Crime

Lafayette city police have made an arrest in connection with a November 5th drive-by shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive...

A middle school teacher in Opelousas has been arrested on cruelty charges. Opelousas police officers arrested Janet Henry Friday and charged her with cruelty to two special needs children...

A 13-year-old male student was arrested on Tuesday on 1 count of Terrorizing following a lock down at St. Martinville Jr. High School.

Authorities say the suspect used a $50 bill to pay the store clerk. During the transaction the subject asked for his change in different denominations, changing his mind each time and confusing the cashier.

A Lafayette man has been arrested for the second time in less than six months on charges of animal cruelty...

What's "Jugging"? It's a new wave of theft that's sweeping the hub city. The Lafayette police department warns bank customers to beware when conducting cash transactions...

The man behind the wheel of a Dodge pickup truck that caused an August crash killing two people in St. Landry Parish is now charged with two counts of negligent homicide.

If you know anything, please call the Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers line at 337-789-TIPS(8477).

The Houma Courier reports 34-year-old Jessie Joseph III was charged with DWI, driving with a suspended license, speeding and having an open alcohol container.

Five predominantly African American churches in Crowley have been vandalized since July, with the most recent incident being discovered this morning.

If you recognize these low-life thieves or if you know anything about this incident, please contact the Lafayette Police Department.

Ouachita Parish deputies arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a Sterlington church and attempting to steal sound equipment...