Man, juvenile arrested after gunshots fired toward residence in city
On Oct. 28, at approximately 12:42 a.m., officers with the Abbeville Police Department were dispatched to the area of Schlessinger Street and East Martin Luther King Drive in reference to a complaint of the sound of gunshots in the area. Upon arrival, officers located multiple .223 spent rifle shell casings...
15-year-old arrested for Opelousas robbery and shooting; more arrests expected
A teen was arrested after a man was robbed and shot during a meeting to buy a gun accessory, according to the Opelousas Police Department. A 15-year-old is charged with attempted first-degree murder (2 counts) and armed robbery. Police said the shooting happened near Plaisance Street and Lincoln Street on Monday,...
Father Turns Himself In After Infant’s Death in Louisiana
Opelousas police say a father accused of killing his 2-month-old daughter has turned himself in. Both parents face murder and abuse charges.
UPDATE: Death of teen under investigation in Lafayette
At this time, the cause and manner of death are pending autopsy results, and the incident has not been ruled a homicide.
Opelousas shooting during dice game sends 1 to hospital; police searching for white Chrysler...
One person is hospitalized after an overnight shooting, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Authorities reported it happened in the area near Plaisance Street and Lincoln Street on Monday, November 3, around 12:45 a.m. They added responding officers found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, who was...
Lafayette Restaurant with Signature ‘Quesadilla Burgers’ is Getting a Second Location
Shane's Quesadilla Burgers will add a fast-casual spot to its sit-down location on the other side of Lafayette
Person dead after getting hit by 18-wheeler on I-10 in Lafayette Parish in apparent...
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A person died after getting hit by an 18-wheeler on I-10 West between Duson and Scott, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers added the investigation so far shows the person intentionally jumped in front of the big rig in an apparent suicide. The...
‘She lit up every room’: Family desperate for answers after Acadiana High student’s death
The family of Gabriella Sharp, a senior at Acadiana High School, is remembering her shining spirit while seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding her death. Sharp, who dreamed of becoming a beautician, was known by family and friends for her radiant smile and her love of doing hair and makeup. According to...
8-year-old hit by car while trick-or-treating in Lafayette Parish
An 8-year-old child was struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating on Friday evening in Lafayette, LA, and suffered serious injuries.
Rayne man dead after hit and run in Vermilion Parish; Duson driver arrested
VERMILION PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — A Rayne man is dead after being hit by an SUV while walking on a highway in Vermilion Parish and a Duson man has been arrested, according to Louisiana State Police. Troopers identified the victim as Tony Barthe Jr., 28, of Rayne. They...
