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.
Calcasieu Parish Deputies Arrest Sulphur Woman For Business Vehicle Burglaries, Seek Second Suspect
Sulphur, Louisiana – A Sulphur woman is behind bars after confessing to burglarizing multiple vehicles at a local business, while authorities continue searching for a second suspect involved in the crime spree. Venia M. Rodriguez, 43, of Sulphur, was arrested and...
Calcasieu Parish Authorities Search For Suspect In October Vehicle Burglary At Sam Houston Jones State Park
Moss Bluff, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for a Florida man wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary that occurred at Sam Houston Jones State Park on October 5. Eric J. Mallard Jr., 36, of Florida, faces charges of simple burglary,...
Louisiana Multi-Agency Drug Bust Results In Three Arrests, Methamphetamine And Firearms Seized In Tallulah
Tallulah, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police, working alongside the Madison Parish Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration, arrested three suspects during a narcotics search warrant execution in Tallulah on November 12, 2025, following a months-long...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Louisiana State Police Arrest 19-Year-Old in Investigation of Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash That Claimed a Man’s Life on October 24
Laplace, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 66-year-old Montz resident in St. John the Baptist Parish. This is an update to a previously published article. Read the original...