Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
Crime & Public SafetyKLFY

Opelousas Police warn social media users that online threats are illegal

The Opelousas Police Department has issued a public warning reminding social media users that threats made online are illegal and can result in criminal prosecution. Police emphasized that statements involving physical harm or property damage constitute illegal activity rather than protected speech. The advisory aims to educate residents about the serious legal consequences of online threats.

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KLFY8h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teenager found dead in Sulphur pond after boating accident

A 16-year-old teenager was found dead in a pond in Sulphur after a boating accident, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Division. The body was recovered following a capsized boating incident in the area.

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KATC12h ago
Crime & Public Safety

Teen disappears after boat flips in Sulphur pond, deputies say

Deputies are searching for a teenager who went missing after a boat capsized in a pond in Sulphur. The incident occurred in a local waterway, and rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing child.

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KLFY1d ago
Crime & Public Safety

One injured, one arrested in Jennings altercation, crash

A 24-year-old Jennings man, Phillip Lyons Jr., was arrested following an altercation and crash in Jennings. One person was injured in the incident. Lyons faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstructing a public road, and driving without a license.

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