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Crime & Public SafetyDrake Doucet, 27, of Rayne is wanted by the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office on three counts of second degree cruelty to juveniles. The fugitive remains at large as authorities seek to apprehend him.
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Crime & Public SafetyA probation detainee escaped Wednesday afternoon while being transported to jail, prompting law enforcement to search cane fields in Iberia Parish. The escapee was recaptured following the search operation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Youngsville man, Chance Bernard, has been arrested and charged with Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Child Pornography. The arrest was made on Wednesday, and the investigation is ongoing.
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Crime & Public SafetyBrian Trahan, 64, surrendered to Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office after a standoff at a residence on LA-1252. Trahan faces felony charges including illegal discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle and aggravated criminal damage to property.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is warning local students to be cautious of scholarship scams that use fake government entities, fraudulent fees, and counterfeit checks to steal money from those seeking financial aid. Students should verify scholarship legitimacy before providing personal information or paying any fees.
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Crime & Public SafetyJonathan Shelvin, 32, of Opelousas, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Assault by Drive-By Shooting in connection with a May 26 murder. This marks the fifth arrest related to the incident.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 28-year-old registered sex offender from Lafayette was arrested on July 21 and charged with four counts of unlawful use of social networking websites, according to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. John Hamburn IV is accused of violating restrictions placed on registered sex offenders regarding social media access.
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Crime & Public SafetyTylier Lindon, 23, of Lafayette, has been arrested in connection with a June 30 shooting. He faces charges including first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, aggravated criminal property damage, and illegal discharge of a weapon.
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Crime & Public SafetyA man on the FBI's most wanted list was arrested for his alleged role in a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme targeting the Eastern District of Louisiana. Khalid Satary was captured in the Middle East and extradited back to the United States to face charges related to fraud that occurred between 2016 and the present.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA victim was shot on Alcide Dominique Drive in Lafayette around noon. After being shot, the victim ran away and collapsed. Police provided first aid and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Crime & Public SafetyFour individuals have been arrested following a raid on an alleged drug house in Lake Charles after multiple citizen complaints to authorities. The operation resulted in the closure of the drug operation. The arrests and closure came after sustained community concerns about illegal activity at the location.
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Crime & Public SafetyA shooting incident occurred Tuesday morning in Lafayette, resulting in one death. Lafayette Police responded to the scene in the 100 block of Alcide Dominique Drive to investigate the fatal shooting.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyLouisiana has reported 55 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday, with five people hospitalized and no deaths reported so far. State health officials are monitoring the outbreak of the parasitic infection.
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Crime & Public SafetyA young Louisiana woman was hospitalized after suffering severe genital trauma from a rope swing accident during a Carnival cruise in Honduras. She required multiple surgeries and a nearly $50,000 emergency air evacuation to receive medical care.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Lafayette Police Department investigated a shooting in the 200 block of C.O. Circle that resulted in one person sustaining a non-life threatening injury. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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Crime & Public SafetyA shooting incident occurred over the weekend at a festival in Downtown Houma, Louisiana, resulting in three people being wounded. An arrest has been made in connection with the violent altercation that sparked the gunfire.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 49-year-old Crowley man was arrested on July 17 and charged with distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office executed a narcotics search at a residence on West 6th Street as part of the investigation.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyJeanerette police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left one person injured. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
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Crime & Public SafetyA juvenile was shot in Jeanerette on Saturday afternoon, July 18, suffering a gunshot wound to his lower body. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 12:44 p.m. on Cormier Street, with one suspect arrested and another still being sought.
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Crime & Public SafetyHundreds of law enforcement officers from Louisiana and across the United States gathered in Alexandria to honor fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a memorial service and final procession. The gathering paid tribute to the federal officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Mississippi woman has been charged in connection with a deadly two-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish that killed a St. Martinville man on Friday. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Crime & Public SafetyAuthorities in St. Landry Parish are searching for 49-year-old Marlon Jarell Espree, who failed to appear for an arraignment on charges related to sex offender registration violations and unauthorized social network use. The fugitive is wanted by local law enforcement to face these charges.
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Crime & Public SafetySt. Landry Parish officials are ramping up enforcement efforts against illegal dumping at designated dump sites, despite having established operational hours available to residents. Parish authorities are coordinating with multiple agencies to ticket and prosecute those caught illegally disposing of trash.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyA 27-year-old man from Breaux Bridge has been arrested in connection with a homicide case in St. Landry Parish that occurred three years ago. The arrest was made in Opelousas, where the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office is headquartered.
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