‘Improperly handled’ | Law enforcement officials question local police chief’s handling of rape case against deputy
FORDOCHE — Two separate law enforcement officials are sounding the alarm when it comes to the Fordoche Police Chief and his ability to investigate. This follows a deputy’s call for…
Two West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies on leave following criminal investigations
PORT ALLEN —- Two West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies have been placed on administrative leave pending criminal investigations into allegations of stalking. Donald Dawsey, 51, was issued a misdemeanor summons…
Judge clears fired BRPD officer of all wrongdoing in kidnapping & malfeasance case | State to appeal
BATON ROUGE — Hours before a disgraced Baton Rouge police officer was set to be sentenced for a malfeasance conviction on April 18, 2024, the judge presiding over the case…
Off-duty Slaughter police officer arrested for domestic abuse and false imprisonment
The Brusly Police Department arrested an off-duty Slaughter police officer for domestic abuse and false imprisonment on Friday, according to an arrest warrant.
Baton Rouge’s murder triangle: An inside look at the deadliest area of the Capital City
With Baton Rouge on pace to have its most violent year on record, UWK is taking an inside look at the most violent area of the city.
Landry ran as a tough on crime governor. Is he doing enough to keep Baton Rouge safe?
BATON ROUGE — During Jeff Landry’s landslide victory as governor of Louisiana, crime stood as one of the cornerstone platforms that propelled him to the governor’s mansion. Throughout the campaign,…
Guilty until proven innocent: Mason Troth’s nightmare fight against wrongful rape charges
FORDOCHE — In December 2023, Mason Troth made headlines when he was arrested and charged with first-degree rape and video voyeurism. The rape charge carries a mandatory life sentence upon…
Judge overturns BRPD chief’s ruling, clears retired officer’s suspension & demotion
BATON ROUGE — A local judge has overturned former Baton Rouge Police Chief Murphy Paul’s ruling against retired police officer John Dauthier. On March 8, 19th JDC Judge Richard “Chip”…
Baton Rouge Municipal Fire and Police Board Chairman refuses to step down despite court ruling
BATON ROUGE — Brandon Williams, the current chairman of the Baton Rouge Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, is refusing to step down despite a court ruling deeming him…
What happens next? Inside the investigation to JOY Early Learning Center after abuse allegations
GONZALES–After UWK’s investigation into JOY Early Learning Center, many people are left wondering what will happen next. State and local agencies are aware of the investigation, and say they cannot…
Stolen Joy: Response from APSO and Louisiana Dept. of Education
PRAIRIEVILLE — Numerous parents and former employees of JOY’s Early Learning Center, a daycare in Prairieville, are making allegations of abuse and neglect against the daycare’s owners, mother and daughter…
Local mom claims her son was murdered. So why aren’t police investigating?
BAKER — Veronica Constanza is on a mission to secure justice for her son, whom she believes was murdered nearly two years ago. Constanza recently discussed the case on Louisiana…
Atalco plant worker: ‘It is the most unsafe place I have ever worked in my life’
“I’ve worked in some unsafe places, and I’ve worked in some safe places, and by far, this is probably the most unsafe place I have ever worked in my life.”…
TRO granted | Lawsuit: Chief Murphy Paul’s interference in Brave Cave investigation could lead to dismissal
BATON ROUGE – Discipline against the four Baton Rouge Police Department officers named in the infamous brave cave investigation is being challenged as violating their rights. On Jan. 5, 2024,…
Disciplinary hearing for officers on leave over brave cave now set in Jan. 2024 after BRPD chief refused to reschedule
BATON ROUGE — A disciplinary hearing against the four BRPD officers named in the infamous brave cave investigation was scheduled for the day before BRPD Chief Murphy Paul is set…
Couple claims negligence after WBR deputy reportedly pulled gun on them
BRUSLY– Geremiah Williams says he were horror struck after leaving a loved one’s home, only to encounter a West Baton Rouge deputy who reportedly drew his gun on the couple.…
Fire & Police Civil Service Board Chairman pleaded not guilty to charges
BATON ROUGE — Brandon O. Williams, the current chairman of the Baton Rouge Police Fire & Police Civil Service Board, has now officially been charged with misapplication of contractor pay and home…
Recent teens escape triggers conversation to revert 17 year olds from juvenile to adult status
BATON ROUGE — It’s been four days since two 17 year olds accused of murder, escaped the East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Detention Center and have yet to be found.…
Frontrunner & current BRPD deputy chief may have answered police chief application inaccurately
BATON ROUGE — The City of Baton Rouge is on the hunt for a new Chief of Police after Chief Murphy Paul announced his retirement. Deputy Chief Myron Daniels submitted…
BRPD officer accused of sexually assaulting woman resigns after UWK’s investigation
BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police Officer Jason Dennis has resigned from BRPD as of Thursday, Oct. 19, according to a Baton Rouge Union lawyer, Tommy Dewey. His resignation comes…
Man arrested in 2020 shooting death allowed to enroll in BRPD Academy
BATON ROUGE — Keagan Valdry, a man who was arrested by Baton Rouge Police three years ago for negligent homicide, is now enrolled in the BRPD Academy with the intention…
What does an FBI investigation into Baton Rouge Police look like?
“Yes, it’s disturbing that there may be some criminal acts committed by some officers, but there’s an even bigger price tag from this FBI investigation to this type of misconduct…
BRPD officer fired after grand jury indictment for kidnapping & malfeasance
BATON ROUGE — After an Unfiltered with Kiran investigation into the case of BRPD Officer Donald Steele, the case went before an East Baton Rouge Parish Grand Jury. Hours later,…
Suit filed against Acadian Ambulance and medic impersonating a doctor after UWK investigation
BATON ROUGE — On September 7, 2023, Dr. Loi Le broke his silence by filing a civil lawsuit against Samrat Mukherjee, a medic impersonating a doctor, and Acadian Ambulance regarding…
Fire & Police Civil Service Board Chair arrested for contractor fraud
BATON ROUGE—On September 19, 2023, a local civil service board chair turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued alleging two counts of residential contractor fraud and a count…
Second federal lawsuit filed claiming BRPD used a “Brave Cave”
BATON ROUGE — Two separate federal lawsuits have now been filed naming Baton Rouge Police Officer Troy Lawrence Jr. as a defendant in using the “brave cave” and pointing the…
BRPD officer resigns amid lawsuit claiming department has a “torture warehouse”
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Officer has resigned as of Tuesday morning, just one day after a lawsuit was filed in federal court claiming that specific BRPD officer…
Law enforcement investigating alleged Facebook dog adoption scam
LIVINGSTON—An Ascension Parish resident is speaking out after paying a deposit for a dog that may not exist and having potentially falling for a dog adoption scam. On August 5,…
Driver pulled over was in police car that BRPD did not know was missing
HOLDEN— It was an ordinary day on April 19, around 4:30 p.m., when a black Dodge Charger caught the attention of law enforcement deputies for its excessive speed. Little did…
BRPD officer fired, but why was he hired in the first place?
BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Police Department officially fired one of its officers after a series of Unfiltered With Kiran Investigations. Tremelle Neldare was placed on administrative leave Monday,…
Re-hired BRPD officer terminated following UWK investigation
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Officer, who was re-hired 23 years after he was fired, has officially been terminated from the Baton Rouge Police Dept. BRPD Officer Tremelle…
“Make it make sense” | Mother of sexual harassment victim wants rehired BRPD officer gone
BATON ROUGE — Following an investigation by Unfiltered with Kiran that revealed the Baton Rouge Police Department had hired an officer who was previously fired 23 years ago, the mother…
BRPD rehires officer fired 23 yrs ago for sexual harassment & truthfulness
“By ignoring the policies and procedures of the department, I think the chief has discredited himself and the agency that he works for, and it’s something that, if the chief…
Judge reduces $1 million bond for man charged with 100 counts of pornography involving children
*WARNING: Contents of this article may be disturbing* BATON ROUGE — A 23-yr-old man from Baton Rouge was arrested on 100 counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of…
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…
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…
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…