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Lafayette Crime Statistics

Year Population Violent Crime Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Crime Burglary Theft Car Theft Arson
2008 113,770 1,276 10 73 307 886 6,766 1,421 4,839 506 34
2006 N/A 667 5 79 154 429 3,949 791 2,810 348 10
2005 112,161 991 8 91 141 751 6,342 1,233 4,691 418 30
 

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Lake Charles appellate court hears arguments in Marinello case
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:24:13 -0700
A Jefferson Parish prosecutor defended the conviction of Vince Marinello for the murder of his wife on the fourth anniversary of her shooting, imploring three appeals court justices today to keep the evidence in the forefront of their deliberation should...

Educator charged in crash
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:36:27 -0700
Roy Serie, a man loved in the Ville Platte community and known for coaching up area football players was arrested and charged with the death of his wife and another woman on Thursday.

Briefs: Skins, Rams swap draftees Morris, Davis
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:59:18 -0700
Monday's news briefs: Oakland Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell is practicing again. Whether he'll play in Thursday's preseason finale is uncertain. Oakland Raider - Jason Campbell - NFL - Quarterback - Football

Los Angeles Fugitive Caught in Abbeville
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:40:39 -0700
Lafayette, LA - Yesterday morning at approximately 8:30 a.m. The US Marshals Fugitive Task Force from Lafayette and Lake Charles along with vital assistance from the Abbeville Police Department arrested Thirty-Eight Year Old Kent Jamel Wright during a felony traffic stop at the 300 block of South Lyman in Abbeville. Wright was being pursued on Home Invasion Charges from the Los Angeles Police ...

Symposium examines Huey P. Long shooting
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:37:08 -0700
BATON ROUGE — Did Carl Austin Weiss shoot U.S. Sen. Huey P. Long?

Vince Marinello claims he was cheated and wants a new trial in his wife's murder
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:09:13 -0700
Former newsman was convicted of second-degree murder in the Sept. 1, 2006, death of Liz Marinello

They were like family
Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:35:44 -0700
For 58 days, the music inside the Cajundome stopped. There were no concerts or children's shows. No banquets or luncheons or awards presentations. No sporting events or conventions.

How Katrina changed Lafayette forever
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:05:35 -0700
While Lafayette was spared from the winds and floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina, the storm nonetheless left its mark on the Hub City.

Nelson, Heaps to share qb duties for BYU
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:11:11 -0700
The battle for the starting quarterback job at BYU has ended in a tie. Coach Bronco Mendenhall said Riley Nelson and freshman Jake Heaps will be sharing the job when the season begins next week.

College Football Capsules: A&M QB Johnson learns a few lessons as teacher
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:11:47 -0700
COLLEGE STATION (AP) — Jerrod Johnson is always looking for ways to become a better football player and sometimes that happens in unusual places.

State Police Identifies Deputies Involved in Shooting
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:25:39 -0700
Iberia Parish- The following Iberia Parish deputies were involved in a shooting that took place on the night of August 25, 2010: Deputy Brett Broussard, Deputy Jeff Schmidt, Deputy Paul Venable, Deputy Ben LaSalle and Deputy Wade Bergeron. Louisiana State Police detectives, with the Lafayette Field Office were requested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office to investigate an officer involved ...

Speed trap?
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:45:54 -0700
Some local drivers and contributors to a national motorist organization’s Web site deem U.S. 90 in Iberia Parish a “speed trap,” but a State Police spokesman argues there is no such thing.

Ex-LHA worker has record
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:58:44 -0700
A fired contract worker with the Lafayette Housing Authority, who earned $82,155 through a federal disaster assistance program, has a criminal record that includes drug charges, battery and theft.

Iberia Fatal Standoff Update
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:10:39 -0700
Iberia Parish- Louisiana State Police detectives, with the Lafayette Field Office were requested by the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer involved shooting on Divine Street in New Iberia. Shortly before 6:30 p.m., the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at 2311 Divine Street in New Iberia, LA, in reference to a fight. Upon arrival, deputies ...

Developments in Arnaudville's Officer-involved shooting
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:41:09 -0700
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirms... An officer-involved shooting happened on the corner of Hebert Road and Louisiana-31 in Arnaudville early Sunday morning... The officer, a Dallas Barron, has since been placed on administrative leave... Barron has been with the Arnaudville Police Department for about four months and now the St. Landry Sheriff's Department is looking at whether ...

Rhythms on the River Series 2010
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:25:49 -0700
Lafayette, LA. The Village of River Ranch will kick off its ninth fall season of the Rhythms on the River concert series on Thursday, September 30th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the River Ranch Town Square. The soul singer, well-loved Carencro native, Marc Broussard, will take the Rhythms stage for a second time and kick off the series. The three-time, Grammy nominated Cajun playing Eunice ...

Van allegedly stolen by rape & murder suspect found in Louisiana
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:59:51 -0700
Investigators in Louisiana have found the minivan police say was stolen by a man wanted for rape and murder in Central Texas. Police say Anthony Wayne O'neal shot and killed a man at the Westgate Park Apartments in Temple early Sunday morning.

2010 College Football Predictions: Week 1 Spreads for the AP's Top 25
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:02:18 -0700
The beginning of the 2010 college football upon us at last can only mean one thing to that gambling child lurking within each and every sports fan…the best game to bet on is finally back to test that unmatched knowledge, those unwavering gut feelings, and most importantly, that untapped bank roll. Besides the NFL, College Football’s Top 25 teams are the most sought after spreads in the gambling ...

Duo faces rape charge
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:53:24 -0700
Chris Crossley and Gavin Sinegal were arrested Monday about four hours apart on warrants for aggravated rape. Both were arrested in correlation with an incident that happened on August 29th at Ildicon Apartment Complex.

News : First Impressions: Brass Bed
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:36:12 -0700
Brass Bed Melt White Park The Van Release Date : September 21 Tracklist : 01. Aria 02. People Want To Be Happy (Summertime) 03. Miniature Day Parade 04. Panthers 05. Begs Me Not To Beg 06. God Saves The Thieves 07. Maybe It's Not Me 08. Strangers 09. Bums On The Radio 10. Pop Mission 11. Farmers First Impressions: -This is the Lafayette, Louisiana natives’ first record since Midnight Matinee ...

 

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Law Enforcement Employees by City

Data as of 2008

City Total Law Enforcement Total Officers Total Civilians
Abbeville 38 36 2
Addis 9 8 1
Alexandria 201 166 35
Amite 28 28 0
Baker 34 32 2
Baldwin 7 6 1
Ball 8 6 2
Basile 13 8 5
Bastrop 39 27 12
Baton Rouge 902 628 274
Bernice 5 5 0
Berwick 11 11 0
Blanchard 6 5 1
Bogalusa 61 39 22
Bossier City 237 198 39
Breaux Bridge 20 20 0
Broussard 26 22 4
Brusly 8 7 1
Church Point 17 17 0
Clarence 1 1 0
Clinton 9 8 1
Coushatta 6 6 0
Covington 50 38 12
Crowley 44 38 6
Cullen 3 3 0
De Quincy 14 14 0
De Ridder 30 24 6
Delhi 9 5 4
Denham Springs 39 31 8
Dixie Inn 2 2 0
Elton 11 7 4
Eunice 38 27 11
Farmerville 13 13 0
Ferriday 17 12 5
Franklin 24 23 1
Franklinton 22 16 6
French Settlement 2 2 0
Golden Meadow 4 3 1
Gonzales 35 35 0
Grambling 15 10 5
Gramercy 7 7 0
Gretna 109 89 20
Hammond 103 77 26
Harahan 28 25 3
Haughton 9 7 2
Homer 12 11 1
Houma 89 75 14
Iowa 13 10 3
Jackson 5 5 0
Jeanerette 12 7 5
Jena 7 6 1
Jennings 35 23 12
Jonesboro 12 8 4
Kaplan 16 12 4
Kenner 223 163 60
Kentwood 10 9 1
Kinder 17 17 0
Krotz Springs 6 4 2
Lafayette 305 246 59
Lake Arthur 9 5 4
Lake Charles 185 178 7
Lake Providence 8 7 1
Lecompte 5 4 1
Leesville 30 28 2
Mamou 18 12 6
Mandeville 52 37 15
Mansfield 20 15 5
Many 12 11 1
Marksville 23 19 4
McNary 2 1 1
Minden 29 28 1
Monroe 219 171 48
Moreauville 2 2 0
Morgan City 44 42 2
Napoleonville 3 2 1
Natchitoches 57 45 12
New Orleans 1725 1448 277
New Roads 20 19 1
Newellton 3 3 0
Newllano 14 8 6
Oakdale 20 20 0
Olla 4 4 0
Opelousas 76 62 14
Patterson 21 21 0
Pearl River 14 10 4
Pineville 62 55 7
Plaquemine 30 26 4
Pollock 3 2 1
Ponchatoula 26 21 5
Port Barre 16 10 6
Port Vincent 2 2 0
Rayne 25 25 0
Rayville 10 9 1
Ruston 44 36 8
Scott 23 22 1
Shreveport 681 589 92
Sicily Island 2 1 1
Simmesport 8 8 0
Slidell 107 71 36
Sorrento 6 5 1
Springhill 15 13 2
St. Gabriel 16 10 6
St. Martinville 20 15 5
Sterlington 7 7 0
Stonewall 3 3 0
Sulphur 60 42 18
Sunset 13 13 0
Tallulah 17 12 5
Thibodaux 59 49 10
Tickfaw 7 7 0
Vidalia 28 18 10
Ville Platte 24 22 2
Vinton 13 11 2
Washington 8 7 1
West Monroe 83 79 4
Westlake 22 22 0
Westwego 40 38 2
Winnfield 22 14 8
Woodworth 7 5 2
Youngsville 12 11 1
   
 

Active Amber Alerts

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Missing Persons for
Lafayette, LA


Endangered Runaway: TYRONE JONES (LA)
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:03:22 EDT


Endangered Runaway: TERRIE BRINKHAUS (LA)
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:50:27 EDT


Endangered Runaway: KABRINA DOWELL (LA)
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 10:50:28 EDT


Endangered Runaway: SHEMA STEPHENS (LA)
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:15:40 EDT


Endangered Runaway: AUBREY HUBBARD (LA)
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:51:20 EDT


Endangered Runaway: ZACHARY TESSLING (LA)
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:44:02 EDT


Endangered Runaway: BARBARA HARRIS (LA)
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:43:05 EDT


Endangered Runaway: STORMY COFER (LA)
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:44:51 EDT


Endangered Runaway: JARVIS MCGEE (LA)
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:57:13 EDT


Endangered Runaway: LAKEISHA HARPER (LA)
Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:24:20 EDT


Endangered Runaway: AIMEE AINSWORTH (LA)
Wed, 26 May 2010 12:13:38 EDT


Endangered Runaway: SHERYL JOHNSON (LA)
Fri, 21 May 2010 01:59:21 EDT


Endangered Runaway: LINDA TZUNUM (LA)
Wed, 12 May 2010 12:56:32 EDT


Endangered Runaway: TAYLOR PECANTY (LA)
Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:39:27 EDT


Endangered Runaway: TE'KEYAH DRAUGHN (LA)
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:23:16 EDT


Endangered Missing: WILDA BENOIT (LA)
Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:38:07 EDT


Endangered Runaway: BRITTANY STEWART (LA)
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:12:41 EDT


Endangered Runaway: TAMI PORTIER (LA)
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:03 EST


Endangered Runaway: JESSIE MOUILLE (LA)
Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:06:40 EST


Endangered Runaway: RANDI LEBOUEUF (LA)
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:28:35 EST

     
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