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Hit and Run Involving a Bicyclist on Louisiana Avenue

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

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

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

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

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

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.

UPDATE: Child Dies from Gunshot Wound

On July 18, 2024, at 10:34 a.m., the Lafayette Police Department responded to the 100 block of Bryan Street about an injured four-year-old child.

LPD Search Warrants Lead to Arrests

On July 16, 2024, the Lafayette Police Department Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Lafayette Police Department SWAT Team, served a search warrant in the 300 block of Guilbeau Road.

Man Dead After Officer Involved Shooting on 400 Block Wagon Trail Road

An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting Wednesday evening in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.

Broussard Hit and Run on July 4th

Arlana Wiltz from Carencro, Louisiana, was arrested for a hit-and-run collision in Broussard on July 4, 2024.
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