Police & Fire

UPDATE: Disturbance on Harrington Drive

At approximately 2:17 p.m., officers responded to a fight/disturbance call involving weapons on the 300 block of Harrington Drive. 

Broussard Officers Investigate Fatal Crash on East Fairfield

On December 7, 2023, at approximately 5:50 a.m., officers with the Broussard Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Fairfield Drive for a major crash involving two vehicles.

Youngsville Burglary Suspect

Youngsville Police Chief Cody Louviere reports there was heavy law enforcement presence in the Fairfax subdivision and Guilliot / Nicole Drive area within the last two hours due to a possible burglary suspect who fled on foot from officers of the Youngsville Police Department.

UPDATE: Women Died from Gunshot Wounds

On December 2, 2023, just before 2:00 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 300 block of Tenth Street after receiving reports of a shooting in progress.

UPDATE: LPD Investigating Single Vehicle Crash Involving Overturned Vehicle – 1300 Block West University Avenue

The Lafayette Police Department’s Traffic Section is investigating a traffic crash on the 1300 block of West University Avenue near the intersection of Versailles Boulevard.

LPD Investigate Shooting of 2000 Block NE Frontage Road

On the evening of November 30, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to the 2000 block of North East Frontage Road about a shooting in progress.

Wanted Homicide Suspect

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) is requesting the community’s help with locating a suspect wanted in reference to a homicide that occurred on October 29, 2023, in the 500 block of Orchid Drive.

UPDATE: Shooting Incident 200 block of Felicie Drive

On November 27, 2023, at 11:52 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Felicie Drive about a shooting incident in progress.

LPD Investigating Fatal Vehicle Crash

Lafayette Police Traffic Investigators are currently on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a dump truck on the 200 block of Shepard Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana.

UPDATE – Suspect Ends Life: Woman Dies from Gunshot Wounds

Lafayette Police Officers responded to the 2800 block of the Northeast Evangeline Thruway around 5:22 p.m. Officers arrived on the scene and located a female victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
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