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Crime & Public SafetyAn Abbeville man, Micheal J Broussard, 64, was arrested on August 22 and charged with 15 counts of possession of child pornography involving three juveniles. The arrest followed an investigation conducted by the Church Point Police Department.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man reported missing near Alleman's Grocery Store in Iberia Parish has been found safe, according to officials. The search has concluded with a positive outcome for the missing person.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 41-year-old Youngsville man, Johnatrhan Ledouz, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sexual abuse, including 2 counts of molestation of a juvenile, 2 counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, and 2 counts of sexual battery.
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Crime & Public SafetyA new trial date and location have been set in the second-degree murder case against Adam and Jennifer Duhon. The case involves charges related to a death in the Acadiana area. The defendants' trial will proceed with the newly established court schedule and venue.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Youngsville man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a 2024 crash that killed 59-year-old Gilbert Price Jr. of Rayne. Billy Kritzer pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and will serve 15 years in prison followed by 15 years of probation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA viral video of a large fight in downtown Lafayette has raised concerns about nightlife safety in the area. The Lafayette Police Department is responding by highlighting its tactical patrol strategies designed to quickly de-escalate conflicts and manage crowds in the downtown entertainment district.
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Crime & Public SafetyJauwan L. Bellard, a Ville Platte man, was arrested on August 31 and charged with second-degree attempted murder in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred on August 2. The arrest concludes the investigation into the violent crime.
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Crime & Public SafetySinger D4vd entered a not guilty plea in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and will now be represented by a public defender after losing his private legal team. D4vd is charged with killing, sexually abusing, and dismembering the victim in this high-profile case affecting the local community.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Youngsville man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for vehicular homicide following a November 2024 crash that resulted in the death of Gilbert Price, Jr. in Acadia Parish. The sentencing concludes the legal proceedings related to the fatal accident.
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Crime & Public SafetyWestgate High School in New Iberia was evacuated following a bomb threat. Authorities are currently investigating the threat and the situation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 46-year-old Opelousas man was killed Sunday night after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate 49 North near U.S. Highway 190. The fatal crash occurred when the man was crossing the interstate in the area between the two highways.
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Crime & Public SafetyA pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car in St. Landry Parish on Saturday night. The incident remains under investigation by police as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Crime & Public SafetyA second suspect, Damarcus McNeal, has been arrested in connection with an attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery investigation in Morgan City. This follows the earlier arrest of Kloey Culliver, 26, of Patterson, who was charged with the same crimes.
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Crime & Public SafetyLafayette police are investigating after a heavily decomposed body was discovered by a construction worker during the demolition of the former La Quinta Inn on Evangeline Thruway. Authorities are working to identify the remains and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Opelousas Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam where callers falsely claim to have kidnapped a family member and demand money. Authorities are investigating multiple complaints about this extortion scheme targeting local residents.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyFar-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was arrested by immigration authorities in Louisiana over an alleged visa overstay and subsequently removed from the United States. The incident occurred in Louisiana when federal officials took action against the controversial figure.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA man was killed in a shooting in Crowley on Friday night. Police are investigating the incident and seeking assistance from the community to help solve the case.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn unidentified man was killed in a shooting near East 13th Street and Northern Avenue in Crowley, Louisiana last night. Authorities are investigating the fatal incident. No additional details about suspects or circumstances have been released at this time.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles man was killed in a traffic collision involving a dump truck on Highway 165 in Jeff Davis Parish on Thursday morning. The crash resulted in a fatal outcome for the Lake Charles resident.
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Crime & Public SafetyA fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. Highway 165 on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a Lake Charles man. The incident involved two vehicles colliding on the highway.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Youngsville woman died following a crash while riding an electric scooter Thursday night. The Youngsville police chief is urging the public to prioritize safety when using e-scooters following this deadly incident.
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Crime & Public SafetyConstruction workers discovered human remains Thursday evening while demolishing a former hotel site in Lafayette. Lafayette Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 6:08 p.m. after receiving a call from the crew.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man from Eunice has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice on Saturday. The arrest marks progress in the investigation of the fatal incident at the popular local establishment.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 63-year-old woman from Kinder in Allen Parish died in a house fire Thursday morning, according to authorities. The victim has not yet been identified.
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