Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
Crime & Public SafetyKLFY

New Iberia man convicted of firearm possession by a felon

A 22-year-old New Iberia man, Jatavist Reedom, has been convicted of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Officers discovered the gun in his hotel room, and Reedom admitted that the weapon belonged to him. The conviction carries serious legal consequences for individuals with prior felony convictions found in possession of firearms.

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KLFY16h 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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KATC21h 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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