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🚓🚓 🚓.        DRUG ARREST       🚓🚓🚓On August 19, 2026, as part of an investigation, SIU detectives along with SRT and 1st...
08/31/2026

🚓🚓 🚓. DRUG ARREST 🚓🚓🚓

On August 19, 2026, as part of an investigation, SIU detectives along with SRT and 1st District Officers, executed a search warrant at a residence in Baton Rouge.

During the course of the investigation, fi****ms and narcotics were seized. As result, Treyvon Hart was arrested for narcotics and fi****ms violations.

Seized:
-approximately 20 pounds of Ma*****na
-11 d/u of Ritalin
-1/2 d/u of Adderall
-G***k 44 (.22)
-G***k 19 (9mm)
-FN Scar 175 (7.62x51) reported stolen through BRPD

Charges:
-PWID Schedule II
-PWID Schedule I
-Illegal Carrying of a Firearm w/CDS
-Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm

Hart’s criminal history includes arrests for PWID Schedule I and Violation of Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law (Drug Free Zone).

🚨🚨 ARREST MADE IN FATAL STABBING 🚨🚨On Tuesday, August 5, 2026, Uniform Patrol Officers responded to 8280 Cypress Ave, re...
08/29/2026

🚨🚨 ARREST MADE IN FATAL STABBING 🚨🚨

On Tuesday, August 5, 2026, Uniform Patrol Officers responded to 8280 Cypress Ave, relative to a welfare check. A family member reported not hearing from their loved one in a few days. Officers, assisted by property managers, entered the apartment and located 54-year-old Faun Reese, and her live-in-boyfriend Garry Miles incapacitated in bed. Reese was found to have sustained a fatal stab wound and was pronounced deceased on scene by emergency medical personnel. Miles was transported to a local hospital in serious condition and later admitted for a drug overdose.

During the course of the investigation, detectives developed Miles as the suspect in the homicide of Reese. Upon his release from the hospital, Miles was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for Second Degree Murder and Illegal Use of Weapons.

Miles has been arrested numerous times for violating a protective order to prevent domestic violence in California, but those were misdemeanor offenses and no further details were available.

UPDATE-BATON ROUGE MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MEMPHIS, TNUpdateTYRONNE BRAZILLE, 50, has been extradited back to Baton R...
08/28/2026

UPDATE-BATON ROUGE MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED IN MEMPHIS, TN

Update
TYRONNE BRAZILLE, 50, has been extradited back to Baton Rouge and is currently in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for 2nd Degree Murder and Illegal Use of a Weapon.

Brazille shot and killed Lanessa Bradford during a domestic incident.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Original 8-15-26
Baton Rouge Police Department Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of 50-year-old Lanessa Bradford.

On August 13, 2026, Memphis Police Department detectives contacted BRPD and advised that officers had stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers made contact with the driver and discovered Bradford was deceased in the passenger seat. Bradford had suffered a gunshot wound.

Detectives learned that Bradford and 50-year-old Tyronne Brazille were together at Independence Community Park, located at 7500 Independence Blvd. in Baton Rouge. Following a verbal disagreement, Brazille shot Bradford.

Brazille then fled the area and drove through several states before being stopped in Memphis for a traffic violation.

Brazille was taken into custody in Memphis, TN as a fugitive and is awaiting extradition to Baton Rouge, where he will face a charge of murder in connection with Bradford’s death.

08/26/2026

A look back at the Journey to Recover Ja'Derrius.

🙌Shoutout to all the ladies who took advantage of our FREE Equalizer Women's Self-Defense course this month! Missed it? ...
08/26/2026

🙌Shoutout to all the ladies who took advantage of our FREE Equalizer Women's Self-Defense course this month! Missed it? 👀Keep an eye out for our next course offering. It's the perfect opportunity to build awareness and confidence about your personal safety.

Today at The Inspiration Center, Chief Morse had the chance to talk community impact through partnership and to introduc...
08/20/2026

Today at The Inspiration Center, Chief Morse had the chance to talk community impact through partnership and to introduce the newest member of our team— 15-month-old K-9 SATURN🪐

🐾 A huge thanks goes out to LECJF and the Harvey’s for their contributions in making this paw-sible!

👀Be on the lookout for K-9 Saturn and Sgt. Belcher, as they work hard to keep everyone safe and secure this football season.

The Baton Rouge Police Department is extremely appreciative of everyone that has invested time, resources, and prayers i...
08/20/2026

The Baton Rouge Police Department is extremely appreciative of everyone that has invested time, resources, and prayers into this search and recovery effort❤️

BRPD Traffic Stop Leads to Large Drug BustBaton Rouge Police 1st District uniform patrol officers conducted a vehicle tr...
08/19/2026

BRPD Traffic Stop Leads to Large Drug Bust

Baton Rouge Police 1st District uniform patrol officers conducted a vehicle traffic stop in the 5600 block of Jackson Ave. Upon contacting the driver, a strong aroma of ma*****na was emitting from the vehicle.

During the course of the investigation it was discovered that the driver was in possession of the following:

* 17 Kilograms of Co***ne
* 7 grams of ma*****na
* ma*****na cigarette
* handgun

Worthington West, 42, of Baton Rouge was arrested for the following:

* Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II
* Illegal carrying of Fi****ms with CDS
* Possession of Ma*****na
* Illegal Window Tint

The 17 kilos of co***ne has a street value of over 2 million dollars.

Update - Fatal Shooting: 3300 block of Hollywood Street UpdateOn Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Baton Rouge Police 3rd Distri...
08/19/2026

Update - Fatal Shooting: 3300 block of Hollywood Street


Update
On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Baton Rouge Police 3rd District Uniform Patrol Officers, along with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, apprehended JACODY HOUSTON, 21, for his involvement in the shooting death of Johnathan Chambers.

Houston was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Armed Robbery and Illegal Use of a Weapon.

Note:
Houston has an arrest criminal history for Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearm, Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Armed Robbery and Attempted Armed Robbery

Original - May 25, 2026
On May 24, 2026, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Uniform Patrol Officers responded to the intersection of Beech Street at Douglas Avenue, relative to a male who was shot. Upon arrival Officers located 20-year-old Johnathan Chambers, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Chambers was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A female victim was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Homicide Detectives were notified and responded to the scene.

During the course of the investigation, it was learned the shooting occurred in the 3300 block of Hollywood Street.

At this time no suspect(s) have been developed at this time.

This is an on-going investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 225-344-7867.

Yesterday, Landfill Search Operations Embarked on Week 6. As of August 14, 2026, Search Teams had excavated 4,265 cubic ...
08/18/2026

Yesterday, Landfill Search Operations Embarked on Week 6.

As of August 14, 2026, Search Teams had excavated 4,265 cubic yards of the landfill and processed 3,590 tons of landfill waste. Last week, we saw average daily productivity increase from approximately 150 tons per day to an average of 221 tons per day.

We continue our excavation efforts as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather, and we ask that you continue to keep this family and these Search Teams in your thoughts this week❤️

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