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A 37-year-old employee of the Rapides Parish School Board was arrested Friday following an undercover chat operation in the Alexandria area in connection with child trafficking. The arrest resulted from law enforcement's investigation into child exploitation in the region.
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A shooting outside Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice early Saturday morning left two people dead and three others injured. Police are continuing their investigation into the incident.
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A shooting at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Police have identified a person of interest in connection with the incident and have announced the identities of the deceased victims.
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A volunteer firefighter from Kaplan died Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 14 near West Pirates Lane. The incident resulted in the death of the firefighter involved in the accident.
Read moreA volunteer firefighter in Vermilion Parish was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to an emergency call. The firefighter was ejected from his vehicle and later died from his injuries sustained in the accident.
Read moreA shooting at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Police have identified a person of interest in connection with the incident.
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A shooting at Chip's Daiquiris in Eunice early this morning around 12:10 a.m. resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. The incident has been reported to local officials.
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A natural gas leak has been reported at Delta Utilities Gas Substation in Duson after a tree fell on a meter. Officials are responding to the incident at the facility.
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A Lafayette judge has denied a motion to suppress social media evidence in a second-degree murder case related to a shooting that occurred on November 12, 2022. The ruling allows the prosecution to use the social media evidence against the defendant in the ongoing case.
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Two men shot each other in Lafayette early Friday morning, according to local officials. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day and both individuals were involved in the shooting.
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The Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office is increasing drunk driving patrols this Saturday night to enhance enforcement efforts. The beefed-up patrols aim to deter impaired driving and improve public safety in the area.
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Terrance Woods, 46, of Lafayette, was arrested during a traffic stop in Breaux Bridge on Wednesday. He faces charges for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of Percocet, and a traffic violation.
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Lindracus Mouton, 28, of Rayne, is wanted by authorities on a charge of criminal damage to property, allegedly related to the damaging of campaign signs.
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Caleb John Phillips, a 26-year-old resident of Sulphur, has been arrested and charged with one count of possession of child sexual abuse material. The arrest represents a significant crime against children in the local Acadiana area.
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A Baldwin man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an April shooting in Jeanerette that damaged multiple homes. The arrest comes several months after the shooting incident occurred in the Acadiana area.
Read moreFederal officials in Louisiana observed National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Friday by distributing prevention information to the public. The initiative aims to educate residents about the dangers of fentanyl and available prevention resources.
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Two people were hospitalized following an early-morning shooting in Lafayette. The incident was reported to authorities who are investigating the circumstances of the shooting.
Read moreTwo people were hospitalized following a shooting incident that occurred early Friday morning in an apartment located in the 200 block of Jeffrey Drive in Lafayette. The Lafayette Police Department is investigating the shooting.
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A 50-year-old Monroe man has been arrested and charged with multiple child sex crimes allegedly committed in Evangeline Parish. David Jonathan Monier faces five counts of indecent behavior with juveniles under 13, along with additional charges including sexual battery, oral sexual battery, and molestation of a juvenile under 13.
Read moreCecil Martinez has been arrested and booked with attempted second-degree murder in connection with a July shooting incident. He is currently being held in the parish jail with a bond set at $350,000.
Read moreA suspect in the deadly shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed a teenager and injured five others has been indicted on multiple charges. The incident was a significant crime that impacted the Lafayette community.
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An 18-year-old suspect in the shooting incident at Mall of Louisiana has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of Martha Odom. The plea was entered during a Thursday court appearance as the case continues through the legal system.
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The Lafayette Police Department is seeking help identifying two individuals suspected of stealing unidentified items from a local school during July. Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the two people involved in the incident.
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An 18-year-old Lafayette man, Cecil Martinez, was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted second degree murder related to a shooting that occurred in July. The arrest follows the investigation into the earlier incident.
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