Broussard Middle Teacher of the Year Arrested on Child Sex Charge
Broussard Middle School's 2025 Teacher of the Year faces child sex abuse charges after Lafayette Police say she maintained an inappropriate relationship with a former student.
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Lafayette, Louisiana Crime Statistics From December 2025
As we all look forward to a happy and safe 2026, the Lafayette Police Department has released its crime report from December of 2025 in the Hub City.
Woman Killed in Lafayette Apartment Complex Shooting
Lafayette Police are investigating after a woman was shot at Himbola Manor Apartments Monday. Officers performed CPR before she was rushed to a local hospital.
6-Year-Old Lafayette Park Shooting Victim Dies, Charges Upgraded
The Debaillon Park shooting has turns fatal—the Lafayette Police Department says charges upgraded as 6-year-old victim dies; four suspects in custody.
Second Man Charged in Sunday Night Shooting That Injured Child
Lafayette Police arrested a second suspect Thursday in shooting that injured 6-year-old at gun violence vigil. Kimmy Ray Dauntain Jr. joins Daylon Andrus facing murder charges.
Young Girl Improves After Debaillon Park Shooting
A 6-year-old girl shot during a Lafayette vigil Sunday night is now in stable condition. Police continue investigating the Debaillon Park incident.
Louisiana Man Killed by Vehicle on 90
A Lafayette man walking along the shoulder of a road was struck and killed.
Lafayette Police Officers to Serve Up Hope at Tip A Cop
Lafayette, Louisiana Police officers will be trading their guns for serving trays all in an effort to raise tip money to be donated to Faith House.