Board files charges against Fabian Blache for violating state law
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has filed charges against former fired Executive Director of the Board of Private Security Examiners, Fabian Blache III, for allegedly violating Louisiana law, “payment from…
WBRSO employee arrested on five felonies for allegedly stealing over $158,000
BATON ROUGE, La. — The politics of an upcoming election appear to be taking center stage when it comes to getting any information on cases from the West Baton Rouge…
BRPD union suing two Civil Service board members
(BATON ROUGE, La) Baton Rouge Police Union President, Corporal Brandon O’Neal, filed lawsuits against two members of the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board on Friday, Jan. 27th. Corporeal…
Doctor “busted” fired paramedic nearly decade ago claiming he was a medical student
“I couldn’t believe all this had happened so long after one of our physicians busted him already.” ~source who worked with fired paramedic Samrat Mukherjee (Baton Rouge, La) Multiple credible…
Deceased child’s mother feared for their lives & had protective order
The mother of a 4-yr-old boy who died Christmas Eve is speaking out saying she had a protective order against her ex-husband that was active through Aug. 2023. Isabel Stricker…
Samrat Mukherjee: “He treated my 3-yr-old daughter as a doctor”
In an update to an investigation into a fired paramedic posing as a physician, Unfiltered with Kiran learned multiple state and federal agencies are now aware of Samrat Mukherjee. Plus,…
Paramedic fired after allegedly claiming he was a doctor
“It was an elaborate scheme. It’s deception to a whole new level.” A paramedic, who worked for Acadian Ambulance for seven years, was fired allegedly for fraudulently asserting himself as…
Man shot less than 24 hours after he was released from prison
The man shot Friday morning in Baton Rouge at the Oakleigh Apartments had just been arrested and released from prison earlier in the week for allegedly choking his girlfriend. He…
Second EBR official leaving after storm water fee debacle
Sources confirm a second East Baton Rouge Parish official has put in his retirement letter just weeks after news broke over the storm water utility fee.Asst. Parish Attorney Bob Abbott…
Legal Analyst: Parish attorney “misinterpreted the law or misled council”
At the Oct. 26th East Baton Rouge Metro Council meeting, council members grilled Parish Attorney Andy Dotson, his office, and the mayor about the storm water utility fee. The nearly…
Zachary council candidate appears to live outside of district
A candidate running for the District 4 seat on the Zachary city council appears to be living at an address that is outside of the District 4 limits. Mindy Slaughter…
Parish Attorney signed contract in May, council didn’t know till September
An item is on the agenda to begin process to remove Parish Attorney Andy Dotson due to loss of confidence in his job. A contract between a law firm and…
Stormwater Fee: Mayor requested to remove it. Is it that easy?
“We’re struggling with transparency right now so I felt it’s important for people to know it cannot be pulled.” ~EBR Councilwoman “I want an investigation into where this NDA came…
Investigation underway into WBRSO employee for allegedly stealing $150,000
Louisiana Legislative Auditor Mike Waguespack confirms they are investigating West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office employee Mandy Miller for allegations of theft. “Sheriff Mike Cazes asked for us to investigate the…
FBI’s homicide statistics for BR underreported by nearly 40%
If statistics are reported inaccurately to the FBI, it could jeopardize BRPD’s future federal funding. Despite 2021 coming in as the deadliest year for Baton Rouge, the latest Uniform Crime…
BRPD officer accused of leaking confidential information has resigned
Sources tell Unfiltered with Kiran that Baton Rouge Police Officer Richmond Barrow Jr. has resigned as of Aug. 31st effective immediately. Sources added the resignation was in lieu of a…
BRPD officer fired after grand jury indicts him for kidnapping & malfeasance
After an investigation by Unfiltered with Kiran into the case of BRPD Officer Donald Steele, the case went before an East Baton Rouge Parish Grand Jury today. Hours later, BRPD…
Sexual abuse victim says he sounded the alarm to DCFS twice
“I feel like after making my report and having it lost, having it all messed up and then having them say, ‘Oh no, we don’t have any knowledge of it’…bullshit,”…
Sources: Doctor notified DCFS twice prior to 2-yr-old’s death of possible Fentanyl overdoses
New details are coming to light in the case of 2-yr-old Mitchell Robinson, who died from a Fentanyl overdose. Credible sources now tell Unfiltered with Kiran a doctor notified the…
Disparate Discipline: Turning a Blind Eye?
WATCH NOW: Disparate Discipline: Turning a Blind Eye? Should a police officer be on paid administrative leave for an entire year? That’s the question when it comes to Baton Rouge…
BRPD officer on leave, accused of leaking confidential information
A Baton Rouge Police officer has been on administrative leave for nearly three weeks while the police department conducts an internal affairs investigation. Officer Richmond Barrow Jr. was placed on…
BRPD Chief’s ‘thorn in the side’ placed on administrative leave
Sgt. John Dauthier was placed on administrative leave on Monday, June 20, 2022. “Yesterday, for reasons unknown and undisclosed, John was put on administrative leave by BRPD,” said Dauthier’s attorney…
Two Civil Service board members’ appointments called into question
The qualifications of two members who currently serve on the Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board (MFPCSB) are being called into question. That’s according to Louisiana law, something brought…
PI arrested, accused of forging bail bonds license to steal money
A former bail bondsman is accused of stealing money from a woman who wanted him to post bond for her son. Vallery Thierry, 40, was arrested by Ascension Parish deputies…
Appellate Court forces BRPD to turn over public records
After a more than a two-year battle, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Baton Rouge Police Sgt. John Dauthier, upholding a lower court’s ruling from…
Will an officer’s third strike prove disparate discipline within BRPD?
A Baton Rouge Police Officer is now possibly on strike three when it comes to misconduct. BRPD’s Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into the officer for an alleged hit…
Recent homicides appear to have multiple consistencies
Multiple sources have confirmed that several officials are now investigating a possible connection in five specific people shot in Baton Rouge. All five were shot in the head. Of the…
Man who admitted to killing woman on FB live, was recently released from prison
Digging through Earl Lee Johnson Jr.’s criminal records turned up an arrest going back to 2005. Johnson was arrested on Monday, April 18, 2022 for the first-degree murder of Janice…
Juvenile sexual abuse victims describe inappropriate touching & naked photos
Unfiltered with Kiran is learning new details into the cases of Heather Norwood French and her once boyfriend, Douglas Decuir in Ascension Parish. French was arrested in Feb. 2022. On…
Disparate Discipline: Officer falsifies military orders & remains at BRPD
Is there disparate discipline or preferential treatment when it comes to certain officers within the Baton Rouge Police Dept.? It’s been the subject of numerous investigations by Unfiltered with Kiran.…
St. Bernard Bar Association president arrested in Washington D.C.
The president of the St. Bernard Bar Association, Dan Robin Jr., was arrested during Washington D.C.’s Mardi Gras on Jan. 28th for simple assault. Records indicate the incident took place on…
Is Chief Paul using his government-paid attorney for a private battle?
Unfiltered with Kiran has learned the lawyer who represents the Baton Rouge Police Dept. and gets paid by your tax dollars is now looking to represent Chief Murphy Paul personally,…
BRPD chief asking for 3rd increase to fund lawyers, nearly 6 times what previous chiefs had
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will listen to any and all people who want to speak up on the Baton Rouge Police chief once again requesting an increase for…
Lawsuit alleges upwards of $20,000 pay discrepancies within St. George Fire Dept.
Three men named in an ongoing lawsuit are up for reappointments at tonight’s council meeting in East Baton Rouge Parish. David Carnes, Christopher Corzo & Johnny Suchy are hoping to…
Did Port Allen’s mayor use tax dollars for a sidewalk or a parking lot on private property?
At the corner of Michigan Ave. and N. 11th St. in Port Allen sits the Stone Square Lodge #8. It is a private property at 812 N. 11th St., meaning the…
Hundreds say they are ready to walk out if Woman’s Hospital mandates Covid-19 vaccine
More than 200 employees at Woman’s Hospital say they will walk out on Dec. 5th because the hospital is following the federal CMS mandate that every employee must have the Covid-19…
Furious parents demand answers on violence at Zachary High School
More than a hundred concerned Zachary High parents filled the Performing Arts Center at ZHS for a town hall meeting Monday night. The meeting, that started at 6 pm and…
Zachary High student arrested, accused of stabbing fellow student
Zachary Police officers responded to a stabbing at the Zachary High school basketball gym on Thursday, Nov. 4th around 9:30pm. Police report that one student was stabbed multiple times and transported…
Temporary restraining order issued against EBR’s Mayor Pro Tem but he fired back saying it’s all political
A 19th Judicial District Judge has signed a temporary restraining order, or TRO, against East Baton Rouge Parish’s Mayor Pro Tem Lamont Cole. The TRO was filed by Andrew Murrell on…
Louisiana State Trooper on leaving pending misconduct investigation
The Louisiana State Police released a news release on Oct. 6th after Unfiltered with Kiran started asking questions last Friday, Oct. 1st regarding alleged misconduct from a state trooper. Sources…
New Roads mayor’s security detail alleges mayor’s drug use & personal chauffeur service in New Orleans
An important vote is expected at Tuesday’s New Roads council meeting to override Mayor Cornell Dukes’ veto. It goes back to Mayor Dukes’ security detail that’s provided by the New…
Four nursing home residents die after being evacuated due to Hurricane Ida
The Louisiana Dept. of Health said in a news release that they have been alerted to four deaths of nursing home residents who were evacuated to a facility in Tangipahoa…
19th JDC judge overturns BRPD Officer Creel’s suspension
It was a big win for a former Baton Rouge Police officer in district court on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. Siya Creel’s 87-day suspension was reversed. Creel was the vice-president…
BRPD Chief asking for more money for private lawyers to represent him
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will consider nearly doubling the amount of money a local law firm gets to represent the Baton Rouge Police chief in legal cases. It’s…
New Roads mayor calls council members’ transparency efforts a “witch hunt”
It was a fiery council meeting in New Roads on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 where at least three council members requested transparency from Mayor Cornell Dukes. The entire council meeting…
Ascension Six: Historic recall efforts are underway
Sunny Edwards & Lonnie Vicknier are only two people but they are voicing the frustrations for many in Ascension Parish. “It’s sickening to watch the water rise on your property…
Retired captain accuses BRPD deputy chief of civil rights violations
A retired Baton Rouge Police captain accused a current BRPD deputy chief of possibly violating the public’s civil rights many years ago. During the public comment section of Monday July…
Civil Service reverses BRPD chief’s demotion for officer
After nearly 12 hours of testimony on July 26 for BRPD’s John Dauthier, the Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board voted 4-1 to reverse Dauthier’s demotion. Dauthier was suspended…
Fired, then rehired officer is family to a BRPD contract recipient
Unfiltered with Kiran brought you the investigation Monday looking into Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul first firing an officer in 2018 and then rehiring her as of July 19,…
BRPD Chief rehires officer he fired in 2018, plus considers backpay & benefits
Officer Michelle Patterson made headlines in 2018 when she was fired by Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul on May 4. Patterson, 29 at the time, was arrested in Oct.…
Petition launched against Catholic Diocese after they suggest a separation of vaccinated children from those unvaccinated
It started with an outrage from parents that stems from their children. LeMoine Shoriak is 11 yrs old and going into the 5th grade at a local Catholic school. She…
The truth: What all really happened on July 4th in Baton Rouge
Crime in Baton Rouge is up, that’s not a secret. Majority of statistics say this year is a record-breaking year so far when it comes to the number of homicides,…
South Louisiana or Wild West? Man shot multiple times awaits investigation from BRPD
*WARNING: SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL SEE IS GRAPHIC CONTENT* Blaine Rogers’ now has to walk on crutches and he will have to live with two bullets in his body.…
Disparate Discipline within Baton Rouge Police Department?
The Baton Rouge Police Department’s maximum allotment, or the highest number of officers it should have to protect and serve the Capital City, is 698. In the past few years…
BRPD chief asking for 3rd increase to fund lawyers, nearly 6 times what previous chiefs had
UPDATE The East Baton Rouge Metro Council voted to defer the item till the council meeting on Feb. 23rd. Several of the council members questioned the chief, one of his…