The Louisiana State Police Troop I, with the help of the Lafayette Police Department, has announced plans to conduct an impaired driving checkpoint. The primary objective of this initiative is to identify and apprehend impaired drivers before they pose a threat to themselves or others on the road.
The crash happened in Lafayette Mardi Gras afternoon when the driver hit three parked cars, injured two pedestrians, and sent 6 children to the hospital.
The National Crime Information Center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as of 2020 estimates that over 600,000 people are reported missing each year. Unfortunately, some of those missing are from right here in Lafayette.
A wreck on I-10 westbound in Lafayette near the University exit has the roadway closed for the time being. Lafayette Police is working the scene at this time.
Shoppers in the Lafayette, Louisiana area are urged to exercise caution when visiting retail stores, especially after a recent incident at TJ Maxx that left two women feeling uneasy and prompted security intervention.
Lafayette Police Chief Judith Estorge issued a written and video message about how she plans to tackle violent crime, especially after a record year for murder.
A new eyewitness account has shed light on the moments leading up to a fatal Johnston St. crash, highlighting how the incident could have easily resulted in even more people being hurt, or worse.