missing man

A local man has been missing for weeks, only his car was found.

According to Sheriff Becket Breaux, at approximately 8:20 am this morning (4/2/24), deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division recovered the body of 27-year-old Ronald James Batiste.

27-year-old Ronald Batiste was last seen in Henderson fishing with a friend on Saturday evening.

Aircrews with the USCG spent several hours on Monday (Nov. 13) searching off Louisiana's coast for the man to no avail.

[UPDATE] He has been found safe! A Lafayette mother is asking for the public's assistance in locating her missing son.

Anyone can give information anonymously by calling 337-789-TIPS (8477).

Acadia Crime Stoppers pays cash for information leading to an arrest.

Police are hoping to bring in K-9 units today depending on the weather.

If you have information, call Acadia Crime Stoppers at 337-789-TIPS(8477).

A farmer has found the body of who Acadia Parish Sheriff's deputies believe is James Gunnels.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kim Christopher Armand is asked to call the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-828-1960.

Michael Patin was last seen Tuesday of last week.

Family members confirmed that Mr. Simien suffered from the beginning stages of dementia.

In an update to this story: Rayne Police say they've found Justin Bergeron. He's a cancer patient who had been missing since Monday.  

Police need your help looking for a missing man. Justin Bergeron was last seen in Rayne on Monday.

Authorities need your help trying to find a Port Barre man. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Officials say Dale A. Lafleur has been missing since July 13 of this year.

Patterson Police are helping the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office search for a man who's been missing for more than two weeks.