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Acadia Parish woman arrested in connection with insurance fraud, arson investigation

An Estherwood woman has been arrested by the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal in connection with a March house fire that investigators determined was intentionally set as part of an insurance fraud scheme. The arrest follows an investigation into the arson and related insurance fraud charges.

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  1. · KLFYOne arrested and one wanted in connection to Acadia Parish sexual abuse investigation
  2. · KATCAcadia Parish woman arrested in connection with insurance fraud, arson investigation This story
Crime & Public Safety
KLFY5h ago

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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Crime & Public Safety
KATC9h ago

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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Crime & Public Safety
KLFY1d ago

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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