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Attorneys discussed the admissibility of toxicology evidence in court Wednesday ahead of a trial beginning for a 21-year-old defendant facing rape charges related to the Madison Brooks case. The trial centers on evidence that will be presented during the legal proceedings in connection with the high-profile case.
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Lafayette Police are seeking help identifying a woman who was killed in a crash on Evangeline Thruway earlier this month. The unidentified victim died in the traffic incident, and authorities are asking for public assistance in determining her identity.
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Lafayette Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman who was struck and killed while crossing Evangeline Thruway last week. The fatal pedestrian accident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the victim's identity and circumstances of the incident.
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The Morgan City Police Department will conduct an impaired driver checkpoint on Saturday, August 15, at an undisclosed location within city limits. The checkpoint is part of efforts to combat drunk driving in the area.
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A grandmother and her four grandchildren safely escaped a house fire in Lafayette Wednesday night. All residents were able to evacuate the home without serious injuries.
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A child was killed in a shooting in Opelousas on Wednesday night near Kim Drive and Mia Street around 11 p.m. The incident remains under investigation by local officials.
Read moreA child died Wednesday night in Opelousas following what police believe was a negligent discharge of a firearm near Kim Drive. The incident remains under investigation by Opelousas police.
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A house fire broke out in a bedroom at a Lafayette home near Crawford Street on Wednesday night. No injuries were reported in the incident, and the investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
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A 69-year-old Opelousas man, Horace Brooks, was killed in a dog attack early Wednesday morning on South Court Street. The owner of the two dogs involved has been charged with negligent homicide.
Read moreA former skating rink building caught fire Wednesday morning on John Hardy Drive in Abbeville. The structure, which previously operated as a skating rink, was destroyed in the fire.
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Nick Reiner has been indicted by a grand jury for the murder of his parents. Reiner pleaded not guilty to the charges after the indictment was unsealed on Wednesday.
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Willow Charter Academy in Lafayette was placed under lockdown today as the Lafayette Police Department investigates an incident at the school. Details about the nature of the investigation have not been disclosed.
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A 45-year-old Franklin man, Andre Antoine Brown, was arrested in Baldwin on August 11 following a narcotics investigation. Authorities seized various drugs and firearms during the search.
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A 15-year-old was accidentally killed in Vidalia on Tuesday afternoon after another juvenile discharged a loaded firearm during their encounter. The incident highlights the dangers of unsupervised access to firearms by minors.
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A fire broke out this morning at the former Abbeville Skating Rink building. Authorities responded to the incident at the vacant structure in Abbeville.
Read moreDefense attorneys for the man charged in Charlie Kirk's death are arguing against the death penalty, claiming their client was the intended target rather than Kirk. The legal team is making this argument as part of their defense strategy in the murder case.
Read moreKimberly Faulk was arrested and charged with negligent homicide following a fatal dog attack on a man in Opelousas. The incident resulted in serious criminal charges related to the animal's attack that proved deadly.
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The family of 15-year-old Lafayette resident Samuel Miley, a Northside High School sophomore, is speaking out following his shooting death nearly two weeks ago. His mother and sister are asking the community to remember him as more than just a headline and as a young man who loved basketball.
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A 51-year-old Texas woman, Michelle Yzquierdo of Baytown, Texas, was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 93 near Rue Scholastique Road in Lafayette Parish on Monday. The fatal accident occurred when Yzquierdo's 2021 Chrysler Pacifica was turning left from Rue Scholastique onto LA 93.
Read moreA three-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 93 near Rue Scholastique Road in Scott resulted in the death of a Texas woman on Monday. State troopers are investigating the fatal accident.
Read moreAn audit uncovered that a Lafayette City Marshal employee allegedly stole over $73,000 from the office. The employee was arrested by Lafayette police in January following the discovery of the theft.
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The Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office has announced the retirement of K-9 Harry, a police dog who made significant contributions to law enforcement during his tenure. Harry assisted in 17 arrests and was involved in several major drug seizures throughout his service with the department.
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A Denham Springs woman has been charged with multiple offenses following a boat crash on the Amite River in July that injured four people. The incident resulted in criminal charges related to the accident that caused injuries to those aboard.
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A narcotics investigation at Delta Food Gas Station in Lake Charles resulted in the seizure of five firearms and $60,000 in drugs. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office conducted the operation following a tip that the convenience store was allegedly selling illegal THC products, Kratom, and other prohibited items.
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