Police News

On April 2, 2024, in reference to a long-term investigation involving Lafayette Police Department (LPD) Narcotics Agents, Lafayette Police Narcotics Street Teams, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Louisiana State Police (LSP), agencies executed two search warrants.

Joshua Alesi, thirty-three, is charged with Negligent Homicide, Negligent Injuring, and Careless Operation stemming from a multi-vehicle crash in the 2200 block of Mills Street on Thursday afternoon.

On March 31, 2024, at 01:56 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Carlton Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, about a shooting incident in progress.

On March 31, 2024, at 01:58 a.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the City Bus Terminal located at 100 Lee Avenue in Lafayette, Louisiana, about a male lying unconsciously in the bus terminal’s lanes of travel.

The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Friday night shooting that left one dead and one injured.

On March 24, 2024, at 4:24 am., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 100 block of Harrison Drive in Lafayette, Louisiana, in reference to a shooting incident.

Around 11:41 p.m. on March 19, 2024, the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to a domestic call in progress at an apartment complex in the 900 block of South College Road. 

On March 16, 2024, at 10:05 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 800 block of Delord Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, in reference to a shooting incident in progress.

On March 16, 2024, at 12:55am., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) responded to the 600 block of Patterson Street in Lafayette, Louisiana, in reference to a shooting incident in progress.

The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) is currently on scene in the 500 block of South West Evangeline Thruway regarding a pedestrian accident that occurred around 1:59 a.m. on March 10, 2024.