(WAFB) - A federal indictment details a dark scheme allegedly planned by a Louisiana teen to “kidnap and murder gay men whom he met online.”Chance Seneca, 19, from Lafayette, Louisiana, is accused of kidnapping two gay men he met through a dating app called Grindr in June of 2020. Seneca attempted to kidnap one other person but failed during that same time period, according to the Department of Justice.Seneca allegedly sent an 18-year-old to the hospital in critical condition after stabbing him in the neck during one of those alleged attacks.That teen told other Louisiana media outlets he,...…(WAFB) - A federal indictment details a dark scheme allegedly planned by a Louisiana teen to “kidnap and murder gay men whom he met online.”Chance Seneca, 19, from Lafayette, Louisiana, is accused of kidnapping two gay men he met through a dating app called Grindr in June of 2020. Seneca attempted to kidnap one other person but failed during that same time period, according to the Department of Justice.Seneca allegedly sent an 18-year-old to the hospital in critical condition after stabbing him in the neck during one of those alleged attacks.That teen told other Louisiana media outlets he,...WW…

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - According to Louisiana State Police, Trooper Jacob Brown has resigned after reports of the trooper beating a man during an arrest in 2019.Officials have confirmed the trooper’s resignation was effective close of business March 10.Attorneys representing Aaron Bowman, a man who a Louisiana State Police (LSP) Trooper allegedly used excessive force on during his May 2019 arrest in Monroe, La., held a news conference on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol Monday, Dec. 14.Attorney Ron Haley and other members of the legal team representing Bowman commended LSP...…BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - According to Louisiana State Police, Trooper Jacob Brown has resigned after reports of the trooper beating a man during an arrest in 2019.Officials have confirmed the trooper’s resignation was effective close of business March 10.Attorneys representing Aaron Bowman, a man who a Louisiana State Police (LSP) Trooper allegedly used excessive force on during his May 2019 arrest in Monroe, La., held a news conference on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol Monday, Dec. 14.Attorney Ron Haley and other members of the legal team representing Bowman commended LSP...WW…

(WAFB) - Data released by the Louisiana Department of Health shows a fourth death has been linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A first declared in 2018.Other data released on a web page updated frequently by the state health department shows the number of infections linked to that outbreak is at 1,128 cases as of Aug. 14.East Baton Rouge, Ouachita, and Livingston parishes have been linked to the most number of cases. Each report between 121 and 240 cases.WHAT IS HEPATITIS A?Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is a vaccine-preventable illness...…(WAFB) - Data released by the Louisiana Department of Health shows a fourth death has been linked to an outbreak of hepatitis A first declared in 2018.Other data released on a web page updated frequently by the state health department shows the number of infections linked to that outbreak is at 1,128 cases as of Aug. 14.East Baton Rouge, Ouachita, and Livingston parishes have been linked to the most number of cases. Each report between 121 and 240 cases.WHAT IS HEPATITIS A?Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is a vaccine-preventable illness...WW…

(WAFB) - People can now track the date their COVID-19 relief payment scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) guides citizens through a process where they can submit their social security number and personal bank account information.That process allows citizens to receive payments more quickly.The IRS is not contacting anyone to collect personal or bank account information.Calls, texts, emails, and official-looking postcards or printouts that suggest otherwise are scams.Checks that appear to show an overpayment are also...…(WAFB) - People can now track the date their COVID-19 relief payment scheduled to be deposited into their bank account or mailed to them.The Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) guides citizens through a process where they can submit their social security number and personal bank account information.That process allows citizens to receive payments more quickly.The IRS is not contacting anyone to collect personal or bank account information.Calls, texts, emails, and official-looking postcards or printouts that suggest otherwise are scams.Checks that appear to show an overpayment are also...WW…

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rev. Tony Spell ministered to a crowd at his church while wearing an ankle monitor Sunday, April 26, despite being placed on house arrest.A judge on Friday, April 24, asked Spell if he’d comply with state orders that limit the number of people who can gather in one place at the same time.Spell replied by quoting a bible verse, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said.Moore said Spell remained silent when asked a second time. The judge interpreted Spell’s silence to mean he would not comply with those state orders.Spell is pastor of a church in...…BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Rev. Tony Spell ministered to a crowd at his church while wearing an ankle monitor Sunday, April 26, despite being placed on house arrest.A judge on Friday, April 24, asked Spell if he’d comply with state orders that limit the number of people who can gather in one place at the same time.Spell replied by quoting a bible verse, East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore said.Moore said Spell remained silent when asked a second time. The judge interpreted Spell’s silence to mean he would not comply with those state orders.Spell is pastor of a church in...WW…

(WAFB) - The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) reached out to Governor John Bel Edwards as part of its latest request for a statewide investigation into child sex abuse allegations involving religious authorities in Louisiana.The request came in an email sent to the Edwards’ office, officials over Louisiana State Police (LSP), and members of the media. SNAP is asking Gov. Edwards to direct LSP to lead the investigation, based on statements SNAP leaders said were made by Attorney General Jeff Landry. Those statements suggest it would have to be LSP that performs the...…(WAFB) - The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) reached out to Governor John Bel Edwards as part of its latest request for a statewide investigation into child sex abuse allegations involving religious authorities in Louisiana.The request came in an email sent to the Edwards’ office, officials over Louisiana State Police (LSP), and members of the media. SNAP is asking Gov. Edwards to direct LSP to lead the investigation, based on statements SNAP leaders said were made by Attorney General Jeff Landry. Those statements suggest it would have to be LSP that performs the...WW…