Police & Fire

VICTIM IDENTIFIED: One Person Died from Major Vehicle Crash Involving a Motorcycle

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Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the Surrey and Twelfth Street intersection at around 10:12 a.m.

Shooting Investigation on Griggs Avenue

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At around 2:08 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Griggs Avenue about a shooting incident.

Attempted Homicide in Broussard

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On August 27, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Officers with the Broussard Police Department responded to a complaint that a vehicle was shot at in the 300 block of Robicheaux Road.

UPDATE: Shooting incident in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive

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On August 24, 2024, at 04:00 a.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive about a shooting in progress.

UPDATE – OFFICER TERMINATED: Youngsville Officer Arrested in Lafayette

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According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) arrest report dated Friday, June 28, 2024, Hannah Gentry, 31, was arrested on June 27, 2024, for unauthorized entry into an inhabitant's dwelling.

Lafayette Man Arrested on 29 Counts of Cruelty to Animals

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A Lafayette man is under arrest, charged with more than two dozen counts of Cruelty to Animals, following an investigation by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.

UPDATE: LPD Investigates Shooting on Lena Street

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At around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting in progress in the 100 block of Lena Street. 

Hit and Run Involving a Bicyclist on Louisiana Avenue

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The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a hit and run around 1:01 a.m. in the 1600 block of Louisiana Avenue involving a bicyclist.

Lightning Strike Ignites Fire at Asbury United Methodist Youth Center

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At 11:31 p.m. on August 15, 2024, Lafayette firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the roof of one of the buildings at Asbury United Methodist Church campus, 101 Live Oak Boulevard.

I-10 Narcotics Arrest

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A Texas woman is facing charges in Lafayette Parish due to an investigation by sheriff’s office narcotics agents Friday morning.
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