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The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division is seeking the public's help in locating two fugitives wanted on narcotics charges. Crime Stoppers is asking anyone with information about these suspects to come forward. This is a local law enforcement effort to apprehend individuals connected to drug-related offenses in Acadia Parish.
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A former employee of the Acadiana Center for Youth has been arrested and charged with malfeasance in office. Jamie Cadoree, 38, who worked as a Juvenile Justice Specialist at the state-run facility in Bunkie, was taken into custody on June 15 following an investigation by officials.
Read moreTen people have been arrested in connection with a contraband smuggling ring operating in St. Mary Parish. According to St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputies, a corrections deputy was allegedly bringing in packages of contraband that had been requested by inmates. The investigation uncovered an organized operation to supply prohibited items into the correctional facility.
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Louisiana rapper Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler, is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday for sentencing in a rape case. The case involves serious criminal charges against the prominent Louisiana-based artist. The sentencing hearing will determine the legal consequences for the conviction.
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Authorities arrested 10 people following an investigation into contraband being smuggled into the St. Mary Parish jail. A corrections deputy named Earnest Ladday of Bayou Vista was identified as the key figure involved in the smuggling scheme. The investigation began in June 2026 after detectives received information about packages of illegal contraband being brought into the facility.
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A Grand Coteau man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident in Carencro. The incident resulted in the death of a victim in the local area. Law enforcement has moved forward with charges in the case.
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Keyon Lampkin was convicted of manslaughter by a Lafayette Parish jury on June 10 in connection with a 2019 homicide at 130 Township Lane in Lafayette. According to eyewitnesses, Lampkin was fighting with victim Justin Johnston in the front seat of Johnston's vehicle when the incident occurred.
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Firefighters in Lafayette responded to a large two-story house fire in the 100 block of Randy Circle early this morning at 4:31 a.m. Officials suspect lightning as the cause of the blaze that engulfed the single-family dwelling. A witness first noticed smoke in the area and alerted authorities.
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Molly Goynes, 35, was arrested and charged with Theft Over $25,000 and Obstruction of Justice after allegedly stealing more than $450,000 from a local Pineville business over three years. The charges also include evidence tampering in connection with the crime. The arrest marks the conclusion of an investigation into what authorities say was a significant theft from the local business community.
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The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning to families in the state not to use certain infant formula due to potential botulism contamination. The recall alert urges caregivers to avoid the affected formula products to prevent serious illness in infants. Families should contact LDH or healthcare providers for information on safe alternative formula options.
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Authorities are conducting a search at a Lawtell home in connection with the 1992 disappearance of Donna Gonzales from Lafayette. The excavation represents a significant development in a decades-old missing persons case. Investigators are hopeful this search may provide answers in the long-unsolved disappearance.
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A Duson couple, Michael and Lynette Douvio, were killed in a three-wheeled motorcycle crash on Interstate 10 in Orange County, Texas this morning. The fatal accident claimed the lives of the local residents while they were traveling outside the state. The incident remains under investigation by authorities in Texas.
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Two men have been arrested in Calcasieu Parish in connection with separate cases of alleged sexual battery involving children. The arrests were made recently by local authorities investigating these serious crimes. The cases remain under investigation as authorities work to protect children in the community.
Read moreA Port Barre woman, 54-year-old Dawn Bowers, has been arrested and charged with child abandonment after allegedly leaving a 2-year-old grandchild locked in a home alone. The incident highlights serious child safety concerns in the local area and resulted in criminal charges against the grandmother.
Read moreA 54-year-old Port Barre woman has been arrested by local police for leaving her 2-year-old grandchild unattended at home. The incident highlights ongoing child welfare concerns in the local community. Port Barre Police responded to reports of the abandoned toddler and took the grandmother into custody.
Read moreA trial for Rev. Korey Lavergne, an Acadia Parish priest accused of child sex abuse, has been rescheduled after District Court Judge David Smith recused himself from the case. Lavergne faces three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. A new judge will need to be assigned to oversee the proceedings.
Read moreFour individuals were arrested and charged with drug offenses following a traffic stop in Lafayette Parish. A subsequent search warrant resulted in the seizure of large quantities of drugs and money. The arrests represent a significant drug enforcement operation in the local area.
Read moreA 26-year-old Lafayette man, Bryan Giovanny Torres, was arrested on June 11, 2026, following a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations. Torres faces 10 felony counts of child sexual abuse materials involving minors under age 13. The arrest was the result of coordinated efforts between state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Read moreA 22-year-old man from Las Vegas has been arrested and extradited to Lafayette Parish to face felony charges for online exploitation of an Acadiana child. Christian Jonathan Carnes is accused of internet-based crimes targeting a local minor. The case involves multiple felony charges related to child exploitation.
Read moreNarcotics agents arrested Rainey and Randy Leblanc on June 4, 2026, at their Abbeville residence following an investigation into suspected drug dealing. Agents discovered methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, prescription medications, drug paraphernalia, firearms, and currency believed to be connected to narcotics activity during the bust.
Read moreA Carencro man has been charged with Attempted First-Degree Feticide and Domestic Abuse Battery after allegedly giving his pregnant daughter medication to terminate her pregnancy without her consent. The incident resulted in premature birth and the newborn requiring extended hospitalization. The charges stem from the unauthorized administration of abortion-inducing medication to his daughter.
Read moreThe Lafayette Police Department responded to a shooting incident where a victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The driver of the vehicle involved was detained for possession of narcotics. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.
Read moreA Ville Platte family is seeking public assistance in locating 35-year-old Shamus Malveaux, who has been missing since September 2023. According to his sister Daisha Wilson, the last known contact with Malveaux was in the Shreveport area where he had been a patient at a medical facility. The family is asking for any information from the public that could help locate him.
Read moreA 28-year-old man from Leblanc in Allen Parish has been charged with multiple offenses including possession of child sexual abuse materials and indecent behavior with juveniles following a traffic stop. Clifford L. Champ, a convicted sex offender, faces charges of indecent behavior with juveniles, possession of child sex abuse materials, unlawful use of social media, and two traffic violations. The arrest highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts to combat child exploitation in the region.
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