The crash happened in Lafayette Mardi Gras afternoon when the driver hit three parked cars, injured two pedestrians, and sent 6 children to the hospital.
A wreck on I-10 westbound in Lafayette near the University exit has the roadway closed for the time being. Lafayette Police is working the scene at this time.
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.
What was an attempted murder case has now turned into a deadly shooting as the victim in a shooting that happened near Lafayette High one school day has died from his injuries.
Lafayette Crime Stoppers, in collaboration with the Lafayette Police Department, is urgently requesting the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a significant shoplifting incident.
The Lafayette Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying two female suspects involved in a theft at Ulta Beauty on Louisiana Avenue.
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has taken a significant step toward better addressing mental health-related calls by establishing a specialized team with the aid of a federal grant. Sheriff Mark Garber revealed the initiative at a press conference, emphasizing the changing landscape of law enforcement in response to public expectations. This is a huge win for the Lafayette community.