Born in Lafayette and raised in St. Martinville, I am a Cajun in heart, mind and spirit. I dove into the news industry with my start at my hometown newspaper where I picked up some journalistic skills. I earned a degree in mass communications at UL Lafayette which prepared me for covering news in Acadiana and around the state. As a news reporter for KPEL, my news beats include, but are not limited to, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish School Board. Jumping from print media to broadcast has been an exciting move for me in the ever-changing multimedia environment of today's news world. When not covering news, I can often be found playing guitar or cooking at home, both usually being done with my daughter, Jolie, very near by.
Derek Albert
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office recorded 34 arrests or citations for Friday.
Drug, Firearm Charges Land SM’Ville Man In Jail
On Friday morning, the suspect was arrested and booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail on a host of charges.
Youngsville Recovery Distribution Center Aided Thousands Of Acadiana Residents (Audio)
The flood recovery distribution site in Youngsville served as a hub for flood relief supplies.
UPDATE: St. Landry House Party Leads To 6 Arrests, 2 ER Visits
Underage drinking, unauthorized alcohol sales and a fight lead to Sheriff's Office investigations.
Three Arrested For High-Speed Chase, Shooting
A high-speed chase in a stolen car led to a shooting in Milton Tuesday.
Tyler Domingue Case: 3 Indicted In Her Death (UPDATED)
Dereck Viator from Lafayette, Johnny Primeaux of Lafayette and Brady Derouen of Abbeville have all been indicted in the death of Tyler Domingue.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 32 arrests for Saturday.
Pre-Dawn Shooting Leaves One Dead In Carencro
The Carencro Police Department found the victim shot to death inside his vehicle.
Woman Gets 15 Months For Stealing $230K From Employer
Federal prosecutors say a Lake Charles woman has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing more than $230,000 from her employer.
Drug, Prostitution Ring Busted In St. Martinville
The investigation yielded four arrests and $2,000 in drugs.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 29 arrests for Friday.
Crime Stoppers Video Yields More Burglary Arrests
In a St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers video released Wednesday, Maj. Eddie Thibodeaux outlined a burglary case at a Dollar General store in St. Landry Parish.
Police have since arrested 17-year-old Claydeon Thomas and two juveniles for the burglary...
LPSS To Receive $10,000 In Relief Funds Following Floods
A private company based in Vermont is offering supplies, manpower and funds to re-supply district classrooms.
Wanted: Breaux Bridge Woman Skips Court Date
The suspect is wanted for failure to appear for two serious crimes.
Lafayette Police Search For Stabbing Suspect
The stabbing occurred today around 2 p.m. in the 400 block of Sampson Street.
UL Lafayette Sun Belt Rival Reaches Out To Flood Victims
The University of South Alabama Athletic Department will be delivering donated goods and supplies for victims from last week's floods.
St. Mary Parish Coroner Investigating Inmate Death
The inmate died while receiving medical attention at the St. Mary Parish jail in Centerville.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 24 arrests for Saturday.
LSP Investigates Two Fatal Crashes In St. Landry Parish
Two unrelated fatal crashes in St. Landry Parish claimed the lives of three Acadiana residents Saturday morning.
Arrest Made For Theft Of NCAA Championship Rings
An Opelousas man stole at least two LSU rings from his brother-in-law who was a former football player.