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
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
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 helicopterâ€... Read more