Police & Fire

Lafayette man arrested for felony political ethics violation

A felony arrest has been made as a result of a cyber investigation led by Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division in conjunction with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Investigation (LBI). READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office confirms the arrest of a deputy

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) confirms Matthew Frost's arrest on two counts of cruelty to juveniles. READ MORE

Juvenile suspect arrested for bomb threat in Lafayette Parish 

A 14-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with a bomb threat in Lafayette Parish. READ MORE ...

Suspicious Death Ruled a Homicide

The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on February 20, 2025, in the 300 block of Carmel Drive. READ MORE ...

Vacant house fire at 301 SW Evangeline Thruway

Lafayette, LA (February 19, 2025) – Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 300 block of SW Evangeline Thruway at 12:04 a.m....

SECOND ARREST: Homicide Investigation

At approximately 1:00 a.m. this morning, Lafayette Police Department officers responded to a local hospital regarding a victim with an apparent gunshot wound. READ MORE ...

North Carolina man arrested for a domestic-related attempted murder in Lafayette Parish

Derek Greene, 54 years old, of Gastonia, North Carolina, was arrested in Lafayette Parish on Sunday following an incident in the 100 block of Sunrise Point Drive. READ MORE ...

Candle Ignites Bedding Material in Bedroom

Lafayette firefighters responded to a residential fire in the 2800 block of Louisiana Avenue at 6:11 p.m. Friday evening. READ MORE ...

Attempt to Locate: Rondell ‘Deezy’ Williams

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives would like the public’s help to locate Rondell Williams, 30, who’s currently wanted for several sex crimes involving juveniles. READ MORE ...

Traffic Crash Involving a Train

The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a train and car traffic accident. READ MORE ...
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