Police News

Officer Involved Shooting on 100 Block of Sybil Drive

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On September 7, 2024, at 3:37 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Sybil Drive about a residential burglary in progress.

UPDATE: Fatal Vehicle Crash on Walker Road

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Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash in the 800 block of Walker Road.

PEDESTRIAN DIED: Major Vehicle Crash Involving a Pedestrian

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Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on I-49 Southbound at the Gloria Switch Overpass that occurred at around 7:04 a.m.

VICTIM IDENTIFIED: One Person Died from Major Vehicle Crash Involving a Motorcycle

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Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the Surrey and Twelfth Street intersection at around 10:12 a.m.

Shooting Investigation on Griggs Avenue

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At around 2:08 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Griggs Avenue about a shooting incident.

Attempted Homicide in Broussard

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On August 27, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Officers with the Broussard Police Department responded to a complaint that a vehicle was shot at in the 300 block of Robicheaux Road.

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. 
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