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Narcotics suspect believed to have died from swallowing drugs during raid

By East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
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

By St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

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

Six heroin-related arrests made in Ascension Parish

By Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Multiple narcotics arrests have been made in Ascension Parish in the past 48 hours.

Elderly man shoots wife, turns gun on himself

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
A 20-year-old man was killed last night after the vehicle he was in was struck by bullets.
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Testing Crimestoppers' claims about protecting anonymity

By David Lippman
While the police try different things to reduce crime, Crimestoppers gives the public a way to involve itself in law enforcement.
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Teen turns himself in for robbery attempt thwarted by victim who disarmed him

By Samantha Morgan
A 16-year-old turned himself in to police today for allegedly participating in at least three armed robberies in the New Orleans area, officials say.

Baton Rouge woman accused of trying to kill ex-boyfriend over missing TV

By Samantha Morgan
Police are seeking a Baton Rouge woman who allegedly stabbed her ex-boyfriend on two separate occasions.