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Crime & Public SafetyRecovery efforts are beginning to locate the body of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather, who is believed to be in a Baton Rouge landfill, Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced Friday. The discovery marks a significant development in the case of the missing teen. Authorities are working to recover the remains as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 78-year-old Lafayette man, Jessie Bradford, has been charged with attempted second degree murder following a shooting incident involving his grandson. The charge stems from the alleged shooting, which has resulted in formal criminal charges against Bradford. This incident represents a serious crime that has impacted the local Lafayette community.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 78-year-old man was arrested Saturday morning after shooting his 23-year-old grandson during an argument. The incident resulted in attempted murder charges against the elderly suspect. The shooting occurred during a family dispute in the local area.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating an alleged beating of an 11-year-old girl that was recorded and shared on social media. The incident has drawn attention as the video circulated online, prompting law enforcement to open an investigation into the assault.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyLafayette fire investigators have arrested two juveniles, ages 13 and 14, in connection with an intentionally set house fire on Patterson Street. The fire involved a vacant house and has been ruled as arson. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by local authorities to investigate and prosecute fire-related crimes in the Lafayette area.
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Crime & Public SafetyLafayette fire investigators have arrested two juveniles, ages 13 and 14, in connection with a fire that occurred in the 600 block of Patterson Street on May 14. A third suspect remains wanted in connection with the incident. The arrests mark progress in the investigation into the fire's cause.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday. Darin Labiche, 53, died in the accident. The incident highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns in the region.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo men are wanted following an incident in Abbeville involving alleged residential threats with handguns and a multi-parish vehicle pursuit. Officers responded to complaints of suspects in a vehicle repeatedly passing by a resident's house while displaying firearms. Both suspects face charges related to the incident.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyAcadia Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested Demoine Declouette on stalking charges. This is not the first time Declouette has faced similar charges in the parish, indicating a pattern of concerning behavior.
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Crime & Public SafetyDemoine Declouette, 48, of Rayne, was arrested following a standoff. He faces charges of cyberstalking and resisting an officer.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo arrests were made and methamphetamine was seized during a Project Safe Neighborhood operation in St. Landry Parish. The operation resulted from narcotics detectives receiving information about Corey 'Hawk' Manuel allegedly dealing drugs in the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyDavid Courvelle, a former detention officer at the South Louisiana ICE Processing Center, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for sexual abuse and smuggling. Courvelle engaged in a sexual relationship with a Nicaraguan detainee under his supervision and brought contraband gifts into the facility. The case highlights serious misconduct by law enforcement at a local immigration detention center.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn 18-year-old Franklin resident, Benjamin Joseph Bertrand, has been arrested and charged with distribution of child sexual abuse material following a cybercrime tip. Law enforcement conducted a search of his residence as part of the investigation. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat online crimes against children in the local area.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Wednesday morning on Marteau Road in Lafayette Parish. Brett Brignac, 21, of Youngsville was arrested and charged with Felony Hit-and-Run involving a Fatality following a collaborative investigation by multiple agencies.
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Crime & Public SafetyA family in Abbeville is raising allegations of repeated neglect against Maison du Monde Living Center, a nursing facility in the area. Multiple complaints have been filed with state agencies over several months regarding the care of their loved one. The family is now calling for accountability and investigation into the facility's practices.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 22-year-old Mamou man, Keaton Paul Thibodeaux, was arrested and charged with two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles on June 22. The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office received information about the alleged inappropriate conduct involving a minor. The charges are felonies under Louisiana law.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo men in Louisiana have been cited for multiple turkey hunting violations, including hunting during a closed season, exceeding daily and seasonal limits, and failing to properly tag and validate their turkey harvest. The citations represent enforcement of Louisiana's wildlife regulations designed to protect turkey populations. These violations carry penalties for those who fail to comply with state hunting laws.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 37-year-old New Llano resident, Justin D. Ford, has been arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals and multiple wildlife violations. The charges stem from a social media video that showed Ford striking a raccoon with a large rock. The incident highlights local law enforcement's response to animal abuse cases in the region.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Port Barre man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to the elderly following a report from a medical professional at a senior care center. The arrest came after possible abuse was identified at the facility. Authorities are investigating the incident involving the care of elderly residents.
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Crime & Public SafetyFlood victims in the area are being warned to watch out for disaster relief scams that commonly emerge after flooding events. Scammers often target vulnerable residents by posing as relief organizations or government agencies to steal money or personal information. Local residents should verify the legitimacy of any relief assistance before providing payment or sensitive details.
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Crime & Public SafetyA federal indictment has revealed that a Louisiana prison was involved in an alleged drone smuggling operation. The case highlights ongoing security concerns at correctional facilities in the state. Authorities are investigating the extent of contraband smuggling through the use of drones at the facility.
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Crime & Public SafetyAn altercation at a Popeye's restaurant in Abbeville escalated into gunfire. Authorities initially responded to reports of customers fighting and separated the parties involved, including Xavion Broussard and Anayla Williams, but the situation later turned violent around 5:30 p.m.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA fight at a Popeye's restaurant in the area escalated into a shooting incident, resulting in two people being wounded. Police are investigating the connection between the initial altercation and the subsequent gunfire. The incident highlights ongoing public safety concerns in the Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyA juvenile has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Abbeville on Saturday. The arrest was made by local authorities in response to the violent incident. Details about the victims and circumstances of the shooting are limited at this time.
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