Police & Fire

Youngsville Man Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges

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According to the Youngsville Police Department, officers arrested Shawn Copeland of Youngsville ... READ MORE ..

Suspect in custody following fatal shooting Monday night

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A Lafayette Parish man is dead and another is in custody following a shooting Monday night.  READ MORE ...

UPDATE – FOUND: Missing / Endangered Juvenile – Gabrielle Hebert

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On April 1, 2026, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Youngsville Police officers were contacted by the parents of a juvenile who reported their 16-year-old daughter, Gabrielle Hebert, had run away from home. Read Full Story ...

Scott woman jailed on multiple counts of identity theft, bank fraud

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Gloria Babineaux, 58, of Scott, is facing several felony charges after she was arrested by Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies on Monday. READ MORE ...

Broussard Narcotics Arrest

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At approximately 9:00 a.m., officers with the Broussard Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle ... READ MORE ...

Homicide Grand Pointe Apartments

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On March 25, 2026, at approximately 6:31 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the 3600 block of Kaliste Saloom Road. READ MORE ...

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 ....
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