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Deputies Fired After Car Goes into Pond

November 6, 2010 4:46 PM

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has fired two deputies after an internal affairs investigation revealed both had been driving a patrol unit that ended up submerged in a pond at a deputy's home on Oct. 23. Lt. Craig Stansbury, spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, says the... more »
Crawfisherman Dies After Boat Overturns

May 3, 2010 5:00 PM

Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating an early morning accident that occurred in a crawfish field on Boudreaux Road near Crowley. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon his office received a call around 7:00 a.m. that a crawfish boat with an occupant had over turned. Upon arrival,... more »
Dead Body Found St. Mary Parish

October 17, 2009 8:41 PM

A body is discovered today in St. Mary Parish just outside of Baldwin. Sheriff's investigators are working the case. Passers-by stopped off highway 90 and Penn Road Saturday morning, drawn to the site by flashing lights and badges. Officials say the body was found by someone who was fishing.... more »