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Deputies trying to identify suspected vehicle burglar
1+ hour, 5+ min ago (49+ words) Principal Shalika Scott joined WAFB on Thursday morning to speak about the positive impact the playground will have on the community. A new community landmark for our youngest residents will be ... Deputies trying to identify suspected vehicle burglar New inclusive…...
BRPD arrests three in drug investigation near high school
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (183+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge Police arrested three people after executing a search warrant at a residence in the 1500 block of Kenmore Avenue as part of an ongoing drug investigation. The investigation began with an anonymous tip to Capital…...
City of Central considers partnership with sheriff’s office for police services
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (395+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A new proposal in Central could change how the city provides law enforcement services, as leaders weigh whether to partner with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office to address ongoing staffing and budget challenges. Mayor…...
225 Theatre Collective holding 24 Hour Theatre Festival
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (51+ words) Investigators said the person could be connected to a string of attempted vehicle burglaries. Chasity Bass and Codie Witmer talk about what it takes to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). 225 Theatre Collective holding 24 Hour Theatre Festival New inclusive…...
One injured after reported shooting on Plank Road
14+ hour, 33+ min ago (109+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person has been injured after a shooting was reported on Plank Road and Iroquois Street on Wednesday evening. However, officials have determined the shooting did not ... BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - One person has been injured…...
Fire intentionally set at vacant Baton Rouge home, investigators say
1+ day ago (182+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Investigators say a fire at a vacant Baton Rouge home on Wednesday evening was intentionally set. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews responded around 4:57 p.m. on Feb. 18 to a reported fire at a single-family home…...
Juvenile critically injured after being hit by vehicle on North Flannery Road
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (89+ words) A juvenile is critically injured after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of North Flannery Road and South Choctaw Drive in Baton Rouge. BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A juvenile is critically injured after being hit by a vehicle…...
BRPD officers ambushed during response to 911 call
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (119+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - An emergency response nearly turned deadly for law enforcement late Tuesday night when two Baton Rouge police officers were met with gunfire as they arrived at a scene in the 2600 block of Vanderbilt. Police responded to…...
FedEx driver arrested after $62,000 in stolen packages found in storage unit
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (143+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A FedEx delivery driver was arrested after East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office detectives found approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise in a storage unit. Property theft detectives were notified Feb. 13 of a theft originally reported Feb....
Police: No DNA match on gloves near Guthrie home
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (63+ words) Police: No DNA match on gloves near Guthrie home'WAFB Police: No DNA match on gloves near Guthrie home Building catches fire after person falls asleep while smoking, officials say Person shot on Ryan Street following Krewe of Krewes Parade, authorities…...