Porch Piracy on the Rise in South Louisiana this Holiday SeasonHere are some simple and inexpensive ways you can outsmart those who would want to pilfer your packages from your porch. Bruce Mikells
Murder Suspect Mistakenly Released from Lafayette JailThe murder charges were never added to the inmate's indictment and he was allowed to post bond and walk out. Bruce Mikells
Tuesday Shooting in Duson Leaves One DeadThe victim was reportedly found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound to the head. Bruce Mikells
Woman Charged with Looting in Lafayette During HurricaneThe woman allegedly took a handful of items from the Walgreens on Johnston in the hours after the storm. Bruce MikellsMichael Dot Scott
Shooting in Lafayette Overnight Sends One to HospitalThe female victim is reported to be in critical condition at a local hospital. Bruce Mikells
Opelousas Police Work Two Family Shootings Over Labor DayIn both cases, the victims were shot by their nephews although the two cases are not related. Bruce Mikells
Opelousas Police Reported Three Shootings in 18-Hour SpanThree arrests have been made in connection with the shootings, more arrests are likely. Bruce Mikells
Erath Woman Charged with Arson in Weekend FireThe vacant structure belonged to a family member of the accused. Bruce Mikells
Monday Night Shooting Near Duson Leaves One DeadThe incident happened shortly before 9 pm Monday. One suspect is in custody. Bruce Mikells
Arrest Made in Calcasieu Shooting That Injured FourThe four victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, a suspect is in custody. Bruce Mikells
Woman Stabbed at Iota Dollar StoreThe incident Sunday afternoon sent one person to a local hospital and another to jail. Bruce Mikells
Jeff Davis Mom Arrested After Toddler Found Wandering the StreetsJeff Davis Deputies discovered the one-year-old child walking alone down Jeff Davis Academy Road on Thursday. Bruce Mikells