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A juvenile male was killed in Lake Charles after being struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The driver fled the scene, making it a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the child's death.
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Sherman Joseph Zenon, 27, of Breaux Bridge has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting from 2023, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office. The arrest was made on July 16 as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
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A 25-year-old Opelousas woman, Mackenzie Rose James, was arrested on July 16 for making alleged threats against the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office and school staff. She was charged with one felony count of terrorizing and four counts of assault on a school teacher.
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Two people were arrested following an underage alcohol compliance operation conducted by the Lafayette Police Department. The operation checked 46 businesses in Lafayette for alcohol sales to minors.
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Carl Dupas, a 62-year-old Franklin resident, was arrested on July 16 and charged with two counts of attempted second-degree murder and resisting an officer. The charges stem from an incident in the Franklin area.
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A 38-year-old Eunice man was arrested on July 16 following a traffic stop in St. Landry Parish when deputies discovered two firearms in his vehicle, one of which was reported stolen. The man was charged with firearm possession related to the stolen weapon.
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A social media post displaying a map of Flock cameras throughout Lafayette has raised resident questions about the surveillance technology. Lafayette Police explain that the cameras serve as an investigative tool to help identify vehicles connected to crimes.
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Lake Charles city officials are expanding street surveillance technology in response to increased fights and crime that have been publicized on social media. The city is addressing what officials describe as "migrating crime" by ramping up monitoring efforts to combat the issue.
Read moreLouisiana has reported 55 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of Thursday, with five people hospitalized and no deaths reported so far, according to state officials. The article provides information about this parasitic infection and offers tips for residents to protect themselves.
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A Spearsville man, Gabriel Burton, was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material involving children under 13 and multiple counts of sexual abuse of animals. The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat exploitation crimes in Louisiana.
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The Jennings Police Department is investigating an attempted second-degree murder case following a stabbing incident on July 16. A male victim was taken to a nearby hospital, and police have made one arrest related to the incident. The stabbing occurred at a residence in Jennings.
Read moreThe Opelousas Police Department is warning parents to monitor their children's use of online platforms like Roblox, social media, and messaging apps, which can expose kids to strangers, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content without proper supervision.
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A Lake Charles mother is seeking justice for her son, Daniel Christopher Ben, who was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Verot School Road two years ago. The case remains unsolved, and Malveaux has come forward to push for accountability and answers.
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Two Ville Platte businesses were cited after the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control and Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office conducted compliance checks on July 10 and found they had sold alcohol and tobacco products to minors. The enforcement operation was conducted following complaints received by the sheriff's office about underage sales.
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A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 34 states has reached Louisiana, with the state confirming 36 cases of the intestinal parasitic illness. Nearly 2,000 cases have been reported nationwide as health officials investigate the contamination source.
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Baldwin police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning near the corner of Batiste and Coulee streets, resulting in two men being hospitalized. Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 7 a.m. and are continuing their investigation.
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Nearly 200 people have fallen victim to an online scam involving a pink salt weight loss supplement in the Lafayette area. Scammers are using deepfake videos of celebrities and doctors to deceive consumers into believing the product is legitimate, according to the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana.
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Bianca Jones, a juvenile justice specialist at the Acadiana Center for Youth, was arrested on July 15 and charged with malfeasance in office for allegedly engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a youth offender in her care.
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The Opelousas Police Department is investigating the theft of a Stihl MS 881 chainsaw valued at $2,679.99 from Billy's Lawn Service on June 30. Police are seeking suspects in connection with the equipment theft.
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A 41-year-old Opelousas man was arrested and charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses following a Crime Stoppers tip in St. Landry Parish. The arrest resulted in the seizure of various narcotics and a shotgun.
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St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to locate Ryan Ates, a 43-year-old Baton Rouge man who is wanted on a warrant for aggravated crime against nature. Authorities are asking the community for help in finding the fugitive.
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A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Highway 182 in Bayou Vista near the Patterson Cameron yard on Tuesday night, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office. The injured cyclist required Air Med transport to the scene.
Read moreTwo people were shot in Baldwin, Louisiana on Tuesday and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the incident near Baptiste and Coulee Street, though no further details have been released at this time.
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A retired U.S. Deputy Marshal and former Vermilion Parish Sheriff, Eddie Langlinais, discussed the dangers faced by deputy U.S. Marshals following the recent death of Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson during a fugitive operation in Alexandria. Langlinais, who served with the U.S. Marshals Service from 1991 onward, highlighted the daily risks officers encounter in their work.
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