Police & Fire

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.

In the earlier morning hours of March 12, 2023, Lafayette Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Verdun Street, regarding a trespassing call.

Lafayette firefighter were called out to a commercial fire at 1734 N. University Avenue, Shah’s Kwik Stop, gas station at 11:15 this morning.

At 11:08 this morning, Lafayette firefighters responded to a mobile home fire at 131 Hebert Road.

On March 7, 2023, The Lafayette Police Department received a complaint in reference to a suspicious injury to a juvenile, which is alleged to have occurred while in the care of a babysitter.