Lake Charles Man Convicted of Sex Crimes Involving Juveniles
The man could be facing decades behind bars for sexual battery and child pornography.
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St. Landry Parish 'Sovereign Citizen' Arrested After Shooting
The suspect has refused to be processed at the St. Landry Parish jail, citing his status as a "sovereign citizen."
Grand Coteau Police Chief Arrested on Major Drug, Theft Charges
Grand Coteau Chief Jeffrey Guilbeau is facing serious charges after numerous tips from Crime Stoppers.
New State Funding Allows Acadiana Schools to Enhance Security
Continued discussions about school safety have led to changes in campus layout and access. Those changes are likely to continue.
Louisiana Town to Ticket Speeders with No Traffic Stop Required
The Chief of Police says the use of this new technology will allow his officers more time to serve the public in other ways while still keeping speeders at bay.
Church Point Man Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Sunset, LA
His arrest was the result of tip from a concerned citizen, who called the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
Crash Takes the Life of Unrestrained St. Landry Parish Child
The child was unrestrained in the back seat of the vehicle at the time of the crash and was ejected.
Lafayette Man's Ecstasy Delivery Service Shut Down by SLPSO
A tip about a delivery of narcotics to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of a Lafayette man.
Man Behind Massive Fentanyl Operation in Sunset Arrested
Over five pounds of fentanyl, along with other drugs, were discovered in Sunset.
Woman Shoots Boyfriend in the Back, Calls 911, and Gets Arrested in Opelousas, Louisiana
The incident happened after a heated argument in their apartment.
Opelousas Teen Faces 6 Terrorizing Charges Making Bomb Threats
Police have allegedly found the culprit behind a series of bomb threats made against local schools.
64-Year-Old St. Landry Parish Man Dies in Fatal Fire
The victim, believed to be the disabled resident of the home, was found by St. Landry Parish firefighters Wednesday.
Youngsville Man Arrested in St. Landry Parish with More Than $22,000 Worth of Meth
Detectives made the arrest during routine criminal patrol.
Shooting Threat Forces Beau Chene Into Lockdown for Third Time in Two Days
The school has been plagued by several threats so far this school year.
Beau Chene Students Evacuated After Two Threats in One Day
It's been a busy, scary day at Beau Chene High School.
St. Landry Parish Animal Control Director Fired
This is not the first time that a St. Landry Parish Animal Control Director has made headlines.
St. Landry Parish District Attorney: Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering His Girlfriend
Three years ago, Alana Michelle Zuccaro went missing from Pineville on March 20th. Within two weeks her body was found off Highway 103 after investigators acted on a tip to find a body in the town of Washington.
Undercover Drug Bust Lands Opelousas Man In Jail For Child Pornography
An undercover drug investigation turns into multiple counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles.
You’ll Have to Halt Open Flames As St. Landry Parish President Issues Burn Ban
A burn ban is now in effect for all of St. Landry Parish until further notice.
2 Accused Murderers Indicted, 1 Violent Boyfriend Convicted in Separate St. Landry Parish Cases
In the St. Landry Parish court system, three cases against people accused of committing violent crimes each took big steps forward.