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• 20 blighted NO properties to be auctioned in July

  July 5, 2012 9:21 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A former hospital is among 20 blighted properties being auctioned this month in New Orleans. A city news release says the former River of Life hospital was last appraised at $1.4 million, and the minimum bid is $933,333.33. The city is foreclosing because the owner owes... more »

• July home foreclosures drop in Louisiana

  August 11, 2011 9:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana followed the national pattern in home foreclosures last month, seeing a sharp decline from both June and July 2010. But foreclosure tracking firm RealtyTrac said that is not cheery news for housing markets. The Irvine, Calif.-based company said Thursday that delays on clearing out the... more »

• LA State-Licensed Casinos Bounced With a Strong July

  August 19, 2010 12:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's state-licensed casinos bounced with a strong July, taking in almost as much from players as in July 2009. State police report the 13 riverboat casinos, Harrah's land casino in New Orleans and the four race track casinos won $219.4 million last month. That's down... more »

• July video game retail sales inch 1 percent lower

  August 12, 2010 9:45 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. retail sales of video game systems, software and accessories slipped 1 percent in July according to market researcher NPD Group. A lackluster summer game launch schedule partly offset strong sales of the Xbox 360. Total industry sales slid to $846.5 million last month from $850.6... more »

• UPDATE: Information Sought in July 5th Homicide

  July 30, 2010 6:52 PM

  Detectives with the Lafayette Police Department are asking for the public's assistance regarding information related to the homicide that occurred on July 5, 2010, in the 100 block of N. Richter. The victim, Joseph Lamar Dugas (27) (AKA "Fudge"), was beneath the carport at the residence when unknown person(s) shot... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Log- July 30, 2010

  July 30, 2010 10:30 AM

  Franklin Daily Arrest Report- July 30, 2010 7-29-2010 @ 6:33 PM, 28, Michelle Fernandez, of Ninth St - Franklin, LA was arrested on a warrant for Franklin Police Department for Simple Criminal Damage to Property. Ms. Fernandez was processed and released on a $1,000.00 bond to appear in 3rd... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 30, 2010

  July 30, 2010 10:27 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 30, 2010 Luis Escalante-Cruz, age 34, 1040 Elis, Lafayette, La., charged with speeding, no driver's license, operating a vehicle without lawful presence, and hold for immigrations customs enforcement. Wilfred Kennerson, III, age 24, 5904 I-49 North Service Road, Opelousas, La., arrested... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 30,2010

  July 30, 2010 7:22 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 30, 2010 Brittany D. Martin 22 years old of 159 Village Lane, Amelia was arrested on 7-29-2010 at 10:58 am on warrants for Failure to Appear on the charge of Speeding and Failure to Appear on the charges of Improper Turn and... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 30, 2010

  July 30, 2010 7:00 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 30, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alvarenga, Carlos Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 200 Blk Dorchester STR Lafayette, La Name: Ardoin, Jarvis Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 29, 2010

  July 29, 2010 10:15 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 29, 2010 Sederrius O'Neil Living, age 21, 125 Petunia Loop, Lafayette, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with speeding, unlicensed driver, expired motor vehicle inspection, and hold for outside agencies. Leslie Balthzar, age 58, 383 Curtis Brown Road, Opelousas, La.,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 29, 2010

  July 29, 2010 7:18 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- July 29, 2010 Clarence Grogan 57 years old of 3056 Sixth St., Berwick was arrested on 7-28-2010 at 6:20 pm for Failure to Signal, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Liquid Hydrocodone, Possession of a Legend Drug (Bidil) and Possession of a Legend Drug... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 29,2010

  July 29, 2010 7:15 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 29, 2010 Dustin J. Vaughn 33 years old of 115 Mars Road, Bayou Vista was arrested on 7-28-2010 at 9:30 pm for Stop Sign Violation and Driving Under Suspension. Deputy was patrolling the Bayou Vista area, when suspect vehicle was observed failing... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 29, 2010

  July 29, 2010 6:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 29, 2010 Name: Andrew, Jeremy Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Holt ST Rayne, La Name: Atkins, Cecil Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 400 Blk Loveteau Carencro, La Name: Augustine, Matthew... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 28, 2010

  July 28, 2010 9:40 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 28, 2010 Jordan Mitchell Richard, age 18, 5403 Hwy. 103, Port Barre, La., charged with distribution of marijuana. Gene A. Richard, II, age 40, 5403 Hwy. 103, Port Barre, La., charged with distribution of schedule II drugs, forgery falsified prescription, distribution... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 28, 2010

  July 28, 2010 6:59 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest- July 28, 2010 Name: Abraham, Daniel Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Paradise STR Lafayette, La Name: Abraham, Adam Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Elizabeth Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Log- July 27, 2010

  July 27, 2010 9:40 AM

  Franklin Dialy Arrest Report- July 27, 2010 July 26, 2010 at 11:13 AM, TATIANA R. LARRY, 22, of Joe White Street - Charenton, LA was arrested on warrants dated June 20, 2010, charging her with Unauthorized Entry of an Inhabited Dwelling and Simple Battery. Ms. Larry was processed and... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 27, 2010

  July 27, 2010 9:34 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 27, 2010. William Claude Thibodeaux, age 31, 4314 Hwy. 27 South Lot 26, Sulphur, La., arrested on a bench warrant. Blaine Rubin, age 33, 718 Broussard Drive, Opelousas, La., drug court violation. Tabitha Lynn LeBlanc, age 25, 185 Boss Rd.,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 27, 2010

  July 27, 2010 6:46 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 27, 2010 Name: Brooks, Domineque Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Mlk DRV Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Eric Charge: Hold For Court Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk B AVE Broussard, La... more »

• Street Repairs Will Begin on Admiral Doyle at Weeks St. on July 26th

  July 26, 2010 12:39 PM

  Concrete street repairs will begin on Admiral Doyle Drive at Weeks Street on Monday, July 26th with completion expected by August 13th, weather permitting. The southbound lane will be closed to traffic during this time and flagmen will be there to assist. Drivers are asked to avoid this road, take... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 26, 2010

  July 26, 2010 6:34 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 26, 2010 Name: Bienvenu, Robert Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Sunvillage ROA Lafayette, La Name: Boudreaux, Kyle Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Tyrona STR Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Irwin... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 23, 2010

  July 23, 2010 6:41 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 23, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Alexander, Kendall Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Byron STR Lafayette, La Name: August, Marlon Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 22, 2010

  July 22, 2010 7:00 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 22, 2010 Name: Angelle, Walter Charge: Simple Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 99 Blk Pecan Orchard Lafayette, La Name: Brown, Trellis Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 600 Blk Frenzel New Iberia, La Name: Catalon,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest- July 21, 2010

  July 21, 2010 8:57 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest- July 21, 2010 Name: Adams, Joshua Charge: Prohib Acts; All Schedules Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Boulder Creek PKW Lafayette, La Name: Augustine, Jarrick Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 423.5 Blk Robinson STR New Iberia, La ... more »

• July 19, Day 90 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

  July 19, 2010 5:00 PM

  A summary of events Monday, July 19, Day 90 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The blast... more »

• Some Oil Spill Events from Monday, July 19, 2010

  July 19, 2010 9:45 AM

  A summary of events Monday, July 19, Day 90 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The blast... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 19, 2010

  July 19, 2010 6:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report July 19, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Jul 19, 2010 Name: Baudoin, Joseph Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2400 Blk Riceland ROA... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 16, 2010

  July 16, 2010 9:50 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 16, 2010 Haas Weinstein Thistlethwaite, age 21, 2683 Thistlethwaite, Opelousas, La., arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with driving while intoxicated and careless operation. Daniel Brock Fontenot, age 19, 12008 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Ville Platte, La., charged with felony theft. ... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Log- July 16, 2010

  July 16, 2010 9:43 AM

  Franklin Daiy Arrest Report- July 16, 2010 July 15, 2010 at 8:39 AM, 36, Kwan Lanceslin, of Chitimacha Trail - Baldwin, LA was arrested on a warrant for Franklin Police Department for Domestic Abuse Battery. Mr. Lanceslin was processed and released on a $1,000.00 bond to appear in 3rd... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 16,2010

  July 16, 2010 9:16 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 16, 2010 Christopher Jeblonski 29 years old of 413 A. St. Charles By-pass, Thibodeaux, La. was arrested on 7-15-2010 at 10:08 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Deputy was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Amelia area, when he came upon... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 16, 2010

  July 16, 2010 9:11 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest- July 16, 2010 Connie Bourque 43 years old of 1275 Bayou Portage, St. Martinville, La. was arrested on 7-15-2010 at 3:00 pm for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile. Agent was patrolling Hwy 90 in the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 16, 2010

  July 16, 2010 6:43 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 16, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Amos, Waylon Charge: Armed Robbery Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Canal ST Lafayette, La Name: Barthelemy, Ricky Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address:... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 15, 2010

  July 15, 2010 10:36 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 15, 2010 Justin Paul Babineaux, age 19, 221 First St., Port Barre, La., charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dennis Dwayne Larue, age 26, 431 East Ash, Eunice, La., charged with possession of schedule II drug with... more »

• Franklin Daily Arrest Log- July 15, 2010

  July 15, 2010 10:30 AM

  Franklin Daily Arrest Report- July 15, 2010 July 14, 2010 at 9:00 AM, CAROLINE ANN JACKSON, 57, of Seventh Street - Franklin, LA was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued by 3rd Ward City Court, charging her with Failure To Appear. Ms. Jackson was processed and held on a... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 15, 2010

  July 15, 2010 10:26 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Report- July 15, 2010 Joshua P. Francois 18 years old of 702 Greenwood St., Morgan City was arrested on 7-14-2010 at 2:50 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute and Obstruction of Justice. Agent was patrolling Hwy 90 in the Morgan... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 15,2010

  July 15, 2010 7:48 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 15, 2010 Shanna L. Bryan 28 years old of 629 Seventy Nine Pines Lane, Bayou Vista was arrested on 7-14-2010 at 8:45 am for Parish Ordinance Animal at Large. Deputy was called to 617 Seventy-Nine Pines Lane in reference to a dog... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 15, 2010

  July 15, 2010 7:03 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 15, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Aaron, Roger Charge: Breaux Bridge Police Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Ab Linclon STR Opelousas, La Name: Alleman, Tera Charge: Evalgeline Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc... more »

• July 14, Day 85 Of The Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill

  July 14, 2010 12:42 PM

  A summary of events Wednesday, July 14, Day 85 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The blast... more »

• New Iberia Aerial Mosquito Abatement July 15

  July 14, 2010 12:02 PM

  New Iberia aerial mosquito abatement starts Thursday 45 min prior to sunset and will last for 2.5 hours. more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 14, 2010

  July 14, 2010 8:06 AM

  St. Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 14, 2010 Terrance Bergeron 21 years old of 817 Railroad Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 7-13-2010 at 2:40 pm for Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under Suspension, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Agent was patrolling Hwy 90 in the... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 14, 2010

  July 14, 2010 8:00 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 14, 2010 Ronald Gage 54 years old of 7212 Hwy 182 East, Solar Apt. # 14, Morgan City was arrested on 7-13-2010 at 1:14 pm on two warrants for Failure to Comply with Drug Court. Suspect was located at above location, placed under... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 14, 2010

  July 14, 2010 6:42 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 13, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Banks, Chakerie Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Mitchell ST Franklin, La Name: Blackwell, Markietha Charge: Second Degree Cruelty To Juven Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address:... more »

• Rally for Economic Survival At Cajundome July 21

  July 13, 2010 11:25 AM

  The Rally for Economic Survival will be the nation's largest event to date protesting the federal moratorium on deepwater drilling. Coordinators of the Rally have reported tremendous support from across the Gulf Coast, specifically Louisiana for the event. Attendance at the rally is predicted to be between 15,000 and 20,000... more »

• July 13, Day 84 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill

  July 13, 2010 11:04 AM

  A summary of events Tuesday, July 13, Day 84 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill that began with the April 20 explosion and fire on the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, owned by Transocean Ltd. and leased by BP PLC, which is in charge of cleanup and containment. The blast... more »

• Surrey Street Bridge Will Be Closed Starting July 12 For 30 Days

  July 9, 2010 3:53 PM

  Surrey Street Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, July 12, for approximately 30 days. Detour routes will be posted. more »

• St. Mary Parish Norcotics Daily Arrest Log- July 8, 2010

  July 8, 2010 7:48 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- July 8, 2010 Sandra Norris 42 yoa of 1013 A. St. Lot # 5, Franklin and Gwendolyn Bourque 46 yoa of 1105 Wilfred St., Franklin were arrested on 7-7-2010 at 6:25 pm for Possession of a Legend Drug without a Prescription and... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 8,2010

  July 8, 2010 7:44 AM

  St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- July 8, 2010 Juan P. Delangel 28 years old of 1744 Jenkins Road, Pasadena, Texas was arrested on 7-7-2010 at 11:45 am for Possession of a False Identification Card. Deputy was called to PHI in Amelia in reference to suspect attempting to board... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- July 6, 2010

  July 6, 2010 6:37 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report-- July 6, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Jul 06, 2010 Name: Ackman, Matthew Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 800 Blk S College #32 Lafayette, La... more »

• Top 3 Movies For 4th of July Weekend

  July 5, 2010 11:49 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" has risen to an $82.5 million haul over the long Fourth of July weekend and has lifted its total to $175.3 million after just six days. The vampire romance from Summit Entertainment finished at No. 1 over the four-day weekend, despite a... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Log July 5,2010

  July 5, 2010 9:32 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Daily Arrest Log- July 5, 2010 On 7-2-2010 at 1:07 pm four Juvenile males 12 to 16 of yoa were arrested for Trespassing. Deputy was called to the Calumet Railroad Bridge in reference to juveniles on the tracks causing train to stop. Upon Deputy's arrival... more »

• Some Oil Spill Events From Sunday, July 4, 2010

  July 5, 2010 8:54 AM

  CHOPPY FOURTH Cleanup crews surveyed damage done by last week's hurricane while contending with choppy seas that idled many of the boats dedicated to keeping oil from hitting vulnerable beaches and marshes. Offshore skimming vessels were able to operate in Louisiana waters, but not off the coasts of Alabama, Mississippi... more »

• 4th of July Celebration

  June 30, 2010 7:37 PM

  Festivities are already underway in Erath for their 64th annual 4th of July Celebration . The town isn't just preparing for a festive weekend, they're also preparing for a safe one. Downtown Erath has been transformed into all things red, white and blue. Carnival rides, food and drink vendors... more »

• DNA links suspect to 2007 armed robbery

  November 12, 2009 9:04 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Lafayette police have arrested a 46-year-old Shreveport man in a July 2007 armed robbery of a couple at a Lafayette motel. In a news release, Lafayette police say DNA evidence implicated Simco Wallace Cole in the July 17, 2007, armed robbery of a couple staying at... more »

• Carencro man arrested for aggravated rape

  October 20, 2009 12:14 PM

  On Monday October 19, 2009 Juvenile Detectives with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 59-year-old Clifton Whittington of Carencro for Aggravated Rape. In early July family members of the victim, a 6 year old female reported the alleged incident to Sheriff's Detectives and advised it had occurred sometime in... more »