Two Masked Men Arrested After Livingston Parish Home Invasion

Suspects accused of assaulting wheelchair-bound victim and stealing cash

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:04am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a pair of handcuffed hands against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the arrest of the home invasion suspects.The harsh flash photography captures the gritty reality of a home invasion, underscoring the need for vigilance and justice.Baton Rouge Today

Two men, Rickey Rogers and Alvin Johnson, have been arrested and charged with home invasion and armed robbery after allegedly forcing their way into a home in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, assaulting the wheelchair-bound victim, and stealing cash from a safe.

Why it matters

Home invasions and violent crimes targeting vulnerable individuals are serious concerns for local communities. This incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and effective law enforcement to protect residents, especially the elderly and disabled, from such brazen criminal acts.

The details

According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO), the two masked suspects forced their way into the home on Patterson Road in Springfield around 11 a.m. on March 30. They allegedly hit the victim, who was in a wheelchair, with a weapon and then zip-tied her hands to prevent her from calling for help. The suspects are accused of taking the victim's safe containing cash before fleeing the scene.

  • The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • LPSO deputies responded to the home on Patterson Road in Springfield.

The players

Rickey Rogers

A 67-year-old man from Baton Rouge who was arrested and charged with home invasion and armed robbery.

Alvin Johnson

A 65-year-old man from Baton Rouge who was arrested and charged with home invasion and armed robbery.

Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO)

The law enforcement agency that responded to the home invasion, identified the suspects, and made the arrests.

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What they’re saying

“Based on what detectives now know, we believe this was a targeted attack.”

— Jason Ard, Livingston Parish Sheriff

What’s next

The suspects, Rickey Rogers and Alvin Johnson, will be charged with home invasion and armed robbery and are currently being held in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on behalf of Livingston Parish.

The takeaway

This brazen home invasion highlights the vulnerability of elderly and disabled residents and the need for continued vigilance and effective law enforcement to protect the community from such violent crimes. The arrests of the two suspects provide some measure of justice, but the trauma experienced by the victim is a sobering reminder of the human toll of such senseless acts.