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Yahoo
12-06-2025
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Deputy fires gun at oncoming driver during chase, WBRSO says
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was involved in a chase after a failed traffic stop on Wednesday, June 11. WBRSO said a traffic stop was initiated around 8 p.m. on I-10 East. The driver of the vehicle did not stop, and pursuit ensued into East Baton Rouge Parish. 'During the pursuit, the suspect was observed discarding a handgun from the vehicle,' WBRSO said. Law enforcement did find the weapon. The vehicle turned around after finding a dead end. According to WBRSO, the deputy then fired shots at the vehicle. The fleeing driver got back on I-10 East and entered EBR Parish, but the chase ended after deputies could no longer see the vehicle. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing. 10 Chinese nationals detained after ICE operation at Baton Rouge massage parlors Landry names new head of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Republicans barrel toward risky vote on DOGE cuts VIDEO: Police chase excavator during extremely slow-speed pursuit in South Carolina Metro Council picks firm to search for downtown revitalization project developer Trump says Rand Paul invited to picnic while Massie slams him over invites Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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1 hurt after train hits truck in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A train hit a vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday morning. The collision happened at 4451 Highway 1 across from Antonio Road, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (WBRSO). WBRSO said the call came in around 11:30 a.m., and the truck occupant was taken to a nearby hospital with mild to moderate injuries. The Brusly Police Department assisted at the scene. This was the second time this month that a train hit a vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish. The first instance took place at LA 1 and Lukeville Lane on Monday, May 5. Student stabbed by another student at Baker High School, police say Man killed in crash after speeding on highway in East Feliciana Parish, state police say Man claims to be selling NOLA prison escapee's orange slippers on Facebook Marketplace Big, beautiful bill heads to the Senate Amazon reportedly issuing refunds for returns made years ago Flags placed at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a train and vehicle on Monday, May 5. WBRSO said the call came in around 5:30 a.m. for this crash which happened at LA 1 and Lukeville Lane. They said the driver sustained minor injuries. There is no word yet on whether the driver was transported to the hospital. The investigation into this crash remains ongoing and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Stolen vehicle chase in Port Allen leads to crash, sheriff says Trump does not rule out taking Greenland by force 3 dead, 5 injured in a shooting at Arizona restaurant, police say US curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field 1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say President Trump says there is a possibility for some trade agreements Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish ended with the arrest of a Port Allen woman. Jackie Honore, 44, was charged with illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, child passenger restraint violation, driving under suspension and improper lane usage. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (WBRSO) initiated the traffic stop around 10 a.m. Friday, April 25. WBRSO said the stop took place on Rosehill Drive near Bueche Road and it was due to traffic violations including attempting 'to pass in a no passing zone and failing to maintain in its lane.' As the stop unfolded, WBRSO found a gun, multiple drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a digital scale. Deputies said a child inside the vehicle was not properly restrained. LSP investigating deadly head-on crash in Livingston Parish The sheriff's office also discovered a Smith & Wesson 380 caliber, 33 grams of crack cocaine, 26 grams of marijuana, and 8 grams of synthetic marijuana. Honore was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center on Friday. Autopsy shows Gene Hackman died of heart disease; toxicology report indicates prolonged fasting WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop House Oversight Democrats to probe Trump law firm deals As REAL ID deadline looms, here's what happens if you don't have one JB Pritzker calls for mass protests, says GOP 'cannot know a moment of peace' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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WBRSO: Woman's body found in pond behind home in Port Allen
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating after the body of a woman was found in a pond behind a home in the 8200 block of Section Road in Port Allen. WBRSO responded around 11 a.m. to a call about a missing person at this location. The sheriff's office said they are withholding the name of the woman until the next of kin are notified. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Baton Rouge drug bust seizes over 9,000 lethal doses of fentanyl El Salvador's president says he won't return mistakenly deported man Two men face multiple charges after drug bust at gas station in Baton Rouge Yellen sees 'very worrisome' pattern in Treasuries selloff Sheryl Crow's Tesla sold at auction in Indiana WBRSO: Woman's body found in pond behind home in Port Allen Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
