Police & Fire

UPDATE: LPD Investigate Shooting in Heymann Park

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At approximately 6:50 pm, Lafayette Police responded to a disturbance call involving suspects in Heymann Park armed with guns. 

Lightning Strike from Severe Weather Responsible for Neighboring House Fires

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At 6:41 this morning, Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Norman Drive.

Drugs Seized at Home on Loul Street in Broussard

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According to KLFY TV10, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on Friday, May 5, 2023, and seized drugs at a home on Loul Street in Broussard.

Camper Fire on Marie Street

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At 4:50 p.m., the owner of a camper in the 200 block of Marie Street called 911 to report smoke coming from the camper.

UPDATE: Homicide on E Simcoe Street

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Around 6:07 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 2500 block of E. Simcoe Street.

Fire at 200 Block of Vanburen Drive

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Yesterday, May 2, 2023, Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Vanburen Drive.

Homicide Investigation near West Congress and University Avenue

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Just before 3:00 a.m., Lafayette Police responded to reports of “shots being fired” near the intersection of West Congress and University Avenue.

One Homicide, One Injured Over Shots

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The victim from this morning’s homicide has been identified as Raylon Mason 22, of St. Martinville, LA. 

LPD Working a Fatal Vehicle Crash

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Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash. The crash occurred around 11:03 a.m., in the 3200 block of Moss Street. There is one confirmed fatality at this time.

Follow Up on YFD Scaling Back Services

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At the April 2023 monthly board meeting for the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department Inc. on April 19, 2023, it was voted on to discontinue non-contractual services to the unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish.
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