Police News

Multi-Vehicle Crash With Injuries on Johnston Street

Lafayette Police are currently on the scene of a multi vehicle crash involving injuries on the 6600 block of Johnston Street, northbound headed into the city of Lafayette.

UPDATE: Traffic Fatality on Pinhook

Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred just after 9:00 p.m., on the 2300 block of West Pinhook Road.

Walk-Ons Disturbance

On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at approximately 6:20 PM the Broussard Police Department responded to the report of a large disturbance involving weapons at the Walk-On’s located on Celebrity Dr.

UPDATE: Arrest Made after Shooting

In the earlier morning hours of March 12, 2023, Lafayette Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Verdun Street, regarding a trespassing call.

UPDATE: LPD Investigating Allegation of Child Abuse

On March 7, 2023, The Lafayette Police Department received a complaint in reference to a suspicious injury to a juvenile, which is alleged to have occurred while in the care of a babysitter.

Arrest of Ohio Man After S.W.A.T Call Out

Lafayette Police Department received information from Columbus Police Department in reference to a suspect, Christopher Moore, W/M/48, wanted for attempted murder possibly in the Lafayette area. 

Pathway Church Vehicle Crash

On February 11, 2023 at 1:33 am officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Ambassador Caffery in reference to a vehicle striking the “Pathway Church”. 

UPDATE: Homicide Investigation in the 200 block of Verdun Street

Around 12:57 a.m., Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 200 block of Verdun Street.

UPDATE: Lafayette Homicide Investigation

Around 1:50 a.m., Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue.

Police Investigate Shooting Involving a Juvenile

At around 9:43 pm, Lafayette Police responded to shooting in progress in the 1600 block of E. Simcoe Street. 
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