Police & Fire

Major Traffic Crash on NW Evangeline Thruway

On 06/22/2023 at 10:45 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 2100 block of North West Evangeline Thruway in reference to a major traffic crash.

One Arrested for Child-Related Crimes

On 06/19/2023 at approximately 8:59 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Terminal Drive, in regards to a disturbance call.

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation 100 block of S. Orleans Drive

The Lafayette Police Department was on the scene in the 100 block of South Orleans Drive, working on an active homicide investigation.

UPDATE: Homicide Suspect Arrested in Harrison County, Mississippi

On 06/16/2023, The Lafayette Police Department was contacted by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi due to a subject currently in their custody for unrelated crimes to this incident.

Lafayette Man Arrested for Attempted First-Degree Murder

On June 18, 2023, at around 2:28 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to the 100 block of Vieux Orleans Circle about an aggravated assault with a firearm.

Kitchen Fire Damage Several Apartments: Displaces Occupants

At 3:53 p.m. on June 16, 2023, Lafayette firefighters responded to an apartment fire at Stonegate Apartment Homes at 301 Birch Drive.

NOW OPEN: Road Hazard – Lane Closure: 3700 Block Johnston

On June 15, 2023, at approximately 8:00 P.M., Lafayette Police responded to the 3700 block of Johnston Street to assist the Lafayette Fire Department with a road hazard.

Bomb Threats at Target Locations

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) was made aware of an active threat aimed at two Target stores in Lafayette, Louisiana.

LFD Firefighters Rescued Homeowner from Burning House

At 9:17 p.m. last night, Lafayette firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 200 block of Gerald Drive.

LPD Scam Alert

The Lafayette Police has received a report of scammers impersonating a member of the Lafayette Police Department.
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