Two arrested in connection with Jeanerette Oct. 11 shooting
JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) — Two arrests have been made in connection with the Oct. 11 shooting in Jeanerette, according to police. The Jeanerette Police Department said they arrested Payton Willis,18, of Breaux Bridge and Darion Johnlouis, 18, of Jeanerette. Both men were wanted in connection with a shooting that...
Lafayette man identified as gunman who shot woman in Metairie before killing himself
The Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office has identified the man who authorities say shot and critically wounded a woman in Metairie before killing himself Tuesday night. The gunman was identified as Ahmad Alexander Rochon, 26, of Lafayette, the coroner's office said. The injured woman, 23, was still hospitalized in critical condition...
Lafayette traffic stop leads to high-speed chase Tuesday evening
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A traffic stop Tuesday evening resulted in an arrest after a high-speed chase, authorities said. Ryan Ditch, 40, of Lafayette, is charged with Aggravated Flight From an Officer, Reckless Operation of A Motor Vehicle, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, Illegal Possession of a stolen firearm, Possession of A Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers and Obstruction of Justice-Evidence Tampering.
3 acres along Johnston Street sells for $1.7M. See what the buyer has planned.
The land along Johnston Street that most recently housed Acadiana Bicycle Co. has been sold to a Lake Charles group that will build a gas station on the property. An LLC registered to Sukhdev Thind and Satnam “Bobby” Singh with Friends Construction of Lake Charles bought the 3.16-acre property at 4617 Johnston St. for $1.7 million, land records show.
Gov. Landry marks Navy unmanned ship built in Loreauville
IBERIA PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - Gov. Jeff Landry and the U.S. Navy marked a milestone for Breaux Brothers, a New Iberia business building unmanned vessels for the military on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The Iberia Parish ship manufacturer is working with the U.S. Navy to produce a fleet of...
Two arrested in Texas in connection with Lafayette Parish homicide, car theft
Jamie Santos Martinez and the juvenile suspect are being transported back to Lafayette Parish to be booked on charges of first-degree murder and theft of a motor vehicle, officials said.
St. Martinville falls in district opener at Kaplan
Kaplan – An early picksix snuffed out any advantage St. Martinville Senior High had following a surprise onside kick to open its football game Friday at No. 7 Kaplan, and the Pirates scored 34 first-quarter points on the way to a 57-7 win over the Tigers in the District 5-3A opener for both teams.
Louisiana wildlife officials prepare hunters for third annual black bear hunt
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is preparing for the state’s third annual Louisiana Black Bear Hunt, scheduled for December 5-20, with mandatory training sessions for hunters selected through the state’s hunting tag lottery. A total of 22 successful lottery applicants attended a training session Thursday...
Louisiana wildlife officials prepare hunters for third annual black bear hunt
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is preparing for the state’s third annual Louisiana Black Bear Hunt, scheduled for December 5-20, with mandatory training sessions for hunters selected through the state’s hunting tag lottery. A total of 22 successful lottery applicants attended a training session Thursday...
Buc-ee’s sets groundbreaking date for massive I-10 Louisiana store
The company broke ground on its first Louisiana store last year — and a second is bringing 120 pumps to the I-10 corridor.
