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Hammond man arrested for Facebook extortion

HAMMOND, LA (FOX8) - A Hammond man faces extortion and possibly cyber stalking charges in at least 30 incidents

Jefferson, Johns' attorneys say hearing blown out of proportion

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — The grand jury, determining the fate of the two suspended LSU Tigers, came to a decision Wednesday evening.

Woman admits to stabbing, still hides evidence

SPRINGFIELD, LA (FOX44) — A man from Springfield, La was sent to the hospital with a life threatening wound. When Sheriff’s Deputies asked what happened, a female in the home said he “fell on a knife.”

Local man found dead on street

A Baton Rouge man was found dead Tuesday night. At approximately 7:53 p.m. on Sept. 27. BRPD found Garfen Neville laying in the street with multiple gun shot wounds. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the scene.

Woman stabbed at Denham Springs nursing home

DENHAM SPRINGS, La (FOX44) — A stabbing at Denham Springs nursing home put one elderly man behind bars, and a woman in the hospital.

Man receives DWI in conjunction with Chico Garcia accident

BATON ROUGE, La (FOX44) — The man responsible for the boat crash that injured LSU cheerleading coach Chico Garcia has been charged for the incident.

Teen used stolen gun at drug deal turned attempted murder

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- A 13-year-old student at Capitol Middle School brought a loaded gun to school.

LSU fans attacked after game in West Virginia

THIS IS AN FOX44 NEWS UPDATE: The Morgantown Police Department has identified the victims at Hannah Smith Mason, 32, of Cannonsburg, Pa., Nathan Glen Ray, 21, of Houston, Texas., and Goulas J.

Gardere residents afraid to speak out about crime

BATON ROUGE, LA (FOX44) -- There’s been a spike in crime in the Gardere area. Three shootings in just week have set residents on edge. This morning, gunshots rang out on Jasper Avenue around 10:00 a.m.

Man arrested for online solicitation of a minor

BATON ROUGE, LA — A Eunice man has been arrested and charged with pornography involving juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor, announced Attorney General Buddy Caldwell.