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• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 24, 2013 7:32 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 24, 2013 Name: Anthony, Roland Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100 Blk Abanti DRV Carencro, La Name: Brasseaux, Barret Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 900 Blk Langlinais RD Youngsville, La Name: Chaisson, Carl... more »

• Lieutenant Ricky Rees Laid to Rest Play Video

  May 22, 2013 7:13 PM

  Lafayette Police Lieutenant Ricky Rees was laid to rest today. He died Saturday after a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish. He was a 23 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department and leaves behind two teenage children. Hundreds turned out to pay their final respects. Holding American flags,... more »

• Lafayette Police Officer Dies in Motorcycle Crash Play Video

  May 18, 2013 7:48 PM

  A single vehicle crash on LA Highway 3000 north of Interstate 10 which claimed the life of a Lafayette man and off duty Lafayette Police Officer. Troopers say on May 18, 2013, shortly before 2:00 p.m., 45-year-old Richard "Ricky" Rees, an off-duty Lafayette Police Lieutenant, was driving a 2013 Harley... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 15, 2013 7:24 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 15, 2013 Name: Alexander, Talasha Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1100 Blk Moss STR Lafayette, La Name: Alexander, Dameon Charge: Aggravated Assault Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk Walker STR Lafayette,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 14, 2013 7:11 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 14, 2013 Name: Anderson, Phillip Charge: Municipal Purposes (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 600 Blk Edison ST Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Terrance Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 4100 Blk Landry ROA Duson,... more »

• Downtown Alive Lafayette 5/9/13 Play Video

  May 9, 2013 7:25 AM

  Downtown Lafayette has so many things to offer this summer season! Check out this interview with DTA representative Katie to see what's in store. The remaining Spring 2013 line up: May 10: Louisiana Red (Crowd Favorites - Parc Sans Souci) May 17: Mercy Brothers (Rockabilly Gospel -... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 8, 2013 7:04 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 08, 2013 Name: Abshire, Kevin Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1800 Blk Gloria Switch ROA Carencro, La Name: Armstrong, Debra Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Alsandor DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 7, 2013 6:42 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 07, 2013 Name: Augustine, Terrence Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Sophie STR Lafayette, La Name: Bellard, Joshua Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 300 Blk Dulles DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 6, 2013 6:50 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 06, 2013 Name: Broom, Jessica Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 6200 Blk Mckinstry BLV Houston, Tx Name: Cater, William Charge: Possession Of Firearm/Carry.Co Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Caroline DRV Lafayette, La ... more »

• 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 »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 30, 2013 6:47 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 30, 2013. Name: Bonnet, Cristian Charge: Violation Of Uniform Controlle Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Lafayette STR Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Reuben Charge: Theft Of Oil & Gas Equipment Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 29, 2013 6:49 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 29, 2013 Name: Alleman, Delores Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Scott Pd Address: 300 Blk Pecangrove ROA Scott, La Name: Balfa, Christine Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1300 Blk Hebert LAN Parks, La Name: Berza,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 19, 2013 6:43 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 19, 2013 Name: Abshire, Edward Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Andres ROA Scott, La Name: Alexander, Erich Charge: Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 900 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux,... more »

• Wade Lohse Calls KATC & Post Video While on the Run Play Video

  April 8, 2013 9:30 PM

  The most wanted man in Acadiana, Wade Lohse, is speaking out while on the run. The US Marshal's Office and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office are still searching for Wade Lohse. Authorities say he's armed and dangerous. Two weeks ago, he walked out of the Lafayette Parish Courthouse just... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 5, 2013 7:05 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 05, 2013 Name: Arceneaux, Tycoby Charge: Parole (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Huron STR Carencro, La Name: Autrey, Brittany Charge: Forgery: Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Champagne STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• End of Lenten Season Means Big Crawfish Sales Play Video

  March 29, 2013 9:43 PM

  The end of the Lenten season means big crawfish sales in Acadiana. Since early Friday morning, restaurants and crawfish vendors have been slammed as many families prepare for the holiday weekend. "If you want crawfish on Good Friday, you're going to pay for them." People like Kenneth... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 28, 2013 6:50 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 28, 2013 Name: Alfred, Warren Charge: Municipal Purposes (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Spruce DRV Lafayette, La Name: Blanchard, Jillian Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Conway... more »

• LPPRD 12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Play Video

  March 27, 2013 6:57 AM

  Lafayette Parks and Recreation, the MLK Assoc. and Modern Woodmen of America are hosting the 12th Annual Lafayette Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will be at Thomas Park on Saturday, March 30th, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The event is free to the public. There will... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 26, 2013 8:44 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 26, 2013 Name: Batiste, James Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Scott Pd Address: 100 Blk Iantha ST Lafayette, La Name: Black, Walter Charge: Hold For Doc Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6200 Blk August AVE Marrero, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 25, 2013 7:22 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 25, 2013 Name: Arceneaux, Dommic Charge: Expired Driver License - Over Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Brina LAN Carencro, La Name: Assendrop, Gordon Charge: Vagrancy Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk E Plymouth AVE... more »

• Student Teacher Let Go After Speaking Out Play Video

  March 22, 2013 7:54 PM

  A student teacher at Carencro High is looking for a new place to teach so he can complete his degree requirements and graduate in May. Less than 24 hours after Derrick Comeaux spoke up about discipline problems, he was escorted off campus by police. "You need to get... more »

• School Bus Accident on Landry Road

  March 20, 2013 8:23 AM

  There is a school bus accident in the 3600 block of Landry Road. Details are minimal, and there are no injuries to report. The cause of the crash is under investigation. more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 19, 2013 7:24 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 19, 2013 Name: Anderson, Catherine Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 10 Blk Heatherstone Lafayette, La Name: Ardoin, Mark Charge: Prohibited Acts Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Victor ROA Kaplan, La Name: Babin,... more »

• Fatal Crash on Hwy 90 in Lafayette

  March 15, 2013 4:44 AM

  On Friday, March 15, 2013, at approximately 1:45 am, Lafayette Police responded to the intersection of East Kaliste Saloom and the SW Evangeline Thruway regarding a major crash. Witnesses tell traffic investigators that a Ford truck traveling south on the Evangeline Thruway collided with a Chevrolet car turning left from... more »

• Questionable Hire Has Past Ties to LPSS Play Video

  March 6, 2013 7:36 PM

  KATC was the first to uncover, Thad Welch was on the payroll before officially being hired as the Superintendent's Special Assistant. In a KATC investigation, we uncovered before Thad Welch got the job as Special Assistant to Superintendent Pat Cooper, without a high school diploma, he worked for the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 22, 2013 6:52 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 22, 2013 Name: Alfaro, Torres Charge: Careless Operation Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 200 Blk E Beitran ROA Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Walter Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La... more »

• Spirit of Acadiana: Lafayette Habitat for Humanity ReStore Play Video

  February 21, 2013 10:36 AM

  In this segment of the Spirit of Acadiana Scott Brazda reintroduces us to ReStore. Lafayette's Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a "vintage" store for home furnishes and appliances. This Saturday, Feb 23, 2013 ReStore is offering an electronics recycling day. They are accepting donations from 10am until 3pm. more »

• Seth Fontenot in Court; Judge Asked to Recuse Himself Play Video

  February 20, 2013 10:28 PM

  As Seth Fontenot walked into court Wednesday he could not stop crying, and when his family saw him, they shrieked and also burst into tears. It was a very emotional day. One person KATC spoke with off camera said, "This is a stressful day for everyone. No matter what... more »

• Sickness a Possibility from Staying on Carnival Triumph

  February 14, 2013 6:49 PM

  Passengers on the Carnival Triumph are in close quarters and with reports of sewage issues and deteriorating conditions on board, the threat of illness is a strong possibility. For nearly four days, passengers have experienced what they say are miserable conditions. Lafayette Doctor Indria Gautam says one of the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 13, 2013 7:19 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 13, 2013 Name: Abraham, Noah Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Confederat AVE Broussard, La Name: Alvey, Thomas Charge: Orleans Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk 12th STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 8, 2013 6:59 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 08, 2013 Name: Alexander, Devone Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Orchid DRV Lafayette, La Name: Andrus, Shawn Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1800 Blk Jeandorm Carencro,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 7, 2013 6:56 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 07, 2013 Name: Adkins, Zachary Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1700 Blk Eraste Landry ROA Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Brandon Charge: Attp-Murder/Second Degree Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Huval ST... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 5, 2013 7:16 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 05, 2013 Name: Alexander, Harris Charge: Urination In Public Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 400 Blk C Skipper STR Breaux Bridge, La Name: Alexander, Peter Charge: Molestation Of A Juvenile Char Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1200... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  February 4, 2013 8:24 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Feb 04, 2013 Name: Auttonberry, Angela Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 4200 Blk Hwy 486 Campti, La Name: Bell, Kerry Charge: Acadia Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Rochester Lafayette, La... more »

• Lafayette Police to Hold Checkpoint Saturday, January 19, 2013

  January 17, 2013 3:03 PM

  Lafayette police will conduct an OWI checkpoint Saturday night, January 19, 2013 from 9:00 P. M. until 3:00 A. M. Officers will be looking for drivers operating under the influence of alcohol and other dangerous substances. Drivers found under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be arrested. more »

• MLK Holiday Activities in Lafayette

  January 17, 2013 8:04 AM

  The MLK Holiday Committee of Lafayette will have a variety of activities January 19 - 21, 2013 to celebrate the National Holiday of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. For more info call: 337-291-8374 Or email: vwilliams9@lusfiber.net more »

• Advocates say Lafayette immigrant wrongly jailed

  December 31, 2012 4:57 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette man has been released after five days in jail for what an advocacy group says was a phony immigration hold placed by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office. Local officials lifted the hold Friday after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent told Lafayette authorities the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  December 26, 2012 8:06 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Dec 26, 2012 Name: Bernard, Gerald Charge: Evalgeline Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Huval ST Lafayette, La Name: Brown, Ian Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Fallbrook AVE Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• Lafayette board approves water restriction

  December 21, 2012 8:55 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A yearlong legal battle over Lafayette's contract to provide water to the neighboring city of Broussard escalated this week. The Advocate reports the Lafayette Public Utilities Authority voted on Tuesday to authorize the administration to deny all requests for additional water service from Broussard. Broussard officials... more »

• State panel approves Lafayette parks tax election

  December 21, 2012 8:46 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The State Bond Commission has voted to approve an April 6 vote in the city of Lafayette on a property tax increase to support the struggling Parks and Recreation Department. The Advertiser reports the department stands to gain an estimated $6.5 million annually if voters approve... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  December 19, 2012 6:46 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Dec 19, 2012 Name: Alleman, John Charge: Viol Of Protective Orders Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Alvarez, Nixon Charge: Operating A Vehicle Without La Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk... more »

• Would Lafayette Voters Approve a 1-Cent Sales Tax Increase? Play Video

  December 18, 2012 11:30 PM

  A sales tax increase was brought up at Tuesday night's Lafayette City-Parish council meeting as a way to offset budget woes. There was talk of proposing a one-cent increase in sales tax as soon as next year. Councilman Brandon Shelvin opened up the discussion, saying in light of recent... more »

• Lafayette Vigil Honors Victims of Connecticut Shooting Play Video

  December 17, 2012 11:29 PM

  With the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut still fresh on the minds of many, more than 100 people from around Acadiana attended Monday night's vigil. One of the speakers, a kindergarten teacher herself, offered a reflection and prayer for the teachers who were killed. "I thought of my class. I... more »

• Turing to Faith for Answers Play Video

  December 14, 2012 7:06 PM

  During times of tragedy many people turn to their faith for answers or question everything they thought they knew. You can never be prepared for events like we saw today. Father Chester Arceneaux, Pastor at Saint John's Cathedral says you should turn to faith to deal with evil in... more »

• Residents on Edge after Armed Robberies, Car Thefts Play Video

  December 13, 2012 9:39 PM

  A Lafayette woman is grateful to be alive after being held at gunpoint. Three armed robberies in the past four days. The most recent one happened today around 11:49 in the 2000 block of Johnston St. behind a business. A man pulled a gun on a woman who was... more »

• LPSB Considers Private Company to Run Alternative Program Play Video

  December 12, 2012 11:26 PM

  The Lafayette Parish School Board discussed the possibility of bringing in a private company to run an alternative program in the parish. The program would be housed in portable buildings on the campus of the new N.P. Moss Preparatory School, however it wouldn't be part of the school. The... more »

• School Board Proposing Safety Package Play Video

  December 12, 2012 7:43 PM

  The Lafayette Parish School Board is looking at a plan to make schools safer. The proposal includes installing cameras and alarm systems in all 42 schools. The plan also calls for six safety officers to add support to resource officers already on many campuses. All high school campuses... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  December 11, 2012 6:37 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Dec 11, 2012 Name: Alfred, Lionel Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Happiness ST Lafayette, La Name: Basley, Spencer Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Martin Oakes DRV Lafayette, La ... more »

• Christmas Traditions Concert Play Video

  December 6, 2012 9:37 AM

  The Christmas Traditions Concert will be the most heart warming event of the year. The Lafayette Concert band celebrates the season with special guest soloists and a special appearance by none other than Santa himself. This event takes place at the Ducrest-Gilfry Auditorium at Angelle Hall Sunday, December 9, 2012... more »

• East Bayou Church Burglarized Play Video

  December 5, 2012 6:37 PM

  Lafayette Police need your help solving a church burglary. It happened at East Bayou Baptist Church on Kaliste Saloom Road late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The suspect or suspects forced their way into the church, breaking a window, stealing several music instruments and computers. "I don't... more »

• BIG Amazing Race in Downtown Lafayette Play Video

  December 3, 2012 8:59 AM

  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana are hosting the Tacky Sweater Run benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters in Downtown Lafayette's Parc San Souci. This run will takeplace on Saturday, December 8, 2012, from noon until 4 pm. WHO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana is a mentoring organization which... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 30, 2012 7:14 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 30, 2012 Name: Brasseaux, Zacharia Charge: Simple Criminal Damage To Prop Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Doyle DR Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Landon Charge: First Degree Murder Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 29, 2012 7:00 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 29, 2012 Name: Bailey, Phillip Charge: Hold For Extradition Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Breaux Bridge, La Name: Breaux, Michael Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Jefferson Parish Sheriff'S Off Address: 200 Blk Montreal DR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette board to consider school projects

  November 27, 2012 9:12 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish School Board is set to make a decision on how to spend $30 million in bond money at its Wednesday meeting. A recommendation on how to spend the money included projects to alleviate overcrowding at two Youngsville schools and major building projects and... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 27, 2012 6:57 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 27, 2012 Name: Angelle, Tiona Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Sherman ST Lafayette, La Name: Archangel, Timothy Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 700 Blk Main STR Cankton, La Name:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 26, 2012 6:43 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 26, 2012 Name: Adams, Dalton Charge: Enter/Remain In Places/On Land Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Alexander, Wilson Charge: Operating A Vehicle Without La Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 600 Blk Marigny... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 21, 2012 7:26 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 21, 2012 Name: Arnaud, Heather Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2800 Blk Twin LAN Maurice, La Name: Bihm, Michael Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Midway LAN Opelousas, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 19, 2012 7:40 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 19, 2012 Name: Allen, Kenyon Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1100 Blk Birch STR Morgan City, La Name: Bijou, Jared Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1400 Blk Cloud DRV... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 15, 2012 6:49 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 15, 2012 Name: Andrus, Maraico Charge: Hold For Court Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Orchid DRV Lafayette, La Name: Bearbe, Brandon Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Lake Front DRV... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 12, 2012 6:43 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 12, 2012 Name: Antoine, Alvin Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Clayton STR Carencro, La Name: Benezech, Rusty Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 800 Blk Hwy 96 Broussard, La Name: Broussard,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 8, 2012 8:17 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 08, 2012 Name: Alexander, Johnathan Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 800 Blk Mlk Lafayette, La Name: Alonzo, Fernando Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 000 Blk Unknown Sunset, La... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  November 6, 2012 7:06 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Nov 06, 2012 Name: Adams, Dwayne Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 00000 Blk Homeless Lfayayette, La Name: Augullard, Shelly Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk S Sterling Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Man Arrested for Alleged Indecency with Juvenile

  November 3, 2012 5:28 PM

  A Lafayette man is charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile. Lafayette Police arrested 39-year-old Ashward Breaux yesterday on a warrant. Jail records show Breaux was released from jail yesterday on $50,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court November 5, 2012. more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  October 30, 2012 8:35 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Oct 30, 2012 Name: Amos, David Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Sellers ROA Duson, La Name: Amos, Jasmine Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Arnaudville ROA Carencro, La Name:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  October 29, 2012 7:41 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Oct 29, 2012 Name: Bartley, Jamal Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 900 Blk Rose Down LAN Lafayette, La Name: Bodoin, Adam Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100 Blk Argus STR Milton, La Name: Bourque,... more »

• Lafayette steps up blight fight

  October 26, 2012 9:05 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Lafayette city-parish government has condemned about three abandoned and dilapidated homes a month over the past year under a new initiative dubbed "Operation Blight Out." The condemnation process, which must be approved by the City-Parish Council, clears the way for a house to be demolished. Since... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  October 23, 2012 8:08 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Oct 23, 2012 Name: Arceneaux, Dameon Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Malveaux RD Lafayette, La Name: Barnes, Brittney Charge: Domestic Abuse Child Endangerm Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 300 Blk Bellot STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  October 22, 2012 7:56 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Oct 22, 2012 Name: Alexander, Kentrill Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk 1/2 Ann Drive Rayne, La Name: Anderson, Wayburn Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk S Beadle Apt 73-E Lafayette,... more »

• Lafayette Man Arrested After Stabbing

  October 21, 2012 7:37 PM

  Lafayette Police arrested Dwayne Wiltz after an altercation and stabbing on East Simcoe Street Friday night. Police said Wiltz is alleged to have stabbed the victim, a 20-year-old Lafayette man, during an argument that became physical. It happened at 10:00pm Friday in the 900 block of East Simcoe Street. ... more »

• AOC's Internet Radio Station Offers Platform for Public

  October 15, 2012 8:21 PM

  Do you have a story to tell, a non-profit to promote or music to share? There might be a place to broadcast yourself, through AOC Community Media's new internet radio station. It's called Cypress Street Radio and will soon be available to listeners for free on AOC's website through SHOUTcast.... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report

  October 14, 2012 12:03 PM

  Name: Allen, Timothy Charge: Required Position And Method O Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 200 Blk Ben B STR Lafayette, La Name: Bagwell, Carly Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Univ Of La Lafayette (Ull) Address: 200 Blk Worth AVE Lafayette, La Name: Bell, David Charge:... more »

• House Fire on Ambroise

  October 10, 2012 5:04 AM

  A fire began just after 2:30am at a house located at 99 Ambroise in Lafayette,La. There are no known injuries at this time. There is a crew en route to provide more details. more »

• Charter backers organizing in Lafayette

  October 8, 2012 7:29 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Organizers of the Lafayette Renaissance Academy have set up a board of trustees in preparation for an Oct. 11 community session about the proposed charter school. The Daily Advertiser reports the Lafayette Charter Foundation hopes to partner with Charter Schools USA to set up the school.... more »

• Lafayette recreation dept. considers fee increase

  October 5, 2012 10:41 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parks and Recreation Department is seeking fee increases for facility rentals and athletic programs that could bring in an extra $180,000 a year to help close a budget gap. The City-Parish Council is set to vote Oct. 16 on the proposal, which comes as... more »

• Lafayette man filed $60K for water violations

  October 3, 2012 8:10 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A Lafayette businessman behind several local low-income housing developments has been fined $60,000 by the federal Environmental Protection Agency for violations during construction of a private development in Lafayette. According to EPA documents, The Lauren Group, owned by Greg Gachassin, began construction on a 20-acre residential... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 28, 2012 7:54 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 28, 2012 Name: Alexander, Talasha Charge: Simple Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1100 Blk Moss STR Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Brandon Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Randolph STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 24, 2012 7:31 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 24, 2012 Name: Anderson, Robert Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk W End ST Lafayette, La Name: Aubrey, John Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Broussard Pd Address: 700 Blk Bayou Tortue Broussard,... more »

• Lafayette junked vehicle lawsuit settled

  September 24, 2012 7:27 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Lafayette Consolidated Government has paid $70,000 to a man who challenged the constitutionality of the city-parish's junked vehicle ordinance in a 2007 lawsuit. That's according to the settlement agreement. The settlement between the city-parish and George Phillips Jr. was reached in July and finalized Aug. 13.... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 17, 2012 7:23 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 17, 2012 Name: Anderson, Alfreda Charge: Acadia Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Fifth STR Duson, La Name: Arceneaux, Troy Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk W Foch... more »

• Blood Drive Scheduled for Saturday

  September 14, 2012 8:13 PM

  A blood drive is set to take place Saturday morning in Lafayette. The 1st Battalion 378th Regiment is hosting the blood drive from eight until noon at the United States Army Reserve located at 1640 Surrey Street across from the airport. 1st Lieutenant Lance Landreneau, Executive Officer C... more »

• Gag Order Still in Effect for Parties Involved in LPD Lawsuit

  September 14, 2012 6:56 PM

  The gag order a federal judge has placed on the parties involved in the lawsuit against the Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Consolidated Government is still in effect. Nine current and former Lafayette Police Officers who are suing their superiors and local government appeared in federal court today. As... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 14, 2012 6:56 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 14, 2012 Name: Adams, Kelli Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Paige STR Duson, La Name: Aucoin, Michael Charge: Simple Criminal Damage To Prop Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Elmwood STR Opelousas,... more »

• LCG Budget Approved; But Not Without a Few Cuts, Confusion and Changes Play Video

  September 13, 2012 11:33 PM

  There were some cuts, some confusion and a few changes, but Lafayette City-Parish Government managed to pass a $581 million budget for next year. The council eliminated 84 city-parish jobs from the budget. However, those positions were vacant so no employees had to be laid off. Also, funding for non-profit... more »

• Lafayette's Mackenzie Bourg Has "The Voice" Play Video

  September 12, 2012 11:39 PM

  Lafayette's own Mackenzie Bourg was launched into the national spotlight Tuesday night when he performed on the TV show "The Voice." But his road to success was a bumpy one; when Mackenzie was 17 he contracted a virus that shut down his organs and caused congestive heart failure. He pulled... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 11, 2012 7:08 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 11, 2012 Name: Adams, Joshua Charge: 2nd Deg Battery Charge: Int'L Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Boulder Creek PKW Lafayette, La Name: Adams, Dalton Charge: Criminal Trespass Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk River... more »

• From Humble Beginnings to Hundreds of People, DTA Still Jamming After 30 Years Play Video

  September 7, 2012 10:35 PM

  Downtown Alive! kicked off it's 30th year of free music Friday night and the downtown area was the place to be. But it wasn't always that way, and it's the free concert series that helped bring the heart of Lafayette to life. 30 years ago, downtown Lafayette wasn't the... more »

• Candlelight Vigil Scheduled for Moss Street Murder Victim Play Video

  September 5, 2012 9:43 AM

  "I basically lost my whole family besides my other two kids I have. I can't believe it sometimes and I hope I'll wake up." Russell Lambert Senior is mourning the loss of three of his sons who died this year. In a span of three months Lambert and his... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 5, 2012 8:08 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 05, 2012 Name: Bernard, Drake Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 1100 Blk W Gilman RD Lafayette, La Name: Bittick, Stephen Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Cadillac Ste. H ST... more »

• Unresolved Murder Cases in Lafayette City and Parish Play Video

  September 4, 2012 11:27 PM

  A murder suspect is still on the loose Tuesday, as Lafayette police and the U.S. Marshals are asking the public for help in the search for 32-year-old Carl Phillips. He's accused of shooting and killing John Dean of Baton Rouge on July 29th in the 600 block of Goldman Street... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 4, 2012 7:59 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 04, 2012 Name: Adams, Kyle Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Guidry ROA New Iberia, La Name: Cormier, Jonah Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Summerfest DRV Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  September 3, 2012 8:09 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Sep 03, 2012 Name: Barrilleaux, Rusty Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 4000 Blk Georgia STR Jeanerette, La Name: Bashaw, Nicole Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 2800 Blk Mayl New Iberia, La... more »

• Acadiana Mom on a Mission to Raise Scholarship Money for UL Students Play Video

  August 31, 2012 7:06 PM

  One Acadiana mother with the help of the community is raising scholarship money for UL Lafayette students all in memory of her son. Carol Trosclair says her son David never missed school and he called her one morning saying, "Mom, I'm going to take some medicine to get better... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  August 30, 2012 7:36 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Aug 30, 2012 Name: Benoit, Christina Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Duson Pd Address: 4000 Blk W Gloria Switch ROA Church Point, La Name: Boatman, David Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Ovey... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  August 27, 2012 7:02 AM

  this report contains the daily arrests for Aug 27, 2012 Name: Brady, Carrie Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Macon Lt 6 ROA Lafayette, La Name: Bull, John Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Vermillion Circle Youngsville, La... more »

• Google to Host Website Workshops this Morning Play Video

  August 24, 2012 8:34 AM

  Google is hosting a series of workshops this morning. More than one hundred people are expected to participate in the website workshops this morning and the goal is to help get locally owned and operated companies on-line. But why choose lafayette? Louisiana Immerrsive Technologies Enterprise or LITE in Lafayette... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  August 24, 2012 6:37 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Aug 24, 2012 Name: Amest, Dionne Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Margart STR Breaux Bridge, La Name: Arceneaux, Tycoby Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Huron STR Carencro, La Name:... more »

• Security Beefed Up For Lavergne Hearing Play Video

  August 17, 2012 6:13 PM

  With such a high-profile case the Lafayette Sheriff's Department laid out a strict security detail for Brandon Lavergne's hearing. "We recognize the high risk and the community out pouring for justice," said Captain Kip Judice of the Lafayette Sheriff's Office. Deputies were not taking chances Friday as Brandon... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  August 17, 2012 8:06 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Aug 17, 2012 Name: Adams, Dalton Charge: Criminal Trespass Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Alexander, Devone Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 500 Blk Orchid DR Lafayette, La Name:... more »