Louisiana Lyft Driver Murdered, One Suspect Killed, One Suspect Arrested in Texas After Chase
Westlake, Louisiana – A 62-year-old Lake Charles woman working as a Lyft driver was found shot to death in a Westlake ditch on October 10, leading to a multi-state investigation that ended with one suspect dead and another in custody. Calcasieu Parish...
Westlake Homicide Investigation Underway After Woman’s Body Discovered On Trousdale Road
Westlake, Louisiana – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after an unidentified woman’s body was discovered in a ditch along Trousdale Road in Westlake on Friday morning. An update to this story has been published. Read...
Westlake Man Faces Multiple Charges Including Domestic Battery, Child Endangerment, and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile
Westlake, Louisiana – A 45-year-old Westlake man is facing multiple serious charges following a week-long investigation by the Westlake Police Department that began with a domestic violence report. Douglas James Veillon, 45, of Westlake, Louisiana, was initially...
Westlake Interstate 10 West On-Ramp At Sampson Street Closes Thursday Night For Bridge Work
Westlake, Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development will temporarily close the Interstate 10 West on-ramp at Sampson Street in Westlake from 7 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, to 5 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2025. The 10-hour closure...