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 Arrest Police Chief On Molestation And Sexual Battery Charges
Rapides Parish, Louisiana - The chief of police for Cheneyville, Louisiana, faces serious criminal charges after Louisiana State Police arrested him on allegations of sexual abuse involving a child. Charles A. Issac, 37, was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention...
Louisiana Couple Arrested For Alleged $127,000 Medicaid Fraud With BMW And Pool Purchases
Shreveport, Louisiana - The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Shreveport couple on charges of government benefits fraud after they allegedly concealed their true income and assets while receiving Medicaid benefits for eight years. Ebony Taylor, 42, and...
Houston Man Convicted Of Murder In Calcasieu Parish After Shooting Acquaintance He Met at Local Casino
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Houston man has been convicted of second degree murder in Calcasieu Parish for fatally shooting an acquaintance he met at a local casino in 2022. Eskinder S. Mekuria of Houston, Texas, was found guilty as charged on September 11 following...
Calcasieu Parish School Officials Release Update After Barbe High School Lockdown Ends With No Weapon Found On Campus
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish School Board has released an update regarding Barbe High School being placed under a lockdown earlier today, and a heavy police presence at the school. Barbe High School in Lake Charles was placed under a precautionary...
Barbe High School In Lake Charles Placed Under Precautionary Lockdown After Anonymous Weapon Threat
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Barbe High School in Lake Charles was placed under a precautionary lockdown Tuesday following an anonymous call reporting a student armed with a weapon on campus, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded...
Lake Charles Man Charged With Molestation After Reportedly Confessing To Inappropriate Contact With Juvenile Family Member
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 56-year-old Lake Charles man faces multiple charges related to inappropriate sexual contact with a juvenile family member following an investigation by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. John T. Landry of Lake Charles, Louisiana, was...
Lake Charles Man Arrested For Impersonating Judge To Fraudulently Release Inmate From Calcasieu Parish Jail
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A Lake Charles man faces multiple charges after investigators say he impersonated local judges over the phone to fraudulently secure an inmate's release from the Calcasieu Correctional Center. Adrian J. St. Romain, 42, of Lake Charles, was...
Four Louisiana Men Arrested After Violent Crime Spree Ends In Baton Rouge Crash
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Four Baton Rouge men face multiple charges after a violent crime spree ended with a single-vehicle crash on River Road near Dort Street early Sunday morning, according to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety. The incident began shortly...
Louisiana Resident Faces Decades In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Drug Charges Involving Fentanyl and Methamphetamine
New Orleans, Louisiana - A 42-year-old Louisiana man faces up to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Rodney Berry entered guilty pleas on August 28, 2025, to three counts of violating the...
Louisiana Traffic Stop Leads To Fatal Shooting, High-Speed Chase Through Lafourche Parish
Houma, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police investigators are examining a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred during a traffic stop attempt in Lafourche Parish on September 8, 2025. The incident began shortly before 4:00 p.m. when a Louisiana State Police...