Bess Casserleigh
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- Oct 1, 2026
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WBRZ Investigative Unit: Accused serial 'sextortionist' now arrested for rape (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE - Following WBRZ Investigative Unit reports, a 23-year-old accused of extorting multiple men he had sex with has been arrested again and is facing a rape charge. Per our investigation, a total of eight victims have made allegations against Jauan Wright since 2024. On Monday, Wright was issued bond of $75,000. He currently has three bonds. Wright's two newest allegations come from sexual encounters in August and November 2025. On Aug. 29, BRPD was called to the Wildwood Baton Rouge ap
Newly released inspection report shows major issues with Smitty's Supply before fire (opens the original)
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ROSELAND — A newly released inspection report by the Environmental Protection Agency shows major red flags in how Smitty's Supply was managed before the fire that destroyed it in August 2025. According to the 230-page report, inspectors found more than 25 'areas of concern', including improper storage and disposal of hazardous waste, having damaged or leaky containers and lead batteries, and, while it's not directly mentioned in the list, they also found several drums of unknown material labeled
Another EBR justice of the peace facing misconduct claims from judiciary commission (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE - Another East Baton Rouge justice of the peace is the latest subject of a judiciary commission investigation into possible misconduct. Mark Miley, who has been in the position since 2009, will now have to prove to the commission that he should keep his job. He is the second justice of the peace in Baton Rouge facing a hearing in front of the Judiciary Commission. Tracy Batieste was temporarily removed from her position in June. According to the commission's report, the investigation
Investigative Unit: Former St. Francisville cop pleads not guilty to 2022 death, DA to ask for upgraded charge (opens the original)
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ST. FRANCISVILLE — A former St. Francisville police officer pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide in connection with the 2022 death of a 39-year-old mother of three, as the district attorney is now seeking upgraded charges. District Attorney Sam D'Aquilla said they plan to bring Richard Parsons before another grand jury in September for an upgraded charge of second-degree murder. Renee Hinze was found dead in a bathtub at a St. Francisville hotel in 2022. Parsons had been with her that night
Local rapper's homicide raises fears of retaliation amid gang violence crackdown (opens the original)
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BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police are monitoring social media for plans of retaliation following the fatal shooting of West Clark, also known as Cleezy Five. "There's a lot of conversation going on about this particular shooting — who it involved, who this person was associated with," Lt. L'Jean McKneely said. According to posts online, Clark was a close friend of rapper Fredo Bang and an affiliate of TBG, or the Top Boy Gorilla rap collective. TBG has long-standing feuds with rival groups in the
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