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Lafayette police officer still partially paralyzed after being shot weeks after her wedding
Nearly 10 months after a shooting that left one child dead and four people injured, Hali Bradford, one of two Lafayette police officers shot and injured, is still recovering. Bradford's left foot remains partially paralyzed from a severely damaged nerve in her pelvis as a consequence of being shot, according to a GoFundMe started by friend Jeff Gulko to support Bradford's recovery.
Youngsville Officer Arrested in Lafayette
According to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office (LPSO) arrest report dated Friday, June 28, 2024, Hannah Gentry, 31, was arrested on June 27, 2024, for unauthorized entry into an inhabitant’s dwelling. The LPSO’s arrest report shows the arresting agency as LPSO, while a report from KLFY TV10 shows...
Lafayette police have plan for dealing with homeless violators of panhandling law
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Lafayette police now have greater power to police panhandling by the homeless and others thanks to a new state law. The new law outlaws panhandling on public roadways.
State representative steps in to help police officer with medical treatment
One Louisiana State Representative is getting involved after learning that Lafayette Police officer Hali Bradford is paying for her own medical treatment after being injured in the line of duty.
Lafayette teen charged in Ernest Street fatal shooting
A Lafayette teenager has been charged in the June 22 fatal shooting of a Sulphur man in the 2700 block of Ernest Street. Lake Charles Police Deputy Chief Kevin Kirkum said officers responded to multiple gunshots fired that night and found 23-year-old Jaden Cade Weber lying in the parking lot with apparent gun shot wounds. […]
New Louisiana election law may stop former Youngsville police chief from running for his old job
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates has uncovered former Youngsville Police Chief Rickey Boudreaux's bid to run for his former job will likely not happen because of a new state election law. The change makes anyone who resigns an elected seat ineligible to run in a special election...
Lafayette Fire Department graduates 11 new recruits
The Lafayette Fire Department is taking steps to address a shortage of firefighters in the Hub City, but it still has a ways to go to get to full staff. The department graduated 11 new recruits on Friday, June 28. Tags. Localnow.
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