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Escaped Natchitoches prison inmate captured in Mississippi

A Department of Corrections Inmate who escaped from the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center on Thursday afternoon has been captured near Jackson, Mississippi according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Victor Jones Jr.

BR man arrested in Michigan for 2012 murder on Sharlo

An arrest was made over the weekend for a murder that happened a little over a year ago. The Baton Rouge Police Department reports that Mason Chiapuzio, 19, was arrested for the shooting death of Brandon Harris.

Former finance director convicted of fraud

Kiamani A. Beasley, 27, of Jeanerette, pled guilty before United States District Court Judge James J.

Armed robbers tie up two teenage boys during home invasion; suspects wanted

Two teenage boys were tied up after two men broke into their home and robbed the place, officials say.

Man convicted of negligent homicide will serve no jail time

Stanley White, the man convicted of negligent homicide in 1994 stemming from an automobile accident that took the life of an 11 week old infant, has walked free from an Ascension Parish courtroom today.

Three arrested after chase in stolen vehicle ends with a crash on Old Hammond Highway

Three men were arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit, officials say.

Narcotics suspect believed to have died from swallowing drugs during raid

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in which a man is believed to have ingested narcotics during the execution of a BRPD search warrant.

Second suspect arrested for bar fight at Reggie’s that included LSU’s Jeremy Hill

A second suspect has been arrested in the altercation at Reggie’s Bar that included LSU running back Jeremy Hill.

Attorney for ex-priest accused of sex crimes against children requests bond reduction

The attorney for an ex-priest who is accused of sex crimes against children reportedly requested a major bond reduction and to have a taped confession thrown out.

Man dead from swallowing crack cocaine

The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in which a man is believed to have ingested narcotics during the execution of a BRPD search warrant.