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• Police Looking for Clues into Pressure Cooker Bomb Threat Play Video

  May 2, 2013 6:31 PM

  The search is on for whoever threatened to blow up Broussard Middle School using a pressure cooker bomb. The campus is on South Morgan Street off the Amabassador Caffery Extension. Around 9:30 Thursday morning, Broussard Police evacuated students to a nearby church. After a two hour search, nothing... more »

• Traffic Arrest Leads to Drug Charges

  April 25, 2013 4:25 AM

  Officers with the Broussard Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling east on US Hwy 90 in St. Martin Parish for a traffic violation. The driver of the vehicle was identified as George Green, 41 of Ferriday Louisiana. Green could not produce a driver's license during the... more »

• Abbeville Police Investigating Homicide Play Video

  December 21, 2012 1:37 AM

  An Abbeville man was found murdered in his South Lamar Street home Thursday. Family members identify the victim as 25 year old Darrell Broussard (pictured). Broussard's own mother made the grim discovery. "She saw a footprint on the door and the door was kicked in," said Abbeville City Councilman... more »

• Bribery defendant in Broussard case enters plea

  August 1, 2012 4:58 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Kenner businessman accused of bribing former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard has pleaded not guilty in federal court in New Orleans. Bill Mack entered the plea Tuesday during his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel Knowles III. The Times-Picayune reports Knowles also set Mack's... more »

• Delcambre Boy Survives Lightning Strike at Beach Play Video

  June 11, 2012 5:56 PM

  A 10-year-old boy from Declambre is in serious condition after he was struck by lightning Sunday morning. Landen Broussard was on vacation with his two aunts in Gulf Shores, Alabama. His family said a storm rolled in and they didn't have enough time to clear the beach; he was... more »

• Lafayette To Sever Relationship With Broussard Play Video

  May 16, 2012 12:17 AM

  City-Parish President Joey Durel wants to cut some ties with the City of Broussard. He made the announcement at Tuesday's City-Parish Council Meeting. "...unlike the other municipalities in Lafayette Parish, the administration of the City of Broussard has chosen to engage in an ongoing battle with the City of... more »

• Youngsville, Broussard building sports parks

  April 30, 2012 10:49 AM

  BROUSSARD, La. (AP) - Plans are still in development for new parks in the neighboring cities of Broussard and Youngsville in Lafayette Parish after voters approved last year sales taxes to fund recreation facilities in the two cities. The city of Youngsville is in the design phase of its... more »

• Former Priest Arrested, Neighbors Say They Had "Suspicions" Play Video

  March 23, 2012 7:33 PM

  A former priest, living in Duson, is now accused of sexually abusing children while working for the church. 56-year-old Mark Broussard is charged with two counts of aggravated rape and 52 counts of sexual battery, after the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said a 34-year-old man came forward and accused the... more »

• Update: "Suspicious Package" Found in Broussard

  March 20, 2012 11:01 AM

  Update: "Suspicious Package" found in Broussard discovered to be cleaning supplies. The Broussard Police department was investigating a "suspicious package" found in a bank parking lot on St. Nazaire Road. St. Nazaire Road and the boulevard leading into the Walmart will be reopened. more »

• Broussard Parents Suing Carencro Youth Football Coach Play Video

  February 10, 2012 7:20 PM

  Lafayette Parish parents are filing a lawsuit against a Carencro Youth Football Coach and other entities after a play at a game against a Carencro team left a player injured. Three Carencro players apparently charged at a Broussard player, sending him to the hospital with injuries. Many parents believe... more »

• Broussard prepares to collect sales tax

  January 11, 2012 10:38 AM

  BROUSSARD, La. (AP) - The Broussard City Council has approved the introduction of an ordinance to impose a half-cent sales tax dedicated to recreation. The measure was approved by city voters in the Nov. 19 election and the new tax is estimated to raise about $2.4 million annually. City bond... more »

• Mayor of Broussard Waiting to Pay 825 Thousand Dollar Water Bill Play Video

  November 30, 2011 7:26 PM

  The Mayor of Broussard, Charles Langlinais, is refusing to pay more than 800 thousand dollars to LUS. He doesn't feel the amount is accurate. The large bill was handed over to the city officials after LUS officials discovered the city has been consuming water for five years from one... more »

• LUS to charge Broussard $800k for uncharged water Play Video

  November 21, 2011 11:40 PM

  Imagine this: No matter how many times you turn on the faucet, it doesn't cost a thing. Lafayette Utilities System Director Terry Huval says that's what happened to one wholesale customer, the city of Broussard. According to LUS, Broussard has been getting free water since 2006 but that's not... more »

• Players Disciplined Over Jamboree Hit

  September 21, 2011 12:07 AM

  Three Carencro youth football players are suspended for three games over a hit that raised eyebrows with some parents. The hit came at a youth football jamboree in Lafayette over the weekend between the Carencro Area of Youth Sports, Inc. (CAYSI) team and the Broussard Youngsville Youth Association (BYYA) football... more »

• Jamboree Hit: False Start or Unsportsmanlike Conduct?

  September 20, 2011 12:26 AM

  A play at a youth football jamboree in Lafayette over the weekend has some parents calling foul after a 10 year old boy was sent to the hospital with internal injuries. "It was very dirty, that's typical dirty play," said Rebecca Castro, whose 10 year old son plays for... more »

• Flu Clinic Schedule 2011

  September 7, 2011 6:46 AM

  Shots will be given from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. September 12, 2011 Youngsville City Hall 305 Iberia Street Youngsville, LA September 16, 2011 LaBelle Maison 203 E. Second Street Broussard, LA 837-6552 September 19, 2011 St. Martin Council on Aging 391 Cannery Rd. Breaux Bridge, LA... more »

• Broussard accepts $600,000 block grant

  August 24, 2011 9:29 AM

  BROUSSARD, La. (AP) - The Broussard City Council has voted to accept a $600,000 grant from the Louisiana Community Block Grant Street Improvements Program. Mayor Charles Langlinais tells The Advocate the money will be applied toward a $1.1 million project to overlay about 50 streets. Langlinais says the money will... more »

• Meaning Behind "Broussard Paid for Amb. Caffery" Sign

  August 16, 2011 10:28 PM

  A new sign on the Ambassador Caffery extension is doing more than catching the attention of drivers, it's also making a statement. During the day, you may not notice the red and blue blinking billboard, but at night it's almost impossible to miss. And that was the goal of the... more »

• Neighborhoods Divided Over Annexation

  July 5, 2011 1:06 AM

  A proposal by Lafayette Consolidated Government to annex an unincorporated area of the parish is raising some eyebrows. Tuesday night the City-Parish Council will consider an introductory ordinance to annex land mainly consisting of two subdivisions between Lafayette and Broussard: Walker's Lake and Hernandez Heights. "We would hope that... more »

• Broussard Police Press Conference

  February 23, 2011 4:20 PM

  Update: Henry Bates is fired for allegedly violating departmental policy of conduct unbecoming of an officer. --------------------------------- Right now: Broussard Police have called a press conference to discuss the arrest of one of their own officers. KATC's Jim Hummel is there and will have more tonight at 5:00.... more »

• Suspicious Package Partially Shutdown HWY 182

  February 6, 2011 11:22 PM

  Quite a bit of police activity Sunday afternoon along Highway 90 in Broussard. This after a car refused to pull over for a deputy and the occupants of the car began to throw things out of the vehicle along the roadway. Not knowing what the material or what the... more »

• Home for the Holidays Winner Announced

  December 8, 2010 7:22 PM

  Marcelia Bourque of Broussard is the winner of the Home for the Holidays! Ms. Bourque won a $400,000 home! The 2,650 square foot house has four bedrooms, and three full bathrooms. The 6th Annual Home for the Holidays project is a joint effort by the Acadian Home Builders Association... more »

• Search for Alleged Cheetah in Youngsville Area

  October 21, 2010 10:23 AM

  Law enforcement and paramedics are called after a Youngsville Police officer spots a wild cat on the loose in a neighborhood off Highway 90 in Lafayette Parish. Some assume it's a cheetah. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has contacted Wildlife and Fisheries. Officals are searching the neighborhood near 4th... more »

• Audit: Alleged payroll fraud under Broussard

  October 7, 2010 10:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A state audit says former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard and former Parish Attorney Tom Wilkinson may have broken state payroll laws by giving $45,000 in excess pay to Broussard's wife and hiring two politically connected individuals as paralegals who had no qualifications. The report,... 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 »

• St. Joseph and St. Anthony Church Fair

  October 1, 2010 9:39 AM

  St. Joseph and St. Anthony in Broussard will have their Annual Church Fair starting today, October 1st, till Sunday October 3rd. There will be BBQ and fish fry dinners, carnival games, bingo, sweet booth, and Zydeco Raye will be on stage. The Church Fair is open Friday 10am -... more »

• Driver Arrested for Wreck Involving Amtrak Train

  September 28, 2010 3:26 PM

  A Morse man is arrested for causing an Amtrak train wreck near Crowley which injured 14 people. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office charged Marlon Broussard, 44, with driving under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and failure to stop at railroad grade crossing. Broussard drove an 18-wheeler hauling grain... more »

• 14 Year Old Raped, Search for Suspect

  September 21, 2010 4:25 PM

  Lafayette Police are looking for a man accused of raping a 14 year old girl. Detectives have issued an arrest warrant for Simple Rape for the arrest of Brock James Broussard ,22, of Broussard. Broussard is accused of having sexual intercourse with a 14 year old female that was impaired... more »

• Teen Hit While Waiting at Bus Stop

  September 20, 2010 11:37 AM

  Press Release: On Monday September 20, 2010 at approximately 5:47am Lafayette Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, in the 1000 Block of Janvier Road. Upon arrival deputies discovered that a 2000 Toyota Corolla driven by 48 year old Marc Broussard veered off the... more »

• Last Gravel Road in Broussard

  September 7, 2010 7:21 PM

  Gravel roads in the City of Broussard are about to be a thing of the past. Since Janet Grossi moved onto Lakeview Dr. ten years ago, she's seen the gravel road go through a lot of wear and tear. Grossie said,"there were only two houses at the time that... more »

• Housing Authority scandal: Where's HUD? Exec. gets $55,000 raise amid DHAP height

  August 27, 2010 7:36 PM

  Board positions with the Lafayette Housing Authority are still up in the air... following an audit highlighting questionable payroll practices. City-Parish President Joey Durel is still waiting on commitments from two candidates. He now expects the board to be ready by Tuesday... questions still surround HUD and who... more »

• LOGA Messages

  July 21, 2010 6:42 PM

  Both local and national news media were covering the Rally for Economic Survival. But, as they recorded Governor Jindal, Sammy Kershaw, and other celebrities and politicians, one camera was set up specifically for the "average man and woman." The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association is documenting 30 second to... more »

• Broussard House Fire

  July 15, 2010 7:15 PM

  UPDATE: Firefighters are trying to determine what sparked a blaze in Broussard just after seven this morning. They do know the fire started in a back bedroom. The house is a total loss, however no one was home at the time it broke out. -------------------------------------- Firefighters were called out... more »

• Broussard House Fire

  July 15, 2010 11:03 AM

  Firefighters were called out to a fire at approximately 7:15am. A house was fully engulfed in flames on 204 Rue Plaisance in Broussard. It was said that a victim was trapped in the house, but there are no reports of any injuries. We'll have more details throughout the day. more »

• Lafayette Named One of America's Top Music Towns

  July 8, 2010 11:47 PM

  A California music critic for the Oakland Tribune has named Lafayette one of America's most tuneful cities. In High Notes: America's best music towns , Jim Harrington writes: "Louisiana's fourth largest city, located roughly two hours west of [New Orleans], is such an appealing hotbed of authentic Cajun, Creole, zydeco... more »

• St. Jude Dream Home Winner

  June 28, 2010 2:14 PM

  Acadiana helped raise over 1 million dollars for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the dream home giveaway. The winning couple-Linda and Gerald Courvelle - got their first look inside the home Monday morning. Linda and Gerald buy dream home tickets every year to support St. Jude's. ... more »

• Lafayette and Broussard Annexation Dispute

  May 25, 2010 7:21 PM

  The opening of the Ambassador Caffery Extension came as a relief to many drivers, but disputes of annexation of the land and road has become a headache for city officials in Broussard and Lafayette. Joey Durel, Lafayette Parish President, said, "there’s enough out there for everyone there is no need... more »

• Lafayette Fights for Land, Council Votes Yes

  April 26, 2010 1:12 PM

  Lafayette City-Parish Council voted-and got all 9 members to say "yes"-to annexing the land they say is rightfully theirs. "We've protected a city-owned asset paid for by city taxes, and made sure that piece of property is in the city of Lafayette," says Parish President Joey Durel. The... more »

• Former City-Parish President Dead at Age 72

  April 18, 2010 12:01 AM

  Lafayette's first City-Parish President has died at his Broussard home. Walter Comeaux served as City-Parish president from 1996 to 2004. His public service career spans three decades including the Broussard City Council and the Lafayette Parish Police Jury. Some of his accomplishments include the Clifton Chenier Center, capital improvements... more »

• Two Vehicle Crash Claims Life Of Broussard Man

  April 15, 2010 11:50 AM

  COTEAU - Yesterday afternoon, Louisiana State Police Troop I investigated a two vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Broussard man. The crash occurred on LA 88 at US 90 in Iberia Parish. According to investigating troopers, on April 14, 2010, at about 1:39 p.m., a 2002 Chevrolet... more »

• Ambassador Extension Complete

  April 14, 2010 6:34 PM

  The Ambassador Caffery Extension in complete. Now, the road stretches all the way from I-10 to US 90 (Evangeline Thruway). A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday afternoon for the final portion, from La Neuville to Youngsville Hwy. That few miles of road, is now the center of debate. The... more »

• William Broussard Indicted On Shooting Charges

  March 25, 2010 11:17 AM

  UPDATE: William Roger Broussard has been indicted in the case involving a shooting on Friendship Street in Lafayette. -------------------------------- A local man is in custody this morning charged with 2nd Degree Murder, following a shooting at 216 Friendship Street. On Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 7:51pm, police responded... more »

• Lisa Broussard Arrested After State Police Obtain Warrant

  March 17, 2010 3:38 PM

  Today, troopers with Louisiana State Police Region 2 detectives arrested Lisa Broussard in reference to a disturbance that occurred on March 15, 2010, at 153 Paulette Lane in Crowley. During the investigation troopers learned that Broussard drove to her mother's house which had burned in the early morning hours... more »

• Victim in Fatal Lafayette Crash Identified

  March 15, 2010 5:44 PM

  Update: The victim of a singe vehicle crash Sunday night has been identified as Lionel Broussard (54) of Scott. The crash remains under investigation. Previous Release: On March 15, 2010, at approximately 2:30 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the I-49 and I-10 interchange regarding... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: February 28, 2010

  February 28, 2010 6:28 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report February 28, 2010 Name: Allnet, Susan Charge: Acadia Parish Arresting Agency: Scott Pd Address: 200 Blk Mill STR Scott, La Name: Batiste, Herman Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk Landry STR Breaux Bridge, La Name:... more »

• St. Landry Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 12:36 PM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 26, 2010. Warrick Dwayne Castille, age 40, Vito St., Lake Charles, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with aggravated second degree battery. Sandra Joyce Antoine, age 28, Joseph St., Opelousas, La., arrested by Louisiana... more »

• St. Mary Parish Drug Task Force Arrests: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 8:50 AM

  Date: February 26, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Donald Byrd Jr. 40 yoa of Terrebonne St.,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 8:42 AM

  Date: February 26, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Michael E. Dupas Theresa St., Franklin was arrested on 2-25-2010 at 8:54 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks.... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 26, 2010

  February 26, 2010 6:57 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 26, 2010: Name: Anderson, Brian Charge: Parole (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Probation & Parole Lf (Oas) Address: 300 Blk Grossie DRV Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Tycoby Charge: Home Invasion Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 100 Blk Huron Carencro, La ... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 10:11 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 25th, 2010. William C. Herpin, age 41, Clarissa Plantation. Opelousas, La.,arrested by leonville PD, no license plate, flight from an officer, expired motor vehicle inspection, ran stop sign, failure to use turn signal, required equipment , driving... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 9:51 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 21 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 2-24-2010 @ 10:34 AM, 43, TERRANCE GIBSON - COULEE STREET - BALDWIN, LA WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH THEFT BY SHOPLIFTING. MR. GIBSON WAS PROCESSED AND RELEASED ON A $1,000.00 BOND... more »

• St. Mary Drug Task Force Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 8:49 AM

  Date: February 25, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Dwayne C. Francis 21 yoa of Egle St.,... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 8:09 AM

  Date: February 25, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Mary C. Charles 29 yoa of First St. in Patterson was arrested on 2-24-2010 at 2:00 pm for Theft. St.... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 25, 2010

  February 25, 2010 6:41 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 25, 2010: Name: Baker, Brandie Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6800 Blk Parc Brittny E207 BLVD New Orleans, La Name: Benoit, Autumne Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 100 Blk... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 10:52 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 24, 2010. Ashley Elizabeth Fontenot, age 24, Shady Lane, Port Barre, La., charged with 2 counts of possession of schedule III drugs with intent to distribute, expired driver's license, turning move and required signal, and improper lane... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 10:46 AM

  On February 23, 2010, JUSTIN THOMAS, 25, of Iberia Street - Franklin, was arrested after the Franklin Police Department received a DNA match in reference to a burglary that occurred in 2008 at St. Mary Tire. Officers located Thomas on Iberia Street and he was placed under arrest. At the... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 8:36 AM

  Date: February 24, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and reports the following arrests: Ricky J. Glynn 46 yoa of Martin Lane, Amelia was arrested on 2-23-2010 at 11:39 am on warrants for Simple... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 24, 2010

  February 24, 2010 7:42 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 24, 2010: Name: Adams, Brett Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1600 Blk Lampman ROA Abbeville, La Name: Antoine, Teesha Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 800 Blk Jolie STR Opelousas, La... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 10:47 AM

  This the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 23, 2010: Geovany Carranza, age 25, Hwy. 35, Opelousas, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with failure to yield right, unlicensed driver, and operating a vehicle without lawful presence. Goliath Adams, Jr., age 50, McNeese St.,... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 9:40 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 16 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 2/22/2010 @ 8:06 AM, HEITH F. VERRET, 31, of Hwy 182 - Franklin, LA While incarcerated at the Patterson Police Department was processed on warrants dated February 9, 2010, charging him... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Task Force arrest: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 7:42 AM

  Date: February 23, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Rontreve Goodman 21 yoa of Lawrence St., Morgan... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 7:38 AM

  Date: February 23, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 39 complaints and reports the following arrests: Ana Gonzales 23 yoa of Live Oak St., Baldwin was arrested on 2-22-2010 at 10:01 am on a warrant for... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 23, 2010

  February 23, 2010 6:43 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 23, 2010: Name: Aldridge, John Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Hummingbird LAN Lafayette, La Name: Batiste, Todd Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1100 Blk St Charles ST Lafayette, La... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 10:11 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 42 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 2/19/2010 @ 4:14 PM, JORDAN ALLEN BRYANT, 25, of Elizabeth Street - Welsh, LA was arrested on warrants issued by Jefferson Davis Parish, charging him with Possession of Alprazolam, Possession of Hydrocodone... more »

• Crowley Police Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 10:08 AM

  The following information is a release for the media regarding information distributed by the Crowley Police Department. If you have questions regarding this information, please contact Chief K.P. Gibson. Crowley Police Department arrest log for February 15, 2010 to February 21, 2010: Name... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 8:41 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 96 complaints and reports the following arrests: Shauda C. Williams 23 yoa of St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, Brittney D. Williams 21 yoa of Easy St., Franklin and Brittney N. Mitchell 21 yoa of... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 22, 2010

  February 22, 2010 6:41 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for February 22, 2010 Name: Carter, Samuel Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 00000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Comeaux, Kip Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1400 Blk South Henry Abbeville, La Name:... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 11:10 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 19, 2010. Ronda Fritz, age 34, Division St., #3, Krotz Springs, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with enticing persons into prostitution. Percy Buddy Stoute, age 51, Hwy. 190, Port Barre, La., charged with... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 9:39 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 2/19/2010 @ 4:58 AM, LASANDER TRENT WILLIAMS, 41, of Banner Drive - Franklin, LA was arrested on a warrant issued by Probation & Parole, charging him with Probation Violation. Mr. Williams... more »

• St. Mary Drug Task Force Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 7:47 AM

  Date: February 19, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Lynnis Parker 45 yoa of 182, Franklin was arrested... more »

• St Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 7:45 AM

  Date: February 19, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests: Brandon J. Barrilleaux 25 yoa of Teche Dr., Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-18-2010 at 2:01 pm on warrants for... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 19, 2010

  February 19, 2010 6:57 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Febebruary 19, 2010: Name: Bell, Jesti Charge: Hold For Court Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1000 Blk Kaliste Saloom ROA Lafayette, La Name: Blair, James Charge: Prohibited Acts Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Delayhoussaye DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• Audrey Menard appointed as STM's new principal

  February 18, 2010 12:30 PM

  Lafayette, Louisiana - February 18, 2010 - The Board of Pastors for St. Thomas More Catholic High School has named Audrey C. Menard as the new Principal of the school effective July 1. Rev. Louis J. Richard, Chancellor of St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette and Pastor... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 10:06 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 18, 2010. Garrett C. Lacashio, age 35, Saizan St., Port Barre, La., arrested by Port Barre Police Dept., charged with disturbing the peace by loud and abusive music, possession of marijuana, and a bench warrant. Bernice... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 10:03 AM

  February 18, 2010 PRESS RELEASE The Franklin Police Department responded to 15 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: IWC ARRESTS: 2/17/2010 @ 1:40 PM, KEITH A. DAVIS, 25, of Ninth Street - Franklin, LA was issued a summons to appear in... more »

• St. Mary Parish Drug Task Force Arrests: Feb. 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:53 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Press Release February 18, 2010 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: ... more »

• St. Mary Parish Arrest Report: February 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:50 AM

  February 18, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 30 complaints and reports the following arrests: Casey S. Gillespie 19 yoa and Starr A. Ashby 33 yoa both of Oscar Rivette, Arnaudville, La. was arrested on 2-17-2010 at... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: Feb. 18, 2010

  February 18, 2010 7:03 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for February 18, 2010: Name: Adams, Donald Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Stevenson STR Lafayette, La Name: Berotte, Kiesha Charge: Unaut Use Of "Access Card Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Sucre Circle Abbeville,... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:41 AM

  February 17, 2010 PRESS RELEASE The Franklin Police Department responded to 29 complaints over the past 48 hours and made the following arrests: 2/15/2010 @ 9:52 PM, BRYCE JAMES MORVANT, 19, of St. John Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with Disturbing The Peace -... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:36 AM

  The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 17, 2010: James Earl Bartlett, age 33, Miller Rd., Opelousas, La., hold for outside agencies. Stephen James Young, age 20, Feu Follet Rd., Lafayette, La., here for court. Dennis Dwayne Johnson, Jr., age 25, Joyce Dr., Opelousas,... more »

• Morgan City Arrest Report: February 17, 2010

  February 17, 2010 10:22 AM

  Arrested: 02/15/10 @ 10:09am Location: MCPD; Barbara N. Pollard, 44yoa, Plum St. Patterson Charges: Warrant: 1.) Bank Fraud (Value-$982.85), 2.) Forgery 3.) Identity Theft Warrant: 1.) Bank Fraud (Value-$1002.00) 2.) Forgery 3.)Identity Theft Details: Morgan City Police Department Detectives were investigating complaints from two different local financial... more »

• Judge: Felony bars ex-police juror from election

  February 12, 2010 10:36 AM

  ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - A state district judge rules that a former Vermilion Parish police juror cannot run for Abbeville City Council because he pleaded guilty in 2005 to a felony. Ernal "E.J." Broussard says he will appeal the ruling handed down Thursday by Judge Marilyn Castle. Councilman Francis Touchet... more »

• Broussard Middle Student Injured In Fight Involving Scissors

  February 3, 2010 4:21 PM

  In St. Martin Parish, a 5th grade Broussard Middle School student is arrested for battery on a classmate. According to a Lafayette School Board spokesperson, two girls got into a fight Tuesday morning after their teacher stepped out of the room. The students were working on a project with... more »

• Broussard Bars To Open For The Super Bowl

  February 1, 2010 5:47 PM

  Officials in Broussard are showing their support for the home team Sunday. Bars there are normally closed on Sunday, but they will be open eight hours for the game. The hours for these businesses are from 2-30 to 10-30. more »

• Local Oil Company to Haiti

  January 17, 2010 3:11 PM

  An Acadiana company is bringing a much-needed commodity to Haiti. Locally-owned company Macro Oil is part of the relief effort, providing fuel for the military. Sunday morning 41 volunteer workers left with 25 trucks and 40,000 gallons of fuel-- it is all going from Broussard to Haiti. Owner... more »

• Jefferson Parish president quits

  January 8, 2010 2:13 PM

  GRETNA, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard has resigned amid a federal investigation of alleged corruption. His attorney, Mike Ellis, says Broussard will step down formally at the close of business Friday "to clear the air and not be a lightning rod for Jefferson Parish." On... more »

• LA 182 accident

  December 27, 2009 9:44 PM

  A fiery wreck occured this afternoon in Broussard. VIewer Chris Breaux captured this image around 4 o'clock this afternoon. The brand new Mustang exploded into a ball of fire after an accident with a truck. It happened on Highway 182 near the overpass at Highway 90. more »

• Wayne Toups and Friends Spread Christmas Cheer

  December 15, 2009 2:17 PM

  Wayne Toups and other well-loved local musicians spread Christmas cheer Tuesday morning. For the second year 97.3 The Dawg rounded up the group to sing to the elderly. The others 6 performers were: Dustin Sonnier, Kip Sonnier, Chalan Thibodeaux, Sal Melancon, Blaine Roy and Gordon Bradberry. They went to... more »

• Municipality Mayors at League of Women Voters Forum

  November 29, 2009 5:12 PM

  The League of Women Voters of Lafayette has invited mayors of the five municipalities(Broussard, Carencro, Scott, Youngsville and Duson) to share their visions for the future of their cities at a public forum Monday, December 7th. The format will consist of a brief statement from each of the mayors, followed... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 20, 2009

  November 20, 2009 8:46 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for November 20, 2009 Name: Bickham, Barry Charge: Vehicle License Required Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 3000 Blk Tulane New Orleans, La Name: Breaux, Tracie Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Pamela ST Carencro, La Name:... more »

• Broussard Drug Bust

  November 18, 2009 10:54 AM

  Press Release: Broussard, November 17, 2009: In a commitment from Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou, the Broussard Police Department has continued its efforts to detour the flow of illegal drugs in and out of the City of Broussard. Chief Decou reports that today (November 17, 2009) the Broussard... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 18, 2009

  November 18, 2009 9:16 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for November 18, 2009 Name: Alshehabi, Jabriel Charge: Required Position And Method O Arresting Agency: Univ Of La Lafayette (Ull) Address: 100 Blk Merida DRV Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Tycoby Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100... more »

• Flood Walls for E. Broussard Elementary

  November 11, 2009 12:25 PM

  Vermilion Parish School Superintendent Randy Schexnayder is taking his mission to Washington DC. Today, he met with Senators Mary Landrieu and David Vitter to try to get FEMA funds to build a flood wall for E. Broussard Elementary in Forked Island. After four years of no recess equipment for students,... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 10, 2009

  November 10, 2009 7:30 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for November 10, 2009: Name: Andrus, Charles Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk H Melancon ROA Carencro, La Name: Armstead, Brandon Charge: Hold For St. Landry Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 4900 Blk... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 9, 2009

  November 9, 2009 11:11 AM

  This Lafayette Sheriff's report contains the daily arrests for November 09, 2009: Name: Austin, William Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Laurie DR Scott, La Name: Daniels, Quentin Charge: Pwitd Sch.I Substance Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Pecan STR... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 5, 2009

  November 5, 2009 8:26 AM

  Lafayette Sheriff's daily arrest report for November 05, 2009: Name: Alvey, Thomas Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1900 Blk Carmel L Lafayette, La Name: Bargeman, Patrick Charge: Viol Of Protective Orders Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk SE Evangeline Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: November 2, 2009

  November 3, 2009 11:23 AM

  Congratulations to MeDarrell Turner of New Iberia! You are the winner of KATC's $300 Show Me the Money giveaway for November 2, 2009. more »

• Two hurt in chopper crash in Gulf off Galveston

  November 2, 2009 8:48 AM

  GALVESTON, Texas (AP) - A helicopter crash on takeoff from a platform in the Gulf of Mexico left two men injured and the aircraft in the water. A spokesman for Broussard, La.,-based Rotorcraft Leasing Co., which serves the oil and gas industry, said Monday the cause of the crash is... more »

• Show Me the Money Winner: October 29, 2009

  October 30, 2009 8:07 AM

  KATC is once again showing you the money. Beginning October 29th we will be giving away $300-hundred-dollars to help with your holiday shopping. Each night at 10 o'clock, a lucky winner will be announced. Congratulations to Nick Smith of Broussard , he is the winner of a $300 gift... more »