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• TX Woman's ID Found in Lavergne's Home Could Be Missing for Months Play Video

  October 16, 2012 7:50 PM

  More unanswered questions are surfacing in connection to Brandon Scott Lavergne, despite the release of all court documents in the Mickey Shunick case. One of the latest mysteries is a Texas woman's ID and wallet found at Lavergne's home during a police search. The ID is that of Madeline... more »

• New Court Records Reveal What DA's Office Believes Happened in Shunick, Pate Murders Play Video

  August 2, 2012 11:11 PM

  A new document was filed into court today in the case of the State of Louisiana versus Brandon Scott Lavergne. Assistant District Attorney Keith Stutes filed a "Disclosure, Production, Notice to Defendant, and Request for State's Discovery". In it, he outlines what information is available to the defendant's attorneys, but... more »

• Lavergne Indictments Bittersweet for Shunick Family Play Video

  July 18, 2012 11:19 PM

  The grand jury decision on Brandon Lavergne was bittersweet for the Shunick family and volunteers. There was shock and tears at volunteer headquarters as the murder indictments came down for Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate. Mickey's father, Tom Shunick, said he was not surprised but sees hope dwindling that... more »

• Lavergne's Whereabouts After Mickey's Disappearance Becomes Clearer Play Video

  July 12, 2012 11:40 PM

  KATC is the only news outlet with this initial police report from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detailing an interview they had with murder suspect Brandon Lavergne the same day Mickey Shunick was kidnapped. This latest development is filling out the gaps in a timeline leading up to Lavergne's... more »

• Brandon Lavergne Accused of Domestic Abuse in 1999 Marriage Play Video

  July 9, 2012 11:38 PM

  New information Monday about accused kidnapper Brandon Lavergne's past. He's charged now with kidnapping and murder in the Mickey Shunick case. In addition to a sexual assault conviction in Evangeline Parish, he's also accused of domestic abuse by a woman who was his wife for just a year, according... more »

• Lafayette Bar Levy Temporarily Suspended Play Video

  April 4, 2012 12:32 AM

  By a unanimous vote, the Lafayette City-Parish Council approved an ordinance which will temporarily suspend the downtown bar levy, until a lawsuit on the issue is resolved in federal court. "The ordinance is predicated upon when a judge in the United States Western District of Louisiana, determines whether or... more »

• Some LCG Councilmen Will Wear Hoodies For Trayvon Martin Play Video

  March 27, 2012 2:00 AM

  As rallies are held across the country demanding justice in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, two LCG councilmen plan to take a stand on the matter Tuesday, by wearing hooded sweatshirts to the city-parish council meeting. "We're going to do that to send a clear cut message, that... more »

• Deputies Search for Kidnap and Battery Suspect

  October 5, 2010 6:24 PM

  The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a kidnapping and battery suspect. Brandon Anderson, 17, of Breaux Bridge is wanted for the kidnapping and beating of his girlfriend. Anderson is accused of kidnapping his girlfriend and beating her on a gravel road where police couldn't find them. He... more »

• Platform Fire Captured on Cell Phone Camera

  September 3, 2010 2:14 AM

  As the Vermilion 380 platform burned Thursday morning and 13 men jumped to safety, a New Iberia man captured the fire from a platform just four miles away from the site. "I didn't hear an explosion, didn't see an explosion, didn't smell smoke or anything, it was just a... more »

• Opelousas Burglary Suspect Behind Bars

  March 22, 2010 2:59 PM

  Brandon Bell of Opelousas has been charged with vehicle burglary following an arrest by the Opelousas Police Department's Special Operations Division. The arrest stemmed from a complaint made over the weekend. Sunday, just before two in the morning, called police saying they just witnessed a vehicle being broken into.... more »

• UPDATE: Warrant Issued for City-Parish Councilman's Arrest RECALLED

  March 1, 2010 5:04 PM

  UPDATE: According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office, the warrant for the arrest of city-councilman Brandon Shelvin has been recalled. ****************************** A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Brandon Shelvin. Shelvin was due to appear in court Monday over a debt owed to... more »

• Lafayette council set vote on security fee

  February 16, 2010 8:24 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette City-Parish Council will vote this week on whether to scrap a security fee for downtown bars implemented last year. Councilman Brandon Shelvin is seeking to rescind a security fee the council imposed on downtown bars to help pay for a stronger police presence to... more »

• Jennings drive by shooting

  December 27, 2009 10:48 PM

  The Jennings Police Department received a report of a drive by shooting at West Wood st and S Main St at approximately 7:35 PM. Subject Brandon Wilridge was shot by an unknown Black Male who then fled in an unknown vehicle. Mr. Wilridge was transported to the Jennings American Legion... more »