Gulf Coast Brotherhood Honors Fallen Baton Rouge Officer
Cyclists completed a memorial ride to honor Sgt. Caleb Eisworth, who died following an incident on Joor Road.
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October 13, 2026
Baton Rouge Police HQ Relocation Proposal DebatedThe Downtown Development District discussed moving the Second District Headquarters to a historic downtown building on 3rd Street.
October 10, 2026
Baton Rouge Officer Sustained Broken Leg During PursuitA police officer suffered a broken leg while chasing a suspect along North Sherwood Forest Drive.
October 6, 2026
Baton Rouge Police Confirmed Tactical Camera BlackoutThe department released limited footage after a fatal shooting that occurred during a September standoff.
October 2, 2026
Baton Rouge Police Received Safety GrantThe Baton Rouge Police Department secured nearly $1 million to fund overtime traffic enforcement efforts.
September 25, 2026
Baton Rouge Officer Shot Armed ManA police officer fired a single shot at a man wielding a rifle on September 6, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
September 24, 2026
Federal Jury Ruled for Baton Rouge OfficerA federal jury and judge cleared a Baton Rouge police officer and the city-parish in a civil rights lawsuit.
September 24, 2026
Baton Rouge Council Approved District 2 Precinct LeaseThe city has finalized a 10-year agreement to relocate the police precinct to the downtown Masonic Building.
September 22, 2026
Baton Rouge Man Arrested After Four-Wheeler ChaseJayden James was taken into custody following a reckless pursuit that he allegedly broadcast on social media.