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Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Baton Rouge Fire mechanic wanted, accused of crashing city vehicle while under the influence
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge Fire Department employee is wanted after being accused of crashing a city-parish vehicle while under the influence. Bart Perkins, 56, of Pride, faces charges of careless operation of a vehicle and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. According to the Central Police Department, on Dec. 5, 2024, officers responded to a crash in the 9500 block of Hooper Road. An arrest warrant states Perkins was driving a Ford F-150, which is owned by East Baton Rouge, when he reportedly crashed into the witness' vehicle. The witness told authorities that he looked in his rearview mirror and it appeared Perkins' head was down. Upon the officer's arrival, emergency responders found Perkins unconscious and administered Narcan, a medication used to treat narcotic overdose. Perkins immediately was brought back to consciousness. Perkins was an apparatus technician for the Baton Rouge Fire Department since 2008. He has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. Baton Rouge Fire mechanic wanted, accused of crashing city vehicle while under the influence 17th annual 'Cooking in Central' festival returns this weekend LSU Gymnastics star Olivia Dunne featured in 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue Washington researchers warn of serious decline in honey bee colonies in 2025 Million-dollar lottery ticket was nearly thrown out, winner says Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Child hurt in multi-vehicle crash in East Baton Rouge Parish
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two people were hurt including a child in a multi-vehicle crash on Greenwell Springs Road on Monday, March 17, the Central Police Department confirmed. Police said the child was taken to Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital in serious condition. The second person hurt in the crash was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Police responded at 5:37 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash on Greenwell Springs Road and Donnybrook Avenue and initiated an investigation. Central PD that the 'preliminary investigation leads us to believe eastbound traffic on Greenwell Springs Road was congested.' They said a vehicle heading east made space for a driver on Donnybrook Avenue to turn left. That vehicle was hit by another vehicle that was going west on Greenwell Springs Road. The crash led to the closure of Greenwell Springs Road between Droze and Morgan Road for around three hours, Central PD said. Louisiana troopers investigate after 13-year-old boy killed in crash Friday The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office was also at the crash scene. The investigation into this crash remains ongoing. Roberts issues rare public pushback after Trump calls for judge's impeachment Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signs order to use 'Gulf of America' in state documents, maps Which cars, trucks are stolen most often in Louisiana? Tracy Morgan says incident at Knicks-Heat game caused by food poisoning Astronauts heading home aboard SpaceX capsule after being stuck for 9 months Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in Central
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) – An investigation is ongoing into an accident in the 12400 block of Hooper Road that injured one man on Monday, Feb. 10. The Central Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office and Central Fire Department were called to the scene around 1:30 a.m. and initiated an investigation. According to Central Police Chief Roger Corcoran, a vehicle driven by a man was traveling east on Hooper Road when for unknown reasons it crossed the center line, left the roadway on the north side and went into a ditch. It then hit a culvert and flipped numerous times before coming to rest upside down. The male driver was extricated from the vehicle by the Central Fire Department and transported to the hospital by EMS. Hooper Road between Joor Road and Sullivan Road is closed due to the ongoing investigation. The Central Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Fatality team and Crime Scene Division are conducting the investigation. East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office identifies woman killed in crash Investigation ongoing after one dead in officer-involved shooting in Ascension Parish Man in critical condition after single-vehicle accident in Central Black educators warn of what is lost if Education Department is shuttered No. 6 LSU holds on to beat No. 19 Tennessee 82-77 Should the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
