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
Police ID Four More Suspects In Playground Shooting
Once apprehended, each will be booked with 17 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 21 arrests for Saturday.
George Rodrigue To Be Honored With New Iberia Park
The Blue Dog will be commemorated at the park in the form of an 8-foot, three-sided sculpture.
IPSO Investigating New Iberia Shooting
Few details have been released for a shooting in Iberia Parish.
Sheriff's spokesman Maj. Ryan Turner reported deputies found a deceased male victim with a gunshot wound to the head around 7 a.m. this morning.
The victim was located in a parked car in the 300 block of Field Street...
SM’Ville Man Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges
St. Martinville police arrested this criminal on drug charges for the second time since May.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office recorded 25 arrest for Friday.
Opelousas Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Samuel A. Burns III was arrested for the Nov. 28 robbery of Kountry Quick Stop in Opelousas.
Buyers Beware! Hoverboards May Pose Fire Hazard
One of this holiday season's hottest gifts ideas draws consumer caution after multiple fire emergencies.
St. Martin Deputies Arrest One Thief, One Meth Dealer
Deputies make arrests following two unrelated crime investigations Friday.
Sen. Guillory Urging Edwards To Protect State Retirement System
Guillory to Edwards: “Providing our retirees a modest benefit at an affordable price should continue to be an utmost priority for this state."
UL Lafayette Task Force Strengthens Sexual Conduct Policy
School administrators said the university already had a strong policy in place, but the revisions update best practices for defining and responding to sexual misconduct, on and off campus.
Warrant Issued For Lagneaux Road Homicide Suspect
Deputies found a female body in a home in the 400 block of Lagneaux Road. Officials are investigating the case and searching for the suspect, Miles Joseph Guidry.
Ville Platte Couple Killed In Head-On Collision Saturday
Master Trooper Brooks David reported 87-year-old Fredrick Phillips and 84-year-old Bonnie Phillips were both killed in the head-on collision on Highway 167 north of La. 103.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 25 arrests for Saturday.
Latest: 12 Injured In Planned Parenthood Shooting
Slain officer Garret Swasey remembered; shooter's motive still unclear.
Lafayette Parish Arrest Report
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office reported 26 arrests on Friday.
Police Searching For Identity Of Man Killed In Shooting
Police are asking the public's assistance in trying to identify a man killed in a Friday morning shooting.
According to our news partner KATC, police responded to a call regarding a fight that was taking place on West Pinhook Road at about 2:15 a...
House Fire Claims Life Of Port Barre Woman
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started in a bedroom where the body of 64-year-old Diane Winchester was found.
Missing Boater Found Dead In Capsized Shrimp Boat
Despite dangerous conditions, Chris Atwell tried to save his fellow fisherman from the submerged boat's wheelhouse, but strong currents thwarted his efforts.
School Choice Community Wary Of New Governor Edwards
As a testament to Edwards' ties to the education community, his first speech since winning the runoff election was Monday at the Louisiana Federation of Teachers convention.