Louisiana State Police

Louisiana State Police welcomes 27 new troopers

Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 96th Cadet Class that included 27 individuals who became Louisiana State troopers. Graduation ceremonies were held at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy and the BREC Independence Park Theatre and Cultural Center in Baton Rouge. On Aug.

Deputy hurt, suspect killed in shooting

An Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputy was wounded and a burglary was suspected was killed in a shooting that occurred at about 4 a.m. Thursday in Mamou, according to a news release from Master Trooper Daniel “Scott” Moreau of the Louisiana State Police.

Burglary suspect killed, deputy wounded in Mamou shooting

An Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputy was wounded and a burglary was suspected was killed in a shooting that occurred at about 4 a.m. in Mamou, according to a news release from Master Trooper Daniel “Scott” Moreau of the Louisiana State Police.

13 arrested in Lafayette Parish insurance fraud investigation

Thirteen people were arrested Thursday for their involvement in a staged crash and insurance fraud scheme, a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I stated.

Unrestrained Ville Platte man killed in single vehicle crash

A single-vehicle crash on U.S. 167 near Alligator Lane in Evangeline Parish claimed the life of 22-year-old Brett M. Fontenot of Ville Platte, according to a report from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The wreck occurred about 2 a.m. Friday.

2 unrestrained men die in single vehicle fatal crash

Shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I responded to a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Interstate 49 southbound near Washington. The crash claimed the life of the unidentified driver and passenger.

2 dead in Acadia Parish crash involving a motor-home identified

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. Sunday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of Crowley.

2 dead in Acadia Parish crash involving a motor home

Shortly before 1:30 p.m. Sunday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of Crowley.

Troopers investigate string of deadly crashes across the state

Over the course of the weekend and continuing into the early hours of Monday morning, Troopers across Louisiana investigated 10 fatal crashes that resulted in the deaths of 15 people.

Unrestrained passenger dies in St. Landry Parish crash

A two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 190 at Interstate 49 near Opelousas claimed the life of 37-year-old Donald Prudhomme of Opelousas at 3 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.