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• 2 women indicted in Miss. armed bank robbery

  April 12, 2012 8:17 AM

  GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - Court papers show a retired postal worker from Texas is accused of threatening to shoot a Gulfport bank teller in the face in what officials believe to be the last of a mother-daughter crime spree at four banks in three states. The Sun Herald reports 57-year-old... more »

• Acadiana Marine Killed in Afghanistan

  June 9, 2011 8:07 PM

  Acadiana is mourning the loss of a fallen Marine. Twenty-one-year old Corporal Matthew Richard from Iota was killed in Afghanistan. His mother says three marines and a sailor knocked on their door in full dress around 6'oclock Thursday morning to deliver the grim news. His mother says Mathew's... more »

• Armed Robbery Turned Murder in Ville Platte

  May 7, 2011 11:29 PM

  A murder investigation underway in Ville Platte. According to Evangeline Today.com http://evangelinetoday.com/view/full_story/13167848/article-Robbery-turned-shooting-claims-the-life-of-one?instance=home_news_lead it all started with an armed robbery at a nail salon on West Main Street Friday night. The paper reports a man broke into the business and fired several shots, hitting the store owner who later died.... more »

• Residents Cry Out for Better Security at Student Apts

  April 4, 2011 11:33 PM

  A public outcry for better safety at a student apartment complex in Lafayette is growing louder this week after another armed robbery at Campus Edge Apartments. New numbers released by the Lafayette Police Department show an extensive history of theft and burglary incidents, as well as requests for more... more »

• Update: Armed Robbery Suspect in Custody

  March 21, 2011 11:51 PM

  A New Iberia man accused of going on a crime spree in Lafayette is now in police custody. 29-year-old Russell Giangrosso Jr. is accused of robbing the Jefferson Drug Store at gun point around 4:00 p.m. Monday. But that wasn't his only crime, and it was all caught on camera.... more »

• Armed Robbery in Lafayette Parking Lot

  October 14, 2010 11:56 AM

  On October 13, 2010, at approximately 11:00 pm, Lafayette Police began investigating a robbery incident that occurred in the 1000 block of Johnston Street. The victim, a 21 year old male of Lafayette, had just parked his vehicle in a parking lot in the 1000 block of Johnston Street, when... more »

• Shop Rite Armed Robbery in Broussard

  October 6, 2010 5:17 PM

  Broussard Police are searching for a man who robbed a convenience store Wednesday morning October 6, 2010. It happened around 2:00 a.m. at the Shop Rite at 4108 US 90 E. The clerk gave officers a description of the suspect, described as a medium skin black male in his early... more »

• Lafayette Circle K Robbed at Knife Point

  September 21, 2010 10:48 AM

  On September 21, 2010, at approximately 6:30 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to 1111 Mudd Avenue (Circle K) regarding an armed robbery. A black male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk with a knife. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the... more »

• Armed Robbery in New Iberia

  September 10, 2010 10:32 AM

  On September 09, 2010 at approximately 03:09 p.m. Sheriff Louis Ackal stated Deputies were dispatched to 1801 Center Street New Iberia in reference to an armed robbery. Once Deputies arrived on scene, they spoke to a cashier who stated a white male approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall wearing a... more »

• Help Identify This Robbery Suspect

  September 9, 2010 10:54 AM

  Surveillance video captures images of a man before he robs a Lafayette convenience store at gunpoint. It happened Wednesday September 8, 2010, at approximately 8:50 pm, at2007 Johnston Street. The suspect, a white male in his early 20’s, entered the store and approached the counter. The clerk... more »

• Armed Robber Bites Victim

  August 19, 2010 12:02 PM

  Press Release: On August 18, 2010 Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Jawyne Keiwane Sweat for attempted armed robbery. Sweat was wanted for the attempted robbery that occurred on August 14, 2010. The details of the incident are as follows. The victim was standing in a front yard... more »

• Circle K Robbery in Lafayette

  August 16, 2010 1:55 PM

  Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the "Circle K" 1803 Eraste Landry Road regarding an armed robbery. According to the clerk, the suspect entered the business at 1:30 a.m. August 16th and demanded the money from the register. The suspect was armed with a handgun and was able... more »

• Armed Robbery in Iberia Parish

  July 15, 2010 12:03 PM

  On July 14, 2010 deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office responded to an armed robbery call at 924 E. Admiral Doyle. Upon arrival, deputies spoke to a male victim, age 43. The victim advised he and his 22 year old son were robbed by three black males in the... more »

• Lafayette Marshall Deputies Arrest Man Wanted For Armed Robbery

  June 17, 2010 4:58 PM

  Lafayette City Marshal deputies arrested one FLOYD JAMES DARBY, JR. in the 1000 block of Ninth Street in Lafayette this date. DARBY was wanted for an ARMED ROBBERY on June 12, 2010. While armed with a dangerous weapon Darby robbed his victim of $400.00 in U. S. Currency. The victim... more »

• Child's Piggy Bank Stolen in Home Invasion Robbery

  April 29, 2010 12:02 PM

  Lafayette Police are searching for two male suspects in connection with a home invasion that occurred minutes after 2:00am, this morning. Police responded to the 100 block of Ambroise Street, where two victims were awakened by two unknown suspects that entered their residence by force and demanded money. The suspects... more »

• Crowley Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

  April 9, 2010 8:41 PM

  From Chief K.P. Gibson: The Crowley Police Department is currently investigating an Armed Robbery which occurred in the early morning hours of April 8, 2010 at the Waffle House located at 9591 Egan Highway in Crowley. Suspects entered the establishment, brandishing weapons, and demanding the employees to... more »

• Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

  March 23, 2010 12:01 PM

  Lafayette city marshal deputies working in conjunction with the US Marshal Fugitive Task Force and Probation and Parole, arrested one CARLON DEANDRA SIMS at I-49 and Gloria Switch. SIMS who has 36 previous arrests was arrested on a PAROLE WARRANT and ARMED ROBBERY. SIMS was paroled May 20, 2008 for... more »

• Eunice police investigate armed robbery

  February 24, 2010 9:25 AM

  Eunice Police Department is current investigating an armed robbery at the Maple Ave Pharmacy located at 1200 W. Maple Ave. Eunice, La. The call was received by the Eunice Police Department at 1:42 pm on 2/23/10. The suspect is a white male between the height of 5'10" and... more »

• Loan Company Robbed

  February 19, 2010 12:09 PM

  On February 18, 2010, at approximately 4:30 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a loan business at 2865 Ambassador Caffery Parkway regarding an Armed Robbery. The clerk at the business advised that a suspect entered and demanded money. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of money from... more »

• Jeanerette Man Recovering After Armed Robbery

  January 27, 2010 7:54 PM

  A Jeanerette man is recovering after he was shot by armed robbers. Two armed men forced their way into Kenneth McFarlin's home and demanded cash. When McFarlin tried to get away, he was shot. St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Officials are investigating the crime along with a similar incident that... more »

• Breaux Bridge Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Loan Business

  January 18, 2010 3:57 PM

  Breaux Bridge Investigators are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Security Finance Loans in Breaux Bridge, La. A black male subject had entered into the place of business dressed in dark colored clothing listed as being: black pants, black colored hooded sweater, dark sunglasses, and what appear to... more »

• Police In Search Of Suspect After Hotel Armed Robbery

  January 13, 2010 6:01 PM

  Two alleged armed robbers are behind bars, but the search continues for a third. Police arrested 20-year-old Willie Reynolds and John Coleman for the armed robbery of a Hattiesburg, Mississippi couple. The three got away with the victim's car and cash. Police recovered the couple's car on Tuesday... more »

• Lafayette Police Investigate Domino's Armed Robbery

  December 28, 2009 1:04 PM

  On December 27, 2009, at approximately 11:30 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Gloria Switch Road regarding an Armed Robbery. According to employees of Domino's pizza, a young light skinned black male wearing a mask entered the business armed with a handgun and... more »

• Posados Cafe robbed

  December 23, 2009 12:01 PM

  On December 22, 2009, at approximately 11:00 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to 3822 Ambassador Caffery Parkway regarding a hold up alarm. Officers arrived on scene to discover the employees all in the office area of the business. The victim's stated that two black males wearing black... more »

• St. Landry Arrests 12/09/09

  December 9, 2009 10:05 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for December 9, 2009. Marcus Antoine Lalonde, Jr., age 20, 245 St. John Avenue, Opelousas, La., arrested on a bench warrant, charged with no seatbelt, driving under suspension, and open container. Vincent Journet, Jr., age 37, 220 Verna... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report for Dec 09, 2009

  December 9, 2009 8:25 AM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report for Dec 09, 2009 Name: Abshire, Isaac Charge: Illuminating Devices Required Arresting Agency: Univ Of La Lafayette (Ull) Address: 100 Blk Green Meadow ROA Laayette, La Name: Alexander, Alicia Charge: Prohib Acts; All Schedules Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 6900 Blk... more »

• Lafayette Parish arrests: December 06,2009

  December 6, 2009 4:05 PM

  December 06, 2009 Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report Name: Arceneaux, Sean Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Scott Pd Address: 300 Blk State STR Lafayette, La Name: Brown, Jon Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 2000 Blk Happiness ST Lafayette, La Name: Cardona, German... more »

• 4 women robbed near downtown library

  November 25, 2009 2:51 PM

  Victims Held Up in Parking Lot of Downtown Library On November 25, 2009, at approximately 12:20 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 300 block of West Congress Street regarding an armed robbery. The victims, four females of Baton Rouge, were walking in the parking lot... more »

• Two held up in Girard Park, victim fights back

  November 25, 2009 2:33 PM

  Victim Spoils Armed Robbery Attempt On November 24, 2009, at approximately 10:40 pm, a male and female victim was walking through Girard Park when they were approached by two black males wearing black hooded sweat shirts. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the victims and demanded their... more »

• Rayne Police Arrest Three Suspects In Armed Robbery Case

  November 16, 2009 5:22 PM

  Chief Carroll Stelly announced that his office is investigating an Armed Robbery and Aggravated Rape that occurred in the early morning on Monday, November 16, 2009 at the Days Inn on the Rayne/Church Point Hwy. Detectives have made three arrest in the incident. Officers arrested: Jacky Andrews Jr.... more »