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Jonathan Shelvin, 32, of Opelousas, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Attempted First Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Assault by Drive-By Shooting in connection with a May 26 murder. This marks the fifth arrest related to the incident.
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A 28-year-old registered sex offender from Lafayette was arrested on July 21 and charged with four counts of unlawful use of social networking websites, according to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation. John Hamburn IV is accused of violating restrictions placed on registered sex offenders regarding social media access.
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Tylier Lindon, 23, of Lafayette, has been arrested in connection with a June 30 shooting. He faces charges including first degree murder, attempted first degree murder, aggravated criminal property damage, and illegal discharge of a weapon.
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A man on the FBI's most wanted list was arrested for his alleged role in a $547 million Medicare fraud scheme targeting the Eastern District of Louisiana. Khalid Satary was captured in the Middle East and extradited back to the United States to face charges related to fraud that occurred between 2016 and the present.
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A victim was shot on Alcide Dominique Drive in Lafayette around noon. After being shot, the victim ran away and collapsed. Police provided first aid and transported him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Four individuals have been arrested following a raid on an alleged drug house in Lake Charles after multiple citizen complaints to authorities. The operation resulted in the closure of the drug operation. The arrests and closure came after sustained community concerns about illegal activity at the location.
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A shooting incident occurred Tuesday morning in Lafayette, resulting in one death. Lafayette Police responded to the scene in the 100 block of Alcide Dominique Drive to investigate the fatal shooting.
Read moreLouisiana has reported 55 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday, with five people hospitalized and no deaths reported so far. State health officials are monitoring the outbreak of the parasitic infection.
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A young Louisiana woman was hospitalized after suffering severe genital trauma from a rope swing accident during a Carnival cruise in Honduras. She required multiple surgeries and a nearly $50,000 emergency air evacuation to receive medical care.
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The Lafayette Police Department investigated a shooting in the 200 block of C.O. Circle that resulted in one person sustaining a non-life threatening injury. An investigation into the incident is underway.
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A shooting incident occurred over the weekend at a festival in Downtown Houma, Louisiana, resulting in three people being wounded. An arrest has been made in connection with the violent altercation that sparked the gunfire.
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A 49-year-old Crowley man was arrested on July 17 and charged with distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other controlled substances. The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office executed a narcotics search at a residence on West 6th Street as part of the investigation.
Read moreJeanerette police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a Saturday night shooting that left one person injured. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
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A juvenile was shot in Jeanerette on Saturday afternoon, July 18, suffering a gunshot wound to his lower body. Police responded to reports of shots fired around 12:44 p.m. on Cormier Street, with one suspect arrested and another still being sought.
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Hundreds of law enforcement officers from Louisiana and across the United States gathered in Alexandria to honor fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a memorial service and final procession. The gathering paid tribute to the federal officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
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A Mississippi woman has been charged in connection with a deadly two-vehicle crash in Tangipahoa Parish that killed a St. Martinville man on Friday. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Authorities in St. Landry Parish are searching for 49-year-old Marlon Jarell Espree, who failed to appear for an arraignment on charges related to sex offender registration violations and unauthorized social network use. The fugitive is wanted by local law enforcement to face these charges.
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St. Landry Parish officials are ramping up enforcement efforts against illegal dumping at designated dump sites, despite having established operational hours available to residents. Parish authorities are coordinating with multiple agencies to ticket and prosecute those caught illegally disposing of trash.
Read moreA 27-year-old man from Breaux Bridge has been arrested in connection with a homicide case in St. Landry Parish that occurred three years ago. The arrest was made in Opelousas, where the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office is headquartered.
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A cook employed at a fraternity house on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge has been arrested and faces multiple drug charges following an investigation into cocaine sales. The arrest highlights drug-related criminal activity at the university.
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A status hearing for Acadia Parish Catholic priest Korey Lavergne, who is accused of indecent behavior with a juvenile, has been scheduled for Thursday, July 23. The hearing will address the charges against the priest in this ongoing case.
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Louisiana has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 in Ouachita Parish. Health officials are monitoring the situation as the virus season begins.
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A drunk driver was arrested after their reckless driving caused a woman to fall from the passenger seat of the vehicle in Eunice. According to the Eunice Police Department, the incident occurred when the driver allegedly overcorrected on a turn. The woman was ejected from the car as a result of the dangerous driving.
Read moreA 37-year-old Brooklyn woman has been indicted on three counts of bribery of a Louisiana public official after allegedly offering a $100 gift card and tequila as incentives. If convicted, she faces up to 15 years in federal prison on each count.
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