Amber Northern wiped away tears as she reflected on her promotion to lieutenant with the Baker Police Department, making ...

BAKER, La. (WAFB) - The Baker Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating several pieces of equipment that were reported stolen and the person responsible for the alleged theft.

A recent high school graduate was killed in a Monday evening shooting in Baker that left another seriously injured. Terrence Freeman, 18, was identified as the teen killed. Another victim was ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a house fire in Baker on Friday morning. The Baker Police Department, Baker Fire Department, and EMS ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baker Police Department is investigating after a high school student was stabbed around noon Thursday. Police Chief Carl Dunn said two female students got into ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baker Police Department is looking for a mother and child duo on Thursday. According to BPD, Jaylynn Shampine, 19, and her 3-month-old son, Kendell Anderson, ...

Willie Brooks has announced his candidacy for Baker chief of police. With over 18 years of experience in law enforcement, Brooks has demonstrated a commitment to public safety and community engagement ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baker Police Department arrested three men who were seen riding horses into a local Walmart. A video shared on social media shows four people riding horses ...