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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
Multi-parish investigation recovers 11 firearms, leads to charges against teenagers WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — Four suspects, including three juveniles, face burglary charges after a string of vehicle break-ins Thursday morning yielded at least 15 stolen firearms and prompted a round-the-clock investigation spanning multiple parishes. Sheriff Jeff
August 23, 2025
Three fatalities in 15 months, two tied to suspected contraband, prompt policy changes PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office has announced security reforms after three inmate deaths in 15 months, with two occurring in just six months, raised serious questions about contraband entering the detention center.
August 19, 2025
Derek Lewis, 64, who served federal prison time for corruption, now faces sexual misconduct and alcohol charges involving workplace juvenile ADDIS — Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis was arrested Tuesday by West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office detectives on charges involving sexual misconduct and providing alcohol to a
August 18, 2025
