Police & Fire

Man armed with machete assaults woman, kills dog in Lafayette Parish

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A Lafayette Parish man is behind bars after an incident near Maurice where a 40-year-old woman was assaulted and a dog was fatally injured. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish Man kills wife and young son before turning gun on himself 

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Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Detectives are investigating what appears to have been a double murder-suicide Sunday afternoon.  READ MORE ...

UPDATE: YPD: Stolen SUV, Homicide – One Person in Custody

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On February 6, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Youngsville Police Department received a report of a stolen white SUV from the 200 block of Fourth Street within the city limits of Youngsville, Louisiana. READ MORE ...

Pedestrian Struck in Broussard, Died

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On January 9, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Highway 90 near Smede Highway for the report of a vehicle/pedestrian crash. READ MORE ....

Lafayette Man Arrested on Multiple Charges Following Vehicle Burglary

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A 22-year-old Lafayette man is under arrest following a vehicle burglary investigation in Lafayette Parish. READ MORE ...

Youngsville Police Department Provides Update on January 8 Armed Robbery Investigation

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The Youngsville Police Department is providing an update regarding the armed robbery that occurred on January 8. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish teen is facing multiple counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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A Lafayette Parish teen is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish man is facing multiple counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Lafayette man is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Youngsville Police Department Conducts Traffic Stop Resulting in Drug Arrests

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On January 14, 2026, around 02:20 a.m., officers with the Youngsville Police Department, while conducting routine patrol, initiated a traffic stop for traffic infractions. READ MORE ....

YPD Armed Robbery Investigation – Arrests Made

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On January 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers with the Youngsville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store located ... READ MORE ...
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