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Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen voters will decide November 15th whether to renew a 5.020-mill police department tax generating $285,000 annually—funding that Police Chief Donovan V. Mitchell says keeps patrol vehicles running and officers equipped, but won't improve the department's already-
October 28, 2025
Police warn parents they'll be held legally accountable as vandalism complaints surge during Homecoming Week BRUSLY — What started as traditional Homecoming Week pranks has escalated into criminal activity, prompting Brusly and Addis police departments to issue a stern warning to parents: know where your children are, or face
October 09, 2025
23-year-old apprehended following extensive search involving drones, canines, and air support ERWINVILLE, LA — Randall Boyett, the 23-year-old inmate who escaped custody Monday morning after jumping from a transport van, is back in custody following a daylong manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The West Baton Rouge
October 06, 2025
Port Allen man faces 10 charges after undercover purchases and search warrant execution PORT ALLEN – The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division arrested a 56-year-old Port Allen man Wednesday following an investigation into suspected narcotics distribution, Sheriff Jeff Bergeron announced. Garrett Taylor, also known
October 02, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: Port Allen Middle School was placed on precautionary lockdown Wednesday morning after a student received an anonymous social media message threatening to "blow up" the school at 2:30 PM Wednesday, prompting a thorough investigation and enhanced security measures. PORT ALLEN — Port Allen Middle
September 24, 2025
Shots fired from vehicle near Brown's Cafe; investigation ongoing BRUSLY — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Saturday in the Brown's Cafe area, according to Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Sergeant Landon Groger. The incident involved
September 22, 2025
Neighbor's 3-hour hose effort praised as heroic before and during professional response PORT ALLEN — A house fire on 13th Street Monday night displaced two residents—a father and son from the Dunn family—who were fortunately away from home when the blaze started around 8 PM. The
September 19, 2025
Multiple fire departments respond as roof becomes fully engulfed; mutual aid provided by East Baton Rouge BRUSLY — Four residents safely evacuated a West Main Street home early Tuesday morning after a fire that began in the garage spread to completely engulf the roof, requiring response from multiple fire departments across
September 15, 2025
Routine patrol work leads to recovery of illegal weapons in under 12 hours PORT ALLEN — West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office deputies recovered two stolen firearms and made two arrests during separate traffic stops Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, highlighting the department's ongoing efforts to
September 11, 2025
