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Victim Identified in Fatal Lafayette Shooting Off Thruway
A shooting off Evangeline Thruway has turned into an active homicide investigation.
Eunice, Louisiana Woman Arrested for Counterfeit Death Certificate After Allegedly Faking Pregnancy
On November 14, 2023, deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a local medical facility regarding a counterfeit death certificate for a stillborn child.
Police in Crowley, Louisiana, Looking for Masked Suspect
Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers has issued a call for information to help police in Crowley, Louisiana, solve the burglary of a business.
Suspect Apprehended in Rayne, Louisiana After Two Men Were Shot, Including One in the Buttock
According to authorities, the incident happened on the evening of November 3, 2023, at 8:20 pm.
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Man Sentenced to 18-Year Prison Term for Contractor Fraud
According to the district attorney's office, the man performed unlicensed contracting on homes damaged by Hurricane Ida.
Man Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charges After Early Morning Shooting in Henderson, Louisiana
A Breaux Bridge man is behind bars after an early morning parking lot shooting in Henderson, Louisiana left one woman dead and another injured.
CVS Location Resorts To Framed Pictures of Items to Combat Theft
Pictures surfaced this weekend showing framed images of toilet paper and other essential products.
Two More Arrested in Fatal New Iberia Carjacking
Two more people have been arrested after a fatal altercation in New Iberia that left one man dead and a juvenile behind bars.
New Orleans DA, His 78-Year-Old Mom Carjacked at Gunpoint
Carjackings have been a problem in New Orleans, but holding the city's District Attorney at gunpoint is a scary plot twist.
New Iberia Murder Victim Identified, Killer Given $10M Bond
Iberia Parish officials have identified the victim in a brutal murder that occurred over the weekend.
Louisiana TV Anchor Releases Book About Convicted Murderer
The book is called "The Ungettable" and tells the story of a hometown journalist that spent two years gaining Vail’s trust and the two hour face to face meeting.
Excessive Force, Including Tase Get Kaplan, La. Officer Fired
The former Kaplan officer has been booked on multiple charges, including filing a false public record, malfeasance in office, and aggravated battery.
Texas Man Accidentally Shot Grandson At Wedding in Nebraska
A Nebraska wedding almost turns into a tragedy involving a Texas man and his grandson.
Car Theft at New Iberia, La. Store Turns Fatal, Juvenile Arrested
A 20-year-old is dead after confronting a would-be thief attempting to steal his car from a convenience store in New Iberia.
Shooting in New Iberia, Louisiana, Leaves 20-Year-Old Dead
Police in New Iberia, Louisiana, are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night, and they're looking for any information the community might have to assist.
Viral Clip Shows How U.S. Airman Caught His Wife Poisoning Coffee
While living in Arizona, the airman set up cameras around his home in order to figure out what was going on. What he discovered was shocking.
Can You Legally Shoot A Person For Trespassing In Louisiana?
What Louisiana law says about Stand Your Ground, self defense and protecting your property using deadly force.
Louisiana Stores Safe After Target Shutters 9 Locations
The company points to something they call 'organized retail crime' as a major factor.
Pitkin Woman Arrested for Starting Wildfires in Rapides Parish
The total value of the timber burned is estimated to be over 2 million dollars. The suspect has been arrested.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Issues Scam Warning
Some Lafayette residents are getting phone calls telling from someone claiming to be from local law enforcement, and it's come to the attention of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.