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An Opelousas police officer has resigned after being charged in shooting the Chief of Police and his wife in a controversial situation that combined an extramarital affair and police misconduct.

We are following a developing story out of Opelousas, Louisiana.

Opelousas Police have confirmed that the investigation is active. More details will be released as they become available.

Officials say information that leads to an arrest can lead to you getting up to a $1,000 cash as a reward.

Alaya has black hair and brown eyes.

Please contact the police if you see this girl.

The shooting happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

The girl left home following a disagreement according to officials.

A video that shows an Opelousas Police officer knocking out an individual and subsequently apprehending him has gone viral on TikTok.

The arrest happened early this morning.

The shooting happened at around 5:15 Thursday evening.

The mother discovered her teen missing this morning.

You can always report any crime to the Opelousas Police Department by calling 337-948-2500.

The girl was last seen by a family member Wednesday night.

A second man has been arrested for homicide in a shooting death that happened in December 2020 in Opelousas. Opelousas Police Major Mark Guidry says that they have arrested 19-year-old Omarion Beavers in connection with the December 19, 2020 shooting of Darrell Wheeler Jr...

The accused was seen at the Yambilee building working a security detail.

The situation escalated after the man was denied the use of the store's telephone.

The attack happened after the 72-year-old victim supposedly cut off the suspect and they pulled over.

The fifth suspect, Marcus Chenier, escaped police by fleeing the scene on foot