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Two juveniles were hospitalized with moderate to severe injuries after an ATV flipped multiple times behind the levee in Brusly. The police chief says private landowners are fed up — and parents need to know where their kids are riding.
February 28, 2026
A shooting outside the Port Allen Walmart left one person injured and a second diving for cover. Caleb Harris, 29, was caught in Mississippi overnight and faces two counts of attempted first degree murder.
February 24, 2026
A Port Allen hit-and-run turned into a police chase that ended in a cane field across from Brusly High School. The 20-year-old driver blew a .182 and faces six charges.
February 07, 2026
A WBRSO investigation into a check fraud scheme targeting two local businesses ended in five arrests and warrants for four more suspects. The group is accused of cashing roughly $10,000 in fraudulent payroll checks across the Baton Rouge area.
January 30, 2026
A mother and son died in a house fire 1,600 feet from the Erwinville Volunteer Fire Department — the second structure fire near that station in less than two months. Fire officials had previously acknowledged a volunteer shortage.
January 26, 2026
A Port Allen man faces five counts of second degree rape involving a juvenile. The victim's mother and stepfather were also charged after detectives determined they knew about the abuse and failed to report it.
January 24, 2026
A confrontation that started at a Port Allen residence spilled into the Emerald Palace Casino parking lot Friday night. A 22-year-old man opened fire after being pepper-sprayed, injuring three people. Additional arrests are possible.
January 10, 2026
WBRSO is asking the public to help identify a man caught on surveillance video using a stolen credit card at multiple Port Allen businesses on New Year's Day.
January 07, 2026
A traffic stop at Rivault Park Sunday night turned into a foot pursuit through a Port Allen neighborhood. Eight law enforcement vehicles responded before a 23-year-old was caught on Avenue G and booked on drug and theft charges.
January 05, 2026
