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.
Louisiana State Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver After Fatal Pedestrian Crash on LA 67
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police Troop A is asking for the public's help in locating a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian on LA 67 in Baton Rouge on October 22, 2025. James Rasberry, 71, of Hodge, Louisiana, died at the...
Lake Charles Police Investigate Homicide On Texas Street That Left One Dead, Another Injured
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Lake Charles Police Department detectives are investigating a fatal incident that occurred in the early morning hours of October 25 in the 3800 block of Texas Street as a homicide. Officers responded to a disturbance call at approximately...
Louisiana Man Arrested On 729 Criminal Charges Including Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
Ponchatoula, Louisiana — A 30-year-old Tangipahoa Parish man is facing more than 700 criminal charges after Louisiana State Police discovered child sexual abuse material during an investigation that began with a complaint about non-consensual image sharing. Tyler A....
Vehicular Homicide Arrest Made In Lake Charles Pedestrian Death After Toxicology Results
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Lake Charles Police Department arrested a 45-year-old man on vehicular homicide charges on Tuesday following a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred more than three months earlier. Leslie Lewis, 45, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was taken...
Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for October 20 – 24, 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...
Calcasieu Parish Deputy Terminated Following Evidence Tampering Investigation In Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputy was terminated and arrested in October after a two-month internal investigation revealed he deliberately concealed evidence and suspect information in a credit card theft case at a Lake Charles...
Vinton Man Arrested On 11 Counts Of Child Pornography Charges Following Internet Crimes Investigation
Vinton, Louisiana — A 24-year-old Vinton man faces 11 counts of pornography involving juveniles after an investigation revealed he downloaded and shared child sexual abuse material through multiple online accounts, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office....
Louisiana Man Faces 150 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges After Federal Tip
Church Point, Louisiana - The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a 19-year-old Church Point man on 150 felony counts related to child sexual abuse materials involving victims under the age of 13. Nathan Keith Levy, 19, of Church Point, Louisiana, was taken...
Lake Charles Man Arrested After Moss Bluff Shooting Leaves Victim With Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Moss Bluff, Louisiana - A 56-year-old Lake Charles man faces serious charges after allegedly shooting another person multiple times during an argument at a Moss Bluff residence late Sunday night. Christopher W. Jones, 56, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was arrested and...
Fatal Louisiana Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation As Police Search For 18-Wheeler Driver
St. Martinville, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police Troop I investigators are searching for an 18-wheeler driver who struck and killed a motorcyclist on Louisiana Highway 347 in the early morning hours of October 17, 2025. Harvey Gauthier, 49, of St. Martinville, died...