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National Drug Take Back Day at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters, starting tomorrow morning.Event detailsDate:  Saturday, ...
10/23/2026

National Drug Take Back Day at Baton Rouge Police Headquarters, starting tomorrow morning.

Event details
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Baton Rouge Police Headquarters
9000 Airline Highway

BRPD Arrest Suspect for Attempt MurderOn October 19, 2026 at approximately 8:26 p.m., Baton Rouge Police Uniform Patrol ...
10/22/2026

BRPD Arrest Suspect for Attempt Murder

On October 19, 2026 at approximately 8:26 p.m., Baton Rouge Police Uniform Patrol responded to the 3700 block of East Brookstown in reference to a Disturbance Call.

Upon their arrival, Officers observed a blood trail leading to an apartment. Once inside, officers located an unconscious elderly 65-year-old black female lying face down in a pool of blood. The victim was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.

On October 20, 2026, Major Assaults Detectives developed JERMEISHA MCKENZIE as a suspect. Detectives made contact with MCKENZIE and took her into custody without incident.

MCKENZIE was placed into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Attempt Second Degree Murder.

CRIMINAL HISTORY:

Battery of a Police Officer, Resisting a Police Officer, Simple Escape, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Battery, Operating a Vehicle while intoxicated, Aggravated Second Degree Battery and Aggravated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Arrest Made in the North Lark St HomicideOn Sunday, May 12, 2024, around 12:38 p.m. Baton Rouge Police Department Unifor...
10/22/2026

Arrest Made in the North Lark St Homicide

On Sunday, May 12, 2024, around 12:38 p.m. Baton Rouge Police Department Uniform Patrol Officers were dispatched to 2779 N. Lark Street in reference to a public assist call. Upon arrival, Officers made entry through the rear door of the residence and noticed a foul odor.

Upon arrival, Homicide Detectives entered the residence and observed an unknown person in the advanced stages of decomposition on the living room floor. The deceased was later positively identified as BRIDGET BOUTWELL.

During the course of this investigation, JOSEPH SOLAR III was developed as a suspect. An Arrest Warrant was obtained for SOLAR charging him with Manslaughter, Obstruction of Justice, and Failure to Report the Commission of Certain Felonies.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, SOLAR was apprehended by U.S. Marshals and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison with the listed charges.

Note
Solar has an extensive criminal history: (Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of Ma*****na, Aggravated Battery, Simple Burglary, Domestic Abuse Child Endangerment, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, and Aggravated Assault with a Fi***rm)

ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY - SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONBaton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify the individuals ...
10/22/2026

ATTEMPTING TO IDENTIFY - SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

Baton Rouge Police detectives are attempting to identify the individuals pictured below in connection with a shooting investigation.

Investigators believe during the evening hours of October 17, 2026, the suspects entered a liquor store in the 5000 block of Winbourne Avenue. While inside the store, the suspects recognized an individual, and a verbal altercation ensued.

As the confrontation escalated, the suspects fired multiple shots, striking the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital. At the time, the victim's injuries were considered non-life-threatening.

If you have any information on the identity of these individuals or any information regarding this ongoing investigation, contact Crime Stoppers:

☎️ Call 344-STOP (344-7867)

📲 Download the P3 Tips App

🖥️ Visit crimestoppers225.com

You will remain completely anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward

10/21/2026

💙🚔 National Night Out Against Crime | Building Stronger Communities Together! 🚔💙

The Baton Rouge Police Department is proud to stand alongside our community as we celebrate National Night Out Against Crime!

This special event is about more than crime prevention—it’s about building relationships, strengthening trust, and bringing neighbors and law enforcement together for a safer, stronger Baton Rouge.

We thank our residents, community leaders, and officers for coming together to show that when police and the community work together, we make a difference! 🤝💙

One City #. One Mission. A Safer Baton Rouge.

👻The countdown is on! Grab your krewe for Boo with the Blue, next Friday at BRPD👻
10/20/2026

👻The countdown is on! Grab your krewe for Boo with the Blue, next Friday at BRPD👻

Baton Rouge Police along with community partners participated in a Community Walk in the Howell Park area.  Neighbors in...
10/20/2026

Baton Rouge Police along with community partners participated in a Community Walk in the Howell Park area. Neighbors in the area were happy to see Baton Rouge's finest and other 1st responders walking the streets.

Participants were inviting the community to the “Blue Night Out” event that is being held at the Inspiration Center located at 5509 Winbourne Ave. Start time is 5:00 pm.

SEE YOU THERE.

Come One Come All and join us at the "Blue Night Out 2026" event, tomorrow afternoon at the Inspiration Center located a...
10/19/2026

Come One Come All and join us at the "Blue Night Out 2026" event, tomorrow afternoon at the Inspiration Center located a Howell Park, 5509 Winbourne Ave.

The event starts at 5:00 pm.

FATAL CRASH ON NICHOLSON DRBaton Rouge Police Traffic Homicide detectives arrested MIA CAMILLE DAWSON, 20, for a fatal t...
10/18/2026

FATAL CRASH ON NICHOLSON DR

Baton Rouge Police Traffic Homicide detectives arrested MIA CAMILLE DAWSON, 20, for a fatal traffic crash that occurred around 2:40 am this morning in the 5000 block of Nicholson Dr. Dawson was driving a 2016 Nissan Rogue southbound on Nicholson Dr, when she veered off the road and struck 2 pedestrains who were walking on the right shoulder of the roadway.

Shortly after the crash, BRPD uniformed officers made contact with Dawson in the 1900 block of Nicholson Dr.

LEAH VICTORIA FONTE, 21, died at the scene. SHANE DAVID HIRSTIUS, 21, was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

Dawson was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Operating While Impaired, Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, Hit and Run Driving, Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Negligent Injuring.

This investigation remains ongoing.

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