Lake Charles Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and Government Benefits Fraud
A Lake Charles man has been arrested and charged with illegal possession of stolen things, identity theft, and government benefits fraud.
New Literacy Initiative Announced in Louisiana to Help Spark Reading Revival in the State
The Louisiana Department of Education launched an initiative aimed at sparking a reading revival across the state. The new initiative, named Louisiana Literacy, provides system leaders, educators, and families with practical tools and resources to support children on their literacy journey.
Immediate Pause in the use of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine in the United States
Providers in Louisiana have been advised to pause administering the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine out of an abundance of caution over six reported US cases of a “rare and severe” type of blood clot.
All-Way Stop to be Installed at the Intersection of Opelousas Street and Goodman Road, Lake Charles
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will install an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of LA 3020 (Opelousas Street) and Goodman Road on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, weather permitting.
I-210 Lane Closure at Nelson Road in Lake Charles April 15
The right lane on I-210 westbound at Nelson Road (Exit 4) will be closed Thursday, April 15, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.
Calcasieu Parish Residents Asked to Participate in Community Needs Assessment Survey
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury’s Human Services Department is asking Calcasieu Parish residents to participate in a Community Needs Assessment survey to provide input on its services and how well it is meeting the needs of the community.
Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana Traffic and Roadwork
The latest articles about traffic and roadwork happening in Calcasieu Parish and Southwest Louisiana
All-Way Stop to be Installed at the Intersection of Opelousas Street and Goodman Road, Lake Charles
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will install an ALL-WAY STOP at the intersection of LA 3020 (Opelousas Street) and Goodman Road on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, weather permitting.
I-210 Lane Closure at Nelson Road in Lake Charles April 15
The right lane on I-210 westbound at Nelson Road (Exit 4) will be closed Thursday, April 15, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., weather permitting.
Expect Delays on I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Due to Inspections April 12
DOTD is performing an inspection on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. The westbound outside lane is closed at this time.
I-10 West Lane Closure Near US 171 Exit in Lake Charles Due to an Overturned 18-Wheeler
At approximately 6 am, Lake Charles Police Department reported an overturned 18-wheeler on I-10 westbound near the US 171 exit, Exit 33. Expect lane closures for approximately one hour, but possibly longer.
Arrests and Release Reports in Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of Stolen Things and Government Benefits Fraud
A Lake Charles man has been arrested and charged with illegal possession of stolen things, identity theft, and government benefits fraud.
Lake Charles Man Arrested for Residential Contractor Fraud
A Lake Charles man has been arrested, by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with residential contractor fraud over $1,500; and exploitation of the infirmed.
Louisiana Man Arrested by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Charged with Contractor Fraud
A Louisiana man has been arrested by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center, charged with residential contractor fraud.
Texas Man Arrested for a Traffic Fatality in Sulphur, Aggravated Flight From an Officer, Multiple Other Charges
A Groves, Texas man has been arrested in Sulphur, LA, by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for aggravated flight from an officer; improper lane use; running a stop sign; turning movements required; and possession of drug paraphernalia. He also faces charges associated with a fatal car crash.