Baton Rouge arrests, microgrid opens, council delays action
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BATON ROUGE — Local authorities and officials reported multiple incidents this week: police arrested a suspect in a series of vehicle thefts and investigated an alleged rideshare impersonation and sexual assault, while city leaders unveiled a solar-plus-battery microgrid and delayed action on removing an indicted councilman from a board. Law enforcement recovered several stripped vehicles and booked one suspect on multiple theft and burglary counts; officers arrested an alleged impostor accused of raping a woman after posing as a rideshare driver. Officials held a ribbon-cutting for a community resiliency microgrid. Based on 6 articles reviewed, local reporting and supporting research.
Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- Dec. 6: Alleged rideshare impersonation and sexual assault reported to police.
- 3. Dec. 23 onward: Deputies say three suspects stole multiple Dodge vehicles; several cars recovered stripped of parts.
- Arrest: Tajavious Washington was arrested and booked on counts including 13 motor vehicle thefts and six burglaries (reported later).
- This week Tuesday: Officials held a ribbon-cutting for the Community Lighthouse solar-plus-battery microgrid at IBEW Local 995.
- Feb. 11–12: Metro Council removed an agenda item to remove an indicted councilman; a Feb. 12 press release announced We Auto's used Hyundai inventory.
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Emergency responders, residents with medical needs, and local organizations benefit from the new Community Lighthouse microgrid by gaining backup power, charging capacity, and a coordination hub during storms and grid outages.
Victims of alleged crimes, including the woman assaulted and owners of stolen vehicles, suffered physical harm, trauma, and property loss as documented by police reports and sheriff's office statements.
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