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• 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 »

• Sheriff Ackal says Lake Peigneur Could be Worse than Assumption Sinkhole Play Video

  March 19, 2013 7:13 PM

  "If we have a collapse there, it would be a hell of a catastrophe and it worries me, it has worried me for many years. Seeing it first hand, I know what could happen," said Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal. He vividly remembers the Jefferson Island Salt Mine Collapse... more »

• Sgt. Rick Riggenbach is Laid to Rest Play Video

  February 1, 2013 10:29 AM

  Every agency from across Acadiana and the state, even as far away as Hancock County in Mississippi, came to pay their respects to Sergeant Rick Riggenbach of the Chitimatcha police department. "We all care and actually love each other because we know what each one of us do everyday... more »

• Still Many Unanswered Questions Into Deadly Shooting Play Video

  January 28, 2013 7:36 PM

  "We are united as one. It doesn't matter about the shape of our badges, the colors of our uniforms. Everyday, we come out to do the exact same thing....protect and serve the people which we serve," said Trooper Stephen Hammons. Three police officers shot over the weekend in Saint... 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 »

• Sheriff Mark Hebert sponsored the AARP's Monthly Dinner and BINGO

  July 6, 2012 9:29 AM

  St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert sponsored the AARP's monthly dinner and BINGO. It was held on July 3, 2012 at the St. Mary Senior Citizens Center in Morgan City. The sheriff's personnel visited with AARP members and after the BINGO game, and assisted in serving a meal of red... more »

• Returning sheriff to deputies: your jobs are safe

  July 2, 2012 6:30 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Returning Sheriff William Earl Hilton has told deputies their jobs are safe. He also introduced former Alexandria police chief Tommy Cicardo as his chief of detectives. That's the job Cicardo held in Alexandria before becoming chief of police. He says he's missed police work since he... more »

• Jefferson Davis Parish has new sheriff

  June 29, 2012 8:41 AM

  JENNINGS, La. (AP) - Jefferson Davis Parish has a new sheriff for the first time in two decades. The American Press reports former State Trooper Ivy Woods was sworn in Thursday as sheriff by Clerk of Court Rick Arceneaux. Woods will also serve as the parish's new director of the... more »

• DA: No criminal act by Terrebonne sheriff

  May 30, 2012 10:25 AM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - The Terrebonne Parish district attorney says Sheriff Vernon Bourgeois did not commit a criminal act when he called a deputy and urged him to not arrest a Texas man pulled over for drunk driving. District Attorney Joe Waitz Jr. said he doesn't think Bourgeois' call to... more »

• DA drops charges against former sheriff candidate

  May 23, 2012 9:01 AM

  GREENSBURG, La. (AP) - Charges against former St. Helena Parish sheriff candidate Frederick D. Bell of Kentwood for alleged insurance fraud and theft have been rejected by the district attorney's office. Assistant District Attorney Angel Monistere tells The Advocate the charges were dropped based on insufficient evidence. The 36-year-old Bell... more »

• Attempted Kidnapping Spurs Investigation Into Similar Incidents Play Video

  May 11, 2012 7:18 PM

  A Lafayette man is accused of attempting to kidnap a 12-year-old boy who was walking home from a bus stop. Lafayette Parish Deputies arrested 41-year-old Jonathon Rogers Thursday. Rogers told deputies he was only trying to offer the boy a ride home, however deputies said Rogers did not know... more »

• Sheriff: Did assistant DAs overstep commissions?

  March 12, 2012 8:52 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Prator says district attorney's staffers may have overstepped commissions he granted them. Prator tells The Times that he gave limited commissions to an assistant district attorney and nine investigators to make misdemeanor arrests as needed in their duties. He says the commissions... 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 »

• Two Escaped Inmates Back Behind Bars

  March 10, 2012 11:04 PM

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

• East Baton Rouge sheriff eyeing airport for HQ

  March 7, 2012 8:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office plans to move its headquarters from downtown to a former state office building in the southwest corner of Metro Airport. The Advocate reports the airport's Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized the mayor and the airport to enter into... more »

• Sheriff: 3 arrested in fatal home invasion

  March 7, 2012 7:47 AM

  GONZALES, La. (AP) - Ascension Parish sheriff's deputies have arrested three of four people wanted in the home invasion-robbery and slayings of three people the night of Feb. 18 in an apparent plan to steal rare gold and silver coins. Sheriff Jeff Wiley told The Advocate the suspects are Michael... more »

• Sheriff objects to DA's role in malfeasance case

  February 29, 2012 11:01 AM

  COLUMBIA, La. (AP) - Caldwell Parish Sheriff Steve May, accused of 15 counts of malfeasance for allegedly "fixing" traffic tickets for parish residents, is challenging the ethics of the district attorney's office to prosecute the case. The News-Star reports May pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment Tuesday.... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests Report

  February 25, 2012 9:41 AM

  Name: Alleman, Erin Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 900 Blk S Avenue E STR Crowley, La Name: Allen, Forrest Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Lasalle ST New Iberia, La Name: Arnaud, Joy Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette... more »

• Sheriff Seeks Money to Clean Up Meth Labs

  February 5, 2012 2:10 PM

  LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - Calcasieu Parish will seek about $20,000 in federal money to help the Sheriff's Office clean up clandestine meth labs. The American Press reports (http://bit.ly/qjfACs) the money would come from the Environmental Protection Agency. Sheriff Tony Mancuso told the Police Jury his department doesn't have enough... more »

• St. Helena sheriff to enforce bar closing time

  January 25, 2012 10:29 AM

  GREENSBURG, La. (AP) - Sheriff Nat Williams has promised the St. Helena Parish Police Jury that bars and clubs will have to stop selling alcohol at 1 a.m. and be closed by 2 a.m. from now on. The Advocate reports Williams' pledge to enforce the parish's closing-time ordinances came after... more »

• Acadia sheriff joins notification service

  January 24, 2012 10:29 AM

  CROWLEY, La. (AP) - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has signed on to Nixle, a company that sends neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications by Web, email and cellphone. Maxine Trahan, a spokeswoman for the sheriff's office, tells The Advocate the free service allows authorities to send alerts on... 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 »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  January 8, 2012 12:27 PM

  Name: Booksh, John Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Caldar STR Lafayette, La Name: Bossier, Wilton Charge: Fugitive Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1500 Blk Louisiana AVE Lafayette, La Name: Bowie, Michael Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  December 4, 2011 11:38 AM

  Name: Balbeisi, Ismail Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Antigua DRV Lafayette, La Name: Bauer, Reginald Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 600 Blk 1/2 Carmel Lafayette, La Name: Beard, Boyd Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  December 3, 2011 12:14 PM

  Name: Arceneaux, Bradley Charge: Simple Burglary Of Inhabited D Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Heidi Cir Scott, La Name: Arnold, Cornelius Charge: Simple Burglary Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Guidry STR Lafayette, La Name: Bates, Jennifer Charge: Second Degree Cruelty... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report

  October 16, 2011 9:56 AM

  Name: Bell, Jacob Charge: 2nd Deg Battery Charge: Int'L Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Fortune RD Youngsville, La Name: Benoit, Jelani Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 1000 Blk Westend DR New Iberia, La Name: Brooks, Shenek Charge: Aggravated Assault Charge Arresting... more »

• "Domestic" Situation Turned Suicide

  October 15, 2011 12:02 PM

  We first told you yesterday about a "domestic" situation in St. Martin Parish. The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office responded to Butte La Rose yesterday afternoon and blocked off roads to the area for three to four hours. The Sheriff's Office says the incident "started domestic," but only one... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Report

  October 15, 2011 9:05 AM

  Name: Calais, Cordera Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 300 Blk Marme STR Lafayette, La Name: Francis, Nicholas Charge: Municipal Purposes (Free Text) Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk Endwood RD Lafayette, La Name: White, Randolph Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency:... more »

• Possible Lead in 7 Year Cold Case Play Video

  October 6, 2011 11:37 PM

  An arrest could be made soon in the seven year murder investigation of 62-year-old Carrie Billeaud. The New Iberia Sheriff's Office confirms it has a person of interest, and have presented its case to the District Attorney's Office. But as of Thursday, Sheriff Louis Ackal said this is still an... more »

• Sheriff Answers Concerns About "Near Riot" Incident Play Video

  October 4, 2011 11:16 PM

  Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal went before the city council Tuesday night to answer questions about a "near riot" situation that took place more than a week ago after the Sugar Cane Festival. It was the fourth annual Family Fun Fest held near Hopkins and Lombard Streets, where Shannon... more »

• Milton Forum Has Big Races, Including Lafayette Sheriff

  September 29, 2011 11:39 PM

  The Milton Civic Center hosted a "Meet the Candidate" forum Thursday night. Candidates for Division M Family Court Judget, Kay Gautreaux, Marshall Montgomery and Susan Theall attended, as well as candidates for City-Parish Council District 8, Keith Patin (I) and Craig Spikes, and District 9, William Theriot (I) and Walter... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  August 28, 2011 12:17 PM

  Name: Anders, Allen Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Wallnut STR Melville, La Name: Anson, Shane Charge: Iberia Parish Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 700 Blk Mixon STR New Iberia, La Name: Arnold, Michael Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S... more »

• A New Sheriff Will Take Over Jeff Davis Parish

  August 23, 2011 5:55 PM

  Candidates are getting ready to start campaigning with election season upon us. The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff isn't running for a seventh term, so a new sheriff will be taking over. So far five candidates have announced they are running. All the candidates say there's two major issues-cracking down... more »

• Sheriff: Wildfire out, investigating 3 others

  August 9, 2011 9:37 AM

  FRYEBURG, La. (AP) - A wildlife that burned about 200 acres in an area along the Bienville-Webster Parish line has been extinguished but is still smoldering in spots. One person was evacuated following Sunday's fire which started off Holmes Road in the Fryeburg community. She has since returned to her... more »

• Sheriff: Marijuana found at Alexandria airport

  August 4, 2011 10:39 AM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - The Rapides Parish sheriff says two suitcases of marijuana were seized from a south Florida man after his plane made a fuel stop at Alexandria International Airport. Sheriff Chuck Wagner said Wednesday that 37-year-old Raimondi Salvatore Rosario, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was booked with possession... more »

• Suspected Kidnapper & Rapist Captured

  July 24, 2011 4:06 PM

  A 26 year old Church Point man wanted by authorities in Acadia Parish was arrested by the Lake Charles Police Department Sunday. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon, Reginald Robins of N Wilson Street, Church Point was arrested after authorities in Lake Charles received information through Crime Stoppers... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  July 24, 2011 12:12 PM

  Name: Alfred, Laura Charge: Theft Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Oak Dale Lafayette, La Name: Andrepont, Kandy Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Coker ROA Eunice, La Name: Bevacqua, Karin Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address:... more »

• One Dead, One Injured in Late Night Crash

  July 24, 2011 12:07 PM

  One person is dead and one is injured after a single vehicle crash in St. Martin Parish. The crash happened around 11:30 Saturday night in the 1300 Block of Herman Dupuis Road. Investigators say twenty-year-old Jude Barras of Parks lost control of his car, leaving the roadway, struck a... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests Report

  July 23, 2011 10:09 AM

  Name: Arevalo, Jose Charge: Careless Operation - No Accid Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Fairfa STR Lafayette, La Name: Bailey, Charles Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 200 Blk S Andre ST Duson, La Name: Batiste, Jeremiah Charge: Prohibited Acts -... more »

• Search is on for Missing Man

  July 21, 2011 6:24 PM

  A missing man in Port Barre has yet to be seen. It's been a week and day since Dale LaFleur left home. "I'm thinking it's not good and I don't believe Dale would commit suicide," said R.J. LaFleur, Dale's brother. R.J. is searching for answers as to why... more »

• Sheriff: Park ranger accidentally shot own leg

  July 19, 2011 6:29 AM

  BENTON, La. (AP) - Bossier Parish Sheriff Larry Deen says a parish park ranger is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the leg, causing a severe injury. He said Monday that Dan Wolfe is on administrative leave with pay while the sheriff's office makes a routine investigation. Wolfe works at... more »

• Update: Cypremort Point Drowning

  July 17, 2011 11:50 PM

  A sad story out of Saint Mary Parish where a weekend cooling off from the warm temperatures turned deadly. A man drowned while swimming in the waters off Cyrpremort Point State Park Saturday night. What was supposed to be a fun day out on the water with family and... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrests Report

  July 16, 2011 11:08 AM

  Name: Alexander, Paul Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 3300 Blk Main HWY Breaux Bridge, La Name: Amy, Bill Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 6800 Blk Clyde ROA Maurice, La Name: Andrus, Jeanne Charge: Probation (Free Text) Arresting Agency: La Doc... more »

• Concordia sheriff says he will retire

  June 30, 2011 9:19 AM

  VIDALIA, La. (AP) - Concordia Parish Sheriff Randy Maxwell says he plans to retire at the end of his current term of office in 2012. The Natchez Democrat reports Maxwell made his announcement Tuesday. Maxwell said if he can't give the people of Concordia Parish 100 percent, he doesn't want... more »

• Escaped Inmate Timeline

  June 25, 2011 12:12 AM

  An inmate who escaped in Lafayette Parish is back behind bars, but not before taking police on a high-speed chase. 25-year old Matthew Keyes had just been sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for home invasion. For nearly 15 hours Matthew Keyes was a free man.... more »

• Sheriff: Forensic evidence links 2 deaths

  June 21, 2011 10:08 AM

  EDGARD, La. (AP) - St. John Parish Sheriff Wayne Jones says there is forensic evidence linking at least two of the three killings that have taken place there in six weeks. Jones tells WDSU-TV that forensic evidence links the first two homicides. Jones is waiting on forensic evidence and an... more »

• OWI Checkpoint Results In

  June 19, 2011 3:15 PM

  The results are in from Saturday night's OWI checkpoint in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police and Sheriff's Departments conducted a sobriety checkpoint in the 2700 Block of Louisiana Avenue. 274 cars passed through the checkpoint, of those vehicles seven were pulled over for additional testing, and three citations were issued... more »

• Caddo Parish Sheriff to Sell Paint Mare, 2 Jennies

  June 19, 2011 12:05 PM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is auctioning two female donkeys and a paint mare on Monday. It's taking sealed bids on the animals from 8 a.m. until noon at the North Market Street substation. Sgt. Doyle Smith says the owner released the two jennies and the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests Report

  June 12, 2011 10:22 AM

  Name: Attwood, Paul Charge: Theft Under One Hundred Dolla Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk St Christopher STR Lafayette, La Name: Avila, Will Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 300 Blk Malapart ROA Lafayette, La Name: Babineaux, Johnathan Charge: Schedule Ii Arresting Agency:... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrests

  June 11, 2011 11:26 AM

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

• Two Dead After Single Vehicle Accident: Police Searching for Driver

  May 28, 2011 9:30 PM

  Two people are dead after a single vehicle accident and police are still searching for the driver. The accident happened at milepost 42 in northern St. Landry Parish just after 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Troopers say the vehicle traveled off the left side of the road, entered the grass median,... more »

• Deputies Patrol Flood Waters for Safety, Looters

  May 17, 2011 10:59 PM

  A mandatory evacuation at Three Mile Lake in St. Landry Parish has left the area almost empty, except for a few, including Sheriff's Deputies who are patrolling the waters. Robby Sweeny isn't packing up, he's building up protection around his home with sand bags and raising up equipment and... more »

• Kids Get Fingerprinted for Free

  April 9, 2011 7:21 PM

  Ragin Cajun athletes came out to support a safety event at Cajun Field Saturday afternoon. Free fingerprinting by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office was offered to kids ages 3 to 12. Kids also enjoyed games, face painting, and visiting with UL athletes. Carleigh Martin, President of the Student... more »

• Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sentenced

  February 17, 2011 7:53 PM

  Sidney J. Hebert, former Iberia Parish Sheriff, and Environmental Compliance Solutions, LLC (ECS) were sentenced today for the negligent operation of a water treatment facility in violation of the Clean Water Act (CWA), United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced. Hebert, 52, of New Iberia, La., was sentenced to three... more »

• St. Mary Parish Sheriff Retiring After 15 Years

  February 2, 2011 7:10 PM

  After 15 years as the top cop in St. Mary Parish, Sheriff David Naquin, announced he's retiring. He said he started thinking about retiring two years ago, when he collapsed on the job following Hurricane Gustav. "We just kind of started talking about it, we said life is too short,"... more »

• W. Baton Rouge Parish sheriff suffers heart attack

  January 19, 2011 8:39 AM

  PORT ALLEN, La. (AP) - West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Mike Cazes has been released from the hospital after been admitted for a heart attack. The 54-year-old Cazes told The Advocate Tuesday he plans to return to work next week. Cazes said he has had heart trouble since he was... more »

• Sheriff: Woman Married to 3 Men at Once

  December 1, 2010 11:59 AM

  BENTON, La. (AP) - Bossier Parish sheriff's deputies have arrested a 35-year-old Bossier City woman on two counts of bigamy. Sheriff Larry Deen says Bridget K. Mize was taken into custody Tuesday after she admitted to investigators that she is currently married to three different men. Deen said Mize also... more »

• Attempted Burglary at Pawn Shop in Iberia Parish

  November 17, 2010 4:27 PM

  Press Release: Sheriff Louis Ackal stated that on November 16, 2010 at approximately 10:41 p.m. the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office received a call of a possible burglary in progress at 805 S. Lewis Street (Bayou State Pawn) in the city limits of New Iberia. Deputies then arrived in the area... more »

• Planning Commission Grants Approval to LPSO Public Safety Property

  November 12, 2010 9:20 AM

  The Lafayette Planning Commission has given approval to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for the subdivision of property earmarked for the construction of the new public safety facility on a 28-acre site located on West Willow Street, adjacent to the corner of North Pat Street. The property was approved to... more »

• Free ACT Prep Course in Acadia Parish

  November 10, 2010 1:19 PM

  The Sheriff Office's B.A.S.E. Mentoring Program will offer a Free ACT Prep Course to all interested high school students on Saturday, December 4, 2010. The class will be held at the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office located at 1037 Capitol Avenue, Crowley from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Students are asked... more »

• Former Avoyelles Parish sheriff, others acquitted

  November 3, 2010 9:42 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - Former Avoyelles Parish Sheriff Bill Belt, his wife and his sister have been acquitted of all counts in their federal conspiracy trial. Belt, his wife, Tracy and his sister, Julie Bernard, were found not guilty Wednesday afternoon of alleged crimes related to the operation of a... more »

• Search for Alleged Cheetah in Youngsville Area

  October 21, 2010 10:23 AM

  Law enforcement and paramedics are called after a Youngsville Police officer spots a wild cat on the loose in a neighborhood off Highway 90 in Lafayette Parish. Some assume it's a cheetah. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has contacted Wildlife and Fisheries. Officals are searching the neighborhood near 4th... more »

• Couple dies after car is struck by a train

  October 8, 2010 7:29 PM

  A Crowley couple is dead after their car is struck by a train. It happened around 4 AM Friday morning on Sidney Richard Road off Highway 90 outside Crowley. Deputies say the train was moving close to 70-miles-an hour when it struck a car on the tracks. The train couldn't... more »

• Neighborhood reacts to dashcam tasing video

  October 7, 2010 8:12 PM

  For the first time, some Marigny Circle residents see the video that deputies say shows what really happened to Javon Rakestrau. Some question the length of time that the deputy used the electronic control device while others questioned the need for a taser, at all. One Marigny resident was watching... more »

• Sheriff Melancon Reminds Residents the Entire State Under Burn Ban

  October 5, 2010 10:52 AM

  Sheriff Melancon is once again reminding residents that effective October 3, 2010, the entire State of Louisiana has been put under a burn ban. All residents are to refrain from any activity that could initiate a fire. Shortly before noon on Monday the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office received a... more »

• Barber Shop Murder

  September 24, 2010 7:24 PM

  Iberia Parish deputies have two men in custody but are looking for more murder suspects tonight. Deputies say it happened Thursday night just before 10 on St. Mary Street. Four men wearing masks entered "Cliff's Impressive Cuts" demanding money. Then, one of the men shot barber and... more »

• Police catch Wal-Mart hit and run suspect, victim talks

  September 22, 2010 6:48 PM

  Police make an arrest in a brutal hit and run in Bayou Vista. It was all caught on tape. Thibodaux police arrested 22-year-old Jacob Landry on a warrant for the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. Landry is accused of striking two women while driving a car in a Wal-Mart parking... more »

• 77 year-old beaten in home invasion

  September 21, 2010 7:08 PM

  A home invasion has this quiet neighborhood on edge. Police say Sunday night in Loreauville, two masked men broke into a home and beat a 77-year-old man, sending him to the hospital. "Two males attempted to break into his residence." Lt. Ryan Turner of the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says,... more »

• Heated arguments over a zoning change in Opelousas

  September 15, 2010 9:18 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz is sent looking for a new site for an administrative building. This comes after a heated discussion at an Opelousas city council meeting. A deal was in place for the Sheriff's office to buy an old Courvelle Toyota dealership between Main St. and Union... more »

• Iberia Burglary Totals Nearly $50,000

  September 15, 2010 10:54 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Two stolen potted palm trees and an all-terrain vehicle are among stolen items recovered by Iberia Parish sheriff's deputies after a four-month rash of burglaries across the parish. Lt. Ryan Turner, spokesman for the sheriff, says that investigators have arrested four people, one of them... more »

• Youngsville's Campaign Vandals

  September 9, 2010 5:29 PM

  On October 2nd, Youngsville's voters will head to the polls and choose representatives for Police Chief, the Mayor's office and City Council. With the election under a month away, the campaign trail can be pretty hot. Take a drive through Acadiana and you can't miss them; they're campaign signs, but... more »

• Fleet Improvements for St. Landry Deputies

  September 8, 2010 4:48 PM

  Upgrades for the communications and fleet services divisions are underway for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. The fleet has been gradually modernized with the most recent additions being fifteen 2010 dodge charger police package cruisers. These new units join the existing light and heavy duty vehicles, each tasked to... more »

• Teens Mistakenly Text Sheriff to Buy Pot

  September 3, 2010 1:41 PM

  HELENA, Mont. (AP) - General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don't text the sheriff. Authorities say a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey Dawg, do you have a $20 I can buy... more »

• Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Facing Misdemeanor Charge

  August 31, 2010 1:29 PM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sid Hebert is facing a misdemeanor federal charge in connection with a waste processing company he managed at the Port of Iberia. Hebert ann the company, Environmental Compliance Solutions, each face charges under the federal Clean Water Act The Advocate reports... more »

• Ex-Iberia Parish Sheriff, Company Facing Fine

  August 31, 2010 7:22 AM

  Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Sid Hebert is facing a misdemeanor federal charge in connection with a waste processing company he managed at the Port of Iberia. Hebert and the company, Environmental Compliance Solutions, each face charges under the federal Clean Water Act The Advocate reports a bill of information filed... more »

• Property Owner Kills Intruder

  August 20, 2010 5:13 PM

  The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office released a motive behind the shooting death on Webb Street. Investigators say after conducting interviews, the evidence suggests that Randal Doucet, 29, came to the residence on Webb Street armed with a large pipe wrench. Authorities said he entered the house without permission and... more »

• Fight and Stabbing in New Iberia over a bag of Shrimp

  August 13, 2010 6:55 PM

  A man is still in the hospital after a he was stabbed in a New Iberia parking lot on Thursday evening. Police later found a suspect- 49-year-old Adonis Charles at his own home. Deputies are now charging Charles with attempted second-degree murder. Eye-witnesses to the stabbing say Charles was in... more »

• St. Martin Parish Using Social Networking

  August 13, 2010 4:50 PM

  The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office has launched a Facebook page and Twitter feed in a continuing effort to keep the residents of St. Martin Parish informed. Citizens can receive breaking news updates on a variety of information such as press releases, crime alerts, safety alerts, and updates on "most... more »

• UPDATE-Missing Jennings Man

  August 3, 2010 4:59 PM

  UPDATE-In an effort to locate missing 21 year old Jayce Ryan Dupuis of Jennings, search teams from eight different law enforcement agencies assisted the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office in an intense air, ground and water search of an approximate two square mile area in the vicinity of the Jaenke... more »

• Manslaughter Indictment

  July 30, 2010 6:26 PM

  There are new developments in the death of a St. Landry Parish toddler. 25 year old Napoleon Prudhomme was indicted this week for the manslaughter of 2 year old Marla Keys. The incident happened nearly three months ago, when Prudhomme was watching his girl friend's child. According to reports... more »

• Reactions to Manhunt

  July 29, 2010 8:39 PM

  Law enforcement agencies have secured a quarter mile area around the intersection of Landry St. and Admiral Doyle in New Iberia. They are searching for Paul Collins, the man wanted for allegedly murdering his ex-wife in St. Martinville. Collins ran into a sugar cane field around 9:30am. From that... more »

• Sheriff: Cop Impersonator Pulled Gun

  July 5, 2010 8:51 AM

  METAIRIE, La. (AP) - A Kentucky man who police say stopped a car on Interstate 10 and pulled a gun on the driver has been charged with impersonating an officer. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand said Herman Justice, 56, had a red flashing light on his car and an arsenal... more »

• Rapides Parish Sheriff: Toddler Dies From Heat

  June 23, 2010 9:17 PM

  HINESTON, La. (AP) - The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office says a 2-year-old boy has died of heat exhaustion after being trapped inside a car. According to Chief Deputy Herman Walters, the child was playing outside with other children about 4 p.m. Monday when he apparently got into a car and... more »

• Iberia Sheriff Seeking Info. in shooting

  June 18, 2010 11:12 AM

  On June 18, 2010 at approximately 04:45 a.m. Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 500 Block of Henshaw Alley in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke to a male victim (Age 32) who sustained two gunshot wounds to his lower leg. The victim... more »

• New Iberia Approves Pact with Sheriff

  June 2, 2010 7:19 AM

  NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - The New Iberia City Council has accepted a two-year contract for police protection with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office. The council voted unanimously Tuesday in approving the contract, which is worth $5.75 million annually. The vote concluded negotiations between the city and sheriff's office that... more »

• Deputy Investigated in Sexual Assault

  May 26, 2010 6:32 PM

  A St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Deputy is under investigation after a Breaux Bridge woman filed a complaint of sexual assault against him. 49 year old Cheri Begnaud says the alleged incident happened Friday at her house in the 1600 block of Prairie Highway. Cheri says two deputies were called... more »

• Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log- May 21, 2010

  May 21, 2010 6:44 AM

  Lafayette Parish Daily Arrest Log-- May 21, 2010 <--------- Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report ---------> Name: Adams, Dalton Charge: Obstructing Public Passages Ch Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Anderson, Jarrot Charge: Vagrancy:The Following Persons Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000... more »

• Safety Complex Plan

  May 14, 2010 7:06 PM

  The Public Safety Complex for the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is now more than just a blueprint. Officials have released images of what the 1st phase will look like. Corrections Director for the Sheriff's Department, Rob Reardon, says the complex will include 300 bed spaces for both work-release and... more »

• Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Detective Lieutenant: Demoted

  April 26, 2010 6:39 AM

  HOUMA, La, - A Terrebonne Parish sheriff's detective lieutenant has been demoted to sergeant and assigned to community college security. The Courier reports that 42-year-old Shane Fletcher was demoted and reassigned after pleading "no contest" to a misdemeanor in connection with a tracking device put on a coach's car. Sheriff... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 18, 2010

  April 18, 2010 6:57 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report April 18, 2010 Name: Authement, Brian Charge: Owi Vehicle Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 000 Blk Homeless Lafayette, La Name: Bargeman, Travis Charge: Disturbing The Peace Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 100 Blk Martin STR Lafayette, La ... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 17, 2010

  April 17, 2010 9:59 PM

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

• Welsh Officer Arrested

  April 15, 2010 7:29 PM

  A Welsh Police Officer is in custody after turning hiself in to Calcasieu Sheriff Deputies Wednesday night. 24 year old Eric Williams is charged with indecent behavior with a child and trafficking in children for sexual purposes. Williams's last known address is in Orange, Texas. That's where the trafficking... more »

• Drug Roundup Pt. 2

  April 14, 2010 11:12 AM

  The biggest drug roundup in St. Landry Parish since last year was conducted yesterday. What does it take to get the drug violators behind bars? The deputies and the narcotics division of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Department worked and planned for months. Law enforcement agencies cannot do... more »

• Business Owner Murdered in Front of Fiancee

  April 13, 2010 6:11 PM

  A brazen crime leaves a New Iberia business owner dead. He was killed in front of witnesses. Deputies are searching for two armed robbers, one will face a first degree murder charge. Danny Ha, 50, was shot dead right in front of his business D & K Foodmart on the... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 11, 2010

  April 11, 2010 11:19 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report April 11, 2010 Name: Ballard, Darren Charge: Warrant/Bench Warrant Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 6200 Blk I-49 Service RD Opelousas, La Name: Brooks, Anthony Charge: Possession Of Marijuana Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 200 Blk Debonnaire ST Scott, La... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 10, 2010

  April 10, 2010 5:16 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report April 10, 2010 Name: Austin, Tyron Charge: Resisting An Officer Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 500 Blk Caudron LAN New Iberia, La Name: Badillo, Fabian Charge: Op Veh W/Out Lawful Us Prest Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 0000 Blk... more »

• Lafayette Parish Arrest Report: April 04, 2010

  April 4, 2010 4:29 PM

  Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Daily Arrest Report April 04, 2010 Name: Aguay0-Amao, Salvador Charge: Domestic Abuse Battery Arresting Agency: Lafayette Parish Sheriff'S Ofc Address: 400 Blk Wildres Carencro, La Name: Baptiste, John Charge: Aggravated Assault Charge Arresting Agency: Lafayette City Pd Address: 400 Blk Avenue D Broussard, La... more »