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

Hit-and-Run Crash Sparks Safety Reminder from Lafayette PD

Lafayette Police responded to a hit-and-run crash Friday evening at University Avenue and Renaud Drive where a vehicle struck a maroon SUV. The incident prompted police to remind the public about the dangers of hit-and-run crashes, which the department reports occur regularly in the city with hundreds of crashes monthly.

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KLFY15h 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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KATC20h 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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