Authorities arrest 2 on suspicion of DWI in East Baton Rouge Parish

Baton Rouge authorities search for arsonist linked to Saturday night house fire

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) - A house fire in the Gardere area has been ruled as an act of arson, authorities say. The incident occurred Saturday, October 1 shortly before 10 p.m. within the 2200 block of General Beauregard Avenue, which is in a residential area off Gardere Lane. First responders with St. George Fire were called to the scene. Upon arriving, they reported finding flames creeping up the side of the house and spreading to the home's…

Authorities arrest 2 on suspicion of DWI in East Baton Rouge Parish

Authorities arrested at least two people on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in East Baton Rouge Parish and booked them into Parish Prison between noon Saturday and noon Sunday, booking records show.