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Lafayette Police Currently Investigating Two Wednesday Shootings
Two people have been hospitalized in separate shootings in Lafayette, and Lafayette police are investigating.
Police Search for Puppy Stolen From Home in Scott, Louisiana
A family puppy is missing and Scott police are searching for the suspect.
Homicide Victim Found Shot Dead on Front Porch in New Iberia
A 21-year-old homicide victim was found shot to death in New Iberia, and police are looking for answers.
Lafayette Families Going to Mexico Should Avoid the 'Pharmacies'
A new investigative report shows that Mexican drug cartels are using pharmacies to push fentanyl-laced drugs on unsuspecting tourists.
Louisiana Baptist Leader Arrested for Multiple Child Sex Crimes
"These are extremely serious charges," said Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain said on Monday. "If you have any information, please get in touch with us."
Police Looking for Two Suspects in Scott, Louisiana Theft
Two suspects involved in a theft in Scott were caught on security cameras. Police are asking for help in identifying them.
Man in 'Surgical Mask' Robs Bank in New Iberia, Louisiana
Police are asking that if anyone knows the identity of the suspects to please contact the New Iberia PD. Anyone with information can call (337) 369-2306.
Maine Woman Hid Fentanyl in Body, Enough to Kill 24,000 People
Police pulled over a vehicle on Sunday and found drug paraphernalia, but no drugs. That is, until the K-9 drug dogs detected drugs around her groin area...
Man Arrested for Setting Car on Fire Next to a Home in Scott
The suspect is accused of setting fire to a car next to a manufactured home in Scott, Louisiana.
Lafayette Daycare Worker Arrested, Accused of Slamming Child Down
Parents of a child at a Lafayette daycare center filed a report alleging she physically abused their child.
Former STM Teacher Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Lafayette Federal Court
De La Paz was indicted last week on a charge of attempted production of child pornography related to a leaked video on social media in late April.
'Topless Jeep Weekend' Trashes Galveston Beach, Over 200 Arrested
The unofficial festival always leaves behind a lot of trash, and this year, hundreds were arrested as the party got out of control.
Former STM Teacher Indicted in Lafayette for Attempted Child Porn
He was arrested earlier this month in Lafayette Parish after a video of him making sexual advances to a student in Vermilion Parish leaked on social media.
Baton Rouge Teacher Accused of Raping Student Now in Custody
He faces two very serious charges, and has been terminated from the school system and from the sheriff's department, where he was a reserve officer.
High School Coach in Baton Rouge Accused of Raping Student
An arrest warrant has been issued for the coach, who is facing charges of third-degree rape and prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student.
Shots Fired at Heymann Park in Lafayette, Leaving 3 Injured
Suspects in Heymann Park were armed with guns and opened fire around 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Lafayette Middle Locked Down Briefly as Police Chase Naked Man
According to the Lafayette Police Department, the man did not enter the campus, but the school took safety measures.
Shooting Inside Atlanta Building Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured
Police say one person has been fatally shot and at least four others injured in a shooting in a Midtown Atlanta building.
Sex Offender in Opelousas Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Child
The juvenile told detectives that the first occurrence of the sexual abuse began at the age of 9.
Church Point Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Sunset, LA
His arrest was the result of tip from a concerned citizen, who called the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.