Former Lafayette Coach Gets 10 Years for Federal Child Sex Crime
A former coach at St. Thomas More Catholic School was arrested in the summer of 2023 by federal agents. Now, he faces a decade in prison for federal child sex crimes.
Lafayette Crime
2 Louisiana Men Arrested in Deadly Lafayette Parish Shooting
Two men have been arrested months after a deadly January shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana, that left a 24-year-old victim dead.
Victim Identified, Driver Charged in Traffic Death in Lafayette
The man responsible for a crash that shut down a portion of the I-49 frontage road is accused of being under the influence while driving.
Lafayette, La. Man Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting
The suspect has been arrested by Lafayette police on an attempted murder charge.
Shooting Near Lafayette High Injures 1, School Sheltered in Place
A shooting around noon on Monday left a man in critical condition, and Lafayette police are seeking answers.
Murder/Suicide Leaves Opelousas Woman Killed in Sunset, Lafayette Man Found Dead Near the Interstate 10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - The family of an Opelousas woman is grieving after her ex-boyfriend murdered her in Sunset then killed himself in Iberville Parish.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's deputies got the call shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Mon...
Lafayette Man ID'D as Suspect Accused in ATT Murder-Suicide
The suspect accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's house, shooting her then turning the gun on himself has been identified as 63-year-old Jeffery Efaw of Lafayette.
Northside High Evacuated After Threat Posted on Social Media
The school, located on the north side of Lafayette, was evacuated Thursday morning while law enforcement searched the campus.
Third Suspect, a 19-Year-Old, Arrested in Lafayette, La. Drive-By
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office has made a third arrest in a drive-by shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon.
Drive-by Shooting Happens Minutes From Ossun Elementary School in Lafayette, Louisiana; Drugs and Machine Guns Seized
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office announces two men have been arrested following a drive-by shooting on Monday afternoon.
According to a press release, deputies responded to the shooting at approximately 1:45 p.m. in the...
Suspect in Lafayette, La. Apartment Shooting Dead After Pursuit
Police have also ruled that the Monday morning shooting was a domestic dispute.
Lafayette Woman in Critical Condition in Apartment Shooting
The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing and police are asking the public for any leads.
Teen Arrested for Death of 18-Month-Old in Lafayette, La.
Lafayette police have arrested an 18-year-old after suspicious circumstances were reported regarding an infant's injuries.
Carjackers Arrested After Armed Robbery Overnight in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office is touting technology and help from their Real Time Crime Center to put two suspects behind bars after an armed robbery and carjacking overnight.
It began just after 1:00 a...
Lafayette, La. Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder in Shooting
A Lafayette woman has been arrested on multiple charges after she allegedly opened fire at a residence on 12th Street.
Shooting on 12th St. in Lafayette Leaves 1 Injured, 1 Handcuffed
Lafayette police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured and another in custody on 12th Street near Simcoe.
Charges Against Recently-Fired St. Thomas More Coach Made Public
Angel Cardona, who has been fired from STM, was arrested and charged with sex crimes involving a minor.
Another St. Thomas More Assistant Coach Fired, Arrested by Feds
The now-former STM coach and faculty member appears to have been booked into the Iberia Parish jail on hold for U.S. Marshals.
Former Lafayette Teacher May Get Psych Eval in Child Porn Case
Assuming Jacob de la Paz's judge signs off on the action, the evaluation could take place as soon as next month.
Lafayette Police Currently Investigating Two Wednesday Shootings
Two people have been hospitalized in separate shootings in Lafayette, and Lafayette police are investigating.