Crime
Arrest made in fatal Pecan Acres Drive shooting
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in the Sept. 8 fatal shooting at a Pecan Acres Drive apartment ... Read more
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UPDATE: Two men — both of whom fathered children with one of the victims — arrested in double homicide
Two men — both of whom fathered children with one of the victims — have been arrested in ... Read more
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LCPD sergeant recognized for saving infant
Special to the American Press Sgt. Shawna Aymod of the Lake Charles Police Department has been recognized for ... Read more
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Bicyclist fatally struck near Broad Street
A bicyclist was killed late Wednesday afternoon after he was struck by a truck near the intersection of ... Read more
Crime
BREAKING: LCPD investigating early morning homicide
The Lake Charles Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide at an 18th Street apartment complex. Lt. ... Read more
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LCPD Chief Caldwell names two new deputy chiefs
Special to the American Press Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell has promoted two long-time officers to the ... Read more
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LC Police: Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles
Lake Charles Police are investigating a fatal automobile-pedestrian crash that happened late Monday night in the 3900 block ... Read more
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Retired LCPD K-9 Barry Laid to Rest
Special to the American Press It is with a heavy heart that the Lake Charles Police Department announces ... Read more
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Arrest made in traffic fatality
An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal accident that happened on Sunday, June 4. That ... Read more
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Police: Monday shooting stemmed from argument
A 32-year-old man has been arrested in a Monday afternoon shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of ... Read more