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Permitless concealed carry gun bill advances

Louisiana is one step closer to joining the list of states that allow people to carry concealed guns ...

Crime

CPSO investigating string of residential burglaries throughout the parish

 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes detectives are currently investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred throughout ...

Crime

Cadet at correctional center accused of inappropriate contact with inmate

A cadet at the Allen Parish Correctional Center was arrested on Wednesday for malfeasance in office. Macy Elizabeth ...

Crime

Proposed bill would eliminate parole opportunity for most convicted in future

Lawmakers in Louisiana — a state that routinely has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country ...

Crime

Local nurse arrested on multiple sex charges

A former nurse at the Oakdale Community Hospital was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly sexually assaulted two patients ...

Crime

Sheriff’s Office: High-speed chase ends in gunfire

An investigation is continuing after a Lafayette man allegedly fired shots at police officers as he attempted to ...

Crime

2/21: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Terrell Deon Fontenot, 42, 3563 Monroe St. — possession ...

Crime

Landry: Carjackers ‘will spend a long time in jail’

In the moments before Linda Frickey was dragged to her death during a fatal carjacking, the 73-year-old had ...

Crime

2/20: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Jamarian Cal Shepard, 22, 623 Rhodes St. — turning ...

Crime

BREAKING: Daycare owner arrested for allegedly creating fake invoices to School Board

A local after school daycare owner was arrested Tuesday after allegedly creating fake invoices to receive more than ...

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