CrimeTracker

Second suspect arrested for bar fight at Reggie’s that included LSU’s Jeremy Hill

A second suspect has been arrested in the altercation at Reggie’s Bar that included LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Search for dangerous escaped inmate causes high alert, confusion on NSU’s campus

A university in Natchitoches is on high alert due to the nearby search for an escaped prison inmate who is considered “dangerous.”

NOPD searching for cab driver accused of raping young woman near Tulane’s campus

Police are searching for a cab driver who is suspected of raping a woman early Thursday morning, officials say.

Narcotics suspect believed to have died from swallowing drugs during raid

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in which a man is believed to have ingested narcotics during the execution of a BRPD search warrant.

St. Landry officials looking for towing yard damage suspects

St. Landry authorities need your help identifying two subjects who were caught on surveillance video jumping the fence and causing damage at Rodney’s Towing in Opelousas.

Two drug investigations result in removal of $77,000 in illegal drugs, 8 arrests

Two separate drug investigations resulted in the arrests of eight people and the removal of roughly $77,000 in illegal narcotics and a handful of firearms.

Attorney for ex-priest accused of sex crimes against children requests bond reduction

The attorney for an ex-priest who is accused of sex crimes against children reportedly requested a major bond reduction and to have a taped confession thrown out.

Stolen truck used to pull down wall for burglary in Hammond; possible Baton Rouge connection

Investigators believe they’ve recovered the stolen vehicle that was used to rip down the wall and burglarize a deli in Hammond. Evidence recovered suggests that the suspect may have a connection to Baton Rouge.

19-year-old from Bayou Vista was arrested for allegedly stabbing a friend

A 19-year-old from Bayou Vista was arrested for allegedly stabbing a friend.

Six heroin-related arrests made in Ascension Parish

Multiple narcotics arrests have been made in Ascension Parish in the past 48 hours.

Elderly man shoots wife, turns gun on himself

An elderly man shot his wife, then turned the gun on himself, officials say.

Teen girl claims male student sexually assaulted her on school bus

Police are investigating a claim from a 16-year-old girl about being sexually abused by another student in the back of a school bus.

Paw-paw burglar flees from deputies armed with guns stolen during home burglary

A Texas man was arrested after he allegedly fled from deputies while armed with two guns he stole from a home during a recent burglary.

Bomb threat written on bathroom wall forces evacuation of Broussard middle

It was a scary morning in Broussard after an elementary school was evacuated due to a bomb threat.

Passenger in vehicle killed after bullets fly on Provost Street

A 20-year-old man was killed last night after the vehicle he was in was struck by bullets.