Lawsuit Alleges IPSO Rejected Applicant Because Of HIV
The lawsuit filed Tuesday says William Pierce was told he had a job as an Iberia Parish sheriff's deputy, but was turned down after a medical exam.
Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal
Jury: Ackal Not Guilty Of Civil Rights Charges
The jury in the federal civil rights trial involving Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal have returned not guilty verdicts.
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.
Prosecutors Weighing New Charges Against Iberia Sheriff
Federal prosecutors are weighing additional charges against Sheriff Louis Ackal and one of his top lieutenants in a case linked to alleged beatings of jail inmates.
Iberia Sheriff, Lt. Col. Indicted For Inmate Beatings Conspiracy
Five inmates allege the sheriff failed to intervene when the inmates' mistreatment was reported.
Phone Scammers Posing As IRS Agents
Law enforcement officials warn Acadiana citizens of tax-season phone scams.
Undercover Agents Arrest Repeat Narcotics Offender
Deputies arrested a man in New Iberia on narcotics charges...again.