at the Walmart on Mansfield Road.

Bat-wielding robber takes trashbag of cigarettes from Shreveport Circle K

Authorities are looking for a bat-wielding man who robbed a Circle K convenience store in Shreveport. It happened Sunday morning in the 300 block of Kings Highway.

Baton Rouge gang YouTube videos causing a commotion in the Capitol City

Small, organized groups of criminals have Baton Rouge authorities on alert.

UPDATE: Second suspect arrested in Plaquemine hotel murder case

UPDATE: Jason Banks has been arrested for Conspiracy and related drug counts in reference to the homicide that occurred on March 30, 2012 at the Relax Inn Motel located in Plaquemine.

Trinity County woman caught with meth hidden vaginally

A Trinity County woman is behind bars after she was caught with drug paraphernalia and meth that was hidden vaginally.

Greatest weapon against crime is at your finger tips

In the past 30 years since Crime Stoppers of Baton Rouge was formed, they have helped to solved 11,059 felony crimes, helped retrieve $11 million in stolen property, and removed $16 million worth of illegal narcotics off the streets.

Hammond couple indicted for felony tax evasion

A Hammond couple face felony charges related to tax evasion by means of filing false or fraudulent Louisiana state income tax returns.