Guard at ¶¶Òõh ICE detention facility will serve time in prison for sexually abusing inmate BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer 4 hrs ago A former ¶¶Òõh ICE detention facility guard who sexually abused a female detainee, whom he claims he was in love with, was sentenced Friday to 36 months in prison.
Youngsville man arrested in recent fatal hit-and-run in Lafayette Parish By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer 8 hrs ago A Youngsville man was arrested Thursday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run the day before in Lafayette Parish.
Victim identified in fatal Lafayette hit-and-run as deputies search for driver BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Wednesday morning as 51-year-old Charles Kountz II.
Drone smuggling attempt at Louisian prison ends in chase, federal drug charges BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 Two men who are Mexican citizens have been charged in federal court after authorities say they attempted to use a drone to smuggle methamphetamine into the Federal Correctional Complex in Poll…
Port Barre nurse practitioner arrested on elderly cruelty charge, sheriff says BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 25, 2026 A Port Barre man who is a licensed nurse practitioner has been arrested on a charge of cruelty to an elderly person after an investigation by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
Two wounded after Popeyes dispute escalates into Abbeville shooting, police say BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 Two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening after an earlier disturbance at an Abbeville restaurant, police said.
Man killed in hit-and-run in Lafayette Parish, deputies say By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Jun 24, 2026 The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Wednesday morning.
St. Landry teen killed in Evangeline Parish crash By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Jun 23, 2026 A 19-year-old St. Landry man was killed in a Monday crash in Evangeline Parish.
Port Barre man arrested for cockfighting, deputies say By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Jun 23, 2026 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a Port Barre man after deputies found signs of cockfighting.
3 Lafayette men arrested in undercover online child solicitation operation BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 23, 2026 Three Lafayette men, including a school band director, have been arrested in an undercover online child solicitation operation.
Ville Platte man accused of child rape arrested after victim reports crime years later BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 18, 2026 A Ville Platte man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a child that investigators say occurred several years ago.
Person on electric scooter sought in Lafayette vehicle arson investigation BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 18, 2026 Lafayette fire investigators are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest in an arson investigation stemming from a vehicle fire earlier this month.
Grand Coteau driver arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash in Lafayette Parish BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 16, 2026 A Carencro man died after being hit while riding an electric scooter on Interstate 49 Service Road, ¶¶Òõh.
Former Acadiana Center for Youth specialist arrested for malfeasance, police say BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 16, 2026 A former Juvenile Justice Specialist at Acadiana Center for Youth was arrested and now faces charges of malfeasance under ¶¶Òõh law.
Woman arrested near Opelousas after allegedly locking 2-year-old alone and leaving home BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 15, 2026 Port Barre woman arrested near Opelousas after she locked a 2-year-old in a bedroom and fled the home, claiming SWAT was looking for her, according to police.
Carencro man secretly gave pregnant teen daughter abortion medication, police say BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 A Carencro man has been arrested on felony charges after investigators alleged he gave abortion-inducing medication to his pregnant teenage daughter without her knowledge, according to the Car…
Nevada man accused of child exploitation, trying to entice Acadiana child to commit suicide BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 A Nevada man was accused by police of victimizing an Acdiana child online, including trying to get the victim to commit suicide.
Driver who rushed shooting victim to hospital arrested on unrelated charges BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 12, 2026 Lafayette police are investigating a shooting that led to the arrest of a man on unrelated drug charges after he drove the victim to a hospital.
Ville Platte man accused of providing alcohol, abusing teens, deputies say BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 11, 2026 A Ville Platte man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving teenagers in the Redell community, according to the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office.
+2 Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts to spend 90 days in jail after sex case involving teen boy BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts, convicted of multiple sex crimes after a 2024 party in which she was charged with having sex with her son’s 16-year-old friend, was ordered by a judge Tues…
One dead after three-vehicle crash on W. Gloria Switch Road, police say BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 A fatal multi-vehicle accident on W. Gloria Switch Road led to the closure of a section of the roadway Tuesday morning. Police confirm at least one fatality.
Hotline call leads to Crowley couple’s arrest on dozens of sex crime charges involving minors BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Two Crowley residents have been arrested on multiple sex crime charges following an Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office investigation involving the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of two minors.
Two Opelousas men arrested after allegedly forcing teen into vehicle at gunpoint BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Two Opelousas men were arrested after allegedly forcing a teen into a vehicle at gunpoint and taking the victim to Lafayette, police say.
+2 Lafayette man previously arrested in disappearance of pregnant woman taken into custody BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 Lafayette man linked to Skye Angers' disappearance has turned himself in and is held without bond on fugitive warrants. Angers was last seen in January 2021 while pregnant.
One dead after altercation leads to shooting in New Iberia BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Jun 8, 2026 New Iberia police responded to a shooting on Daigre Street Saturday night where a 39-year-old man was shot.
Two arrested in connection to fatal St. Landry crash that killed an 18-year-old, officials say BY ELLA RAY | Staff writer Jun 6, 2026 Two men have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into an April car crash that left 18-year-old Marlee Norse dead, according to ¶¶Òõh State Police.Â
Anonymous tip leads to arrest in fatal St. Mary Parish hit-and-run crash BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 A Patterson man has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in St. Mary Parish last month, ¶¶Òõh State Police said.
Crowley man accused of shooting at police after kidnapping attempt, carjacking BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 A Crowley man was arrested after authorities said he shot at Eunice police officers and led them on a chase from St. Landry Parish into Acadia Parish following a series of violent crimes.