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News 15 Investigates locates new video of Lafayette police arrest under review
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (242+ words) New video has emerged from a recent violent Lafayette police arrest, while the department reviews the incident and the arrested man’s attorney considers possible legal action. Initial video previously aired by News 15 showed a man in handcuffs being slammed to…...
Lafayette Parish Courthouse evacuated after bomb threat; 'all-clear' given after search
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) Lafayette Parish Courthouse (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Parish Courthouse in downtown Lafayette was evacuated after a bomb threat was phoned in, prompting a sweep by law enforcement that ultimately cleared the building of any danger, according to…...
Lafayette, Vermilion parishes lead Acadiana in LEAP test scores
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (66+ words) Lafayette and Vermilion parishes led all of Acadiana in LEAP test scores, with both districts outperforming the state average and posting year-over-year growth, according to results recently released by the state. Lafayette and Vermilion parishes led all of Acadiana in…...
Crash closes I-10 East past Ambassador Caffrey Parkway in Lafayette
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) â A crash closed I-10 East past Ambassador Caffrey Parkway in Lafayette, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. DOTD officials advised drivers to use an alternate route. It is unknown if there are any…...
Owner of Duson wandering emu sought by Lafayette Animal Shelter
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (141+ words) Duson Wandering Emu (CREDIT: Lafayette Animal Shelter) DUSON, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Animal Shelter is searching for the owner of a lost emu discovered wandering on a residential street. Duson officers responded to reports of a large bird on B…...
Lafayette man faces attempted murder, other charges after shooting at LaQuinta Inn
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (129+ words) Levar Variet (CREDIT: Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man was arrested following a shooting incident at a LaQuinta Inn, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Levar Variet, 24, of Lafayette, is charged with two counts of attempted…...
Lafayette Fire Station 13 closes for renovations
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (109+ words) Lafayette Fire Station 13 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Fire Station 13 on Johnston Street in Lafayette is now closed for renovations that began earlier this month. The firehouse is getting its metal roof replaced and a complete interior overhaul. The facility,…...