Lafayette Police Chief Judith Estorge issued a written and video message about how she plans to tackle violent crime, especially after a record year for murder.
According to the Lafayette Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired around 3:30 am in the area of the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive.
A new eyewitness account has shed light on the moments leading up to a fatal Johnston St. crash, highlighting how the incident could have easily resulted in even more people being hurt, or worse.
Lafayette Crime Stoppers, in collaboration with the Lafayette Police Department, is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two female suspects involved in a check fraud incident.
The Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting in progress call early on the morning of Friday, October 20, 2023, that left one man in the hospital from multiple gunshot wounds.
Caroline & Company took to Facebook to expose a woman they claim had shoplifted from them. However, the shoplifting incident seems to be the tip of the iceberg for a woman who could be Lafayette's biggest scammer.
In an effort to enhance their digital outreach and further strengthen the bond between the police and the community, the Lafayette Police Department has revealed plans to introduce its exclusive mobile application.