WBRSO and Louisiana State Police investigating death off Lobdell Highway

PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police are investigating after a body was discovered Sunday afternoon along a pipeline access road off Lobdell Highway.

Discovery Details

Deputies responded to the scene around 2:30 PM Sunday following the discovery of the body along the pipeline access road. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office is currently on scene processing the incident.

The Louisiana State Police Crime Scene Unit is assisting with processing the scene, according to authorities.

Investigation Status

At this time, no additional information is available regarding the circumstances surrounding the death or the identity of the deceased.

Authorities have not released details about the cause of death or whether foul play is suspected.

Multi-Agency Response

The investigation involves coordination between:

• West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
• Louisiana State Police Crime Scene Unit

The involvement of the state police crime scene unit indicates the serious nature of the investigation and the need for specialized forensic processing.

Ongoing Investigation

This remains an active investigation. Authorities are expected to release additional information as it becomes available.

The pipeline access road where the body was discovered is off Lobdell Highway in the Port Allen area.

This is a developing story. Contact the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office at (225) 389-2302 for updates.

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