Crime

Owner of Lake Charles Cheer Team accused of theft

The owner of Lake Charles Cheer Team has been arrested after several investigations revealed she was responsible for…

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2/26: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Oswaldo Ochoa, 32, 2236 Elder St. — illegal possession…

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Cybertip leads to conviction of LC man for possession of child pornography

Arthur Dorain Deville, 50, of Lake Charles, has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge James D. Cain Jr.…

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Conviction stands for DeQuincy man serving 140 years for sex crimes against children

The conviction of a DeQuincy man who pleaded guilty to multiple charges of crimes against nature and indecent…

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2/23: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff announces arrest list

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Kirk Wayne Leblanc Jr., 37, 105 Evans Lane —…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…