BATON ROUGE, La. — A Baton Rouge man has been arrested following an armed robbery and shootout outside a local business earlier this month, police said. According to arrest records, …
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DOWNSVILLE, La. — Investigators from the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division served arrest warrants last week at a Downsville residence, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of suspected …
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EVANGELINE PARISH, La. — A former correctional facility employee and a woman were arrested in connection with alleged drug trafficking, authorities said. On Jan. 16, 2026, deputies charged Rodrick Ben, …
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RAYNE, La. — A city employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing electricity and water services by manipulating utility records, officials said. On Jan. 16, 2026, Dylan Kane Menard, 23, …
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VERNON PARISH, La. — Melissa Ann Sweat, a Pitkin resident, has pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of her husband, Rodney Sweat. Authorities …
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SABINE PARISH, La. — Wiley Howell, 58, of Clearwater, Florida, has been extradited to Sabine Parish and booked into Sabine Parish Jail in connection with a major financial fraud targeting …
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NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) deputy has been arrested for allegedly working off-duty details while still receiving her regular OPSO salary. Detective Sharhonda Hadley was taken …
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SULPHUR, La. (VDN) — A Louisiana woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of her 1-year-old daughter on New Year’s night, according to the …
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BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police have identified multiple suspects in a check fraud investigation that escalated into gunfire and injuries near a bank on Monday afternoon. Police said Dorsay …
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Miguel Scott, 18, of Metairie, was arrested by Baton Rouge Police for allegedly using a stolen debit card to charge $1,700 in unauthorized transactions. Authorities said …