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A Lake Charles man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday. Darin Labiche, 53, died in the accident. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in the region.
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Two men are wanted following an incident in Abbeville involving alleged residential threats with handguns and a multi-parish vehicle pursuit. Officers responded to complaints of suspects in a vehicle repeatedly passing by a resident's house while displaying firearms. Both suspects face charges related to the incident.
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Acadia Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested Demoine Declouette on stalking charges. This is not the first time Declouette has faced similar charges in the parish, indicating a pattern of concerning behavior.
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Demoine Declouette, 48, of Rayne, was arrested following a standoff. He faces charges of cyberstalking and resisting an officer.
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Two arrests were made and methamphetamine was seized during a Project Safe Neighborhood operation in St. Landry Parish. The operation resulted from narcotics detectives receiving information about Corey 'Hawk' Manuel allegedly dealing drugs in the area.
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David Courvelle, a former detention officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for sexual abuse and smuggling. Courvelle engaged in a sexual relationship with a Nicaraguan detainee under his supervision and brought contraband gifts into the facility. The case highlights serious misconduct by law enforcement at a local immigration detention center.
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An 18-year-old Franklin resident, Benjamin Joseph Bertrand, has been arrested and charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material following a cybercrime tip. Law enforcement conducted a search of his residence as part of the investigation. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat online crimes against children in the local area.
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An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Wednesday morning on Marteau Road in Lafayette Parish. Brett Brignac, 21, of Youngsville was arrested and charged with Felony Hit-and-Run involving a Fatality following a collaborative investigation by multiple agencies.
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A family in Abbeville is raising allegations of repeated neglect against Maison du Monde Living Center, a nursing facility in the area. Multiple complaints have been filed with state agencies over several months regarding the care of their loved one. The family is now calling for accountability and investigation into the facility's practices.
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A 22-year-old Mamou man, Keaton Paul Thibodeaux, was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles on June 22. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received information about the alleged inappropriate conduct involving a minor. The charges are felonies under Louisiana law.
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Two men in Louisiana have been cited for multiple turkey hunting violations, including hunting during a closed season, exceeding daily and seasonal limits, and failing to properly tag and validate their turkey harvest. The citations represent enforcement of Louisiana's wildlife regulations designed to protect turkey populations. These violations carry penalties for those who fail to comply with state hunting laws.
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A 37-year-old New Llano resident, Justin D. Ford, has been arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals and multiple wildlife violations. The charges stem from a social media video that showed Ford striking a raccoon with a large rock. The incident highlights local law enforcement's response to animal abuse cases in the region.
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A Port Barre man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to the elderly following a report from a medical professional at a senior care center. The arrest came after possible abuse was identified at the facility. Authorities are investigating the incident involving the care of elderly residents.
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Flood victims in the area are being warned to watch out for disaster relief scams that commonly emerge after flooding events. Scammers often target vulnerable residents by posing as relief organizations or government agencies to steal money or personal information. Local residents should verify the legitimacy of any relief assistance before providing payment or sensitive details.
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A federal indictment has revealed that a Louisiana prison was involved in an alleged drone smuggling operation. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at correctional facilities in the state. Authorities are investigating the extent of contraband smuggling through the use of drones at the facility.
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An altercation at a Popeye's restaurant in Abbeville escalated into gunfire. Authorities initially responded to reports of customers fighting and separated the parties involved, including Xavion Broussard and Anayla Williams, but the situation later turned violent around 5:30 p.m.
Read moreA fight at a Popeye's restaurant in the area escalated into a shooting incident, resulting in two people being wounded. Police are investigating the connection between the initial altercation and the subsequent gunfire. The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the Acadiana region.
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A juvenile has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Abbeville on Saturday. The arrest was made by local authorities in response to the violent incident. Details about the victims and circumstances of the shooting are limited at this time.
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Two suspects have been arrested following an armed robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft that began in Jennings and extended into Lake Charles on Sunday. The multi-crime incident involved the theft of a vehicle and the kidnapping of at least one victim during the armed robbery. Authorities have charged both individuals in connection with the crimes spanning the two communities.
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One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Youngsville early this morning, according to authorities. The incident remains under investigation as officials work to identify the vehicle and driver responsible for the fatal collision.
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Opelousas Police Department has converged on the 200 block of West Cherry Street and is urging the public to avoid the area. Residents and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes until the police operation concludes.
Read moreThe Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help locating Damien Alexander Conner, who is accused of violating protective orders 36 times. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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Derrell Green was arrested following a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle in Louisiana. Green was found to be wanted on multiple warrants for drug offenses and other crimes. The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to apprehend fugitives in the region.
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Pastor Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Central was arrested on a second-degree battery charge and released on a $25,000 bond Tuesday. This marks a significant legal development for the pastor of the prominent local church. The arrest adds to Spell's history of legal troubles in the region.
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