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Copper Thefts Up as Prices Skyrocket

March 16, 2010 2:42 PM

A string of copper thefts have targeted several businesses, churches and schools in Lafayette. Seven locations have been hit by thieves in recent weeks, who have taken copper from air-conditioning units. Those who deal with copper say this is due to the the value of the metal-- it has... more »
Robbers Steal Presents From St. Bernard Church

December 22, 2009 3:42 PM

VIOLET, La. (AP) - A stack of Christmas presents - colorfully wrapped and stacked at the foot of a cross in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church - are all gone. Trouble is, instead of the needy children the gifts were intended for, robbers got them. Pastor John Arnone said... more »
Holiday Shopping: Parking Lot Safety

December 20, 2009 7:02 PM

Getting wrapped up in holiday shopping becomes a problem when you forget to keep safe in parking lots and garages. Many do not realize how important this is until it is too late. One local shopper learned the hard way: a few years back Elaine Darby was robbed at... more »
St. Mary Sheriff's Arrest Report: November 30, 2009

November 30, 2009 8:41 AM

Date: November 30, 2009: According to Sheriff David Naquin during the Weekend period the Sheriff's Office responded to 107 complaints over the past period and reports the following arrests: Crystal Stansbury, age 30 of Bellview Drive Franklin, La was arrested on 11-27-09 at 105am and charged with... more »