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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…...
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…...
Lafayette Crime Stoppers honors officers at 43rd annual awards luncheon
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (309+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) â Lafayette Crime Stoppers held its 43rd annual awards luncheon at Don's Specialty Meats, honoring the organization's work in helping remove wanted criminals from Lafayette's streets. The banquet recognized the contributions Crime Stoppers has made throughout the year…...
Lafayette police reopen search for woman missing from Rayne since 1992
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (288+ words) RAYNE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Police Department detectives have reopened the cold case investigation of a woman who disappeared from Rayne more than 30 years ago, appealing to the public for new information that could help bring her home. Donna Marie Gonzales,…...
Lafayette crash at West Bayou Parkway & South College Road sends 1 to hospital
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) KADN News 15 A two-vehicle crash in Lafayette left one person hospitalized and caused heavy delays, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Police reported it happened at the intersection of West Bayou Parkway and South College Road on Tuesday afternoon. They…...
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 police officers serve pizza to raise funds for non-profits during annual 'Tip a Cop"
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) Lafayette police officers traded their patrol cars for serving trays Thursday evening as they waited tables at both Deano's Pizza locations to raise money for Faith House and Lafayette Crime Stoppers. The annual "Tip a Cop" fundraiser allowed officers to…...
Lafayette bicyclist dies from crash injuries
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (115+ words) Lafayette Crash on Camellia Boulevard at Woods Crossing on May 15, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette man died on Saturday from injuries sustained when his e-bike was struck by a vehicle in River Ranch on Friday, according to the…...
Arrest made in Lafayette stabbing; suspect caught in Lafourche Parish
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (161+ words) Lafayette Stabbing Victim on North University Avenue on May 4, 2026 (CREDIT: NEWS 15) LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A Lafayette woman was arrested in connection with a stabbing that left a victim hospitalized earlier this month, according to the Lafayette Police Department. Police reported…...
Lafayette mayor-president vetoes $500K for downtown redevelopment project
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (272+ words) Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet has vetoed a downtown redevelopment funding plan that the Lafayette City Council approved last month. The veto blocks an ordinance that would have given $500,000 to the Downtown Development Authority. The DDA planned to use the money…...