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Lafayette Parish teen is facing multiple counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Lafayette Parish teen is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Lafayette Parish man is facing multiple counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Lafayette man is behind bars after an extensive investigation involving possession of child sexual abuse materials. READ MORE ...

Youngsville Police Department Conducts Traffic Stop Resulting in Drug Arrests

On January 14, 2026, around 02:20 a.m., officers with the Youngsville Police Department, while conducting routine patrol, initiated a traffic stop for traffic infractions. READ MORE ....

YPD Armed Robbery Investigation – Arrests Made

On January 8, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers with the Youngsville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a convenience store located ... READ MORE ...

Youngsville Brothers arrested for Home Invasion in Lafayette Parish

Billy Decou, 32, of Youngsville, and Broc Decou, 31, of Youngsville, are facing Home Invasion charges ... READ MORE ...

Group from St. Landry Parish Arrested in Rash of Vehicle Burglaries in Lafayette Parish

Group from Opelousas are facing vehicle burglary charges stemming from a rash of vehicle burglaries in Lafayette Parish. READ MORE ...

Inmate Starts Small Fire in Lafayette Parish Correctional Center

There are no major injuries to report after an inmate started a small fire in his cell at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.  READ MORE ...

Scam Alert: Fraudulent Calls Impersonating Youngsville Police

We have recently been made aware of a scam where individuals are receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be with the Youngsville Police Department. READ MORE ...

Youngsville mourns the passing of former Police Chief Earl Menard.

With great sadness, the City of Youngsville mourns the passing of former Police Chief Earl Menard. READ MORE on BY Local News Media by clicking on the photo ...

Youngsville Police Department Investigates Hit and Run

Youngsville, LA – This afternoon at approximately 1:20 PM, the Youngsville Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred in...
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