LPSO Detectives Investigating Possible Murder-Suicide
What began as an investigation into suspicious deaths has turned into a murder-suicide investigation in Lafayette Parish.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Acadiana High School Lockdown Due to Student Having Gun on Campus
New details in a release from Scott Police Chief Chad Leger confirmed that the man in possession of a gun on campus "near the school" was an 18-year-old Acadiana High student who was located and arrested on a list of charges.
Lafayette Jail Deputy Charged with Bringing Contraband into the Jail
A Lafayette Parish Sheriff's deputy who works at the jail has been arrested.
Video Shows Inmate Escaping Police Custody at Ochsner Lafayette
Authorities have released a video of a female inmate that escaped from Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center on Monday night.
No, the Police Department is Not Calling You Asking for Money
If you get a call from a law enforcement person wanting money because you have a warrant, it's not true.
Most Wanted Fugitive in Acadiana Arrested in Vermilion Parish
Authorities in Vermilion Parish announced the arrest of a man they described as the most wanted fugitive in Acadiana.
Arrest Warrant Phone Scam Reappearing in Lafayette, Louisiana
Never give someone money over the phone in exchange for clearing a warrant.
Two Men Arrested after Woman Found Unresponsive in Lafayette
Both suspects were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
UPDATE: Suspect in Downtown Lafayette Shooting Identified
Multiple people are being treated after an overnight officer-involved shooting in Downtown Lafayette where an eyewitness says he "heard around 20 shots."
Lafayette Sheriff’s Office Confirms 3 Shootings Over the Weekend
Two of the shooting cases remain under investigation.
UPDATE: Endangered Lafayette Runaway Located Safe
A department spokeswoman says the girl was found and is safe.
Can You Help Lafayette Sheriff’s Office Find Endangered Teen?
If you see this young man you are asked to contact the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.
Lafayette’s Violent Offenders Task Force Has Multiple Busts in 8 Weeks
The task force has made forty-six felony arrests since the start of the program.
CAREER SEARCH: Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is Hiring
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has an actual "office", with employees that take care of a wide range of duties.
Every Student at Woodvale Elementary Gets Gift from Deputy Menard
Since back in 2020, Deputy Menard has raised funds and even reached into his own pocket to ensure every student at Woodvale Elementary feels extra special at least one day out of the year.
Rape Charges Leveled Against Broussard Man
The man was arrested Wednesday evening.
Another Major Drug Bust in Lafayette after Meth Confiscated
Sheriff's officials say the investigation is ongoing.
‘Southside Rapist’ Featured on ‘Forensic Files’ After Terrorizing Lafayette Women in the ’80s & ’90s
23 years ago this week, a man known as the 'Southside Rapist' was arrested after terrorizing Lafayette for the better part of the '80s and '90s.
Lafayette Suspect Under Arrest after Alleged Shooting
The shooting happened at around 8:15 Saturday morning.
UPDATE: Why Is State Police Investigating a Shooting By a Lafayette Deputy?
The name of the driver is not being released until charges are filed.