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Wanted: St. Martinville Fugitive Skips Court Dates
A St. Martinville man is wanted for skipping out on court dates related to drug charges.
St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Maj. Ginny Higgins reported 24-year-old Dillon Mier was last known to reside on Lilly Lane in St. Martinville...
Ex-Louisiana Deputies, Fed Task Force Members Face Charges
Two former Louisiana law officers with a Drug Enforcement Administration task force have been indicted on a variety of criminal charges.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 18 arrests for Saturday.
Pair of La. Teens Arrested For Grave Desecration
This is very upsetting for the families as they have to go through the grieving process again.
Two Arrested In 2015 Surrey Street Murder; One Still At-Large
A Special Investigations Unit, established by Police Chief Reggie Thomas, solved this and three other cold cases since December.
Appeals Court Denies Ackal’s Judge Reassignment, Trial Relocation
Federal appeals court refuses to reassign the Lake Charles judge who was originally assigned to the case.
Jeanerette Cop, City Marshal Arrested For Fight At Precinct
A police officer and a city marshal have been arrested--and since released--on charges related to a fight at the police department late last month.
BR Asst. Principal Pleads Not Guilty In Teacher’s Murder (UPDATED)
Robert Marks has been formally charged for the death of Lyntell Washington and her unborn baby.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 18 arrests for Saturday.
Indian Authorities Arrest 70 In Offshore Tax Scam
Many of us have received calls from people representing themselves as officials with the IRS. I've received several. In many cases, the caller speaks poor English and sounds like they're calling from another country. authorities in Mumbai, India have arrested 70 individuals working in a call center.
St. Martinville Man Busted For Growing Marijuana
Deputies recovered marijuana plants, and equipment used to grow them, at the residence of 64-year-old Robert Russo.
Lafayette Parish Arrests Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 21 arrests for Saturday.
Teens Arrested For Armed Robbery Near UL
UL Police report more arrests are possible for the staged armed robbery.
Person Of Interest, Girlfriend Sought In Death Of Butte La Rose Man
Investigators are searching for 28-year-old Gary Brackett, of Carencro, for the death of 68-year-old Richard "Dick" Hanson of Butte LaRose.
Scott PD Arrests Three For Internet Scam, Narcotics
The suspects allegedly set up a fraudulent internet company where they collected $80,000 but did not deliver products purchased.
Another St. Martinville Drug Dealer Behind Bars
The suspect was arrested for drug and firearms charges in the presence of a juvenile.
UPDATE: Authorities ID Suspect In Deadly Mall Shooting
Authorities say the suspect in the deadly Washington statemall shooting said nothing when he was apprehended and was "zombie-like."
Investigators Need ID Of Armed Robbery Suspect
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect wanted for robbing the Henderson Dollar General.
Franklin Woman Sentenced In Federal Wire Fraud Case
The defendant forged and cashed forged checks, initiated wire transfers and accessed a line of credit in the corporation's name without consent.