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Broussard PD to Participate in Louisiana Highway Safety Commission 2024 Special Enforcement Grant

May 21, 2024:  The Broussard Police Department was recently awarded a grant through the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission to promote High Visibility Traffic Enforcement for Occupant Protection.

SECOND ARREST MADE: Homicide 400 block of Macklyn St

On May 21, 2024 at 4:31 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 400 block of Macklyn Street about a victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his person.

UPDATE: Shooting incident 1300 block of NE Evangeline Thwy

On May 14, 2024, at 1:39 p.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 1300 block of North East Evangeline Thruway about a shooting in progress.

Shooting on Berlin Street

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a Saturday (May 11, 2024) morning incident in the 600 block of Berlin Street that left one man injured and another under arrest.

Domestic Incident Leads to SWAT Callout with Major Crash

At around 2:37 p.m., Officers with the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Shady Ridge Lane about a domestic disturbance in progress with weapons.

UPDATE: VICTIM IDENTIFIED – Major Traffic Accident 4000 block of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

The Lafayette Police Department is on the scene in the 4000 block of Ambassador Caffery Parkway regarding a major motor vehicle accident.

UPDATE: Traffic Fatality on 700 Block of East Pinhook

Lafayette Police are currently on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a fatality in the 700 block of East Pinhook Road.

Major Vehicle Crash with Injuries

Lafayette Police are investigating a major vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in the 300 block of Verot School Road.

UPDATE: Major Accident I-10 at University Avenue

The Lafayette Police Department is currently on the scene at I-10 and University Avenue due to a major traffic accident.

Pedestrian Fatal Accident 1400 SW Evangeline Thruway

On April 26, 2024, at 12:50 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 1400 block of South West Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette, Louisiana, in regards to a pedestrian-involved motor vehicle accident.
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