Acadia Parish News
-
Acadia
Crowley Bomb Threat Lands One in Jail
Posted 8:47 PM 4/21/2013 by katc
Crowley Police responded to a complaint at Walgreens regarding a bomb threat Sunday evening
Officers responded and management advised that a subject was asked to leave due to previous problems in the store. The subject left prior to police arrival, however made comments regarding finding (More)
-
Adv. - more news below
-
Acadia
Crowley Police Investigate Shooting and Crash
Posted 11:33 AM 4/21/2013 by katc
Crowley Police are investigating a shooting that occurred shortly before 9:30 this morning on West 9th street. Police say a suspect is detained pending an investigation. The victim is at a local hospital in serious condition.A police unit was involved in an accident while en route to the shooting. The accident has major damage to vehicles with moderate injuries to both drivers.
The incident is still under investigation.
-
Acadia
Public Waterfowl Meetings Scheduled in Bossier City and Crowley
Posted 1:38 PM 4/19/2013 by MELISSA CANONE
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Waterfowl Study Leader Larry Reynolds will conduct a public Waterfowl Hunting Forum on Monday, May 6 at the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Sub-station, 2510 Viking Drive, Bossier City, starting at 6 p.m.
(More)
-
Acadia
Bomb Threat Made on Crowley Middle School
Posted 5:09 PM 4/17/2013 by Ian Auzenne (Photo Courtesy: MGN Online)
Crowley police and fire officials are investigating a bomb threat at Crowley Middle School. Acadia Parish Superintendent John Bourque says a parent was notified of a threat made on Facebook. He says that parent then notified authorities, who then evacuated the school. Bourque says 15 students (More)
-
Acadia
DNA links man to alleged burglary
Posted 10:49 AM 4/16/2013 by KATC
Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information which leads to the arrest of Chad Thibodeaux. Callers will remain anonymous and can call 789-TIPS (8477).
(More)
-
Adv. - more news below
-
Acadia
Crowley Could End Fire Protection Services Outside City-Limits
Posted 5:45 PM 4/12/2013 by Chris Welty
The City-of-Crowley could cut off fire protection services for areas outside of city limits.
Tuesday, the Crowley City Council said it's frustrated the Acadia Parish Police Jury hasn't finalized a contract. If a deal isn't reached, Crowley will stop providing fire protection by June (More)
-
Acadia
Update: Plane crash in Acadia Parish
Posted 5:00 PM 4/12/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
KATC has learned the pilot who crashed near Estherwood in Acadia Parish crashed when the plane malfunctioned. He ejected from the plane and landed safely using a parachute. The pilot was the only person onboard and has minor injuries to his foot.
The pilot experienced trouble when he (More) • Video (1)
-
Acadia
Small plane crash in Acadia Parish
Posted 3:29 PM 4/12/2013 by KATC
Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office Spokesperson is reporting a small plane crash in Acadia Parish. There are no details at this time. KATC has a crew en route and will have more details as they become available.
(More)
-
Acadia
Acadia Parish deputy shot released from hospital
Posted 1:13 PM 4/12/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
An Acadia Parish Sheriff's deputy shot while responding to a domestic violence call Saturday morning was released from the hospital today. He's home after five surgeries to repair a gunshot wound to his leg, Public Information Officer Maxine Trahan said.
The deputy, whom the sheriff's (More)
-
Adv. - more news below
-
Acadia
Fire Leaves Crowley Families Homeless
Posted 11:50 AM 4/12/2013 by Ian Auzenne
Two Crowley families are without homes after a fire destroyed their apartment. Firefighters responded to the East Cedar Street residence around 10:30 this morning. Fire officials say they believe a stove started the fire. No one was home at the time of the blaze.
-
Covering Louisiana
Mulla Pleads Not Guilty to Kergan Murder
Posted 11:05 AM 4/12/2013 by Ian Auzenne
A suspect in the 1984 disappearance and death of a Crowley businessman has pleaded not guilty. Leila Mulla entered the plea Friday morning in a Baton Rouge court. She is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Gary Kergan. Police believe Mulla and another suspect, Ronald Dunnigan, beat Kergan to death. Mulla will return to court on September 19 for a hearing.
-
Acadia
Iota Family Fighting For New Legislation After Misdiagnosis Forces Call To Child Services
Posted 11:18 PM 4/11/2013 by Steven Albritton
Life changed forever for the Spaetgens family, when they found their infant daughter, Callie, unresponsive in October 2011. She died four days later of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Out of that tragedy, the family suffered even more heartbreak. Their other two children, Maddelynn and Gracie, were (More) • Video (1)
-
Acadia
Church Point Police looking for missing man
Posted 1:37 PM 4/11/2013 by Press Release
The Church Point Police Department is requesting your help in locating a missing person. Curtis Elsworth Alford Jr. Age 37 borrowed a truck to go to the store in Church Point on April 05, 2013 and has not been seen or heard from since. The truck was located on Monday evening abandoned in (More)
-
Adv. - more news below
-
Acadia
Arrest made in multiple fights at Crowley apt. complex
Posted 6:12 PM 4/10/2013 by Tonya LaCoste
Crowley Police were called to a fight this afternoon at Westwood Apartment Complex and showed up to a group of 100 or more people, Police Chief K.P. Gibson said.
Most people were bystanders, but Gibson said multiple people were fighting. It happened around 3:00. Two people were arrested, and an officer was punched in the scuffle.
-
Acadia
The Mystery Behind the "Booms" in Acadia Parish
Posted 10:25 PM 4/9/2013 by Erin Steuber
For some of you living in Acadia Parish, it's mystery solved. Some have been asking KATC about mysterious, loud "booms" heard over the weekend. So what's to blame?
The cause of the explosions are simple, it's called Tannerite, and it's perfectly legal.
"The main reason I use (More) • Video (1)
KATC.com is Social!
KATC Videos
