Police & Fire

UPDATE: Arrest of Lafayette Man for Fatal Crash on Mills Street

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Joshua Alesi, thirty-three, is charged with Negligent Homicide, Negligent Injuring, and Careless Operation stemming from a multi-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Mills Street on Thursday afternoon.

Fire Causes Damage at Willow Charter Academy School

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At 6:01 p.m., Lafayette firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation at Willow Charter Academy School, 1818 North East Evangeline Thruway.

Commercial Fire at Express Inn Hotel

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At 7:23 p.m., Lafayette firefighters responded to a commercial fire at Express Inn Hotel, 1314 North East Evangeline Thruway.

UPDATE: Shooting Incident 100 block of Carlton Drive

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On March 31, 2024, at 01:56 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Carlton Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, about a shooting incident in progress.

UPDATE: Fatal Traffic Crash at The City Bus Terminal

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On March 31, 2024, at 01:58 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the City Bus Terminal located at 100 Lee Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, about a male lying unconsciously in the bus terminal’s lanes of travel.

Vehicle Fires at Dien’s Auto Salvage

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Lafayette firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at 6157 Johnston Street, Dien’s Auto Salvage, at 3:15 a.m. this morning.

Suspect Arrested for Setting House on Fire

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At 10:11 a.m. this morning, Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Eight Street.

ARRESTS MADE: One Dead from Shooting on Rials Drive

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The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Friday night shooting that left one dead and one injured.

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation on 100 Block of Harrison Drive

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On March 24, 2024, at 4:24 am., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Harrison Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, in reference to a shooting incident.

Youngsville Fires

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Crews at the Youngsville Fire Department (YPD) have responded to two residential fires since the morning of Friday, March 22, 2024.
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