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• Inmate found dead at Beauregard Parish Jail

  June 3, 2013 6:25 AM

  DERIDDER, La. (AP) - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office says foul play is not suspected in an inmate's death. The American Press reports that a news release from Chief Deputy Joe Toler says 49-year-old David Peak was asleep when lunch was brought to his cell on Friday, and was found... more »

• Seth Fontenot Bonds Out and Family Speaks Out Play Video

  March 4, 2013 7:23 PM

  This morning 18-year-old Seth Fontenot pled not guilty to one charge of first degree murder and two counts of attempted first degree murder. He's accused of shooting at a truck with three teens inside, killing one. Fontenot did not appear in court today, his attorney Tommy Guilbeau entered the... more »

• Three Teenagers in Opelousas City Jail

  December 14, 2012 4:21 AM

  On Dec 11th three Opelousas teens have been charged by the OPD Involving separate crimes, dating back to April 13th of this year. Jeremy Fontenot 17 yrs of age of Opelousas has been arrested by OPD patrol officers after a complaint was called in by his mother after questioning... more »

• Man gets prison for La. casino cheating plot

  October 3, 2012 6:47 AM

  LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - A Texas man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud the L'Auberge du Lac Casino in Lake Charles. A federal judge sentenced 34-year-old Charbel Tannous, of Katy, Texas, last week to 37 months in... more »

• Group petitions for access at Angola records

  August 21, 2012 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A New Orleans nonprofit organization wants a federal court order that would require officials of the Louisiana State Penitentiary to grant center attorneys and a medical specialist access to death-row inmates and records at Angola. Advocacy Center attorneys say in a civil lawsuit that prison... more »

• Washington officials pledge to clean up jail

  July 10, 2012 6:35 AM

  BOGALUSA, La. (AP) - The new warden and chief deputy for the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office say the parish jail is in bad shape and downright insanitary in spots, but they plan to clean it up. The Daily News reports that Warden Robert McDaniel and Chief Deputy Mike Haley were... more »

• Tardy potential juror sent to jail

  May 16, 2012 7:20 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Jury selection in the murder trial of a Tioga man was behind schedule and was further delayed by the late arrival of a prospective juror who took an extra-long lunch break. The Town Talk reports potential juror Lamar Hunter had a Tuesday hair appointment he should... more »

• Man takes pizza, goes to jail

  April 19, 2012 10:30 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - Monroe police have arrested a man who refused to pay for his pizzas. Police say Shaba A. Gorham allegedly took two pizzas from a Dominos delivery driver Wednesday night, when into his home and didn't come out again The driver told police he knocked on the... more »

• Two Escaped Inmates Back Behind Bars

  March 10, 2012 11:04 PM

  It was quite a busy morning for law enforcement in Lafayette. Twenty-two year old Kevin Gildhouse and 30 year old, Tony Jackson escaped from the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center just after one-thirty Saturday morning after over powering a deputy. The men were on the run for more than... more »

• Woman Says Guidance, Not Jail Time Needed

  February 11, 2012 7:39 PM

  A 23-year-old man whose pit bull killed her miniature schnauzer needs help and guidance, a 92-year-old woman told a judge. Prosecutors said Michael Kopynec should enter a year-long pretrial diversion program shortly after Naomi Montrue Smith's statement on Friday. According the Advocate ( http://bit.ly/wfaBnP ) Smith told the judge that... more »

• McNeese May Study Need for New Jail in Jeff Davis

  February 11, 2012 1:29 PM

  McNeese State University will be asked to lead a study that would determine whether a new jail is needed in Jefferson Davis Parish. The American Press reports ( http://bit.ly/qjfACs ) the study would include projected construction costs as well as the impact of overcrowding and operational expenses at the existing... more »

• Jail space a concern at Carnival time

  February 6, 2012 9:42 AM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - Officials in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes are making sure there is enough space in parish jails for Carnival season. Thibodaux and Houma draw large numbers of people for two weeks of parades that begin next weekend. Officials tell The Courier more people means more arrests, usually... more »

• 5 arrested for trying to break into jail

  January 13, 2012 10:36 AM

  LIVINGSTON, La. (AP) - Five people trying to break into the Livingston Parish jail finally made it in - with some help from sheriff's deputies. The sheriff's office says the group was arrested for trying to sneak drugs, cell phones and other contraband into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. Deputies... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  July 10, 2011 12:14 PM

  Name: Alexander, Dawny Charge: Criminal Mischief Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Limoges STR Duson, La Name: Auguste, Peguy Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 700 Blk Lamancha AVE Aedinvurg, Tx Name: Beeson, Joshua Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Hostage Situation Ends

  July 9, 2011 11:59 PM

  Tense moments at the Iberia Parish Jail Saturday morning as three inmates take a prison guard hostage. In the end one deputy was sent to the hospital, he's since been treated and released. The three inmates now facing attempted first degree murder of a police officer for what deputies... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests

  June 11, 2011 11:26 AM

  Name: Abshire, Morgan Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Wadsworth Lafayette, La Name: Alexander, Anjennette Charge: No Lamp Over License Plate Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Cantel ST Lafayette, La Name: Andrus, Shawn Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency:... more »

• Social Worker Arrested, Accused of Sex with Inmate

  June 4, 2011 10:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A social worker at a state juvenile detention center has been booked with malfeasance in office and fired for an alleged sexual relationship with a 20-year-old inmate, according to a Baton Rouge newspaper. The Advocate reports that 39-year-old Lashonda Lang, of Baton Rouge, was a... more »

• Jail Maintenance Tax Returns to Ballot

  April 26, 2011 10:51 PM

  A jail maintenance tax will return to the ballot in St. Landry Parish Saturday, April 30th. The tax had been on the books for the past 30 years, but voters didn't renew it last fall. Every ten years the people of St. Landry Parish are asked to renew a... more »

• Update On Sheriff's Office and Jail in St. Landry

  January 31, 2011 6:58 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz has been talking for years about expanding the jail and moving his staff into a centralized office. We learned today neither project is going to happen any time soon. "We had a second property in mind and we made an offer but... more »

• Partnership to Reform Criminal Justice System

  January 20, 2011 12:26 PM

  Louisiana was selected for a new partnership with The Pew Center on the States' Public Safety Performance Project, which will fund research on Louisiana's criminal justice system to develop a set of policies to reform the system and make it more effective and efficient. Today, Governor Bobby Jindal was... more »

• Edwin Edwards out of federal prison

  January 13, 2011 8:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Former Gov. Edwin Edwards has been released from federal prison and moved to a halfway house, after serving eight years for a corruption conviction. The four-term former governor arrived in Baton Rouge on Thursday morning after leaving the Oakdale prison. The 83-year-old Democrat is assigned... more »

• Authorities still searching for escaped Inmate from West Feliciana Parish jail

  January 4, 2011 8:58 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) - Authorities continue to search for the man who escaped from the West Feliciana Parish jail. Sheriff J. Austin Daniel says that 45-year-old David St. Germain, a trusty, pulled the chain-link wire mesh of an exercise yard fence apart Sunday night, allowing him to reach an... more »

• Questions Answered in Jail Release; Smith Pays Up

  December 2, 2010 7:31 PM

  New information surfaces about the arrest and release of Saints player Will Smith in Lafayette. KATC's Maddie Garrett brings you an exclusive look inside the arrest from a man who sat next to Smith in jail. And the judge who released Smith finally gives a response. The controversy first... more »

• Hot Meals Return to Iberia Parish Jail

  November 10, 2010 12:22 PM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Iberia Parish Jail inmates have returned to a menu that includes pizza, oatmeal, vegetables, chicken and other hot meals with the recent delivery of kitchen equipment paid for by the Iberia Parish Council. Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Toby Hebert addressed the Iberia Parish... more »

• LATEST: Deputy Overpowered, Inmate Jumps From Jail Roof

  October 19, 2010 1:19 PM

  The search continues for an accused killer on the loose in St. Martinville. He is considered dangerous. At approximately 10:30 this morning, while correctional officers escorted inmates to the rooftop recreational area, two inmates physically overpowered a deputy and jumped from the roof to the ground. The deputy is said... more »

• Jury awards tourists $650K in Katrina jail lawsuit

  October 14, 2010 9:42 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal jury on Thursday awarded more than $650,000 to two Ohio tourists who were arrested in New Orleans on public drunkenness charges two days before Hurricane Katrina and jailed for more than a month in the storm's chaotic aftermath. The jury unanimously concluded that Orleans... more »

• Lil Wayne Goes Solo in NY Jail Solitary Punishment

  October 5, 2010 12:07 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Lil Wayne is facing the music after being accused of breaking jail rules by having gear for listening to tunes: He can expect to go solo for the rest of his time behind bars in a gun case. The Grammy Award-winning rapper was moved Monday into... more »

• Renewal of a One-Mil Tax Fails For the St. Landry Parish Jail

  October 4, 2010 3:53 PM

  A renewal of a one-mil tax for the maintenance and upkeep of the St. Landry Parish Jail did not pass Saturday night. The jail tax renewal failed, receiving only 7,962 votes, or 47.48 percent. An estimated $215,460 per year property tax renewal would have been committed to maintaining and... more »

• Wrestling Tag-Team Twins Run Jail

  September 28, 2010 8:04 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Off hours, the identical twins are "Da Bayou Boys," tag-team wrestlers Boudreaux and Thibodaux. On the job, they're 30-year-old Wesley and Jesse Hayes, warden and deputy warden at the Iberia Parish Jail. They've worked at the jail for seven years, and as wrestlers for three.... more »

• Lohan goes directly to jail after failed drug test

  September 24, 2010 9:36 PM

  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - There were no tears, no last-minute pleading and no lecture from a judge warning Lindsay Lohan she was facing serious consequences for her latest misstep in a 3-year-old drug and drunken driving case. Instead, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox on Friday sent... more »

• Mississippi Slaying Suspect Caught in Louisiana

  September 21, 2010 9:59 AM

  HATTIESBURG, Miss.- Hattiesburg police say a suspect in the Sept. 3 slaying of a woman is in custody in Louisiana. Police spokesman Sgt. Allen Murray said that Lonnie Eugene Ulmer was arrested Sunday in Metairie, La. Ulmer is being held in the Jefferson Parish jail. Murray says Hattiesburg police will... more »

• Lindsay Lohan Off To Jail

  July 20, 2010 12:10 PM

  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - Lindsay Lohan was taken into custody Tuesday - a bit late, but without incident - to begin serving her jail sentence for a probation violation. The actress rose and was handcuffed behind her back after a brief hearing. She arrived at court about 10 minutes... more »

• ACLU Filed A Federal Lawsuit Against LA Jail Claiming Prisoner Cruelty

  July 8, 2010 3:24 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A Louisiana jail routinely humiliates suicidal prisoners by forcing them to wear skimpy shorts that say "Hot Stuff" on the rear and confines them in tiny "squirrel cages" for weeks at a time, a civil liberties group said Thursday. In an open letter to St. Tammany... more »

• Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 90 Days In Jail

  July 6, 2010 7:29 PM

  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - A judge sentenced Lindsay Lohan to 90 days in jail Tuesday after ruling she violated probation in a 2007 drug case by failing to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes. Lohan burst into tears after the sentencing by Superior Court Judge Marsha Revel. Lohan was not... more »

• Man Out On Bail For Allegedly Killing Girlfriend Back In Jail

  June 10, 2010 11:17 AM

  NEW ROADS, La. (AP) - A state judge on Wednesday revoked the $250,000 bond set for a man charged with killing his girlfriend last year, ordering the defendant held in jail until his July trial. In rescinding Larry J. Snyder Jr.'s bond, District Judge James Best described him as an... more »

• Man Arrested for Bringing Contraband into Jail

  May 26, 2010 10:33 AM

  RICHWOOD, La. (AP) - Richwood police have arrested a man suspected of bringing contraband into a jail. The News-Star reports 25-year-old Darius Fuller of Alexandria was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center Monday night accused of introduction of contraband into a penal facility. In an arrest affidavit, police were called to... more »

• Operation Sweep: Re-model of Ramada Inn

  May 20, 2010 6:57 PM

  A new second chance program is in the works in Lafayette. It will not only help those in need but will also re-model an eye sore off of I-49. The old Ramada Inn property will be transformed into one of eight phases for the program. The building has been... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- May 17, 2010

  May 17, 2010 6:40 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log-- May 16, 2010 Name: Allerman, Robert Charge: Pedestrians On Highways Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Sophia STR Lafayette, La Name: Buxton, Justin Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1300 Blk Fourteenth STR Orange, Tx ... more »

• Authorities: Louisiana inmate Confesses to Fla. Killing

  May 13, 2010 9:26 AM

  ANGOLA, La. (AP) - A Louisiana State Penitentiary inmate serving life for killing two women has confessed to a 17-year-old killing in Florida. The Volusia County sheriff says 38-year-old Romalis Gordon confessed to the April 1993 slaying of 20-year-old Christine Lazzaro, of Rochester, N.Y., during her spring break trip to... more »

• Alexandria Man Gets 15 Years for Three Fatalities

  May 11, 2010 9:57 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - A Lafayette man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing a mother and her daughters with his vehicle. Justin Paul Brouillete, 23, pleaded guilty Monday to three counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of JoAnn Issac and her two daughters, Brittany Isaac... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 17, 2010

  April 17, 2010 9:59 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report April 17, 2010 Name: Boudreaux, Samuel Charge: Operating Veh. With Suspended Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1200 Blk Tanner ROA Rayne, La Name: Calais, Brice Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100 Blk E Clinton STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Avoyelles Parish Jail Escapees Went On 2 Week Crime Spree

  April 15, 2010 11:43 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Law enforcement agencies from Marksville to Miami are examining crimes committed over the past two weeks, including a case in which a woman's fingers were cut off, trying to determine if they are linked to the three Avoyelles Parish Jail escapees. Thursday's Town Talk reported that... more »

• Old Jail Turned Office

  April 6, 2010 5:51 PM

  The old jail next to the Acadia Parish Courthouse will soon be home to new offices for Acadia Parish officials. A $650,000 dollar grant is paying for the project that will provide much needed office space on the bottom floor and storage space on the second floor. Officials... more »

• Vermilion Parish Man Among Three Who Escape From Jail

  March 30, 2010 12:20 PM

  MARKSVILLE, La. (AP) - Three inmates have escaped from the Avoyelles Parish Jail in Marksville. Sheriff Doug Anderson said the inmates escaped around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday after forcing a guard at knifepoint to open a door. Anderson identified the escapees as 22-year-old Quentin M. Truehill of New Orleans,... more »

• Teen Accused of Trying to Kill Grandma

  March 12, 2010 6:45 PM

  Nineteen-year-old Johnathon George is charged with attempted first-degree murder after deputies say he struck his grandmother several times in the head with a blunt object, possibly a piece of wood. It happened around 2:00 Friday morning on Goodie Street in Maurice. The victim is 68-year-old Rita Mouton, whose... more »

• 48 Hours in Jail for DWI Says Hardy

  March 8, 2010 6:56 PM

  Drunk drivers will be in for a harsher punishment if a proposed bill passes this spring. House Bill 104, proposed by Representative Rickey Hardy of Lafayette, is a direct result of a case involving a Lafayette school bus driver who drove his route, hours after police arrested him on... more »

• Identity Sought in Armed Robbery

  February 19, 2010 12:57 PM

  Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department are seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect for a recent robbery. On February 17, 2010, at approximately 4:00 am, the suspect approached an employee on the exterior of the business at 101 South College Road and forced the employee back inside at... more »

• Acadia man holds family hostage

  February 15, 2010 1:05 PM

  Deputies and Swat Team members swarmed a house Sunday night after a report of a hostage situation involving a two year old child. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's office was called out to 430 Roxie Highway at 4:30 after receiving a call that a man was shooting at his family. Law... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: February 15, 2010

  February 15, 2010 6:40 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 15, 2010: Name: Alleman, Christopher Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: St Landry Parish So Address: 100 Blk Oak ROA Church Point, La Name: Authement, Joseph Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Pecan Grove Lot... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: February 12, 2010

  February 12, 2010 10:25 AM

  February 12, 2010 The Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 2/11/2010 @ 3:48 PM, ASHLEY AMAUD MCDANIEL, 26, of Myra Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with 2 counts Criminal Damage To Property. Mr. McDaniel... more »

• St. Mary Parish Arrest Report: February 12, 2010

  February 12, 2010 9:00 AM

  Date: February 12, 2010 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 19 complaints and reports the following arrests: Jason P. Landry 29 yoa of Louisa St., Morgan City was arrested on 2-11-2010 at 4:04 pm on warrants for Issuing... more »

• Man Convicted In 2006 Fatality Parole Changed

  December 15, 2009 6:26 PM

  A New Iberia man is back in jail following a wreck in 2006 that killed a mother and her daughter. 17-year-old Jessica Lyons and 47-year-old Judith Groff were killed in that crash. Brad Badeaux was given a year in jail and was let out early because of good behavior.... more »

• Opelousas Jail Death Update

  December 14, 2009 11:01 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow says he'll propose disciplinary action against an officer who was on duty when an inmate was beaten to death in a cell earlier this year. Gallow also is expected to release his report next month on proposed safety measures at the... more »

• Mock drill to be held outside Lafayette Jail

  December 10, 2009 12:40 PM

  The Lafayette Sheriff's Office will be conducting a mock drill at 2:00pm this afternoon outside the Lafayette Parish Jail. If you plan on being in this area please do not be alarmed if you see increased police activity. more »

• Evangeline Parish Arrests: November 23-December 1, 2009

  December 1, 2009 2:31 PM

  Erick Matthew Morris, 22, arrested on 11-25-2009 East 10th Avenue, Oakdale, La. charged: Driving Under Suspension, Made Bail Michael Dewayne Broussard, 52, arrested on 11-27-2009 Stagg Avenue, Basile, La. charged: Cultivation of Marijuana, Made Bail Allen Frank, 34, arrested on 11-27-2009 East Beaugard Street, Ville Platte, La. charged: No Seat... more »

• Arrest made in Northside Veterinary Hospital robbery

  December 1, 2009 2:05 PM

  The St. Landry Sheriff's Office and the Eunice Police Department have arrested three men for a pharmacy burglary in Eunice that took place on November 25, 2009. Jason Lavergne, Derek Holcomb and Mitchell Aucoin have been accused of stealing illegal narcotics and a safe from Northside Veterinary Hospital. Sheriff... more »

• Two Crowley men arrested for sex crimes

  December 1, 2009 12:26 PM

  Two Crowley men have been arrest for unrelated sex crimes, which occurred over the past weekend. The first investigation led to the arrest of Dreffus Byers III, 47 of Crowley. Police investigated a report of a missing person. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim in... more »

• Franklin man arrested for cultivation of Marijuana

  November 30, 2009 8:35 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force Funded by the Louisiana Law Enforcement Commission Through the Evangeline Law Enforcement Commission District Press Release Date: 11-30-09 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Patterson Police Department Franklin Police Dept.,... more »

• Car burglars charged with Attempted Murder

  November 27, 2009 10:55 AM

  Car Burglary Suspects Attempt to Strike Officer with Car On November 26, 2009, at approximately 11:15 pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department were patrolling the parking lot of the downtown library when they came upon a vehicle burglary in progress. The suspect jumped into a waiting vehicle and... more »

• Officer Stops Rape in Progress

  November 26, 2009 11:29 AM

  D.P.S. Police Officer Stops Rape In Progress BATON ROUGE - Late Wednesday night, a Department of Public Safety (DPS) police officer patrolling the Louisiana State Police headquarters campus in Baton Rouge stopped an aggravated rape in progress at BREC's Independence Park. Shortly before midnight on November 25th, the... more »

• Crowley Police Arrest Report: November 25, 2009

  November 25, 2009 1:05 PM

  Crowley Police Booking Log for November 9, 2009 to November 22, 2009: Name City Age Charge Angela Fontenot Crowley 42 Criminal... more »

• OPD arrest Laudarren Jones

  November 25, 2009 12:41 PM

  As it relates to the shooting that took place in Opelousas on Monday, November 23, 20009 at approximately 9:27 PM. The suspect, Laudarren Jones was taken into custody on Wednesday morning at 2:33 AM. Jones was arrested without incident and charged with Attempted Second Degree Murder. Laudarren Jones will now... more »

• St. Landry Arrest Report: November 24, 2009

  November 24, 2009 10:06 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 24, 2009. David Roy Bouley, age 27, Alex Lormand Rd., Kinder, La., arrested on an arrest warrant for second degree kidnapping, aggravated rape and armed robbery. Jimmy Wayne Gioele, age 28, Hwy. 105, Krotz Springs, La.,... more »

• Ferdinand Nickles held on $2M bond

  November 24, 2009 9:59 AM

  ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - A man accused of killing a 20-year-old man, then torching a pickup truck with the body in it, is being held on $2 million bond in the Vermilion Parish jail. Deputies brought 29-year-old Ferdinand Nickles to Abbeville over the weekend from Atlanta, where U.S. Marshals arrested... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 24, 2009

  November 24, 2009 9:47 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 14 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-23-09 @ 4:53 PM, 53, ANTHONY WELLS, OF ANTIGO ALLEY - FRANKLIN, LA WAS ARRESTED ON WARRANTS FOR THE ST. MARY PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEFT OF GOODS AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 24, 2009

  November 24, 2009 9:44 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 28 complaints and reports the following arrests: Milton Williams 61 of Hwy 182 Patterson La.was arrested on 11-23-09 at 3:00 P.M. charged with DWI 1st offense. Williams was arrested after Deputies responded to a... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 23, 2009

  November 23, 2009 1:06 PM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 48 complaints over the past weekend and made the following arrests: 11/20/2009 @ 7:32 AM, ALEXIS NICOLE FINE, 24, of Sixth Street - Franklin, LA was arrested and charged with Possession of Cocaine With Intent To Distribute, Possession of Schedule I Narcotics (Ecstasy)... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 20, 2009

  November 20, 2009 9:50 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 9 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-19-09 @ 8:17 PM, 22, HERSCHAL LIGHTFOOT, OF GUILLOT ST - JEANERETTE, LA WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH SPEEDING 59/45, OPEN CONTAINER, AND DRIVING UNDER SUSPENSION. MR. LIGHTFOOT WAS PROCESSED AND... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 20, 2009

  November 20, 2009 8:57 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release Date: November 20, 2009 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the 24 hour period the Sheriff's Office responded to 36 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Denise Henderson age 32 of St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press... 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 »

• Ponchatoula Man Arrested for Alleged Ponzi Scheme

  November 19, 2009 11:51 AM

  (Baton Rouge, LA)-Investigators with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office, with the assistance of the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, arrested William J. Chaucer, Jr., of Ponchatoula, Louisiana today for creating a Ponzi scheme that has cost at least 200 investors over $11 million dollars. This arrest is the result of a... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 19, 2009

  November 19, 2009 10:57 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 19th, 2009. Derek Blake Richard, age 20, Hwy. 190, Port Barre, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with driving while intoxicated-1st offense, speeding in excess of 100MPH, and open container. Brandon Frelich, age 28, 2459... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 19, 2009

  November 19, 2009 10:51 AM

  The Franklin Police Department responded to 15 complaints over the past 24 hours and made the following arrests: 11/18/2009 @9:05 AM, LARACHEL LASHAWN BATISTE, 30, of Iberia Street - Franklin, LA while incarcerated at the Franklin Police Department was processed on a warrant dated November 17, 2009, charging him... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 19, 2009

  November 19, 2009 9:16 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release Date: November 19, 2009 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the 24 hour period the Sheriff's Office responded to 48 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Juvenile arrest, age 14 of Franklin was arrested on 11-18-09 at... more »

• Lafayette Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 19, 2009

  November 19, 2009 9:12 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for November 19, 2009: Name: Badeaux, Adrian Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1300 Blk Lajaunie ROA Lafayette, La Name: Benjamin, Nathaniel Charge: Operating A Vehicle While Lic Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 300 Blk Gauthier... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 18, 2009

  November 18, 2009 10:28 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 18th, 2009: Corrina Anne Fontenot, age 38, East Ardoin, Eunice, La., transferred from Eunice Police Dept., charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of schedule IV drug with intent to distribute, and illegal possession... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 18, 2009

  November 18, 2009 9:22 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release Date: November 18, 2009 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the 24 hour period the Sheriff's Office responded to 32 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Edward A Washington, age 48 of Lake Palourde Rd, Amelia, La... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 16, 2009

  November 16, 2009 8:33 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Press Release Date: November 16, 2009 According to Sheriff David Naquin during the past weekend period the Sheriff's Office responded to 97 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Tanika Babineaux age 20 of 103 Rosemary st, Franklin, La was... more »

• Lawyer: Colorado balloon boy parents to plead guilty

  November 12, 2009 2:38 PM

  FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - The attorney for a Colorado father who reported his son floated away in a helium balloon says his client and the boy's mother could spend time in jail. Lawyer David Lane says both parents will plead guilty to some charges in the case. He earlier... more »

• Drug in the Fruit

  November 12, 2009 2:17 PM

  EDINBURG, Texas (AP) - There was something rotten in the fruit -- and it wasn't spoiled produce. Officials at a Texas prison report a crate of donated fruit had 25 pounds of pot stashed inside of it. The illegal harvest had been missed in an earlier search. The fruit was... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 12 2009

  November 12, 2009 11:01 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 15 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-11-09 @ 11:44 AM, 20, GAGE MCCLEOD, OF CEDAR STREET - FRANKLIN, LA WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH SIMPLE CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. MR. MCCLEOD WAS PROCESSED AND HELD ON... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 12, 2009

  November 12, 2009 10:52 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 12, 2009. Nicholas S. Fontenot, age 47, 1067 Belaire Cove Rd., Ville Platte, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, hold for outside agencies. Nathan Warren Guidry, age 43, 1434 Jackson St., Opelousas, La., arrested on a... more »

• Lafayette: Sobriety Check Point Scheduled

  November 10, 2009 12:58 PM

  On Thursday, November 12, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department and the Lafayette Sheriff's Office will be conducting an OWI Checkpoint within the incorporated limits of Lafayette. The purpose of the checkpoint is to target impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol... more »

• St. Landry Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 10, 2009

  November 10, 2009 11:50 AM

  This the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 10, 2009. Lester Richard, Jr., age 43, Ashton St., Port Barre, La., arrested on a bench warrant and hold for outside agencies. Kathleen Duke Zelaya, age 26, Moran St., Krotz Springs, La., charged with possession of stolen... 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 »

• Teen Wanted for death of Kaplan resident

  November 9, 2009 12:48 PM

  Kaplan Police are searching for a murder suspect. Jordan Huntsberry is wanted in connection with the murder of Kevin Robinson of Kaplan. Officials say the 18-year-old of Abbeville shot Robinson on Friday, November 6th. As a result of the injuries he received, Robinson died on Saturday. Police also say they... more »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 9, 2009

  November 9, 2009 11:06 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 81 complaints and reports the following arrests for November 9, 2009: Vickie M. Martin 53 yoa of Prairie Road North, Centerville and Larry Leblanc 57 yoa of Heide Circle, Lafayette, La. were arrested on... more »

• St. Charles Street Shooting

  November 6, 2009 11:09 AM

  On November 5, 2009, at approximately 8:50 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of St. Charles Street. The victim, a 29 year old male of Lafayette, was involved in a verbal argument with his 18 year... more »

• Franklin Police Arrest Report: November 5, 2009

  November 5, 2009 10:41 AM

  THE FRANKLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 16 COMPLAINTS IN THE PAST 24 HOURS AND MADE THE FOLLOWING ARRESTS: 11-4-09 @ 11:55 AM, 27, MADIE HAIRE, OF NINTH STREET - FRANKLIN, LA WAS ARRESTED ON A WARRANT FOR IBERIA PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEFT OVER $500. MS. HAIRE WAS... 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 »

• St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 5, 2009

  November 5, 2009 8:20 AM

  According to Sheriff David Naquin during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 31 complaints and reports the following arrests for November 5, 2009: Joshua Pojar 27 yoa of Federal Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 11-4-2009 at 6:27 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks.... more »

• DNA solved New Iberia attempted burglary

  November 3, 2009 1:26 PM

  A New Iberia teen has been arrested and charged with attempted simple burglary, criminal damage and criminal trespass after a DNA match was confirmed by the Acadiana Crime Lab. Joseph Touchet is accused of attempting to break in to a home in the 4500 block of Freetown Road back in... more »

• St. Landry Arrest Report: November 3, 2009

  November 3, 2009 10:25 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for November 3, 2009. John E. Prudhomme, age 51, Julia St., Eunice, La., charged with distribution of schedule II drugs. Joshua Antonio Lewis, age 26, Perotti St., Eunice, La., charged with 2 counts of distribution of schedule... more »