Baton Rouge Police Department

A man was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Scenic Highway. The Baton Rouge Police Department is asking the public to help identify the driver of a dark-colored SUV involved in the crash.

The Baton Rouge Police Department will offer a free self-defense course for women aged 13 and older on four dates in August. The initiative aims to provide safety training to female participants.

A portion of Wisteria Street in Baton Rouge is blocked off on Thursday as the Baton Rouge Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service attempt to apprehend a fugitive.

The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a man accused of involvement in a deadly shooting in May. The incident is under investigation.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred outside a convenience store in Baton Rouge, resulting in a man being injured. The incident took place in the early morning on Saturday.

Baton Rouge police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kaleb Stampley. The incident is referred to as the Blue Grass Drive shooting.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is searching for a man accused of a shooting that left one person injured. The incident occurred in Baton Rouge, but no further details about the suspect or the shooting are provided in the article.

A juvenile was admitted to Baton Rouge General Hospital with a gunshot wound, prompting an investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department.

A proposed Police Support Specialist Program would allow former sworn personnel to return to the Baton Rouge Police Department in contracted civilian roles to assist with administrative tasks and mentoring.

A Baton Rouge police officer accused of strangling his partner was formally charged with domestic abuse battery with child endangerment, second-degree battery, and aggravated assault with a firearm. The incident occurred during an argument when the officer allegedly kicked in a bedroom door, strangled the woman, and pointed a gun at her and her child. He previously separated from the department in August 2023 after an unrelated incident involving a handcuffed man.

A fight at a BREC park in Baton Rouge led to a shooting on July 19, leaving two people injured. The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating the incident.

Crews are searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who was killed. The suspect, Maurice Parms, faces first-degree murder charges and is not cooperating with police. The search faces challenges including extreme heat and potential rain.

Crews are searching the Baton Rouge North Landfill for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, who was killed. The suspect, Maurice Parms, faces first-degree murder charges and is not cooperating with police. The search is challenging due to heat, rain, and the landfill's size, with the FBI assisting local authorities.

Baton Rouge police are set to provide an update on the search for a missing teen at a landfill in East Baton Rouge Parish. The news conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday.

Sedrick Tasco, 50, was arrested by the Baton Rouge Police Department on charges of drug trafficking, possession of a stolen handgun, and aggravated flight from an officer following a vehicle pursuit. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop led to a police chase in Baton Rouge.

A pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash on Plank Road Sunday morning. The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victim.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is holding a perp walk Saturday evening as part of an ongoing investigation. Louisiana First News will live-stream the event.

Roxanne Record, a 57-year-old Louisiana grandmother, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly forcing her 4-year-old granddaughter, China Record, to drink a lethal amount of whiskey in April 2022. Prosecutors allege the act was a targeted punishment, with China’s mother, Kadjah Record, present but unresponsive. China’s death resulted in a blood alcohol content over eight times the legal driving limit.

At least 10 people were wounded in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge after an argument in the food court, according to police. Several individuals fled the scene as law enforcement responded.

A shooting occurred at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge after an argument between two groups, resulting in multiple people being shot, according to police.