Police & Fire

UPDATE – OFFICER TERMINATED: Youngsville Officer Arrested in Lafayette

Karen Lagrange Cox -
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.

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.
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