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Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Lake Charles Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in the 800 block of 3rd Avenue, resulting in one death. Officers responded to the shooting call at 10:51 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2025. Upon arrival...
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Lake Charles, Louisiana – A contractor working with the City of Lake Charles will begin water pressure testing on fire hydrants throughout the city and Ward 3, District 2, starting Monday, Oct. 6. The testing process may create temporary inconveniences for...
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Sulphur, Louisiana – The 14th Annual Lake Charles Film Festival will showcase independent cinema across multiple Sulphur venues on Saturday, October 4, offering free admission to attendees interested in film screenings, educational panels, and networking...
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Lake Charles, Louisiana – Lake Charles police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday evening at an intersection. The Traffic Division of the Lake Charles Police Department is...
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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – A Houston man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced Thursday for second degree murder in Calcasieu Parish. Judge Bobby Holmes sentenced Eskinder S. Mekuria, 50, of Houston, to life without the possibility...
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Lake Charles, Louisiana – Lake Charles police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a drive-by shooting that damaged a home and vehicle in the 1500 block of Moeling Street on September 22, 2025. Rodney Dejean, 19, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, faces...