A man’s body was found under a carport in the 100 block of Rubria Street Wednesday, police say.
A DOTD contractor was killed Wednesday while working on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, DOTD said in a statement.
A Lafayette man who is a convicted felon pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to illegally possessing a loaded semi-automatic pistol, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Lafayette.
A St. Landry Parish community is reeling after three young residents died in a domestic double murder-suicide in Port Barre on Tuesday.
Update: Police say the missing girl has been located and is safe.
A New Iberia teenager was killed and several other people were injured in a head-on collision Sunday.
An Opelousas Junior High School student was arrested after allegedly making a false bomb threat during a school event Friday night, KATC reports.
A Lafayette duo was arrested after leading state police on a chase from east of Iowa to Lake Charles, authorities said.
A 21-year-old Branch woman is dead after crashing into a tractor-trailer Thursday, State Police say.
A social media post of a Lafayette police officer with a caption making light of firing her gun in a north Lafayette neighborhood is drawing ire from the community.
The woman accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 16-year-old Opelousas girl is in custody again, KATC reports.
One bicyclist was killed and another seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in Rayne.
A third man has been arrested in connection with a Sunday shooting at a Lafayette apartment complex, according to media reports.
Family members and local law enforcement leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the graduation of nine recruits from the Lafayette Fire Department training academy, a much-needed addition to the local firefighting force, the fire chief said.
Eunice High students arrested after pouring liquid cleaner into teacher's drink as 'prank,' cops say
Two Eunice High School students were arrested Friday after allegedly pouring Krud Kutter into a teacher’s drink and filming the encounter on Snapchat.
Teenager arrested on attempted murder in March 23 shoot out
On May 11, 2018, Denise Levine lost her only son, Chazton Guidry, when the 16-year-old was shot on the corner of Bailey and Clover streets in Abbeville. Two days after the anniversary of his death, Levine received a call that again shook her world…
Louisiana prisons over-rely on solitary confinement, report finds, but leaders committed to progress
Louisiana state prisons have over-relied on solitary confinement and have been employing troubling and inconsistent practices in recent years, an outcome of the corrections department's vague disciplinary policy that is often disregarded, as well …
Mamou man accused of beating, killing 3-month-old puppy
A Roanoke man is accused of attempting to run over pedestrians catching crawfish in a ditch near his crawfish farm, KATC reports.
A Mamou man is accused of beating and killing a three-month-old puppy after the puppy nipped his son’s finger, KATC reports.
The local motorcycle officers injured while escorting President Donald Trump’s motorcade Tuesday were honored with a set of cuff links and a presidential challenge coin for their service.
A Lafayette man was arrested Monday in the 2018 slaying of 16-year-old Chazton Guidry, two days after the one-year anniversary of the Abbeville teenager’s death.
A Lafayette man was arrested after allegedly stabbing his roommate, KATC reports.
A juvenile was arrested after breaking into a Boys and Girls Club in Abbeville and attempting to steal several video game consoles, police say.
A Lafayette woman accused of killing her 2-month-old daughter is requesting bail after spending more than a month in jail without action on her case. Public defenders say they're too busy to help, particularly because she'll need specialized assis…
State Police have arrested six people and accused them of stealing money from a high school club’s bingo game.
Nearly two years after the disappearance of Jacquelyn "Daisy Lynn" Landry, the trial of the man accused of her homicide was delayed Monday as a new witness was recently located.
The Abbeville Police Department says that a man has been arrested for attempted second-degree murder after they say he shot off his brother’s middle finger during a dispute.
Suspects sought after firing at deputies in Lafayette
Lafayette Police are searching for several suspects wanted for firing at sheriff’s deputies on Sunday night, according to KATC.
Two schools are on lock-down as New Iberia Police attempted to secure a suspect who has barricaded himself in a house, according to KATC.
St. Martinville councilman says he'll resign after mayor's husband allegedly violates protective order again
A 16-year-old Opelousas girl is dead and her brother injured after a hit-and-run crash Saturday night.
A St. Mary Parish Councilman was booked Saturday in his second arrest of the week, KATC reports.
Grieving Abbeville mothers gathered Saturday afternoon to mourn the loss of their murdered children and call on the community to help them achieve justice for the unsolved crimes.
Teenager indicted in 2016 slaying in Franklin
An 84-year-old New Iberia man was killed in a crash Thursday near the intersection of La. 675 and U.S. 90 in Iberia Parish.
On May 7, 2019 at approximately 11:16 pm Lafayette Police responded to shots fired in the 500 block of Edison Street at a local park. Officers located one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where …
Tactical officers from across Louisiana and Texas are running, leaping and shooting their way through training exercises at the Louisiana Tactical Police Officers Association conference in Lafayette this week.
Second suspect arrested in Melancon Road shooting
An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against a local business Tuesday afternoon, Lafayette Police said.
A man was arrested Saturday at a Lafayette hotel after he was observed wearing military gear and pointing a rifle out of the window at the parking lot.
Suspended Lafayette City Marshal Brian Pope has entered a plea of not guilty to the two latest felony malfeasance charges against him.
A woman has been arrested after a bomb threat Monday at Paul Breaux Middle School.
A pedestrian was shot Saturday by someone in a passing vehicle in Abbeville.
Jennings Police have arrested two men in connection with the April 15 shooting at the local Walmart, according to a report from KATC.
A Duson boy was injured after a pickup truck struck the bicycle he was riding Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Troopers work with INTERPOL, Homeland Security to arrest international murder suspect at Delta Downs
Troopers work with INTERPOL, Homeland Security to arrest international murder suspect at Delta Downs
Several agencies including Homeland Security and INTERPOL worked together to arrest a Mexican citizen in Calcasieu Parish who was wanted for murder in Mexico.
A Crowley woman pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing over $148,000 from her employer while working as their bookkeeper.