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• DWI checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish

  May 24, 2012 11:42 AM

  In an effort to combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop D with the assistance of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office plans to conduct a DWI checkpoint on Thursday, May 24, 2012, from approximately 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Calcasieu Parish. Our... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 24, 2012 10:16 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 24, 2012. t. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 85 complaints in the past 24 hours. James Deantoine Jackson, age 31, 610 Pulford Street, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Jason S. Bertrand, age 36, 172 Dolly... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Arrest Report

  May 18, 2012 8:46 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 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept..,... more »

• Parish may crack down on owners of abandoned boats

  May 15, 2012 9:17 AM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - Terrebonne Parish officials are considering a law to crack down on owners of sunken boats who abandon the vessels and leave the parish with the bill for removal. If approved, the ordinance will authorize officials who find sunken vessels to identify the owners and issue warnings.... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 14, 2012 7:25 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 14, 2012 Name: Andrus, Wardell Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 600 Blk Brothers Lot #9 Scott, La Name: Bernard, Meagan Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Sherwood... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report

  May 11, 2012 8:26 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 42 complaints and reports the following arrests: Dora A. Jackson 52 yoa of 2148 Hwy 83, Franklin was arrested on 5-10-2012 at 7:19 am for No Insurance. A deputy was called to Hwy... more »

• School Board Moves Forward with Controversial Contract to Harvest Cypress Trees Play Video

  May 9, 2012 7:11 PM

  A St. Martin Parish School Board contract to harvest cypress trees in the Atchafalaya Basin is under fire. The board agreed to sell its timber rights for $98,500 to Good Hope Inc. earlier this year. The school board owns 640 acres in the basin and it plans to allow timber... more »

• St. Mary Parish plans virtual school

  May 8, 2012 7:49 AM

  FRANKLIN, La. (AP) - The St. Mary Parish school system plans to open a new virtual school in August as a way to draw home school students back into the school system. The Advocate reports the virtual school would enroll students in grades 6-12 and is open to any student... more »

• St.Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report

  May 7, 2012 10:05 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 7, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 200 complaints in the past 72 hours. On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Jimmy Darbonne and this concludes our report. Adam A. Lees,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 7, 2012 8:38 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 07, 2012 Name: Batiste, Audrey Charge: Aggrav. Battery W/Dangerous We Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk SW Evangeline Thwy Lafayette, La Name: Broussard, Sheila Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 900 Blk W... more »

• St.Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Report

  May 4, 2012 8:08 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Danny P. Freia Jr. 25 yoa of 410 Catherine St. # 2, Patterson was arrested... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report

  May 4, 2012 8:06 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 46 complaints and reports the following arrests: Leanna M. Steele 33 yoa of 1029 Shaw Dr., Morgan City was arrested on 5-3-2012 at 3:21 pm for Theft by Shoplifting. Deputy was called... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  May 4, 2012 7:26 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for May 04, 2012 Name: Anyamwu, Chukwuemeka Charge: Aggravated Rape Charge Arresting Agency: Univ Of La Lafayette (Ull) Address: 1700 Blk Pinehurst View DRV Graycen, Ga Name: Balbeisi, Muntaser Charge: Prohibited Acts Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 3600 Blk W... more »

• St.Mary Parish Narcotics Daily Arrest Report

  May 3, 2012 8:19 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Travis Davis 39 yoa of 1134 MLK Road, Charenton was arrested on 5-2-2012 at... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report

  May 3, 2012 8:00 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests: Shannon Sylvester 25 yoa of 202 Brashear Ave., Morgan City was arrested on 5-2-2012 at 11:03 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. The suspect... more »

• School Board Approves Re-Organization Plan 5-4

  May 2, 2012 10:44 PM

  An overhaul of the Lafayette Parish School Board central office is currently in the works. Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said at Wednesday night's meeting that he's "not playing games" with his turn around plan. Part of that plan, re-organizing the central office, passed with a 5-4 vote. Some of the... more »

• Overhaul of Lafayette Schools Central Office Staff Play Video

  April 30, 2012 7:02 PM

  Major changes in Lafayette Parish Schools' staffing is in the works. The superintendent plans to create new positions, eliminate others and change the roles of some central office staff. Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper said his plan is to move more staff out of the central office and into schools. ... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Arrest Report

  April 27, 2012 8:25 AM

  Date: April 27, 2012 The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. Report the following arrests Jake Thibodeaux age 30 of 440 Field St. Lot. #3 Bayou Vista,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 25, 2012 7:08 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 25, 2012 Name: Alfred, Lance Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Helen ST Lafayette, La Name: Alfred, Joshua Charge: Man/Dist/Pos Of A Sch.I; Marij Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1300 Blk Roper DRV... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 23, 2012 8:16 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 120 complaints and reports the following arrests: Rickey L. Lantier Sr. 37 yoa of 107 Foxglove Dr., Patterson was arrested on 4-20-2012 at 10:30 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear for Criminal... more »

• Teen killed in Catahoula Parish crash

  April 20, 2012 9:49 AM

  JONESVILLE, La. (AP) - State police say a Jonesville teenager died in a single vehicle accident on La. Highway 923 in Catahoula Parish. The accident happened around 4 p.m. Thursday west of Jonesville. Troopers say a pickup, driven by a 17-year-old, left the roadway and collided with a culvert. Investigators... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 19, 2012 8:09 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 30 complaints and reports the following arrests: Jason Bordelon 23 yoa of 805 Waterworks Dr., Amelia and Misael Garcia 29 yoa of 1118 Lakeview Dr., Amelia were arrested on 4-18-2012 at 7:18 am for... more »

• Lafayette School Board Approves Turnaround Plan Play Video

  April 19, 2012 12:26 AM

  By a vote of 5 to 3, the Lafayette Parish School Board approved the so-called 'Turnaround Plan' for the school system. Through changes to academics, health/wellness, facilities & maintenance the goal is to bring the school system from its current 'C-rating' with The Department of Education to an 'A-rating' over... more »

• Webster Parish fire chief arrested

  April 18, 2012 9:58 AM

  MINDEN, La. (AP) - Another Webster Parish fire chief has been arrested - making five parish chiefs arrested in the past five years. Tuesday's arrest of 47-year-old David W. Camp on charges of improper spending came just hours before a counterpart in a neighboring district resigned amid a criminal investigation... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 13, 2012 7:05 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 13, 2012 Name: Alshehabi, Jabriel Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Merida ST Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Shante Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1000 Blk Noon STR Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Arrest Report

  April 12, 2012 8:24 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept. report the following arrests: Joseph D. Wade 35 yoa of 138 Village Lane, Amelia was arrested on 4-11-2012 at... more »

• Plaquemines Parish gets new airboat

  April 10, 2012 7:31 AM

  BELLE CHASSE, La. (AP) - Plaquemines Parish has bought an airboat with a federal grant received by the state homeland security office. The 18-foot-long airboat seats eight passengers. It has removable seats to carry generators in case of an emergency. Officials say the boat will be used for search and... more »

• St. James Parish hearing set on expropriation

  April 6, 2012 11:11 AM

  CONVENT, La. (AP) - St. James Parish Council members have set a public hearing for May 2 on a proposed ordinance to expropriate 13 acres of land near the Convent courthouse as a site for building a community center and emergency supplies warehouse. The Advocate reports Parish President Timmy Roussel... more »

• Superintendent Cooper Presents Turnaround Plan For Lafayette Parish Schools Play Video

  April 5, 2012 1:07 AM

  At Wednesday night's Lafayette Parish School Board meeting, Superintendent Pat Cooper presented his turnaround plan for the district. Over the next six years, Cooper is proposing big changes to improve the school system's standing with the Department of Education, from its current "C-rating" to an "A." "It's going... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  April 4, 2012 10:11 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest report for April 4, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 60 complaints in the past 24 hours. Jacob Borkowski, age 22, 248 Arlen Road, Washington, La., stalking. Kevin Jones Senegal, age 36, 102 I-49 North Service... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  April 4, 2012 7:00 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Apr 04, 2012 Name: Broussard, Gregory Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 100 Blk Harrison DRV Lafayette, La Name: Brown, Brandon Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Marigny Apt B CRT Duson,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report - April 2, 2012

  April 2, 2012 9:45 AM

  Geremy A. Albert, age 26, 123 McClelland, Lawtell, La., driving while intoxicated-1st offense, open container, speeding, driving under suspension, improper lane usage and resisting arrest, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Johnny C. Woods, age 48, 140 Floyd Lane, Sunset, La., driving while intoxicated-1st offense, improper lane usage and open... more »

• Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools Play Video

  April 2, 2012 9:38 AM

  The first Monday of each month, Superintendent of Lafayette Parish Schools, Pat Cooper, visits GMA. Today's topic: The turn around plan "100 in 100 out". On Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 the plan will be open to the public at a community meeting. More details are available on the turn... more »

• St. Mary Parish Narcotics Arrest Report

  March 30, 2012 8:23 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Lucius Romero 37 yoa of 1400 North Railroad St., Morgan City was arrested on 3-29-2012 at... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report

  March 29, 2012 11:36 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Douglas Bancroft 51 yoa of 2640 Fourth St. Lot # 3, Berwick, La. was arrested on... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report

  March 29, 2012 8:54 AM

  The St. Mary Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force, consisting of St. Mary Sheriff Dept., Morgan City Police Dept., Franklin Police Dept., Baldwin Police Dept.., Berwick Police Dept., and Chitimacha Police Dept.. report the following arrests: Douglas Bancroft 51 yoa of 2640 Fourth St. Lot # 3, Berwick, La. was arrested on... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 27, 2012 7:01 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 27, 2012 Name: Bell, David Charge: Reckless Operation Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 600 Blk N Union STR Opelousas, La Name: Bruno, Tyrone Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Mackyln Lafayette,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 26, 2012 8:30 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 72 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 137 complaints and reports the following arrests: Beau J. Gaubert 32 yoa of 305 Mobil Estates, Gray, La. was arrested on 3-23-2012 at 9:49 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on... more »

• Lincoln Parish crash leaves 1 dead

  March 26, 2012 8:24 AM

  RUSTON, La. (AP) - State police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Lincoln Parish that left one man dead and another in serious condition. The accident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 167 south of Ruston. Troopers say a pickup, driven by 32-year-old Earnest G. Chatman of Jonesboro,... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  March 26, 2012 6:40 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Mar 26, 2012 Name: Anderson, Tony Charge: 2nd Deg Battery Charge: Int'L Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 4100 Blk Landry ROA Scott, La Name: Arceneaux, Ronald Charge: Simple Battery Charge And Pena Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - March 24, 2012

  March 24, 2012 1:38 PM

  <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Mar 24, 2012 Name: Abadie, Danero Charge: Aggr. Burglary Chg/Penalty:If Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Pecan Orchard ROA Lafayette, La Name: Allen, Marcell Charge: Simple Battery Charge And... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  March 22, 2012 10:18 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 22, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 85 complaints in the past 24 hours. Ricky Gloston-Washington, age 29, 329 West Mouton Street, Opelousas, La., two bench warrants. Gerald Wayne Chenevert, age 42, 505... more »

• St. Mary's Parish Daily Arrest Report

  March 21, 2012 8:49 AM

  According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 51 complaints and reports the following arrests: Karen H. Gier 43 yoa of 219 Southeast Blvd., Bayou Vista was arrested on 3-20-2012 at 8:50 am on a warrant for Issuing Worthless Checks. Suspect... more »

• St. Landry Parish Flood Follow-Up

  March 14, 2012 12:52 PM

  In St. Landry Parish, all low lying parish roads are closed. Parts of Cankton and Sunset are still retaining water. Drivers are asked to use caution. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 100 calls on and rescued at least 48 people. Anyone who received flood damage should... more »

• St. Martin Parish Flood Follow-Up

  March 14, 2012 12:16 PM

  In St. Martin Parish, the area around Bayou Fuselier is still flooded today. St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Major Ginny Higgins said 10 people, 10 dogs and 60 cattle were rescued yesterday because of flooding off of Courtableau Hwy. and Bayou Fuselier Rd. We'll continue to keep... more »

• St.Landry Parish Arrest Report

  March 14, 2012 9:51 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 14, 2012. Eli Mott, age 27, 1207 Edith Street, Opelousas, La., three bench warrants. John Allen Thompson, age 35, Jr., 173 Dolly Lane, Leonville, La., bench warrant. Sean Ryan Lalonde, age 27, 969 Mystic Avenue,... more »

• Inmates Purchase Cigarettes & Lighter Before Arrest Play Video

  March 11, 2012 7:05 PM

  For more than five hours Saturday, two inmates led multiple agencies on a manhunt after escaping from the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center. Kevin Gildhouse and Tony Jackson escaped just after one thirty Saturday morning. Both men are facing aggravated escape charges and already have a serious criminal track record.... more »

• Parish may hire PI for workers' comp claims

  March 7, 2012 10:45 AM

  JEFFERSON, La. (AP) - The Jefferson Parish council is considering hiring a private investigator to see if all those employees filing workers' comp claims are legit. The Jefferson Parish Council could approve the search for a private investigator to look into suspicious injury claims. The seven-member panel is expected to... more »

• St. Landry Parish: Road Closures

  March 4, 2012 2:12 PM

  Eunice, La- La. 13 in St. Landry Parish, between La. 13 (Aymond St.) and La. 3316 (E. Ardoin St.), will be closed for railroad replacement. The closure will be from today March 4, 2012, and last until 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2012. This closure is necessary to replace 60... more »

• Rapides Parish offers amnesty program

  March 1, 2012 8:38 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - The 9th Judicial District will offer an amnesty program next week for defendants to pay their fines and court costs in order to avoid a contempt of court arrest for nonpayment. The Town Talk reports the district court judges, Rapides Parish District Attorney James Downs, Clerk... more »

• Iberia Parish President Files Formal Complaint Against DA Phil Haney Play Video

  February 28, 2012 1:18 AM

  Iberia Parish President Errol "Romo" Romero has filed a formal complaint against Phil Haney, the 16th Judicial District Attorney. The 126-page complaint was filed with numerous state agencies, including the Louisiana Board of Ethics and the Louisiana Attorney General. Among the complaints are several allegations of misconduct on the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 19, 2012

  February 19, 2012 1:33 PM

  Name: Angelle, Joseph Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Andrew STR Carencro, La Name: Augustine, Ricky Charge: Possession Of Stolen Things Arresting Agency: Carencro Pd Address: 5200 Blk Hwy 1 Marksville, La Name: Bergeron, Todd Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Evangeline Parish: Road Closures

  February 18, 2012 4:32 PM

  In Evangeline Parish roads are closing due to flooding, the north end of Lee St. off of the Tate Cove Rd and Lithcote Rd. near the the CO-OP at the bridge from Gabrielle Rd. to E Hickory St. Tiger Ln (from Lahaye Rd to McGee Rd) and Beacon Rd in... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 18, 2012

  February 18, 2012 1:00 PM

  Name: Anglin, Tremayne Charge: Sale/Dist/Poss Of Legend Drug Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk High Meadows BLV Lafayette, La Name: Arceneaux, Daisy Charge: Theft Of Goods Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Armentine Cove Breaux Bridge, La Name: Avie, Brennon Charge: Warrant/Bench... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 15, 2012

  February 15, 2012 10:27 AM

  Naomi Beth Pitre, age 27, 134 Belgium Road, Crowley, La., three counts of felony theft. Amber Michelle Arnaud, age 25, 107 Plantation Road, # 30, Opelousas, La., possession of schedule II drugs. John David Marshall, age 28, 125 Marshall Lane, Eunice, La., theft. Henry Clemons, age 47,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- February 15, 2012

  February 15, 2012 9:29 AM

  Trent Duhon 17 years old of 147 Moon St., Bayou Vista was arrested on 2-14-2012 at 2:20 pm for Possession of Marijuana. Agents were patrolling Hwy 90 in the Ricohoc area, when he observed suspect vehicle cross the fog line and conducted a traffic stop. During investigation consent to search... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- February 15, 2012

  February 15, 2012 9:27 AM

  J.C. Ford Jr. 25 years old of 1115 Laban Ave., Houma, La. was arrested on 2-14-2012 at 11:02 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Simple Battery. Deputy located suspect on Friendship Alley in Amelia, placed him under arrest on warrant and booked him into... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 15, 2012

  February 15, 2012 9:24 AM

  Name: Anthony, Michelle Charge: Issuing Worthless Checks Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Edie Ann Lafayette, La Name: Bailey, Ronald Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1600 Blk N Riveroaks Abbeville, La Name: Batiste, Nathan Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency:... more »

• Body Found in Ditch in Iberville Parish

  February 14, 2012 10:05 AM

  Iberville Parish authorities say the body of a 26-year-old Plaquemine man was found in a shallow ditch near the Dow Chemical Co. plant. Sheriff's Maj. Johnny Blanchard said a truck driver saw the body on the north side of Industrial Boulevard around 7 a.m. Monday Aubrey St. Angelo, chief of... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 12, 2012

  February 12, 2012 1:30 PM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report --------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report --------- Name: Brasseaux, Barret Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 900 Blk Langlinais Youngsville, La Name: Brasseaux, Suzette Charge: St. Martin Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 100 Blk Eunice... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 11, 2012

  February 11, 2012 1:16 PM

  Name: Angelle, Lawrence Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1300 Blk Roper Lot 5 Scott, La Name: Authement, Claude Charge: Criminal Trespass Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 0000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Benoit, Jamie Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 100... more »

• Evangeline Parish: Fatal Accident

  February 5, 2012 8:30 PM

  In Evangeline parish a single vehicle crash claims the life of an Opelousas man. Troopers say 74-year-old Paul Johnson of Opelousas was driving east on LA 104 and for unknown reasons lost control of his vehicle in a curve and struck a tree. Johnson was not wearing a seatbelt, and... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 5, 2012

  February 5, 2012 2:00 PM

  Name: Arellano, Jorge Charge: Operating A Vehicle Without La Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1700 Blk Eraste Landry ROA Lafayette, La Name: Banks, Nicholas Charge: Fail To Secure A Drivers Lice Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Auburn DRV Carencro, La Name: Bourque, Christopher Charge:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 4, 2012

  February 4, 2012 1:37 PM

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• Abducted Three Year Old is Safe

  February 4, 2012 10:11 AM

  An Avoyelles Parish girl abducted by her biological father is safe this morning. Three-year-old Riley Renee Gautreaux and her father, Corey Gautreaux, were discovered in the Turkey Creek area this morning. Friday afternoon, Corey Gautreaux allegedly abducted Riley by force from a residence in Bunkie around 3 o'clock... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 2, 2012

  February 2, 2012 9:39 AM

  Samuel Brown, Jr., age 23, 125 Briley Avenue, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Nadine Lynette Roberts, age 23, 125 Briley Avenue, Opelousas, La., simple battery involving domestic violence. Ashley Dawn Beard, age 23, 8640 David Street, Livonia, La., two counts of monetary instrument abuse and two counts of theft,... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 2, 2012

  February 2, 2012 9:17 AM

  Matthew P. Verret 20 years old of 206 Belair Dr., New Iberia, La., Patrick Richardson 17 Years old of 202 Brumlye Lane, Lafayette, La. and Hunter N. Koch 18 years old of 704 Jules Road, New Iberia, La. were arrested on 2-1-2012 at 9:08 am for Unauthorized Entry of an... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report - February 2, 2012

  February 2, 2012 9:14 AM

  Joshua Pellissier 26 years old and Samantha Landreneau 19 years old both of 183 Aucoin St., Amelia were arrested on 2-1-2012 at 1:14 pm for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Xanax, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Keeping a Disorderly Place with Pellissier also being charged with... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - February 2, 2012

  February 2, 2012 7:36 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report Name: Alfred, Lance Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 200 Blk Hellen ST Lafayette, La Name: Bacas, Rebecca Charge: Bank Fraud Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 6800 Blk Lee Station ROA New Iberia, La Name: Booty,... more »

• Multiple vehicle crash in Vernon Parish

  January 31, 2012 7:27 AM

  Troop E is currently investigating a multiple vehicle crash in Vernon Parish at the intersection of LA 28 and LA 8, east of Leesville. One of the vehicles involved is a tanker truck carrying molten sulfur and one of the other vehicles is a log truck. Both the eastbound... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 29, 2012

  January 29, 2012 1:08 PM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 29, 2012 Name: Amaro, Justin Charge: Possession Of Firearm/Carry.Co Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Crest Circle Youngsville, La Name: Arnaud, Justin Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Strawbourg DRV Lafayette, La... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report - January 28, 2012

  January 28, 2012 1:49 PM

  Name: Arceneaux, Allen Charge: Simple Criminal Damage To Prop Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Jw Lot 7 LAN Rayne, La Name: Champagne, Jill Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 300 Blk Deer Meadows BLV Broussard, La Name: Daigre, Merlin Charge: Aggrav. Battery... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report

  January 27, 2012 10:24 AM

  As you've requested, this report contains the daily arrests for Jan 27, 2012 Name: Anderson, Ryke Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: La State Police Troop I Address: 100 Blk Londonderry Squar Lafayette, La Name: Bailey, Herbert Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 2900 Blk W... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  January 26, 2012 10:27 AM

  ST LANDRY ARRESTS Roosevelt Davis, age 33, 662 Country Ridge Road, Opelousas, La., bench warrant, driving while intoxicated-2nd offense and careless operation. Carlos Cortez Skinner, age 29, 149 Walton Lane, Opelousas, La., unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension, more »

• Caught on Camera: Dramatic Moments Before Wrong-Way Wreck on I-10 Play Video

  January 25, 2012 12:29 AM

  Luckily no major injuries to report in an afternoon crash along I-10 east in Acadia Parish, which involved a wrong-way driver and several tractor-trailers. The dramatic moments leading up to the crash were caught on camera by a passing motorist. Danny Leblanc was headed to Houston from New Orleans.... more »

• Woman dies in St. Martin Parish crash

  January 24, 2012 10:38 AM

  HENDERSON, La. (AP) - A 55-year-old St. Martinville woman died in a single-vehicle crash south of Henderson. State police say Elizabeth Howe was a passenger in the rear seat of a sport utility vehicle driven by 34-year-old Bryan Howe. Troopers say the crash occurred Monday when Bryan Howe lost control... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report 01/18/2012

  January 18, 2012 9:33 AM

  This report contains the daily arrests for Jan 18, 2012. Name: Berger, Tommy Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency: Penalties Address: 800 Blk NW Evangeline Lafayette, La Name: Blanchard, Brian Charge: Theft By Shoplifting/Value To Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Marshal Address: 1800 Blk Eraste Landry Lafayette, La Name:... more »

• ACADIA PARISH CRIME STOPPERS

  January 18, 2012 9:26 AM

  ACADIA PARISH CRIME STOPPERS Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to solve a crime. Crowley Police are investigating the burglary of a business which occurred between the dates of December 19 - 21, 2011. The burglary occurred at the business of Kayla's Hair Care located at... more »

• Family of 8 Lucky to be Alive Play Video

  January 16, 2012 12:03 AM

  A family of eight is lucky to be alive after flames destroyed their home. The fire broke out Sunday morning at a home along Highway Ten in Washington. Literally everything this family owns is gone. "I just felt like it was the end of time the way it... more »

• Fire Destroys Historic Club Play Video

  January 15, 2012 12:05 AM

  A piece of history went up in flames Saturday morning. Flames engulfed what was once a popular nightclub on Pershing Street in New Iberia. Luckily, no injuries to report and the building hasn't been occupied in years. "Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Tina Turner, Ike and Tina. Oh there... more »

• Ascension Parish workers arrested on theft charge

  January 13, 2012 10:04 AM

  GONZALES, La. (AP) - Gonzales Police have arrested two Ascension Parish Drainage Department employees for theft after they were caught removing toilet paper from a restroom in Jambalaya Park. The Advocate reports 50-year-old Lawrence Morris, of Napoleonville, and 25-year-old Corey Breaux, of Donaldsonville, are believed to be behind a rash... more »

• Oil dumping investigated in Jefferson Davis Parish

  January 9, 2012 9:27 AM

  JENNINGS, La. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the illegal dumping of oil in Jefferson Davis Parish. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality says that five 55-gallone drums of used oil and diesel fuel were thrown into a ditch. Two of the drums had been dumped, along with about six buckets... more »

• 3 arrested in West Feliciana Parish sign thefts

  January 6, 2012 10:04 AM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) - The West Feliciana Parish sheriff says one of three teenagers accused of stealing approximately 60 street-name signs from rural roads says he did it because he was "bored." The signs were taken over the New Year's holiday weekend from several areas of the parish. Sheriff... more »

• Iberia Parish Offers Continuing Ed Classes to Seniors Play Video

  January 6, 2012 9:18 AM

  Iberia Parish will be hosting continuing education classes through the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for individuals 55 and older. We are offering two life writing courses and two art classes. Classes will be held at the Iberia Parish Library beginning on January 24th. For more information, call 364-7024 or... more »

• Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office sets bond sale

  January 5, 2012 9:14 AM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is selling $21 million in limited tax revenue bonds to pay for its planned Public Safety Complex. The sheriff's office has said the complex will house at least 200 work-release inmates and 100 minimum security prisoners on a 29-acre site in... more »

• Deadly Start to 2012 Play Video

  January 2, 2012 12:28 AM

  The new year holiday marked by tragedy this weekend with three deadly accidents all in the last three days. It definitely was a busy weekend for emergency officials across Acadiana. Friday and Saturday there was a fatal crash in Lafayette, and Sunday morning was the first fatal accident for... more »

• New Year Brings New Memorial Play Video

  December 30, 2011 10:09 PM

  The new year will bring with it a new memorial in St. Landry Parish, honoring members of all branches of the military. The site at Harry Guilbeau Road and LA-182 in Opelousas may loook like any other construction site ready for development, but this is a special one that... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest December 27, 2011

  December 27, 2011 7:44 AM

  Name: Henson, Lars Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Kirkdale Circle Lafayette, La Name: Hooper, David Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Eugene Dupuis LAN Rayne, La Name: Hopkins, Wendell Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish... more »

• Family Searching Around the Clock for Missing Hunter Play Video

  December 23, 2011 11:29 PM

  Sheriff's deputies continue the search for a missing hunter in St Mary Parish. Relatives say 58-year-old Lynn Landry went hunting at his camp near Beehive Shoot in the Atchafalaya Basin Tuesday and didn't return when expected. Now Landry's family are searching for him around the clock. By day search... more »

• Ousted Parish President Resigns to Start New Job

  December 15, 2011 8:10 AM

  CHALMETTE, La. (AP) - Several weeks after he was voted out of office, St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro is resigning to start a new job working for the state of Louisiana. Taffaro will resign Thursday morning as he prepares to become the state's new director of hazard mitigation and... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Narcotics Arrest Report- December 15, 2011

  December 15, 2011 8:07 AM

  Dashunn Hardickman 21 years old of 100 Rosemary St., Franklin was arrested on 12-14-2011 at 1:15 pm on a warrant for Possession of a Legend Drug (Quinidine). Agents of the Narcotics Task Force located suspect on Main St. in the Franklin area. Suspect was placed under arrest and booked into... more »

• St. Mary Parish Daily Arrest Report- December 15, 2011

  December 15, 2011 8:03 AM

  Angel M. Laine 39 years old of 127 Francis Lane, Patterson was arrested on 12-14-2011 at 8:36 am on a warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Criminal Neglect of Family. Suspect was located at her residence, placed under arrest and booked into the parish jail with a... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest December 15, 2011

  December 15, 2011 8:00 AM

  Name: Andrus, Damond Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Hayes DRV Lafayette, La Name: Batiste, Kalynn Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1500 Blk St Joseph Apt 10 ST New Iberia, La Name: Breaux, Forrest Charge: Theft Charge Arresting... more »

• Dr. Pat Cooper Selected for Lafayette Superintendent Job Play Video

  December 15, 2011 12:20 AM

  In a special meeting Wednesday night, the Lafayette Parish School Board selected Dr. Pat Cooper as the top candidate for the superintendent job. "I think it was his energy, his energy and his ability to get a lot of people to the table," said board president Mark Babineaux. ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest December 14, 2011

  December 14, 2011 8:01 AM

  Name: Anthony, Shelia Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1100 Blk Moss #1 ST Lafayette, La Name: Armand, Ethan Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 1100 Blk Lopez RD New Iberia, La Name: Best, Cyrus Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Coalition Demands Financial Records from School Board Play Video

  December 9, 2011 7:34 PM

  In Saint Landry Parish, a newly formed group of educators is demanding financial records for the past three years from the St. Landry Parish School Board. This after at least one board member requested the same information. The Saint Landry United Coalition of Educators says the school board is... more »