January 2021 reportedly the deadliest month on record in East Baton Rouge
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Sunday, January 31 2021
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BATON ROUGE - An analysis of crime statistics across the United States has led many to believe that the spread of novel coronavirus and an increase in acts of violence are linked.
While the virus itself isn t causing an uptick in violent crimes, but the effects of the pandemic appear to be fueling acts of violence.
Experts say that a pandemic-induced increase in stress and financial woes have resulted in an increase in violent crimes and homicides in the U.S.
Authorities investigating deadly shooting on Ozark Street
Authorities investigating deadly shooting on Delaware Street By WAFB Staff | January 21, 2021 at 11:15 AM CST - Updated January 21 at 5:28 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) say they are investigating a shooting that left one man dead on the morning of Thursday, Jan. 21.
Sgt. Don Coppola Jr., a department spokesperson, says officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10 a.m. in the 3900 block of Ozark Street.
Investigators found Jeremey McQuarter, 25, lying in the front yard of a home and suffering from a gunshot wound.
Coppola said McQuarter died from his injuries at the scene.
EBR Parish Coroner s Office identifies deceased woman found off Airline Highway
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Friday, January 08 2021
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January 08, 2021 9:19 AM
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BATON ROUGE - The morning after authorities with the Baton Rouge Police Department discovered the body of a deceased woman within the 5900 block of Airline Highway, officials with the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner s Office released the woman s identity.
On Thursday (Jan. 7) morning, the Coroner s Office reported that 53-year-old Thelma Jackson s manner of death is currently pending. The coroner also notes that no trauma appeared to be involved and no foul play is suspected.
Bridge Center opening delayed due to licensing issues
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Wednesday, January 06 2021
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BATON ROUGE- Three weeks after organizers showed off the bright and shiny facility that was supposed to be the answer to Baton Rouge s mental health crisis, a licensing issue has the facility unable to open.
The facility will operate under three different licenses: crisis receiving, behavior health, and an arrested unit. We are doing something that s never been done in the State of Louisiana, Executive Director of the Bridge Center, Charlotte Claiborne said. There is not another crisis receiving center in this entire state. When you do something for the first time, you have to keep in mind there s going to be some hiccups.
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