Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
Crime & Public SafetyKATC

Two juveniles arrested in Lafayette house fire

Lafayette fire investigators have arrested two juveniles, ages 13 and 14, in connection with an intentionally set house fire on Patterson Street. The fire involved a vacant house and has been ruled as arson. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local authorities to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes in the Lafayette area.

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KLFY18h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teenager found dead in Sulphur pond after boating accident

A 16-year-old teenager was found dead in a pond in Sulphur after a boating accident, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The body was recovered following a capsized boating incident in the area.

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KATC23h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teen disappears after boat flips in Sulphur pond, deputies say

Deputies are searching for a teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in a pond in Sulphur. The incident occurred in a local waterway, and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing child.

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KLFY1d ago
Crime & Public Safety

One injured, one arrested in Jennings altercation, crash

A 24-year-old Jennings man, Phillip Lyons Jr., was arrested following an altercation and crash in Jennings. One person was injured in the incident. Lyons faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstructing a public road, and driving without a license.

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