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Opelousas Police are investigating a double shooting on West Bellevue Street that left one man dead and another in critical condition Tuesday. No suspect identified.

Police in Opelousas are searching for an 81-year-old woman who went missing after leaving a doctor’s office. Medical concerns make the case urgent.

Opelousas Police were searching for escaped inmate Bryan Mickens, who fled the St. Landry Parish Jail. He's since been captured.

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An Opelousas police officer has resigned after being charged in shooting the Chief of Police and his wife in a controversial situation that combined an extramarital affair and police misconduct.

We are following a developing story out of Opelousas, Louisiana.

Opelousas Police have confirmed that the investigation is active. More details will be released as they become available.

Officials say information that leads to an arrest can lead to you getting up to a $1,000 cash as a reward.

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The shooting happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

The girl left home following a disagreement according to officials.

A video that shows an Opelousas Police officer knocking out an individual and subsequently apprehending him has gone viral on TikTok.

The arrest happened early this morning.

The shooting happened at around 5:15 Thursday evening.

The mother discovered her teen missing this morning.

You can always report any crime to the Opelousas Police Department by calling 337-948-2500.

The girl was last seen by a family member Wednesday night.

Opelousas Police arrested 39-year-old Lawrence "Tap" Biagase III on Monday after Biagase was caught driving away from a gas pump with the hose still attached to his car.

The accused was seen at the Yambilee building working a security detail.