CrimeTracker

Victim recovering from stabbing during street fight; suspect wanted

By Samantha Morgan
A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after he was stabbed this weekend during a street fight and police are currently looking for a suspect.

Escaped Natchitoches prison inmate captured in Mississippi

By Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office
A Department of Corrections Inmate who escaped from the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center on Thursday afternoon has been captured near Jackson, Mississippi according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones Jr.

BR man arrested in Michigan for 2012 murder on Sharlo

By Samantha Morgan
An arrest was made over the weekend for a murder that happened a little over a year ago. The Baton Rouge Police Department reports that Mason Chiapuzio, 19, was arrested for the shooting death of Brandon Harris.

Former finance director convicted of fraud

By Attorney General's Office
Kiamani A. Beasley, 27, of Jeanerette, pled guilty before United States District Court Judge James J.

Two Ascension Parish men cited for alligator hunting violations

By Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
A Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division agent cited two Louisiana men for alleged alligator violations on April 29 in Ascension Parish.

Four arrested after drugs, gun were found in home where 3-year-old died

By Samantha Morgan
A 3-year-old child was found dead yesterday morning in New Iberia. Although deputies do not currently know the cause of death, four people living in the home were arrested after deputies found illegal drugs and a firearm.

Three arrested after chase in stolen vehicle ends with a crash on Old Hammond Highway

By Samantha Morgan
Three men were arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit, officials say.

Armed robbers tie up two teenage boys during home invasion; suspects wanted

By Samantha Morgan
Two teenage boys were tied up after two men broke into their home and robbed the place, officials say.

Man convicted of negligent homicide will serve no jail time

By Charlotte Guedry - The Creole
Stanley White, the man convicted of negligent homicide in 1994 stemming from an automobile accident that took the life of an 11 week old infant, has walked free from an Ascension Parish courtroom today.

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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

By Samantha Morgan
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

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.