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1/29/2026

INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Three dead since Sunday at Elayn Hunt, cause unknown at this time

Posted 4:20 AM 1/29/2026 by WBRZ Staff

ST. GABRIEL - Three people have died at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center since Sunday, Department of Corrections officials told WBRZ.

According to the Department of Corrections, two people died on Jan. 25 and one person died on Jan. 27. Officials said they could not provide identification or (More)

1/26/2026

Man on bond for attempted human trafficking of minor actively driving for Uber, ADA concerned

Posted 5:59 PM 1/26/2026 by Bess Casserleigh

DENHAM SPRINGS - The WBRZ Investigative Unit has learned a man out on bond for attempted human trafficking of a minor is still actively rideshare driving.

Leonard Crawford, 56, was arrested in a Livingston Parish sting operation back in November when he tried to meet up with two young (More)

1/27/2026

Investigative Unit: Angola inmate dies over weekend; West Feliciana Sheriff says investigation underway

Posted 5:56 PM 1/27/2026 by The Investigative Unit

ANGOLA — The death of an inmate at the Louisiana State Penitentiary that happened over the weekend is under investigation, West Feliciana Parish Sheriff Brian Spillman told the Investigative Unit on Monday. 

Harold Brooks, a 37-year-old Angola inmate from Lafayette, died (More)

1/23/2026

WBRZ Investigative Unit: Watch the tense moments leading up to assessor's son being shot by New Roads Police

Posted 6:20 PM 1/23/2026 by Bess Casserleigh

NEW ROADS - The WBRZ Investigative Unit has obtained the body camera worn by New Roads Assistant Police Chief John Chambliss when he shot John Sexton, the son of Iberville Parish Assessor Randy Sexton, multiple times. 

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1/22/2026

Plaquemine councilwoman arrested following allegations she had people from out-of-state vote for her

Posted 5:02 PM 1/22/2026 by WBRZ Staff

PLAQUEMINE — Iberville Parish deputies arrested a Plaquemine city councilmember on Thursday after she was accused of arranging for friends and family from out of state to vote for her in the 2024 general election.

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1/20/2026

Another EBR justice of the peace facing misconduct claims from judiciary commission

Posted 5:59 PM 1/20/2026 by Bess Casserleigh

BATON ROUGE - Another East Baton Rouge justice of the peace is the latest subject of a judiciary commission investigation into possible misconduct.

Mark Miley, who has been in the position since 2009, will now have to prove to the commission that he should keep his job.

He is the (More)

1/7/2026

WBRZ Investigative Unit: Accused serial 'sextortionist' arrested three times, more than 5 victims reported to law enforcement

Posted 4:31 PM 1/18/2026 by Bess Casserleigh & Logan Cullop

UPDATE: Since the airing of this report, Jauan Wright was arrested a fourth time. Eight victims have come forward and his charges now include rape. 

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1/16/2026

Newly released inspection report shows major issues with Smitty's Supply before fire

Posted 5:48 PM 1/16/2026 by Bess Casserleigh

ROSELAND — A newly released inspection report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows major red flags in how Smitty's Supply was managed before the fire that destroyed it in August 2025. 

According to the 230-page report, inspectors found more than 25 'areas of concern' (More)

1/5/2026

WBRZ Investigative Unit: Leaked documents detail arrested BRPD officer's disciplinary history

Posted 5:55 PM 1/5/2026 by Bess Casserleigh

BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police Officer Stefan Jones is currently on leave while his case moves through the system.

Jones was arrested last week for (More)

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