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Crime & Public SafetyA Morgan City man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, and child pornography charges. As part of his plea agreement, Carroll Clark has also agreed to undergo surgical castration.
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Crime & Public SafetyA New Iberia minister, Malcolm Barnes III, has been arrested for the second time in connection with computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with a juvenile. The arrest was made as part of an undercover law enforcement sting operation targeting such crimes.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo Lafayette men, Daquinncy James Stiner, 32, and Reginald James Tyler, 36, were arrested as part of Operation Bottom Dweller, an investigation targeting online predators. The men face charges including Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Computer-Aided Solicitation. The arrests were made by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 64-year-old woman from Egan died in a cabin fire on Wednesday afternoon in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The fatal fire claimed the life of the resident in what authorities are investigating as an incident in the parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyThree men were arrested following an armed robbery at the Siracusa Recreation Department in St. Mary Parish. A vehicle pursuit ensued, resulting in a crash, followed by a brief manhunt that led to the arrests.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 43-year-old woman, Detria A. Braxton of Westlake, was killed in a crash while walking along a road in Westlake this morning. The incident involved a vehicle striking the pedestrian along the roadway.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Morgan City man named Carrol Clark was sentenced to 35 years in prison for second-degree rape and other offenses stemming from a 2024 investigation into child pornography. As part of his sentence, Clark is set to undergo surgical castration.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Jeanerette mother of five is seeking assistance after an early-morning fire destroyed nearly everything in her family's home and caused a burn injury to her oldest son. The fire was discovered when her boyfriend smelled smoke while the family was sleeping inside the residence.
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Crime & Public SafetyA three-day undercover sting operation called "Operation Bottom Dweller" resulted in the arrest of ten people from multiple states who traveled to Assumption Parish believing they were meeting a juvenile. The arrests were announced following the investigation that ran from August 26-28.
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Crime & Public SafetyFlock cameras, which capture vehicle license plate information, are now operating in Lafayette. The article examines Flock and other surveillance technologies that are being used to monitor activity in the community.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial continues deliberations on its fifth day without reaching a verdict. The jury was sent home again as deliberations continue in this significant local criminal case.
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Crime & Public SafetyBayou Vista Elementary School in St. Mary Parish was placed on lockdown after an armed robbery occurred nearby, with police actively searching for suspects considered armed and dangerous. All three suspects have since been apprehended and the lockdown has been lifted.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Broussard man was found guilty of felony domestic abuse battery by strangulation and misdemeanor false imprisonment following an incident involving a mother of two. The conviction highlights ongoing domestic violence issues in the Acadiana region and resulted in serious felony charges.
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Crime & Public SafetyTen people, including two from Acadiana, were arrested in an undercover online operation called "Operation Bottom Dweller" targeting child sex crimes. The arrests included a New Iberia minister and a Scott man among those charged in connection with the investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn unidentified man found at a Lafayette motel demolition site has been ruled to have died of natural causes, according to authorities. The death has been determined not to be a homicide.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles woman, Jamie A. Semmes, 37, has been arrested and charged with three counts of cruelty to juveniles following an investigation in which three children tested positive for drugs. The arrest was made Tuesday by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn Oakdale police officer has been arrested and charged with abuse of office and allegedly planting drugs after Louisiana State Police opened a criminal investigation in August. Officer Jalen Melbert, 33, is facing charges for misusing his law enforcement position.
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Crime & Public SafetyA teenager has been arrested following a social media threat made against Cecilia High School in St. Martin Parish. The arrest is part of a series of recent school threats across Acadiana, including bomb threats at Westgate High School and threatening posts in St. Mary Parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is launching a 24-hour addiction treatment program at the parish jail, funded by Louisiana's opioid settlement proceeds. The expanded medical program aims to treat substance abuse issues among inmates, utilizing settlement funds from nationwide lawsuits against prescription medication manufacturers.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Opelousas Police Department has issued a public warning reminding social media users that threats made online are illegal and can result in criminal prosecution. Police emphasized that statements involving physical harm or property damage constitute illegal activity rather than protected speech. The advisory aims to educate residents about the serious legal consequences of online threats.
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Crime & Public SafetyFour juveniles in Berwick have been arrested following an investigation into their involvement in a nationwide "Cat in the Hat" TikTok trend. The investigation began after authorities discovered local social media accounts were participating in the online trend, which may have involved local students.
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Crime & Public SafetyAuthorities are searching for Kevin Broussard, a 14-year-old boy who went missing in New Iberia on September 1st after getting off the school bus. The boy is described as approximately 4'5" tall, weighing 97 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing khaki shorts and a black shirt.
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Crime & Public SafetyA residential structure fire broke out in Jeanerette early Tuesday morning on Mills Street, leaving one person injured. The Jeanerette Fire Department responded to the 100 block of Mills Street just after 4 a.m.
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Crime & Public SafetyIsaac Moore, 26, was arrested and charged with multiple narcotics offenses after the Broussard Police Department seized approximately $9,000 worth of drugs during an investigation on August 28. The narcotics bust resulted in several criminal charges against Moore.
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