Crime
Man in Westlake chase admits murder
Jamie Wingwood, the suspect involved in last week’s high-speed chase that ended in Westlake, confessed to the murder ... Read more
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Austin man faces multiple charges
The suspect arrested in Monday’s high-speed chase ending in Westlake has been identified as Jamie Wingwood, 40, of ... Read more
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Man gets 20 years in disarming deputy case
Charges stem from arrest for trespassing A Lake Charles man was sentenced Friday in state district court to ... Read more
Editorials
No easy solution for mental health care
The American Press Tackling mental health is a difficult, but critical task for any community. Unfortunately, there isn’t ... Read more
Local News
A welcome home 50 years in the making
Vietnam veterans honored during Fort Polk ceremony STORY, PHOTOS BY GINGER BROOMES NEWS@AMERICANPRESS.COM FORT POLK — The enormous ... Read more
Local News
Runoff in marshal’s contest
Vic Salvador and Nathan Keller are headed for a runoff in the race for Ward 3 City Marshal. ... Read more
Crime
Conviction upheld, re-sentencing ordered
The 2017 conviction of a man who was found guilty of unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling has ... Read more
Crime Brief
CPSO Arrests 4 For Vehicle Burglaries & Thefts
News Release <p class="p1">Lake Charles, LA — On September 12 during the early morning hours Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s ... Read more
Crime Brief
Disturbance call leads to police pursuit
News Release On 09-12-18 Lake Charles Police responded to a call from a dispatcher at a cab company ... Read more
Crime
Man guilty in high-speed chase trial
Defendant testifies his brakes shut down and he couldn’t stop A man who led police on a high-speed ... Read more