Police & Fire

On Friday March 31, 2023, at approximately 11:13 a.m., Lafayette High School administrators were contacted by concerned students, in reference to a threatening social media post made on the previous day

Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a single vehicle. The crash occurred around 2:46 p.m., in the 2300 block of Eraste Landry Road.

poliLafayette Police Officers are currently on the scene of a shooting that took place in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of N. Pine Street at 8:50 a.m. Monday morning. When firefighters arrived on scene, smoke surrounded the single-family dwelling with flames coming from several windows.

On March 09, 2023, the Lafayette Police Department was contacted by a local hospital in reference to a 5-year-old male victim suffering from second degree burns on his hand as well as bruising to his face and upper body.

On March 15, 2023, at 4:41 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to the 1100 block of E. Vermillion Street in reference to a report of a kidnapping and attempted rape of a juvenile victim.

Lafayette Police are currently on the scene of a multi vehicle crash involving injuries on the 6600 block of Johnston Street, northbound headed into the city of Lafayette.

At 12:40 a.m. this morning, Lafayette firefighter responded to a house fire in the 100 block of South Refinery Street. When firefighters arrived on scene, first responders searched the burning home and discovered a 70-year-old female near the rear door.

Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred just after 9:00 p.m., on the 2300 block of West Pinhook Road.

On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at approximately 6:20 PM the Broussard Police Department responded to the report of a large disturbance involving weapons at the Walk-On’s located on Celebrity Dr.