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• INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: LSU football player Kyren Lacy dead; faced grand jury Monday

  13-04-2025 09:03 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy, accused of negligent homicide after a fatal crash near Chackbay late last year, has died. WBRZ Investigative Unit sources said the cause of death was suicide.A grand jury was set to take up Lacy's case Monday.Prosecutors say Lacy was driving a car that caused a head-on crash on La. 20 that killed Herman Hall, 78, last December.State Police had said Lacy was speeding and crossed the center line in a no-passing zone. Other drivers swerv
  
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• One person killed in shooting on Kilona Drive

  27-04-2025 19:25 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - One person was killed in a shooting along Kilona Drive on Sunday afternoon. Officials said that the shooting happened just before 7 p.m. along Kilona in the neighborhood off of Greenwell Street and Lanier Drive. No information about the person's identity or what happened to lead up to the shooting was released.East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Deputies are investigating. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Tangipahoa Parish deputies searching for burglar who stole equipment from Amite business

  27-04-2025 19:09 via wbrz.com
  AMITE - Deputies in Tangipahoa Parish are trying to track down a burglar who broke into an Amite business and took off with more than $2,000 in merchandise. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said on April 15 an unknown male went to a business along U.S. Highway 51 near Anderson Road and cut the locks on the fence before driving into the yard. Deputies said the man took several sheets of tin and different pieces of equipment. Anyone with information can call (985) 402-0214
  
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• St. George firefighters save raccoon stuck in storm drain

  27-04-2025 18:46 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - A pair of St. George firefighters saved a tiny raccoon that got stuck in a storm drain over the weekend. The department said that firefighters were called out by a homeowner that found the little animal.They said Captain Boykin and Firefighter/Operator Roe came to rescue the raccoon. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Denham Springs teenager riding bike along Lockhart Road killed in crash Sunday morning

  27-04-2025 18:09 via wbrz.com
  DENHAM SPRINGS - A 13-year-old from Denham Springs died early Sunday morning after he was hit while bicycling along Lockhart Road. State Police said teenager Matthew Temple was riding his Huffy bicycle down Lockhart near Magnolia Boulevard just before 1:30 a.m. when a Dodge Dart hit the bike from behind. Temple was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries. Troopers say the driver was uninjured and routine toxicology samples were taken. The crash is still un
  
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• Woman killed in crash with impaired driver in St. Gabriel

  27-04-2025 14:53 via wbrz.com
  ST. GABRIEL — A woman was killed early Sunday morning in a car crash in St. Gabriel, the St. Gabriel Police Department said. Authorities say they responded to a car crash around midnight on LA-30 near LA-3115, where they found a woman suffering from severe injuries near the intersection. Emergency responders were called, but she died from her injuries. According to officials, the driver, 51-year-old Sea Alteri, remained on the scene. Officers say they noticed signs o
  
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• Woman killed after being struck by an impaired driver in St. Gabriel

  27-04-2025 14:53 via wbrz.com
  ST. GABRIEL — A woman was killed early Sunday morning in a car crash in St. Gabriel, the St. Gabriel Police Department said. Authorities say they responded to a car crash around midnight on LA-30 near LA-3115, where they found a woman suffering from severe injuries near the intersection. Emergency responders were called, but she died from her injuries. According to officials, the driver, 51-year-old Sea Alteri, remained on the scene. Officers say they noticed signs o
  
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• Woman arrested after drugs, guns found in vehicle during traffic stop

  27-04-2025 13:05 via wbrz.com
  PORT ALLEN — A woman was arrested after deputies found drugs and a handgun in her car during a traffic stop on Friday, April 25, the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said.Deputies say that during the traffic stop on Rosehill Drive, they found a handgun, "crack" cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, a digital scale and various drug paraphernalia. An unrestrained minor was also found inside the vehicle.44-year-old Jackie Honore was arrested and booked into the West Baton Roug
  
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• 18-year-old killed in shooting on N. 38th Street

  27-04-2025 12:19 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — An 18-year-old was found dead in a car after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Saturday night, the Baton Rouge Police Department said.Detectives say Jonathan Triplett was found dead in a Dodge vehicle just before midnight on N. 38th Street near Choctaw Drive. Officials say there were multiple bullet holes in the car.There is no motive or suspect at this time, and this is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information on this homicide investigation, you should
  
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• Deputies searching for woman accused of stealing from a convenience store, fraud

  27-04-2025 12:16 via wbrz.com
  PONCHATOULA — Tangipahoa Parish Deputies are searching for a woman accused of theft and fraud.Deputies say the woman was seen entering the On-the-Run convenience store in Ponchatoula and allegedly taking multiple items from the shelves, hiding them in her purse, leaving the store and returning for a refund. Sheriff Gerald Sticker encourages anyone with information to contact the Organized Retail Crime Unit at (985) 902-2043. If you would prefer to report anonymously, call the
  
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• One I-10 on-ramp in Baton Rouge to close temporarily

  27-04-2025 09:45 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE — One I-10 on-ramp in Baton Rouge will have a full closure Sunday and Monday. According to DOTD, the closure will affect the I-10 Eastbound on-ramp, currently from the existing LA-1 Northbound bridge.The closure will last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. These closures are necessary to install a new asphalt shoulder along the on-ramp, install temporary concrete barriers and place temporary striping.Permalink| Comments
  
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• Eastbound I-10 on-ramp from La. 1 in West Baton Rouge to close temporarily

  27-04-2025 09:45 via wbrz.com
  PORT ALLEN — The eastbound I-10 on-ramp from the northbound lanes of La. 1 in Port Allen will be fully closed overnight Sunday and Monday. The closure will last from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. each night. DoTD said the closure is necessary to install a new asphalt shoulder along the on-ramp, install temporary concrete barriers and place temporary striping.Permalink| Comments
  
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• 9 people killed when a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver

  27-04-2025 08:35 via wbrz.com
  
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A man drove a vehicle into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver, killing at least nine people and injuring an unknown number of others, police said Sunday.The vehicle entered the street at 8:14 p.m. on Saturday and struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival, the Vancouver Police Department said in a social media post.Several other people were injured, but the exact number of casualties wasn&rs
  
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• 11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival in Vancouver. Police rule out terrorism

  27-04-2025 08:35 via wbrz.com
  VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Vancouver police ruled out terrorism in a car ramming attack that killed 11 people at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city, saying the suspect has a history of mental health issues.Dozens of others were injured, some seriously, as the ramming shook the country before a federal election.A man driving a black Audi SUV entered the street just after 8 p.m. Saturday and struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival. A Vancouver man was a
  
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• Volunteers, law enforcement participate in National Drug Take Back Day

  26-04-2025 20:42 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - Saturday was National Drug Take Back Day, an event started by the Drug Enforcement Agency in 2010. All across the country, people could dispose of any excess or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication at designated take back day locations.One of those locations was at the Baton Rouge Police Headquarters on Airline Highway, where people could drive up, give volunteers their old or unneeded medication and go on their way."Every year, we collaborate with the DEA, which i
  
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• Residents voice concerns over proposed subdivision on Comite Drive

  26-04-2025 20:25 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — Neighbors are raising concerns about a proposed subdivision that would add more than 200 homes to their community. Neighbors say they were never informed about the plans for this new subdivision. They gathered Saturday alongside newly elected District Two Councilman Anthony Kenney to voice their concerns."The constituents that actually live in these neighborhoods, those are the boots on the ground, people who can tell me what's the issues in the community," Kenn
  
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• Baker residents voice concerns over proposed subdivision on Comite Drive

  26-04-2025 20:25 via wbrz.com
  BAKER - Neighbors in Baker are raising concerns about a proposed subdivision that would add more than 200 homes to their community. They say they were never told about the project.Land on Comite Drive in Baker is planned to be a subdivision to hold over 200 homes. Neighbors say they were never informed about the plans for this new subdivision. They gathered Saturday alongside newly elected District Two Councilman Anthony Kenney to voice their concerns."The constituents that actually li
  
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• Baton Rouge man killed in crash on I-12 in Livingston Parish

  26-04-2025 18:25 via wbrz.com
  
  HOLDEN - A 70-year-old man from Baton Rouge was killed in a crash that happened on I-12 Friday afternoon. Louisiana State Police said the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday. Steven Lockwood, 70, was driving westbound on I-12. Troopers said the vehicle in front of him was slowing for upcoming traffic when Lockwood vehicle crashed into it. Lockwood, despite wearing a seatbelt, suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle als
  
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• Annual antique festival held in downtown Denham Springs

  26-04-2025 17:35 via wbrz.com
  
  DENHAM SPRINGS — Families and vendors took over downtown Denham Springs on Saturday for the town’s annual antique festival.Alongside antique stores, the festival offered rides, food, live music and art exhibits."We've got everything from A to Z," Denham Springs Grant Administrator Donna Jennings said about the event. "It's been awesome."Jennings said that this year's festival had model trains that are "indicative of the old time Denham.""Every year, there's always something
  
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• Families enjoy gentle breeze, sunny weather at Port Allen kite festival

  26-04-2025 17:28 via wbrz.com
  
  PORT ALLEN — In West Baton Rouge Parish, nice sunny weather and a gentle breeze made for a good day to fly kites at the Kite Fest Louisiane’ in Port Allen.The festival, which started Saturday and continues through Sunday, had kites of all shapes and sizes in the air, from airplanes, birds and even dragons.WBRZ spoke to one family, Deandre and Dylan Williams, out flying their Captain America kite, who said they were having a great time waving their red, white and blue kite du
  
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• Storage facility building likely a total loss after fire Saturday afternoon

  26-04-2025 17:02 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on South Choctaw Drive. The fire happened at a storage facility at 13030 South Choctaw. Google lists that address as Square Space Storage.The Baton Rouge Fire Department said there were no injuries and that there was no information on a possible cause. The building, which contained the C and D units, and its contents are likely a total loss. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Officials respond to 2-alarm fire on South Choctaw Drive

  26-04-2025 17:02 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire at a storage facility on South Choctaw Drive. The fire happened at a storage facility at 13030 South Choctaw. Google lists that address as Square Space Storage.WBRZ has a crew on the way and has reached out to officials for more information. Permalink| Comments
  
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• Alleged vehicle burglar wanted in four states arrested in Baton Rouge

  26-04-2025 15:48 via wbrz.com
  
  BATON ROUGE - Two people, one of whom was wanted in three other states, were arrested Thursday for a vehicle burglary that happened in Raceland. On Thursday morning, Lafourche Parish deputies were called to a fitness center in Raceland because several vehicles were broken into. One of the suspects, later identified as Tedgrick Montgomery Jr., 29, of South Carolina, was under investigation for other burglaries in Terrebonne and Livingston parishes. Detectives found the suspect
  
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• ICE deports pregnant mother of two children who lived in Baton Rouge

  26-04-2025 15:05 via wbrz.com
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have in recent days deported the Cuban-born mother of a 1-year-old girl — separating them indefinitely — and three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, their lawyers said Saturday.The three cases raise questions about who is being deported, and why, and come amid a battle in federal courts over whether President Donald Trump’s immigration cr
  
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• Deputies investigating vandalism that left Springfield High's windows broken, walls covered in graffiti

  26-04-2025 14:25 via wbrz.com
  SPRINGFIELD — Springfield High School was vandalized, leaving windows shattered and expletives graffitied across school walls.Pictures from Springfield posted on Facebook in a Livingston Parish community group also show toilet paper, plastic cups and other trash thrown throughout the campus, as well as a broken gate and bags of dirt emptied near the main office. In common areas, lunch benches and tables were also overturned and thrown into bushes.Multiple classrooms were also vandaliz
  
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• Apartment fire caused by toy's rechargeable battery displaces three, St. George Fire says

  26-04-2025 13:56 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — A Mariner Drive apartment fire caused by a rechargeable battery in a children's ride-on car toy displaced three people.On Thursday, St. George firefighters were called to the apartment fire off Gardere Lane around 4:18 p.m. The fire, which had penetrated the attic of the building, was put out within 20 minutes.No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, officials said, adding that at least three were displaced.After an investigation, fire offic
  
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• BRPD investigating fatal shooting, robbery of man at Airline Highway gas station

  26-04-2025 13:28 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police say that a 30-year-old man found dead at a gas station on Airline Highway was robbed before being fatally shot.Alejandro Gonzales-Martinez was found critically injured Friday around 12:13 a.m. at an Exxon gas station near Winbourne Avenue.Police said that Gonzales-Martinez was robbed and then shot by an unknown suspect who fled the scene on a bicycle.Gonzales-Martinez was then brought to a local hospital where he died from the gunshot wound.Permalink|
  
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• DOTD announces overnight lane closures on I-12 eastbound between split, Essen Lane

  26-04-2025 13:11 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — On Saturday and Sunday night, multiple lanes on Interstate 12 eastbound will be closed between the I-10/I-12 split to Essen Lane as crews remove temporary barriers, the state Department of Transportation and Development announced.From Saturday at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday, the leftmost lane will be closed. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday, the two left lanes will be closed.From Sunday at 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday, the rightmost lane will be closed. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m
  
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• Dutchtown High alum Dylan Sampson drafted by Cleveland Browns in 4th Round of 2025 NFL Draft

  26-04-2025 13:02 via wbrz.com
  GREEN BAY, Wis. — Former Dutchtown High School running back Dylan Sampson was drafted by the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, making him the sixth Griffin to go to the NFL.Sampson, who spent three seasons at the University of Tennessee, was picked in the 4th Round as the 126th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.As a Volunteer, Sampson rushed for 2,486 yards, averaging around six yards per carry. In 2024, he was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year.Sampson joins Eric Reid, Landon Collin
  
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• St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church hosts food drive offering free meals to those in need

  26-04-2025 12:42 via wbrz.com
  BATON ROUGE — St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is hosting a food drive Saturday morning.The drive starts at 11 a.m. and will go on until the free food runs out. The menu includes grilled chicken, salad and red beans and rice.Father Arockiam said that the event is an act of community outreach and evangelism in line with the Catholic tradition of helping the poor, downtrodden and homeless.Permalink| Comments
  
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