Baton Rouge Police Dept

Suspect booked for manslaughter after chase led to fatal police helicopter crash

Suspect booked for manslaughter after chase led to fatal police helicopter crash

29-Mar-2023Source: WBRZ 2

A man who fled police in Baton Rouge, triggering a high-speed chase that spilled into West Baton Rouge Parish, is facing manslaughter charges after the pursuit led to a helicopter crash that killed two officers.  On Monday, the Baton Rouge Police Department identified the officers killed as Sgt. David Poirrier, 47, and Cpl. Scotty Canezaro,... Read more

New head for Baton Rouge Police Air Support Unit

New head for Baton Rouge Police Air Support Unit

13-Jan-2011Source: 2TheAdvocate

After nearly 23 years of serving as a public information officer for the Police Department, Sgt. Don Kelly will step down is head of the Air Support Unit.  [file photo]  See also “Baton Rouge Police add Robinson R44“... Read more

Council approves R44 purchase for Baton Rouge Police Department

Council approves R44 purchase for Baton Rouge Police Department

23-Apr-2009Source: The Advocate

The Metro Council on Wednesday unanimously approved the purchase of a helicopter for the Baton Rouge Police Dep.  Mayor-President Kip Holden told the council “We are by far the largest parish in this area that doesn’t have a helicopter”... Read more

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