Calcasieu Parish - KATC.com | Continuous News Coverage | Acadiana-Lafayette
Member Center:
A Texas man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Friday bank robbery in Lake Charles.
A Texas man has been arrested in Colorado in connection with a Friday bank robbery in Lake Charles.
A Hayes man has been arrested, accused of stabbing another man after an alleged altercation at his home.
A Hayes man has been arrested, accused of stabbing another man after an alleged altercation at his home.
A Sulphur man has been arrested after deputies say he allegedly admitted he had sex with an underage girl.
A Sulphur man has been arrested after deputies say he allegedly admitted he had sex with an underage girl.
Delta Downs is canceling the $1 million Jackpot race for 2-year-olds on Nov. 18 that offers qualifying points for next year's Kentucky Derby.
Delta Downs is canceling the $1 million Jackpot race for 2-year-olds on Nov. 18 that offers qualifying points for next year's Kentucky Derby.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are looking for a suspect they say withdrew money fraudulently from a victim's banks account.
Deputies with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are looking for a suspect they say withdrew money fraudulently from a victim's banks account.
Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF), in conjunction with the Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA), will host a series of educational meetings for inshore recreational for-hire captains.
Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF), in conjunction with the Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA), will host a series of educational meetings for inshore recreational for-hire captains.
A court filing shows a now-retired federal judge took medical leave for treatment of severe alcoholism more than seven months after court officials in Louisiana received a complaint questioning her ability to serve on the bench.
A court filing shows a now-retired federal judge took medical leave for treatment of severe alcoholism more than seven months after court officials in Louisiana received a complaint questioning her ability to serve on the bench.
Calcasieu Parish Public Works is gathering information in order to pick up debris from flood-affected homes.
Calcasieu Parish Public Works is gathering information in order to pick up debris from flood-affected homes.
Lake Charles Police have arrested a local man in connection with a Monday shooting.
Lake Charles Police have arrested a local man in connection with a Monday shooting.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Houston and Lake Charles today to assess hurricane damage.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Houston and Lake Charles today to assess hurricane damage.
The Lake Charles Police Department has partnered with Union Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Church of the King to assist local residents that were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
The Lake Charles Police Department has partnered with Union Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Church of the King to assist local residents that were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
A Lake Charles man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on I-10 West, reaching New Orleans.
A Lake Charles man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on I-10 West, reaching New Orleans.
Recommended Evacuation Issued for Calcasieu Residents West of LA 109 Due to Sabine River Flooding Due to the heavy rains and rising water, widespread flooding is expected in areas of Calcasieu Parish near the Sabine River.
Recommended Evacuation Issued for Calcasieu Residents West of LA 109 Due to Sabine River Flooding Due to the heavy rains and rising water, widespread flooding is expected in areas of Calcasieu Parish near the Sabine River.
Flooding in Western Calcasieu Parish has prompted Sheriff Tony Mancuso to requested a voluntary evacuation for that area of the parish.
Flooding in Western Calcasieu Parish has prompted Sheriff Tony Mancuso to requested a voluntary evacuation for that area of the parish.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is assisting in moving pets that have arrived with their owners to seek shelter in Louisiana. Texas evacuees began moving from Lake Charles to the Alexandria shelter overnight.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is assisting in moving pets that have arrived with their owners to seek shelter in Louisiana. Texas evacuees began moving from Lake Charles to the Alexandria shelter overnight.
With so many in neighboring Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey, some evacuees are finding shelter in Louisiana.
With so many in neighboring Texas displaced by Hurricane Harvey, some evacuees are finding shelter in Louisiana.
Due to the heavy flooding and wind damage sustained by many homes and properties in Calcasieu Parish because of Tropical Storm Harvey, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Division of Planning and Development has put several temporary procedures in place to help the recovery process:
Due to the heavy flooding and wind damage sustained by many homes and properties in Calcasieu Parish because of Tropical Storm Harvey, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Division of Planning and Development has put several temporary procedures in place to help the recovery process:
The American Red Cross is opening additional shelters in Louisiana today as it leads a massive Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
The American Red Cross is opening additional shelters in Louisiana today as it leads a massive Hurricane Harvey relief effort.
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services in Lake Charles is now housing personal dogs for families displaced/evacuated due to hurricane.
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services in Lake Charles is now housing personal dogs for families displaced/evacuated due to hurricane.
State Police report that I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding.
State Police report that I-10 Westbound at milepost 4 near the Texas state line is closed due to flooding.
On August 28, 2017, the Lake Charles Fire Department answered 126 emergency calls and successfully rescued more than 180 citizens from high water, during the ongoing events of Hurricane Harvey, according to Chief Keith Murray, Lake Charles Fire Department.
On August 28, 2017, the Lake Charles Fire Department answered 126 emergency calls and successfully rescued more than 180 citizens from high water, during the ongoing events of Hurricane Harvey, according to Chief Keith Murray, Lake Charles Fire Department.
In Calcasieu Parish, more than 400 people are safe after being rescued from flooding near Hwy. 14 Monday night. "Around about 11:30-ish, we got a hard bang on the door," said flood victim Jarii Nicholson. The bang on the door was the National Guard there to rescue Nicholson and his pregnant fiance.
In Calcasieu Parish, more than 400 people are safe after being rescued from flooding near Hwy. 14 Monday night. "Around about 11:30-ish, we got a hard bang on the door," said flood victim Jarii Nicholson. The bang on the door was the National Guard there to rescue Nicholson and his pregnant fiance.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has been hard at work rescuing people trapped in flood waters after bands of rain from Harvey push through the area.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has been hard at work rescuing people trapped in flood waters after bands of rain from Harvey push through the area.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office and Lake Charles government are currently assessing the flooding in the area as Harvey moves closer to Louisiana.
Shelters in Acadiana area for Harvey
Many in Calcasieu Parish are growing restless as the water continued to rise Monday. There are no reports of major flooding yet, but the parish is preparing for the worst. Too much rain, too fast--A phrase that still echoes from Houston to New Orleans following recent storms.
Many in Calcasieu Parish are growing restless as the water continued to rise Monday. There are no reports of major flooding yet, but the parish is preparing for the worst. Too much rain, too fast--A phrase that still echoes from Houston to New Orleans following recent storms.
Due to the weather-related issues involving Tropical Storm Harvey, the Sheriff’s Office has immediately deployed its high water team consisting of 32 deputies, numerous boats and high water vehicles.
Due to the weather-related issues involving Tropical Storm Harvey, the Sheriff’s Office has immediately deployed its high water team consisting of 32 deputies, numerous boats and high water vehicles.
Sheriff Tony Mancuso has set up a call center at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to take non-emergency calls during Hurricane Harvey.
Sheriff Tony Mancuso has set up a call center at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to take non-emergency calls during Hurricane Harvey.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issues an emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Harvey and its possible impacts to the area.
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury has issues an emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Harvey and its possible impacts to the area.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman wanted in connection with identity theft.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman wanted in connection with identity theft.
After the arrest of Stephen Vance Taylor, 44, of Elmer, on July 21 for home improvement fraud, several more alleged victims contacted the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to file a complaint.
After the arrest of Stephen Vance Taylor, 44, of Elmer, on July 21 for home improvement fraud, several more alleged victims contacted the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to file a complaint.
A 44-year-old Elmer man accused of home improvement fraud is now facing another charge after he allegedly issued a worthless check.
A 44-year-old Elmer man accused of home improvement fraud is now facing another charge after he allegedly issued a worthless check.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a former teacher accused of videoing female students at football games, at the mall and in his classroom.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a former teacher accused of videoing female students at football games, at the mall and in his classroom.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Westlake man on a child sex charge.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a Westlake man on a child sex charge.
LACC and Lotte Chemical Louisiana will conduct a job fair on Thursday, Aug. 24 in Sulphur.
LACC and Lotte Chemical Louisiana will conduct a job fair on Thursday, Aug. 24 in Sulphur.
State Police will hold a free child safety seat check in Sulphur Saturday.
State Police will hold a free child safety seat check in Sulphur Saturday.
.Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Hayes man in connection with the injury of a child younger than 5 years old.
.Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested a Hayes man in connection with the injury of a child younger than 5 years old.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested the man wanted in connection to a Federal Credit Union robbery in May.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested the man wanted in connection to a Federal Credit Union robbery in May.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested two people in connection with the death of a Houston man.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies have arrested two people in connection with the death of a Houston man.
UPDATE: Police report that the man wanted in the deadly shooting Sunday in Lake Charles has been apprehended, according to KPLC Lake Charles
UPDATE: Police report that the man wanted in the deadly shooting Sunday in Lake Charles has been apprehended, according to KPLC Lake Charles
A Kaplan man was killed after he was struck while traveling on Goodman Rd in Lake Charles.
A Kaplan man was killed after he was struck while traveling on Goodman Rd in Lake Charles.
A motorcyclist was killed last night after losing control and striking a tree in Calcasieu Parish.
A motorcyclist was killed last night after losing control and striking a tree in Calcasieu Parish.
A Topsy man was killed early Friday after he walked into the path of a truck on the highway, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies say.
A Topsy man was killed early Friday after he walked into the path of a truck on the highway, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies say.
On August 5, 2017, while riding the Calcasieu Ship channel, one woman spotted a rare but well beloved dolphin
On August 5, 2017, while riding the Calcasieu Ship channel, one woman spotted a rare but well beloved dolphin
A Sulphur woman was arrested August 3, in connection with an animal cruelty case involving 44 cats.
A Sulphur woman was arrested August 3, in connection with an animal cruelty case involving 44 cats.
A man sought by Calcaiseu Parish Sheriff's deputies for attempted second-degree murder has turned himself in.
A man sought by Calcaiseu Parish Sheriff's deputies for attempted second-degree murder has turned himself in.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man, who they consider to be "armed and dangerous."
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man, who they consider to be "armed and dangerous."
Detectives are asking for assistance helping solving a homicide. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) was dispatched to the area of Highway 12 and Creek Road in Starks in regard to a parish worker stating he had found a body of a man in the woods, according to Kim Myers, spokeswoman for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
Detectives are asking for assistance helping solving a homicide. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) was dispatched to the area of Highway 12 and Creek Road in Starks in regard to a parish worker stating he had found a body of a man in the woods, according to Kim Myers, spokeswoman for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
A Calcasieu Parish worker discovered the body of an unidentified man in the woods in Starks today, according to a spokesman with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
A Calcasieu Parish worker discovered the body of an unidentified man in the woods in Starks today, according to a spokesman with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
Two Lake Charles teens are in custody following a six vehicle burglaries along Gulf Highway.
Two Lake Charles teens are in custody following a six vehicle burglaries along Gulf Highway.
A federal judge in Louisiana has retired several months after taking medical leave for treatment of severe alcoholism, a condition that came to light only after a series of mysterious interruptions in her courtroom.
A federal judge in Louisiana has retired several months after taking medical leave for treatment of severe alcoholism, a condition that came to light only after a series of mysterious interruptions in her courtroom.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for three Baton Rouge women in connection with an attempted theft of expensive handbags at a Lake Charles Dillards.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for three Baton Rouge women in connection with an attempted theft of expensive handbags at a Lake Charles Dillards.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) is investigating a drowning in Westlake.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) is investigating a drowning in Westlake.
A Lake Charles man was accused of choking a pregnant woman until she passed out Sunday.
A Lake Charles man was accused of choking a pregnant woman until she passed out Sunday.
The Lake Charles Police Department made numerous arrests and citations during a city wide curfew detail on Thursday.
The Lake Charles Police Department made numerous arrests and citations during a city wide curfew detail on Thursday.
Deputies are looking for a suspect vehicle wanted in connection to a hit and run accident in Moss Bluff.
Deputies are looking for a suspect vehicle wanted in connection to a hit and run accident in Moss Bluff.
Jeff Davis Parish Deputies have arrested a Lake Charles man on charges of domestic abuse and battery with child endangerment.
Jeff Davis Parish Deputies have arrested a Lake Charles man on charges of domestic abuse and battery with child endangerment.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for three women who allegedly stole 13 Brahmin purses from a Dillard's and then ran over a deputy's foot.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies are looking for three women who allegedly stole 13 Brahmin purses from a Dillard's and then ran over a deputy's foot.
Lake Charles Police arrested two more men Monday in connection with the July 17 shooting death of Gary O'Brien.
Lake Charles Police arrested two more men Monday in connection with the July 17 shooting death of Gary O'Brien.
A Vinton man and woman are accused of animal cruelty after emancipated dogs were found on their property.
A Vinton man and woman are accused of animal cruelty after emancipated dogs were found on their property.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect in the 2009 cold-case homicide investigation of Sierrea Bouzigard.
The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect in the 2009 cold-case homicide investigation of Sierrea Bouzigard.
UPDATE: Three suspects have been charged with first-degree murder after a shooting in Lake Charles left one dead.
UPDATE: Three suspects have been charged with first-degree murder after a shooting in Lake Charles left one dead.
A cargo trailer caught fire Saturday morning on I-10 West near the Westlake exit, according to KPLC.
A cargo trailer caught fire Saturday morning on I-10 West near the Westlake exit, according to KPLC.
The body found in a Lafayette park has been ruled a homicide. T
The body found in a Lafayette park has been ruled a homicide. T
At some schools in Lafayette Parish, the line for car riders is causing traffic issues in surrounding neighborhoods.
At some schools in Lafayette Parish, the line for car riders is causing traffic issues in surrounding neighborhoods.
A new shopping center called, North Point, just started construction at 3730 NE Evangeline Thruway, formerly Desperado’s, Developing Lafayette reports.
A new shopping center called, North Point, just started construction at 3730 NE Evangeline Thruway, formerly Desperado’s, Developing Lafayette reports.
A Death in Lafayette at Brown Park is leaving the victim's family searching for answers. Police are calling that death a homicide. Police say 22-year-old Jaleel Bonham's body was discovered in a vehicle at the park. ..
A Death in Lafayette at Brown Park is leaving the victim's family searching for answers. Police are calling that death a homicide. Police say 22-year-old Jaleel Bonham's body was discovered in a vehicle at the park. ..
