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UPDATE: Shooting incident in the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive

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On August 24, 2024, at 04:00 a.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr Drive about a shooting in progress.

UPDATE – OFFICER TERMINATED: Youngsville Officer Arrested in Lafayette

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According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) arrest report dated Friday, June 28, 2024, Hannah Gentry, 31, was arrested on June 27, 2024, for unauthorized entry into an inhabitant's dwelling.

Lafayette Man Arrested on 29 Counts of Cruelty to Animals

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A Lafayette man is under arrest, charged with more than two dozen counts of Cruelty to Animals, following an investigation by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.

UPDATE: LPD Investigates Shooting on Lena Street

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At around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting in progress in the 100 block of Lena Street. 

Hit and Run Involving a Bicyclist on Louisiana Avenue

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The Lafayette Police Department is investigating a hit and run around 1:01 a.m. in the 1600 block of Louisiana Avenue involving a bicyclist.

I-10 Narcotics Arrest

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A Texas woman is facing charges in Lafayette Parish due to an investigation by sheriff’s office narcotics agents Friday morning.

LPD Motorcycle Officer struck by Vehicle

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On July 31, 2024, at 9:17 p.m., a Lafayette Police Department (LPD) Motorcycle Officer was struck from behind by a vehicle while conducting an escort.

UPDATE – VIDEO LINK: Altercation on Route 92 in Youngsville

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Youngsville Chief of Police Cody Louviere posted on his Facebook page that a video depicting an altercation that took place on Route 92 in Youngsville on July 27, 2024, is online.

UPDATE: One Dead from Shooting on Country Run Drive

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Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Lafayette Parish.

Official Message from LPD on the Death of Corporal Jolivette

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The Lafayette Police Department is mourning the loss of one of our own. As a result of yesterday’s SWAT operation, Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was killed in the line of duty.
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