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Sergeant Caleb Eisworth of the Baton Rouge Police Department, a decorated hero, passed away after being critically injured in June when a suspect intentionally drove into his motorcycle. The suspect's attempted murder charge is being upgraded to first-degree murder with plans for the death penalty, and the community and officials mourn Eisworth's loss, honoring his service and character.
Three Baton Rouge police officers, including a deputy police chief, have been arrested on felony charges related to an alleged police "torture warehouse." The charges include malfeasance in office, obstruction of justice, theft, and simple battery. The arrests come after an incident in which officers strip searched, hit, and used Tasers on a man who was under arrest, which was recorded on a body-worn camera. The department is also facing federal investigations and multiple lawsuits for other alleged misconduct, including assault in the "Brave Cave" warehouse. The police chief has disbanded the street crime unit and encouraged citizens to report any further misconduct to the FBI.
Lawsuits have been filed against the Baton Rouge Police Department, accusing officers of abuse and humiliation at an unmarked warehouse known as the "Brave Cave." One lawsuit involves a grandmother who was detained, interrogated, and cavity searched without being charged. Another lawsuit details the beating of a 21-year-old man by officers who repeatedly kicked and punched him. The FBI has opened a civil rights investigation into the allegations, and the police department has disbanded the Street Crimes Unit responsible for the warehouse. The officers involved in the cases are facing scrutiny, and the department has a history of misconduct allegations.
Baton Rouge Police reported that Nathan Millard allegedly overdosed on a drug called "blue magic," which is considered one of the purest forms of heroin and turns blue when mixed with a chemical. The drug is not commonly seen in Baton Rouge, but addiction and substance abuse counselor Tonja Myles emphasizes the importance of staying proactive by studying drug trends, gathering data, and finding ways to prevent overdoses and deaths. The drug reportedly contained fentanyl, and the State Crime Lab is being contacted for more information.