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Yahoo
22-05-2025
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1 hurt after train hits truck in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A train hit a vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish on Thursday morning. The collision happened at 4451 Highway 1 across from Antonio Road, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (WBRSO). WBRSO said the call came in around 11:30 a.m., and the truck occupant was taken to a nearby hospital with mild to moderate injuries. The Brusly Police Department assisted at the scene. This was the second time this month that a train hit a vehicle in West Baton Rouge Parish. The first instance took place at LA 1 and Lukeville Lane on Monday, May 5. Student stabbed by another student at Baker High School, police say Man killed in crash after speeding on highway in East Feliciana Parish, state police say Man claims to be selling NOLA prison escapee's orange slippers on Facebook Marketplace Big, beautiful bill heads to the Senate Amazon reportedly issuing refunds for returns made years ago Flags placed at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office responded to a crash involving a train and vehicle on Monday, May 5. WBRSO said the call came in around 5:30 a.m. for this crash which happened at LA 1 and Lukeville Lane. They said the driver sustained minor injuries. There is no word yet on whether the driver was transported to the hospital. The investigation into this crash remains ongoing and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Stolen vehicle chase in Port Allen leads to crash, sheriff says Trump does not rule out taking Greenland by force 3 dead, 5 injured in a shooting at Arizona restaurant, police say US curlers Thiesse and Dropkin earn spot in Milan-Cortina Olympic mixed doubles field 1 person hurt as train hits car in West Baton Rouge Parish, officials say President Trump says there is a possibility for some trade agreements Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish ended with the arrest of a Port Allen woman. Jackie Honore, 44, was charged with illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, child passenger restraint violation, driving under suspension and improper lane usage. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (WBRSO) initiated the traffic stop around 10 a.m. Friday, April 25. WBRSO said the stop took place on Rosehill Drive near Bueche Road and it was due to traffic violations including attempting 'to pass in a no passing zone and failing to maintain in its lane.' As the stop unfolded, WBRSO found a gun, multiple drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a digital scale. Deputies said a child inside the vehicle was not properly restrained. LSP investigating deadly head-on crash in Livingston Parish The sheriff's office also discovered a Smith & Wesson 380 caliber, 33 grams of crack cocaine, 26 grams of marijuana, and 8 grams of synthetic marijuana. Honore was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center on Friday. Autopsy shows Gene Hackman died of heart disease; toxicology report indicates prolonged fasting WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop House Oversight Democrats to probe Trump law firm deals As REAL ID deadline looms, here's what happens if you don't have one JB Pritzker calls for mass protests, says GOP 'cannot know a moment of peace' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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WBRSO: Woman's body found in pond behind home in Port Allen
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating after the body of a woman was found in a pond behind a home in the 8200 block of Section Road in Port Allen. WBRSO responded around 11 a.m. to a call about a missing person at this location. The sheriff's office said they are withholding the name of the woman until the next of kin are notified. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be shared as it becomes available. Baton Rouge drug bust seizes over 9,000 lethal doses of fentanyl El Salvador's president says he won't return mistakenly deported man Two men face multiple charges after drug bust at gas station in Baton Rouge Yellen sees 'very worrisome' pattern in Treasuries selloff Sheryl Crow's Tesla sold at auction in Indiana WBRSO: Woman's body found in pond behind home in Port Allen Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Louisiana troopers urge road safety after overnight, morning deadly crashes
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Six people have been killed in crashes in the Baton Rouge area since Wednesday night. Authorities urge people to pay attention to the road and wear a seatbelt. Louisiana State Police said troopers are investigating a 'staggering' number of deadly crashes from overnight and Thursday morning across the state. 'Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families affected by these heartbreaking tragedies,' the agency said in a social media post. Troopers are urging drivers to focus on the road, never drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver and obey traffic laws. State law requires all people in a car to wear a seatbelt. Louisiana among most deadly states for nighttime drives, study says Anyone who sees an impaired or reckless driver is encouraged to report it to law enforcement by calling *577 or dialing 911. A St. Gabriel police chase ended in a Baton Rouge intersection crash around 7 p.m. Wednesday that left two Hahnville men dead and one person injured. The victims were identified as Jeremiah Downing, 24, and Hunter LaGrange, 22. Louisiana troopers are investigating this crash. A Donaldsonville man identified as Demaricus Kensie, 37, was left dead after a St. James Parish crash around 8 p.m. Wednesday. A juvenile was reportedly injured. Louisiana troopers are investigating this crash. A Virginia man was fatally struck by a car in West Baton Rouge Parish around 10 p.m. Wednesday. The victim was identified as Robert DiDomenico, 80. Investigators said DiDomenico's wife was critically injured. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating this crash. An Ethel man walking along a highway was hit and killed by a car overnight in St. Francisville. Officers responded around 12:50 a.m. Thursday and identified the victim as Jeremy Matthews. The St. Francisville Police Department is investigating this crash. A New Orleans man identified as Dwayne Jackson, 41, was killed in an Ascension Parish crash involving a freightliner tractor-trailer around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. Louisiana troopers are investigating this crash. Drive safely: Study shows the deadliest state highways in Louisiana Lawsuit accuses man of killing, eating patients at SC mental health facility Baton Rouge police investigate after man found shot in car St. Patrick's Day weekend weather: Rain, strong winds, tornado risk Louisiana troopers urge road safety after overnight, morning deadly crashes Pete Buttigieg declines Senate run in Michigan Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
