Violence
Kindergartener brings loaded gun to Baton Rouge school, mother arrested
Authorities say the 5-year-old student showed the gun to another child, prompting a school lockdown and the mother's arrest.
Family Devastated as One Killer Sentenced in Pregnant Woman's Murder
Kerisha Johnson's family says they will never recover from losing her and her unborn daughter.
Lawsuit Filed Against Woman's Accused Killer, Hospital & Security Firm
Patricia Jackson's children seek justice after her fatal shooting in OLOL hospital parking lot.
Law Enforcement
Baton Rouge Police Sergeant Placed on Leave Amid Federal Probe
Department takes sergeant's gun, badge, and car as investigation continues
Baton Rouge Police Officer on Leave Amid Federal Investigation
Sergeant Joanell Robinson placed on administrative leave as FBI investigates potential incident
Driver Arrested After High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash on I-12 in Baton Rouge
Nehemiah Rowland, 23, faces multiple charges including aggravated flight and cruelty to juveniles.
Financial Crime
Baton Rouge police seek suspect in $15K identity theft scheme targeting elderly
The suspect reportedly convinced the victim to withdraw thousands of dollars from his bank account.
Louisiana Ranks 3rd Most Sinful State in New Study
WalletHub analysis finds high rates of white-collar crime, mass shootings, and other immoral behavior in the state.
BBB Warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day
Scammers target dating apps and social media as shoppers search for love and deals.
Property Crime
Baton Rouge police seek suspect in car theft from 80-year-old woman
The incident occurred on Valentine's Day in the 1400 block of N. 27th Street.
Baton Rouge FedEx Driver Arrested for Package Theft
Authorities discovered over $62,000 in stolen packages in the driver's storage unit.
FedEx Driver Accused of Stealing $62,000 in Packages
Authorities found thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods in the driver's storage unit.
Sex Crimes
Baton Rouge Man Charged in Brutal Assault of 94-Year-Old
Jeremiah Taylor, a repeat offender, accused of raping elderly woman in her home
Texas Man Arrested in Louisiana Child Exploitation Case
Kyler Bradley Montelaro charged with 12 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material
Mexican National Arrested in Baton Rouge for Child Sex Crimes
Javier Mendoza Valiente, 21, charged with soliciting a minor online and indecent behavior with a juvenile
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