Louis Ackal

In the federal civil rights trial of Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal, testimony wrapped up Friday morning.

In addition to discussing the decision against Sheriff Ackal, Ortego pointed out that veterans are now exempt from paying state fees for getting a Conceal Carry Permit in Louisiana.

An indicted south Louisiana sheriff says the recent killings of police in Baton Rouge show that he needs to carry a gun.

A superseding indictment released last week charges Ackal, top deputy Gerald Savoy and Capt. Mark Frederick with civil rights violations arising from the beatings of two men.

State Police troopers have been asked to help patrol and work traffic in Iberia Parish.

Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal pleaded not guilty to civil rights violations at the Lafayette Federal Courthouse.

After six months, Louisiana State Police have finished their investigation into a man who died from a gunshot while handcuffed.

The State Police investigation of the shooting continues.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office has placed a deputy on leave who allegedly beat a man in handcuffs after the Sugar Cane Festival last weekend.

The sheriff says 21 people were arrested during the two day operation.

Sheriff Louis Ackal says that deputies were called out to Journey's Lounge just after midnight after a disguised bandit robbed two workers.

Two charged in desecration case.

Captain Ryan Turner with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says Elveria Aucoin was found dead of apparent suicide by the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.

No arrests in the case, but police are investigating.

Police allege the two suspects were posers.

A business owner says he saw two people on his property.

Iberia Parish deputies report several incidents in which deputies were personally threatened by armed groups.

Police respond to an armed burglary in Iberia Parish last night.