Police & Fire

Tool Shed Fire Possibly Caused by Lithium Battery

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Lafayette firefighters responded to a shed fire at 7:49 a.m. in the 100 block of Triwood Circle.

Lafayette Firefighters Responded to an Early Morning Fire

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Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Acorn Drive at 6:56 a.m. When firefighters arrived on the scene, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the dwelling's garage.

LPD Motorcycle Officer struck by Vehicle

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On July 31, 2024, at 9:17 p.m., a Lafayette Police Department (LPD) Motorcycle Officer was struck from behind by a vehicle while conducting an escort.

UPDATE – VIDEO LINK: Altercation on Route 92 in Youngsville

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Youngsville Chief of Police Cody Louviere posted on his Facebook page that a video depicting an altercation that took place on Route 92 in Youngsville on July 27, 2024, is online.

UPDATE: One Dead from Shooting on Country Run Drive

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Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Lafayette Parish.

Official Message from LPD on the Death of Corporal Jolivette

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The Lafayette Police Department is mourning the loss of one of our own. As a result of yesterday’s SWAT operation, Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was killed in the line of duty.

UPDATE: Child Dies from Gunshot Wound

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On July 18, 2024, at 10:34 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Bryan Street about an injured four-year-old child.

LPD Search Warrants Lead to Arrests

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On July 16, 2024, the Lafayette Police Department Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team, served a search warrant in the 300 block of Guilbeau Road.

Man Dead After Officer Involved Shooting on 400 Block Wagon Trail Road

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An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday evening in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

Broussard Hit and Run on July 4th

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Arlana Wiltz from Carencro, Louisiana, was arrested for a hit-and-run collision in Broussard on July 4, 2024.
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