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Iota man who failed to register as sex offender faces second charge of indecent behavior with child

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
7 hrs ago

A Louisiana man is arrested in Lafayette Parish, and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Opelousas police chief, former officer indicted in connection with shooting over alleged affair

BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer
8 hrs ago

Opelousas Police Chief Graig LeBlanc and a former police officer who allegedly shot the chief's wife after she confronted the two about an extramarital affair were indicted Wednesday.

Ville Platte police officer arrested after releasing two suspected in shooting, authorities say

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 22, 2024

The Ville Platte City Marshal's Office arrested a local police officer after he allegedly released two suspects in possible connection to a Friday shooting.

Woman's body found in abandoned Mamou home, police say

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 21, 2024

Mamou police are asking for public assistance in identifying the body of a woman who was found in an abandoned home on Sunday.

Carencro man arrested after allegedly shooting a woman, charged with attempted manslaughter

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
Oct 21, 2024

A Carencro man is arrested after a shooting in the area of Country Ridge Road, Opelousas on Oct 18 left one woman injured.

One person dead, another in serious condition in a Opelousas shooting, according to police

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
Oct 21, 2024

Opelousas Police are investigation a shooting that left one person dead and another injured in a shooting Sunday.

Lafayette woman killed in early Sunday crash after running red light

Staff report
Oct 20, 2024

A 33-year-old Lafayette woman was killed early Sunday after running a red light at the intersection of Bertrand Drive and West Congress Street, according to Lafayette Police.

Man shot, killed after fight in Crowley, authorities say

Staff report
Oct 19, 2024

Police say 41-year-old Travis Trentel Thorne was killed Friday night after a fistfight escalated to a shooting.

Additional rape and kidnapping charges brought to Opelousas man accused sexual assault

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 18, 2024

An Opelousas man suspected in a St. Landry Parish rape case is now being charged in Lafayette.

High-speed chase in Acadiana leads to arrest of New Orleans murder suspect, police say

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 18, 2024

A high-speed chase that began in Henderson and ended in Scott led to the arrest of a New Orleans murder suspect Wednesday night.

One person in critical condition after a shooting at Crowley Walmart, police say

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
Oct 18, 2024

One man is injured after a shooting at the Crowley Walmart, investigation is underway according to Chief Troy Herbert.

Construction worker wounds himself with gun in car on Lafayette High campus

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 18, 2024

A shooting occurred on Lafayette High School's campus on Thursday after a construction worker is alleged to have accidentally shot himself.

St. Martinville deputy chief fired after threatening to kill suspect

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 17, 2024

A deputy police chief in St. Martinville was fired Wednesday after allegedly threatening to kill a suspect involved in an investigation.

Lafayette man charged with homicide in fatal bike crash in September

Staff report
Oct 16, 2024

Scott Police have arrested a Lafayette man in connection with a fatal bicycle crash that happened last month.

Man dies in ultralight plane crash near Church point, authorities say

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
Oct 16, 2024

A man died in a ultralight plane crashed near Church point on Tuesday, according to authorities.

'Armed and dangerous' teen charged with attempted murder escapes from Jeanerette jail, police say

Staff report
Oct 16, 2024

Authorities are searching for a 17-year-old attempted murder suspect who they say escaped Tuesday from Jeanerette City Jail.

Suspect in May shooting in Youngsville located in Indiana, police say

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 16, 2024

The suspect in a May shooting in Youngsville was arrested in Indiana on an active warrant.

Breaux Bridge man accused of 59 counts of trafficking children for sex

Staff report
Oct 16, 2024

A Breaux Bridge man has been accused of soliciting minors for sex in exchange for money or gifts.

11-year-old killed while riding on ATV driven by another youth in Sulphur

Oct 15, 2024

An 11-year-old was killed Monday after the ATV he was riding on flipped and crashed in Sulphur, authorities said.

Kaplan man dies after rear-ending 18-wheeler in Vermilion Parish

Staff report
Oct 15, 2024

Louisiana State Troopers are investigating a crash in Vermilion parish that left one man dead.

Two more arrested in connection to fatal Interstate 49 shooting

Staff report
Oct 15, 2024

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the October 5 shooting on I-49 that left one person dead.

Deceased identified in suspected murder-suicide in Acadia Parish

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 14, 2024

Two people have been identified as the deceased in a suspected murder-suicide in Acadia Parish.

Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Lafayette Parish

Staff report
Oct 14, 2024

Louisiana State Police said it is investigation the death of a bicyclist killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lafayette Parish early Saturday morning.

Franklin police search for suspect in rape involving 12-year-old

Staff report
Oct 14, 2024

Franklin police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspected rapist.

St. Martin Parish correctional officer arrested on drug conspiracy, malfeasance charges

BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer
Oct 14, 2024

A St. Martin Parish female correctional officer is arrested following an investigation involving a officer suspected of divulging confidential information.

Police investigate apparent murder-suicide in Acadia Parish

Staff and KATC-TV reports
Oct 13, 2024

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation into a suspected murder-suicide that occurred in the northeast region of the parish on White Oak Highway. Deputies were dispatc…

Youngsville man, Lafayette roofing company accused of fraud

By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer
Oct 12, 2024

A Lafayette roofing company is being accused of fraud after one of its inspectors was alleged to have intentionally damaged the roof of Livingston Parish homeowners.

One man charged in I-49 fatal shooting; police expect more arrests

Staff report
Oct 11, 2024

Carencro Police have arrested a suspect in an Oct. 5 shooting on Interstate 49 that left one person dead.