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Crime & Public SafetyA 22-year-old Guatemalan civil detainee escaped from an ICE facility in Pine Prairie yesterday afternoon. Authorities have launched a search for the escaped individual. The incident highlights security concerns at the immigration detention facility.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 15-year-old has been identified as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred on Sherwood Drive in Lafayette on Friday afternoon, according to the Lafayette Police Department.
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Crime & Public SafetyA deadly shooting occurred in the 200 block of Sherwood Drive in Lafayette on July 31 at approximately 4:21 p.m. The incident resulted in at least one fatality and prompted a police response to the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 20-year-old deputy with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office has been arrested and fired for allegedly smuggling marijuana and other contraband into a penal facility. The charges represent a serious breach of law enforcement duties in the region.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyAn 18-month-old child in foster care in Louisiana died while in the care of a man who had been certified by the Department of Children and Family Services over two years prior. The toddler had been in foster care for less than a month before her death, raising questions about the vetting and oversight of foster care placements.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles man was arrested following a major drug seizure operation on July 24, in which approximately $100,000 worth of illegal narcotics were recovered from two separate properties. The arrest was part of an ongoing drug investigation by local officials.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Utah man has been arrested and charged with second degree murder and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of an 18-month-old foster child in Beauregard Parish. Alberto Marin, 31, of Salt Lake City, is accused in the death of Melanie Trahan, who died on Sunday.
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Crime & Public SafetyA small chlorine leak at the LUS Water Treatment Plant in Lafayette was quickly contained after a malfunctioning valve caused the release. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA man from Sunset in St. Landry Parish has been sentenced to 308 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted carjacking, carjacking, robbery, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The crimes were committed as part of a Texas crime spree.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyThe Louisiana Department of Health has launched a cyclosporiasis dashboard to track cases across the state. Lafayette Parish currently has the second-highest number of cases, trailing only East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Louisiana man, Eddie Lee Clark III, has been arrested in connection with dumping a barber's body into a bayou in 2023. His bond has been set at $1.25 million following the arrest.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe 15th Judicial District courthouse in downtown Lafayette was evacuated this morning following a bomb threat. Authorities cleared the building and the all-clear was subsequently issued.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyThe family of missing Nolan Wells has hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance. The legal team is examining the call in hopes of finding new information related to the case. This development marks a new step in the investigation into Wells' disappearance.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyScammers are impersonating St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard through text messages in a fraudulent scheme. Residents are urged not to respond to these messages or call any phone numbers provided by the scammers.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn employee at Southland Engine Co. in Lafayette suffered minor burns during a flash fire on July 30. The fire was caused by grinding metal at the shop.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking six sex offenders who have failed to comply with Louisiana's mandatory registration and notification requirements. These individuals are wanted for violations of state law regarding sex offender registry compliance.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a fraudulent banking scam in which callers impersonate representatives from a local bank. Authorities are alerting the community to be cautious of these deceptive calls and to verify the authenticity of any banking contacts.
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Crime & Public SafetyLafayette Police Officer Johnny Monson was awarded the Lafayette Police Department's Life Saving Award after responding to an attempted suicide call and successfully preventing a man from jumping off a bridge. The officer's quick response and intervention resulted in saving the man's life from what could have been a fatal decision.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn unidentified man was shot and killed at a hotel in Sulphur this morning, according to authorities. The incident remains under investigation with details about the shooter and circumstances still being determined.
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Crime & Public SafetyA former LSU wide receiver was arrested in Miami after allegedly threatening another man on a public bus while armed with what appeared to be a knife. The incident highlights criminal behavior involving a Louisiana State University athlete. While the arrest occurred in Miami, the LSU connection makes this relevant to Louisiana news readers.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyAcadiana residents are being issued boil water advisories across multiple parishes in the region. This ongoing story tracks all boil order announcements as they are issued by local water authorities.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo individuals have been arrested following a narcotics investigation conducted by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office on LaSalle Street in Ville Platte. The arrests are connected to a significant methamphetamine bust in the area. Sheriff Charles Guillory announced the arrests as part of ongoing drug enforcement efforts in the parish.
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Crime & Public SafetyA mistrial has been declared in the case of a Jeff Davis Parish couple charged with murdering their 13-year-old adopted son in 2023. The case involved allegations that the parents starved the child. The mistrial means the case will likely proceed to a new trial.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA gas leak in the Town of Melville has prompted authorities to shut down gas service in the affected area. Residents are being asked to avoid the vicinity of 3rd and Lee streets while emergency crews address the situation.
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