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Covington Homicide Leaves Victims 'Burned Beyond Recognition'
Covington police have not released much information about the crime.
Former Opelousas Senator Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
State troopers confirmed the arrest and summons to court on multiple charges.
Arnaudville Woman Life Tragically Taken in Four-Car Crash
One driver as been arrested for vehicular homicide and impaired driving.
Louisiana Teacher Arrested for Giving Vape Pen, Texting Students
The teacher was arrested on campus after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Lafayette Police Bust Man with $47,000 Worth of Cough Syrup
The cough syrup, which the FDA has been restricting in recent years, has long used for its narcotic effects.
Is Killing Rats in Your Home About to Become Illegal?
Vague language in a new law might be problematic for homeowners.
LPSO Arrests Suspect in Lafayette Homicide Over the Weekend
Detectives are working to confirm the identity of the suspect at this time.
Ville Platte Man Killed in Crash After Fleeing Traffic Stop
The driver refused to stop and sped away.
Louisiana State Police Commissioner Exits Amid Corruption Claims
She was recently suspended from the New Orleans Police Department.
Lafayette Middle Student Arrested After Verbal Bomb Threats
The Lafayette Middle student is the fifth to be arrested for terrorizing this year.
Nearly $400,000 in Stolen Equipment Recovered in Lafayette
What started out as a stolen truck turned into a major equipment theft operation.
Northside Student Arrested for Threat That Forced Evacuation
This is the fourth LPSS student to be arrested for terrorizing this year.
Arnaudville Man Shoots at Neighbor's Dog, Hits Neighbor Instead
The victim was struck in the leg, but not critically injured.
Mississippi Man Steals Police Car, Drives to Crowley, and Gets Arrested
It was a long trip just to get arrested.
Two Abbeville Men Wanted for Attempted Murder After Shooting
Abbeville Police are looking for two men believed to be behind a Monday night shooting.
Northside High Cleared After Social Media Threat Forces Students to Evacuate
Law enforcement are on the scene and investigating.
Meth Bust in Kaplan Leads to Two Arrests
A man and a woman were arrested after an investigation into drug activity.
Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Left Pedestrian Dead
The incident, which occurred last week, happened on W. Congress.
One Rep's Plan to Address Louisiana's High Violent Crime Rate
With the state's crime rate on the rise, lawmakers will be looking at solutions in the next legislative session.
LPD Make Arrests in Dozens of Car Burglaries at Lafayette Hotels
More than 50 counts of Simple Burglary between them.