The Advocate

Crackdown on drag racing in Baton Rouge? Metro council will vote on tougher penalties tonight

Amid complaints from residents about loud, dangerous drag racing on Baton Rouge streets, the Metro Council will vote tonight on tougher penalties for race organizers and participants. Drag racing in ...
WGNO

Houma man arrested, accused of drag racing in Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after being accused of drag racing in Baton Rouge. Jose Andras Reulas-Guerra, 21, of Houma, was arrested on charges of ...
The Advocate

Drag racing in Baton Rouge is out of hand, police say. Here's what the city wants to do about it.

The East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council is taking aim at drag racing, which law enforcement officials say has gotten out of control recently. Councilman Rowdy Gaudet wants to toughen rules against ...
WAFB

Baton Rouge families, officials call for end to illegal street racing

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Illegal street racing, stunts, and burnouts are once again causing concern in Baton Rouge as police step up enforcement and community members continue to demand change. Baton ...