LSP Trooper Arrested Following Off-Duty DWI Incident

Baton Rouge - This morning, shortly after 1:00 a.m., a Trooper assigned to Troop A was on patrol and observed a vehicle cross the divider line while traveling south on Interstate 110 in East Baton Rouge Parish. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was identified as 28-year-old Isaiah Gilbert of Hammond. At the time of the arrest, Gilbert was on leave following a separate incident on March 10, 2024, where he was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (1st Offense) and Careless Operation. Gilbert has been employed with the Louisiana State Police since 2021.

During the DWI investigation this morning, Gilbert was transported to Troop A, where he gave a breath sample, which registered above the legal limit. He was transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail and booked on the following charges: Improper Lane Usage, Driving While Intoxicated (2nd Offense), Driving While Under Suspension for Certain Offenses, Simple Damage to Property, and Open Container.

Gilbert remains on leave with all law enforcement property previously recovered pending the conclusion of criminal and administrative investigations.

Contact Information:
Sergeant William Huggins
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs - Region 1
Office: 225-925-6202
[email protected]