Police News

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation 100 block of S. Orleans Drive

The Lafayette Police Department was on the scene in the 100 block of South Orleans Drive, working on an active homicide investigation.

UPDATE: Homicide Suspect Arrested in Harrison County, Mississippi

On 06/16/2023, The Lafayette Police Department was contacted by Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi due to a subject currently in their custody for unrelated crimes to this incident.

Lafayette Man Arrested for Attempted First-Degree Murder

On June 18, 2023, at around 2:28 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to the 100 block of Vieux Orleans Circle about an aggravated assault with a firearm.

NOW OPEN: Road Hazard – Lane Closure: 3700 Block Johnston

On June 15, 2023, at approximately 8:00 P.M., Lafayette Police responded to the 3700 block of Johnston Street to assist the Lafayette Fire Department with a road hazard.

Bomb Threats at Target Locations

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at approximately 5:15 p.m., the Lafayette Police Department (LPD) was made aware of an active threat aimed at two Target stores in Lafayette, Louisiana.

LPD Scam Alert

The Lafayette Police has received a report of scammers impersonating a member of the Lafayette Police Department.

UPDATE: Major Accident 4600 block of Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

The Lafayette Police Department’s Patrol Division and Traffic Crash Investigators are currently working on a major traffic crash incident in the 4600 block of Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, Louisiana 70508.

UPDATE: Armed Robbery Investigation at First Horizons Bank

Lafayette Police Investigators are currently on scene at the First Horizons Bank located in the 2600 block of Moss Street. 

Dollar General Robbery Suspect Arrested

Lafayette Police responded to a robbery in progress at a Dollar General Store located in the 100 block of Renaud Drive at approximately 9:29 am this morning. 

UPDATE: Police on Scene of Fatal Crash

Lafayette Police Patrol and Traffic Investigators are currently on the scene of a fatal crash involving two vehicles.
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