Crime News in Louisiana
News and information about crime in the state of Louisiana
On this page, you’ll find a curated selection of recent news stories, analysis, and insights into the intricate issue of crime in Louisiana. From high-profile murders and police shootings to drug busts and corruption scandals, we’ll keep you informed about the latest developments and trends in crime and justice in the Bayou State. Whether you’re a concerned citizen, a law enforcement professional, or simply interested in staying informed about the issues that matter most, this page is your go-to source for thorough and timely coverage of crime in Louisiana.
November 10, 2025 Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for November 10, 2025 Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Arrest Report for November 10, 2025, in Calcasieu Parish. From Lake Charles, Louisiana: Jose Armando Galindo-Munguia, 24, arrested for: immigration detainer Vilma Paola Ayala-Roque,...
Unrestrained Louisiana Driver Dies, Charges Pending Against Other Driver in Early Morning Head-On Crash on LA Highway 1
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police Troop E is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours of November 8, 2025, on Louisiana Highway 1 near Hamburg. The collision claimed the life of 41-year-old Luke J. Terrell of...
November 9, 2025 Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for November 9, 2025 Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Arrest Report for November 9, 2025, in Calcasieu Parish. From Lake Charles, Louisiana: Nijah Vontrelle Edwards, 24, arrested for: domestic abuse aggravated assault; child endangerment...
Former Louisiana Deputy Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Confidential Law Enforcement Database Information on Social Media
Vernon Parish, Louisiana - A former Allen Parish Sheriff's Office deputy faces felony charges after Louisiana State Police investigators determined he illegally accessed a restricted law enforcement database and shared confidential information that later appeared on...
November 6, 2025 Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for November 6, 2025 Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Arrest Report for November 6, 2025, in Calcasieu Parish. From Lake Charles, Louisiana: Jose Kristian Salter, 27, arrested for: failure to register as a sex offender; failure to pay...
Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for November 3 – 7, 2025
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – The Ward 4 Marshal’s Office released a list of people who failed to appear in court and now have bench warrants out for their arrest. According to the Ward 4 Marshal’s Office, the following people failed to appear in court and now have...
Lake Charles Driver Cited After Hit And Run Crash Damages Community Garden
Lake Charles, Louisiana — Lake Charles Police cited a driver Thursday after investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged a community garden in the early morning hours of Nov. 6, 2025. Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department responded to reports of property...
November 5, 2025 Calcasieu Parish Booking Report
Calcasieu Parish Booking Report for November 5, 2025 Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana – Arrest Report for November 5, 2025, in Calcasieu Parish. From Lake Charles, Louisiana: Stephen Joshua Simmons, 45, arrested for: pornography involving juveniles; sexual abuse of an...
Louisiana Woman Killed in Head-On Collision on Highway 84, Driver Arrested for DWI
Concordia Parish, Louisiana - A head-on collision on U.S. Highway 84 in Louisiana claimed the life of a Ferriday woman on November 4, 2025, after a driver crossed into oncoming traffic, according to Louisiana State Police Troop E. Lekita L. Mehta, 39, of Ferriday, was...
Louisiana Man Arrested For Government Benefits Fraud After Wife Allegedly Uploaded False Documents
Monroe, Louisiana - The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Monroe man on government benefits fraud charges after he and his wife allegedly concealed income and marital status to illegally receive Medicaid benefits worth more than $22,000. LBI agents booked...