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Crime & Public SafetyA cook employed at a fraternity house on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge has been arrested and faces multiple drug charges following an investigation into cocaine sales. The arrest highlights drug-related criminal activity at the university.
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Crime & Public SafetyA status hearing for Acadia Parish Catholic priest Korey Lavergne, who is accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile, has been scheduled for Thursday, July 23. The hearing will address the charges against the priest in this ongoing case.
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Crime & Public SafetyLouisiana has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 in Ouachita Parish. Health officials are monitoring the situation as the virus season begins.
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Crime & Public SafetyA drunk driver was arrested after their reckless driving caused a woman to fall from the passenger seat of the vehicle in Eunice. According to the Eunice Police Department, the incident occurred when the driver allegedly overcorrected on a turn. The woman was ejected from the car as a result of the dangerous driving.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 37-year-old Brooklyn woman has been indicted on three counts of bribery of a Louisiana public official after allegedly offering a $100 gift card and tequila as incentives. If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in federal prison on each count.
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Crime & Public SafetyA juvenile male was killed in Lake Charles after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The driver fled the scene, making it a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the child's death.
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Crime & Public SafetySherman Joseph Zenon, 27, of Breaux Bridge has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting from 2023, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. The arrest was made on July 16 as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 25-year-old Opelousas woman, Mackenzie Rose James, was arrested on July 16 for making alleged threats against the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office and school staff. She was charged with one felony count of terrorizing and four counts of assault on a school teacher.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo people were arrested following an underage alcohol compliance operation conducted by the Lafayette Police Department. The operation checked 46 businesses in Lafayette for alcohol sales to minors.
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Crime & Public SafetyCarl Dupas, a 62-year-old Franklin resident, was arrested on July 16 and charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and resisting an officer. The charges stem from an incident in the Franklin area.
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Crime & Public SafetyA 38-year-old Eunice man was arrested on July 16 following a traffic stop in St. Landry Parish when deputies discovered two firearms in his vehicle, one of which was reported stolen. The man was charged with firearm possession related to the stolen weapon.
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Crime & Public SafetyA social media post displaying a map of Flock cameras throughout Lafayette has raised resident questions about the surveillance technology. Lafayette Police explain that the cameras serve as an investigative tool to help identify vehicles connected to crimes.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyLake Charles city officials are expanding street surveillance technology in response to increased fights and crime that have been publicized on social media. The city is addressing what officials describe as "migrating crime" by ramping up monitoring efforts to combat the issue.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyLouisiana has reported 55 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday, with five people hospitalized and no deaths reported so far, according to state officials. The article provides information about this parasitic infection and offers tips for residents to protect themselves.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Spearsville man, Gabriel Burton, was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material involving children under 13 and multiple counts of sexual abuse of animals. The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat exploitation crimes in Louisiana.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Jennings Police Department is investigating an attempted second-degree murder case following a stabbing incident on July 16. A male victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and police have made one arrest related to the incident. The stabbing occurred at a residence in Jennings.
Read moreCrime & Public SafetyThe Opelousas Police Department is warning parents to monitor their children's use of online platforms like Roblox, social media, and messaging apps, which can expose kids to strangers, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content without proper supervision.
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Crime & Public SafetyA Lake Charles mother is seeking justice for her son, Daniel Christopher Ben, who was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Verot School Road two years ago. The case remains unsolved, and Malveaux has come forward to push for accountability and answers.
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Crime & Public SafetyTwo Ville Platte businesses were cited after the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office conducted compliance checks on July 10 and found they had sold alcohol and tobacco products to minors. The enforcement operation was conducted following complaints received by the sheriff's office about underage sales.
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Crime & Public SafetyA multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 34 states has reached Louisiana, with the state confirming 36 cases of the intestinal parasitic illness. Nearly 2,000 cases have been reported nationwide as health officials investigate the contamination source.
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Crime & Public SafetyBaldwin police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning near the corner of Batiste and Coulee streets, resulting in two men being hospitalized. Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 7 a.m. and are continuing their investigation.
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Crime & Public SafetyNearly 200 people have fallen victim to an online scam involving a pink salt weight loss supplement in the Lafayette area. Scammers are using deepfake videos of celebrities and doctors to deceive consumers into believing the product is legitimate, according to the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana.
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Crime & Public SafetyBianca Jones, a juvenile justice specialist at the Acadiana Center for Youth, was arrested on July 15 and charged with malfeasance in office for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a youth offender in her care.
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Crime & Public SafetyThe Opelousas Police Department is investigating the theft of a Stihl MS 881 chainsaw valued at $2,679.99 from Billy's Lawn Service on June 30. Police are seeking suspects in connection with the equipment theft.
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