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Baton Rouge Man Arrested After Intentionally Striking Officer with Truck, Posts Boastful Social Media Update

BATON ROUGE, La. — A Baton Rouge man faces serious charges after allegedly running over a police officer with his truck and later making social media posts that appeared to brag about the incident. Authorities say 41-year-old Gad Black deliberately struck Sgt. Caleb Eisworth as the officer rode home on his marked motorcycle. The collision occurred on Joor Road, with police reporting that Black dragged Eisworth for nearly 500 feet before leaving the scene. Eisworth …

Tragedy Unfolds in Baton Rouge: Young Woman Fatally Shot by Ex-Boyfriend After Reporting Threat

BATON ROUGE, La. — A tragic incident unfolded in East Baton Rouge, where a young woman lost her life in a suspected domestic violence case involving her ex-boyfriend. The confrontation took place outside her apartment complex, raising serious concerns about the severity of such relationships. Authorities have identified the victim as 22-year-old Kayelyn Ford. She reportedly contacted law enforcement early Monday morning, expressing fears that her former partner, 24-year-old Brandon Bell, was trying to enter …

Alleged Confession via Social Media Leads to First-Degree Murder Charges in Baton Rouge Hammer Attack

BATON ROUGE, La. — A 34-year-old man faces first-degree murder charges after authorities say he confessed to killing his stepfather in a series of disturbing voice messages sent through social media. The case centers around Ian Seghers, who reportedly communicated details about the crime to his brother, Sean Crawford, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement. The alleged murder of 66-year-old Walter Rowland occurred earlier this month, with Rowland last seen on March 9 when …

Baton Rouge Tragedy: Midnight Shooting Claims One Life, Leaves Another Injured; Police Seek Leads

Baton Rouge, LA — A shooting incident in Baton Rouge early Thursday morning resulted in the death of one man and left another injured, local authorities reported. The Baton Rouge Police Department is actively investigating the violent event that occurred right before 1 a.m. on East Buchanan Street near Highland Road. The deceased, identified as 32-year-old Daryl Hamilton, succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital in critical condition. The second victim, whose …

Net Frenzy: TikTok Video Ignites Speculations Around Baton Rouge Therapist’s Mysterious Death

Baton Rouge, LA — The mysterious death of William Abraham, a local therapist, has gripped the community and sparked widespread speculation online, particularly among users of the social media platform TikTok. Abraham was found deceased under suspicious circumstances shortly after a TikTok video, which many found unsettling, was posted. Authorities are remaining tight-lipped about the details of the investigation, but this hasn’t stopped netizens from theorizing about possible connections between his death and the video …

Baton Rouge Teen Stands Trial, Declines Plea in Devastating 2021 Triple Homicide Involving Infant

Baton Rouge, LA — In a move that has stirred public emotion and legal scrutiny, a Baton Rouge teenager implicated in a harrowing 2021 shooting that claimed the lives of three people, including an infant, has turned down a plea deal. The decision now propels the case toward a trial that is sure to capture the community’s attention due to its tragic circumstances and the young age of the accused. The suspect, who was only …