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Three individuals were arrested on August 6 in connection with a vehicle burglary spree in DeQuincy. The arrests were made by law enforcement officials investigating multiple vehicle break-ins in the area.
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A man from Jeanerette was arrested Monday in connection with a shooting in St. Mary Parish's Four Corners area on Highway 318. A male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported for medical treatment.
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A 20-year-old driver crashed into a Lafayette home on Crockett Street while speeding, causing major structural damage to the residence. Both the driver and homeowner Russell Joseph lack insurance, leaving the family struggling to cover repair costs.
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A two-year investigation into multiple burglaries in Acadia Parish has resulted in seven people being charged. The investigation focused on a series of burglary crimes across the parish.
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Raylin Richard of Rayne has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for threatening a victim's mother. Richard will serve this sentence after completing a 17-year state sentence for child exploitation, including taking explicit videos and pictures of a 12-year-old girl.
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A Rayne man, Raylin Richard, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for using a contraband cellphone to send interstate threats to the mother of a child he previously exploited. The case highlights ongoing criminal activity within correctional facilities and the serious consequences of threatening communications.
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Two men were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle burglaries occurring on the northeast and south sides of Rayne. Sage Hanks, 30, of Jeff Davis and Blaze Dupuis, 26, of Duson were taken into custody and charged in relation to the burglary spree, according to Rayne Police Department.
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A Holden man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Livingston Parish on Saturday night, according to Louisiana State Police. The fatal accident involved two vehicles in the Livingston Parish area.
Read moreA 64-year-old Baton Rouge man, Chester Baggett, who was reported missing earlier in the week has been found safe. A Silver Alert was issued to help locate the missing individual.
Read moreThe murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has revealed testimony about her mental health struggles and postpartum challenges before the deaths of her children. Jurors heard details about her condition and actions both before and after the tragic events.
Read moreTwo adults have been arrested and three children ranging from newborn to age 12 have been removed from their home in the Lafayette area after testing positive for multiple drugs including fentanyl, marijuana, and methamphetamine. The children's removal marks a significant child welfare intervention by local authorities responding to suspected drug exposure in the home.
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A couple from Rayne, Louisiana has been charged with second-degree cruelty to juveniles after their children tested positive for methamphetamine, marijuana, and fentanyl. The charges stem from the discovery of drug exposure in the minors living in their home.
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A Lafayette man has been charged with three residential burglaries in Livingston Parish where suspects forced their way into homes. The accused is suspected of stealing nearly $40,000 in items during these 'kick-in' burglaries.
Read moreLouisiana has reported nine hospitalized cases and five deaths from Vibrio vulnificus infection in 2024, a naturally occurring bacterium found in warm coastal waters. All cases were linked to seawater exposure through wounds, and all patients had underlying health conditions. The Louisiana Department of Health is monitoring the situation.
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Two Napoleonville residents, Raekia Lewis and Joshua Worley, were arrested following a traffic stop on I-10 where authorities discovered approximately 2 pounds of cocaine in their vehicle. Both face charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Read moreA Lafayette jury has convicted a local man of second-degree murder in connection with a May 2023 shooting on Simcoe Street that resulted in one fatality. The conviction concludes the legal proceedings for this fatal shooting incident.
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A Lafayette man has been convicted of murder in connection with a 2023 shooting on Simcoe Street, resulting in the death of a man he had never met. He is expected to spend the remainder of his life in prison following his guilty verdict.
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The United Cajun Navy is mobilizing to help search for a missing mother and daughter last seen in the Butte La Rose area. This search and rescue effort highlights community response to a missing persons case in the region.
Read moreLouisiana State Police have issued a Silver alert for 64-year-old Chester Baggett, a missing Baton Rouge man believed to be traveling on foot. The public is urged to help locate him.
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A federal grand jury has indicted Clarence A. Frazier, 48, of Alexandria, Louisiana, for the murder of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during an arrest attempt last month. Frazier also faces charges for the attempted murder of another officer in connection with the incident.
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A Houston man is facing felony charges for allegedly defrauding the Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) of over $43,000. He is accused of failing to report his mother's death while continuing to collect her retirement benefits. The investigation was conducted by state authorities in Baton Rouge.
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The Louisiana Department of Health is warning residents about a surge in Vibrio vulnificus infections across the state, with nine hospitalizations and five deaths reported in 2026. The agency is urging Louisiana residents to take precautions against this severe bacterial infection. Vibrio vulnificus is typically contracted through contaminated seafood or exposure to saltwater environments.
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Rininski Edwards, a 33-year-old from Bunkie, was federally indicted on June 17 on charges of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Edwards was charged as an armed career criminal in connection with the case.
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Two people, a Texas couple, died in a small plane crash in Bogalusa, Louisiana on Thursday, August 6. Authorities have identified the victims following the incident.
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