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Crime & Public SafetyA Port Barre man has been booked in connection with a cockfighting investigation after deputies discovered cockfighting equipment and marijuana plants at a Rayne Road location. Cockfighting is illegal in Louisiana and is considered animal cruelty. The arrest is part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat illegal animal fighting operations in the region.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles man has been arrested and charged with aggravated crime against nature for allegedly sexually abusing a minor. Waylon L. Schronk, 49, faces serious criminal charges related to the incident. The arrest represents law enforcement action against a serious crime in the Louisiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyAndrew Belk, 30, a former New Iberia band director from Lafayette, has been charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. The charges relate to criminal conduct involving children in the local area. This case highlights ongoing public safety concerns in Acadiana regarding the protection of minors.
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Crime & Public SafetyA pedestrian was killed in a crash Saturday in Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana. Kelly Velayas, 49, of Texas, died in the incident. The crash occurred in the local region and is being reported as a fatal traffic accident.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo people were arrested in Arnaudville following a police search that uncovered methamphetamine and related drug paraphernalia at a residence. The suspects face charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of legend drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrests are part of ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug distribution in the Acadiana area.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo juveniles were shot in Crowley, Louisiana on Sunday, according to authorities. The incident represents another act of gun violence affecting young people in the region. Details about the circumstances and victims' conditions were not immediately disclosed by law enforcement.
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Crime & Public SafetyMaurice Parms, 51, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance and death of 15-year-old Ja'Derrius Minnieweather from Baton Rouge. The teenager was last seen on June 5. This case represents a significant development in the investigation into the missing youth.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA 70-year-old man has been arrested for making threats against the St. Landry Parish sheriff's office. The man allegedly threatened the sheriff and white officers at the department with firearms. The arrest comes as law enforcement responds to the serious threats made against local officers.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man was arrested on June 18 after allegedly making violent threats against Sheriff Guidroz and other law enforcement officers in Port Barre. The suspect reportedly drove to the Public Safety Complex armed with two firearms. The arrest followed an investigation into the threatening statements made against local officers.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near Kristin Road in Vermilion Parish on June 18, 2026, shortly after 4:30 p.m. Police responded to the fatal accident scene. The incident remains under investigation.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA 59-year-old man from Rayne, David Abshire, was killed in a crash in Vermilion Parish. The fatal accident claimed his life in the local area. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo women were arrested in Jennings early Monday morning following a police search that uncovered large quantities of drugs and firearms in their vehicle. The bust resulted in multiple arrests and seizure of controlled substances and weapons. The incident highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat drug trafficking in the Acadiana region.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyState police have issued a Silver Alert for 60-year-old Robert Dampier from Belle Chasse, Louisiana, who is missing. Family members report that Dampier has a medical condition that may impair his judgment. Authorities are actively searching for him.
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Crime & Public SafetyAuthorities in Iberia Parish are searching for Christian Baez, who is wanted on multiple charges including domestic violence, false imprisonment, and interference with a 911 call. The suspect is also being sought for questioning in connection with a recent shooting investigation. The public is being asked to help locate the wanted man.
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Crime & Public SafetyA scam operation is using a local business's address to fraudulently sell vehicles online, claiming to offer liquidated cars with nationwide delivery. News 10 has uncovered the scheme, which targets customers looking for deals on vehicles. Residents should be cautious of this online fraud targeting the Acadiana area.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe National Transportation Safety Board released new details about a fatal plane crash that occurred on October 15, 2024, in a field near Pitreville Highway in Acadia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 47-year-old Nick Vanhouten of Sunset, who was piloting a Rans S12S aircraft. Investigators have provided additional information regarding the incident as part of their ongoing investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal is investigating a potential arson case in Opelousas involving a fire that started in a car in a driveway and spread to an adjacent home. Local authorities requested the state fire marshal's involvement in the investigation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about arson-related fire incidents in the area.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 39-year-old Kaplan woman has been arrested and charged with 30 counts of exploiting an elderly man with dementia. Brittani Abshire allegedly seized the victim's assets and stole their money. The charges highlight ongoing concerns about elder abuse in the Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyLafayette Fire Department investigators are seeking help identifying a person of interest in connection with a suspected vehicle arson that occurred on June 4. The case is still under investigation and authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the suspect involved in the incident.
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Crime & Public SafetySamuel Dennis Fontenot, a 30-year-old Opelousas resident, has been arrested on multiple drug and firearm charges. He faces charges for possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in the presence of drugs. The arrest adds to ongoing law enforcement efforts against drug-related crimes in the Acadiana region.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Ville Platte man has been charged with first degree rape of a juvenile in a case involving crimes that occurred years ago. Scotty Joe Richard, 37, faces one count related to the allegations. The case is being prosecuted in the local Louisiana jurisdiction.
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Crime & Public SafetyJoel Lyons Jr., 43, of Chauvin, has been re-booked in jail on additional charges including 17 counts of producing unlawful deepfakes, five counts of distributing unlawful deepfakes, and five counts of child sexual abuse materials involving children under 13. The Chauvin resident was previously arrested on child pornography charges and now faces these expanded charges related to digital manipulation and exploitation. The case highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat online child exploitation in the region.
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Crime & Public SafetyThree men from Calcasieu Parish have been arrested in connection with a series of dirt bike thefts in the area. The arrests come as authorities work to address the string of thefts that have affected the parish community. Law enforcement continues to investigate the cases related to the stolen dirt bikes.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyPort Barre Police Department responded to an early-morning call Wednesday when a resident on Brunner Street reported an alligator in her yard. Officers captured the alligator during the predawn hours. A dog was also reported missing in connection with the incident.
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