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Crime & Public SafetyA 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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Crime & Public SafetyDeputies 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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Crime & Public SafetyA 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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Crime & Public SafetyThe U.S. Marshal Service is conducting an investigation in Church Point near North Main Street. Authorities are on scene but have not yet released details about the incident. More information is expected as the investigation develops.
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Crime & Public SafetyChitimacha Tribal Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying an individual. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact CTPD at 337-923-4964 or submit a tip through the department's mobile app.
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Crime & Public SafetyDeputies are searching for a 15-year-old runaway from Tangipahoa Parish who may be in East Baton Rouge Parish. The search involves law enforcement from multiple parishes in the region as they work to locate the missing teenager.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Jennings driver is facing weapon charges after pulling a gun during a traffic altercation that resulted in a fiery rollover crash. The confrontation escalated when the driver allegedly brandished a firearm, leading to the serious vehicle accident.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 37-year-old man escaped from police custody in Evangeline Parish while being transported to jail after using a key to remove his handcuffs. Law enforcement officers discovered Arvie had fled on foot when they arrived at the facility. Authorities are actively searching for the escaped suspect.
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Crime & Public Safety VideoA 55-year-old man was rescued Tuesday from a storm drain on West Pont Des Mouton Road in Lafayette after entering it to search for a phone and becoming trapped. Following his rescue by emergency responders and transport to a local hospital, police discovered he is wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
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Crime & Public Safety VideoFormer Morgan City teacher Katherine Albarado, 32, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for attempting to sexually exploit a 16-year-old student through email and attempting to possess child pornography. The conviction highlights a serious breach of trust by an educator in the local community.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance in locating 17-year-old Sayli Marina Sanchez Espinal, who has been missing since September 9. The teen was last seen in unincorporated Duson in Lafayette Parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn Iberia Parish man was arrested early Wednesday morning after officers discovered him at a business on Diver Drive at 3 a.m. The arrest followed a suspected burglary, according to officials.
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Crime & Public SafetyJalawrence Neal White, a four-time convicted felon, has been sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor in Louisiana. White received the sentence under the state's habitual offender law following his adjudication as a fourth habitual offender on August 31st in Jefferson Davis Parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Louisiana death row inmate has filed a lawsuit against Department of Public Safety and Corrections officials challenging the state's execution method as unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment. The legal action raises questions about Louisiana's capital punishment procedures and practices.
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Crime & Public SafetyScammers are targeting Acadiana businesses by sending fraudulent invoices for services that were never requested or received. Local businesses are warned to verify invoice authenticity and report suspicious activity to authorities.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 37-year-old inmate named Costandzer Arvie escaped from custody while being transported to the Ville Platte City jail on Wednesday. He broke free on foot while handcuffed and remained missing after an extensive search by authorities.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyAn inmate named Costandzer Arvie, 37, escaped from custody while being transported to the Ville Platte City jail on Wednesday while still handcuffed. The inmate broke free and fled on foot during transport by an Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Deputy. Despite an extensive search, Arvie remained missing as of the report.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 29-year-old New Iberia man has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists related to an alleged plot in New Orleans. Micah James Legnon's guilty plea was entered Tuesday in federal court.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe attorney for Lindsay Clancy plans to request dismissal of the case following a mistrial after her five-week trial ended with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Clancy's legal team will now pursue having the charges dismissed based on the hung jury outcome.
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Crime & Public SafetyAcadia Parish Crime Stoppers is seeking help locating two men wanted for home invasion. The agency is asking the public to provide information that could lead to the fugitives' arrest.
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Crime & Public SafetyLafayette Fire Department rescued a man who was trapped inside a storm drain in Lafayette for approximately two days. Emergency responders were able to extract the man from the drain, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of how he became trapped.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Silver Alert has been issued for 71-year-old Darryl Williams, who went missing Tuesday afternoon in Orleans Parish. Williams was last seen at approximately 1:30 p.m. on September 8, 2026, at 14500 Haynes Boulevard, and Louisiana State Police issued the alert around 4:55 p.m.
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Crime & Public SafetyChristopher Paul, a 46-year-old candidate for Elizabeth Police Chief, has been arrested and charged with two counts of second degree rape for alleged crimes committed in 2005 and 2006. The arrests raise questions about the candidate's background and fitness for the police leadership position.
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Crime & Public SafetyGlenn Lebouef, a 59-year-old Abbeville resident, was cited by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for three counts of failing to comply with charter boat regulations. The citation indicates alleged illegal operation of a charter boat business without proper licensing or compliance.
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