Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:50PM CDT until June 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:49PM CDT until June 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More
Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued June 21 at 8:49PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA Read More

Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help From the Public in Unsolved 2021 Homicide

Published February 27, 2023

Authorities in Louisiana Asking for Help From the Public in Unsolved 2021 Homicide

Baker, Louisiana – Capital Region Crime Stoppers and Baker Police Department are asking for help from the public in an unsolved homicide that took place in September of 2021.

On September 27, 2021, Leon Washington (pictured) was shot and killed in Baker, Louisiana, at the Azalea Trailer Park.

Detectives with the Baker Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in an attempt to locate the individual or individuals responsible for the murder of Leon Washington.

Authorities are asking anyone with information in the case is asked to call 225-344-STOP (344-7867), submit information using the P3 Tips App or visit crimestoppers225.com.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone…

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Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,…

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Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and…

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