CrimeTracker

One arrested, one at large for Lafayette shooting

A man has been arrested and another is at large for their involvement in a recent Lafayette shooting.

BPRD looking for 'bait car' thieves

Local authorities are looking for four individuals that burglarized a bait car in two separate incidents this year.

Bar fight ends with murder charge

UPDATE: The Baton Rouge Police Department reports that Andres Gonzales turned himself in to police on Tuesday, May 21.

Man arrested after stealing speakers, wheels from a vehicle being serviced

A Houma resident has been arrested after stealing items off of a car while it was being serviced at a dealership on May 15.

Arson suspect accused of setting church on fire during Sunday service

A New Orleans man faces a $300,000 bond for allegedly setting a church on fire while roughly 148 people were inside.

Man fires gun at ex-girlfriend, roommate after attempting to ‘fix’ relationship; turns himself in

A St. Martin Parish man has surrendered to authorities after he fired a gun at his ex-girlfriend and her roommate.

Morgan City authorities looking for 'person of interest' in murder investigation

The Morgan City Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a person of interest in a shooting which occurred at approximately 11:04 p.m. on Monday, May 20.

Man who led police on two parish chase turns himself in after avoiding capture

A man accused of taking police on a wild chase across two parishes is locked up after he turned himself in to authorities.

Dog wrapped in electrical tape found dead; deputies seek person responsible

Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Tony Bacala is asking for the public’s help in any information available regarding a dog that was found dead in an open field on Black Bayou Road on yesterday evening.

Suspect shot twice after knocking deputy to the ground; additional drug, battery charges

A Livingston man was shot twice after he allegedly knocked a deputy to the ground. The man is recovering in a local hospital and will be booked on a handful of charges once he is released.

25-year-old mother arrested for locking her 4 children outside

A Baker woman was arrested after he allegedly locked her four children, ages 1-7, outside of the home for 3 days. She denies the allegations and repeatedly called her children “bad kids.”

Woman raped near LSU’s campus; police seek suspect

A young woman claims she was raped by a man at knifepoint over the weekend. Investigators are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

Man arrested for 1962 murder of his wife; originally classified as ‘accidental drowning’

The family of a Lake Charles woman who died in 1962 never believed she accidentally drowned. That’s why they turned to an investigative reporter for help.

20-year-old killed during drive by shooting; deputies seek suspect

A 20-year-old man from Independence was killed last night during a drive by shooting. Deputies are currently searching for a suspect.

Inmate with only a month left of sentence walked off of work release detail

An inmate who was roughly a month away from being released will end up with more time behind bars once he’s located. That’s because he allegedly walked off from the transitional work program.