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Crime & Public SafetyJack Montoucet, the former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, was sentenced to 27 months in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to a bribery scheme earlier this year. The case involved corruption within a state agency responsible for managing Louisiana's wildlife and fisheries resources. Montoucet's conviction highlights ongoing issues with public corruption in state government.
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Crime & Public SafetyFormer Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme. Montoucet pleaded guilty to a felony count in federal court in March after initially pleading not guilty. The sentencing took place in Lafayette this morning.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 33-year-old Baton Rouge man, Evan Graves, was arrested on June 29 in connection with a Louisiana Bureau of Investigation sex crimes against children case. Graves has been charged with Indecent Behavior and Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor. The investigation is ongoing with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation overseeing the case.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man died following a boating incident in Terrebonne Parish over the weekend, with authorities recovering his body from Rice Bayou. The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Crime & Public SafetyKeith Ryan Moss, 29, of Pineville has been arrested and charged with two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile in a Rapides Parish investigation. Detectives believe there may be additional victims in the case and are continuing their investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for 14-year-old Malcolm Taylor of Carencro, who has been missing since June 29. Taylor was last seen wearing a black shirt and black pants. Authorities are asking the public for help locating the teenager.
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Crime & Public SafetyJaden Citizen, 22, of Church Point, is wanted by the Church Point Police Department for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on June 27. He faces charges of attempted second degree murder, illegal discharge of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyState police have arrested a Jeanerette man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that resulted in the death of a 24-year-old Franklin man. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in the Acadiana region. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation of this fatal traffic incident.
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Crime & Public SafetyA fatal hit-and-run crash occurred on Louisiana Highway 320 near Highway 86 in Iberia Parish, killing 24-year-old Marteilan Mitchell of Franklin. A 2021 Ram 1500 truck overturned while exiting the roundabout at the intersection, and the driver fled the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision to overturn the first-degree murder conviction of West Monroe resident Jimmie C. Duncan in a 30-year-old child death case. Duncan was convicted in 1993 for the death of 23-month-old Haley Oliveaux, who suffered a seizure while in his care. The ruling brings closure to a decades-long legal battle regarding the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Patterson man, Cornelius Kelly Sr., was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related offenses following a narcotics investigation. Detectives seized approximately one pound of methamphetamine, crack cocaine, and other drugs from his residence. The arrest is part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man from Slidell has been arrested in connection with a major cocaine trafficking operation in Morgan City. Scott Moran was booked on multiple drug charges after police identified him as a suspected cocaine trafficker operating in the Morgan City area.
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Crime & Public SafetyIsaiah Robinson, 27, of New Iberia, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor after soliciting sexually explicit images from a 12-year-old child. He will also serve 10 years of supervised release following his prison term. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to protect children from online exploitation in the local community.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo men from Breaux Bridge were arrested following an early morning shooting in Opelousas that seriously injured two people. The suspects face multiple charges including attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and sexual battery. This incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo people were shot multiple times in St. Landry Parish on Sunday night, according to authorities. The victims called 911 to report the incident. The shooting remains under investigation by local law enforcement.
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Crime & Public SafetySt. Landry Parish narcotics detectives arrested three individuals including Cleveland Hamilton of Carencro, Tavion Javon Francis of Lafayette, and Levy L. Lindon of Lafayette during a drug investigation. Officers seized three pounds of marijuana, a firearm, and other evidence as part of the investigation. The arrests were made through the Project Safe Neighborhood grant program focused on reducing drug-related crimes in the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyClifton Green Jr. has died at Maison du Monde Living Center in Abbeville, according to family members. His family had previously alleged that he suffered from neglect while at the facility. The death raises questions about care standards at the nursing home.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 23-year-old Washington man wanted on an outstanding warrant from the Washington Police Department has been arrested following a multi-agency manhunt in St. Landry Parish. Ethan Cole Ellis was taken into custody and charged in connection with the warrant. The arrest concluded the investigation that involved multiple agencies working together.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyEunice police are actively searching for an unidentified suspect involved in an armed robbery at a local Sonic Drive-In. The suspect fled the scene with approximately $300. Authorities are asking for information from the public to help locate the individual.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA 29-year-old man from Ville Platte was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 106 in Evangeline Parish on Saturday morning. The crash occurred when the vehicle struck a fallen tree on the roadway. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Crime & Public SafetyK9 Officer Zoey, who served the Patterson Police Department for the past two years, has died. The loss marks an end to the dedicated service animal's tenure with the local law enforcement agency. The department is mourning the passing of their valued K9 officer.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 29-year-old Ville Platte man, James Woodruff III, died in a traffic accident in Evangeline Parish after his vehicle struck a fallen tree. The fatal crash highlights the dangers posed by road hazards in the local area. The incident was reported in Evangeline Parish, which is part of the greater Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyPatterson police officials are responding to a viral video showing an arrest that occurred in the city Friday night. The video has gained attention on social media, prompting a statement from the police chief regarding the incident. Officials are addressing concerns raised by the public response to the arrest video.
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Crime & Public SafetyA St. Martinville couple lost their home in a destructive house fire that occurred Friday morning. The fire destroyed the residence and all of the couple's belongings, leaving them to rebuild their lives from scratch. Emergency responders worked to contain the blaze in this local Acadiana community.
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