Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 9 días

Morgan City man sentenced to 35 years, agrees to surgical castration

A Morgan City man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, and child pornography charges. As part of his plea agreement, Carroll Clark has also agreed to undergo surgical castration.

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KLFYhace 9 días

New Iberia minister faces charges after second arrest in stings

A New Iberia minister, Malcolm Barnes III, has been arrested for the second time in connection with computer-aided solicitation of a minor and indecent behavior with a juvenile. The arrest was made as part of an undercover law enforcement sting operation targeting such crimes.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 9 días

Two men arrested in Operation Bottom Dweller

Two Lafayette men, Daquinncy James Stiner, 32, and Reginald James Tyler, 36, were arrested as part of Operation Bottom Dweller, an investigation targeting online predators. The men face charges including Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Computer-Aided Solicitation. The arrests were made by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 9 días

Fatal cabin fire kills 64-year-old woman in Acadia Parish

A 64-year-old woman from Egan died in a cabin fire on Wednesday afternoon in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. The fatal fire claimed the life of the resident in what authorities are investigating as an incident in the parish.

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KLFYhace 9 días

Three arrested after armed robbery in St. Mary Parish

Three men were arrested following an armed robbery at the Siracusa Recreation Department in St. Mary Parish. A vehicle pursuit ensued, resulting in a crash, followed by a brief manhunt that led to the arrests.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 9 días

Woman killed while walking along road in Westlake this morning

A 43-year-old woman, Detria A. Braxton of Westlake, was killed in a crash while walking along a road in Westlake this morning. The incident involved a vehicle striking the pedestrian along the roadway.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 9 días

Morgan City man gets 35 years for child rape conviction; set to undergo surgical castration

A Morgan City man named Carrol Clark was sentenced to 35 years in prison for second-degree rape and other offenses stemming from a 2024 investigation into child pornography. As part of his sentence, Clark is set to undergo surgical castration.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

Fire damages everything in Jeanerette home; family asks for help

A Jeanerette mother of five is seeking assistance after an early-morning fire destroyed nearly everything in her family's home and caused a burn injury to her oldest son. The fire was discovered when her boyfriend smelled smoke while the family was sleeping inside the residence.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

Minister arrested in multi-state predator sting operation

A three-day undercover sting operation called "Operation Bottom Dweller" resulted in the arrest of ten people from multiple states who traveled to Assumption Parish believing they were meeting a juvenile. The arrests were announced following the investigation that ran from August 26-28.

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The Currenthace 10 días

Flock is in Lafayette. Who else is watching you?

Flock cameras, which capture vehicle license plate information, are now operating in Lafayette. The article examines Flock and other surveillance technologies that are being used to monitor activity in the community.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury sent home again without verdict

The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial continues deliberations on its fifth day without reaching a verdict. The jury was sent home again as deliberations continue in this significant local criminal case.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

Bayou Vista Elementary under lock down following nearby armed robbery

Bayou Vista Elementary School in St. Mary Parish was placed on lockdown after an armed robbery occurred nearby, with police actively searching for suspects considered armed and dangerous. All three suspects have since been apprehended and the lockdown has been lifted.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

Broussard man found guilty of attempted strangulation

A Broussard man was found guilty of felony domestic abuse battery by strangulation and misdemeanor false imprisonment following an incident involving a mother of two. The conviction highlights ongoing domestic violence issues in the Acadiana region and resulted in serious felony charges.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

New Iberia minister, Scott man among 10 arrested in child sex crime roundup

Ten people, including two from Acadiana, were arrested in an undercover online operation called "Operation Bottom Dweller" targeting child sex crimes. The arrests included a New Iberia minister and a Scott man among those charged in connection with the investigation.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 10 días

'No indications of homicide': Death of body found at La Quinta Inn ruled natural

An unidentified man found at a Lafayette motel demolition site has been ruled to have died of natural causes, according to authorities. The death has been determined not to be a homicide.

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KLFYhace 10 días

Woman arrested in Lake Charles after three kids test positive for drugs

A Lake Charles woman, Jamie A. Semmes, 37, has been arrested and charged with three counts of cruelty to juveniles following an investigation in which three children tested positive for drugs. The arrest was made Tuesday by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Officer charged with abuse of office and planting drugs in Oakdale

An Oakdale police officer has been arrested and charged with abuse of office and allegedly planting drugs after Louisiana State Police opened a criminal investigation in August. Officer Jalen Melbert, 33, is facing charges for misusing his law enforcement position.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Teenager arrested following social media threat against Cecilia High School

A teenager has been arrested following a social media threat made against Cecilia High School in St. Martin Parish. The arrest is part of a series of recent school threats across Acadiana, including bomb threats at Westgate High School and threatening posts in St. Mary Parish.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Authorities announce 24-hour addiction help in Acadia Parish jail

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is launching a 24-hour addiction treatment program at the parish jail, funded by Louisiana's opioid settlement proceeds. The expanded medical program aims to treat substance abuse issues among inmates, utilizing settlement funds from nationwide lawsuits against prescription medication manufacturers.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Opelousas Police warn social media users that online threats are illegal

The Opelousas Police Department has issued a public warning reminding social media users that threats made online are illegal and can result in criminal prosecution. Police emphasized that statements involving physical harm or property damage constitute illegal activity rather than protected speech. The advisory aims to educate residents about the serious legal consequences of online threats.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Berwick police arrest four juveniles over Cat in the Hat TikTok trend

Four juveniles in Berwick have been arrested following an investigation into their involvement in a nationwide "Cat in the Hat" TikTok trend. The investigation began after authorities discovered local social media accounts were participating in the online trend, which may have involved local students.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

Missing 14-year-old boy reported in New Iberia

Authorities are searching for Kevin Broussard, a 14-year-old boy who went missing in New Iberia on September 1st after getting off the school bus. The boy is described as approximately 4'5" tall, weighing 97 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing khaki shorts and a black shirt.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

One injured in Tuesday morning Jeanerette house fire

A residential structure fire broke out in Jeanerette early Tuesday morning on Mills Street, leaving one person injured. The Jeanerette Fire Department responded to the 100 block of Mills Street just after 4 a.m.

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Crimen y Seguridad Pública
KLFYhace 11 días

$9,000 in drugs seized in Broussard narcotics bust

Isaac Moore, 26, was arrested and charged with multiple narcotics offenses after the Broussard Police Department seized approximately $9,000 worth of drugs during an investigation on August 28. The narcotics bust resulted in several criminal charges against Moore.

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