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 Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud in Credit Union Loan Scheme
Louisiana - Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Ernest X. Taylor Jr., 40, of LaPlace, Louisiana, pleaded guilty on August 6, 2025, to one count of bank fraud under Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 1344(2). The plea stems from a multi‑year scheme...
State Police SVU Arrests 58-Year-Old Louisiana Man on Multiple Child Sex Offenses
Opelousas, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police detectives arrested 58-year-old David Woodson of Opelousas, Louisiana on August 8, 2025, on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation that began in July 2025, authorities said. Detectives with the...
More Arrests Made in Lake Charles McNeese Street Restaurant Shooting Incident
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Three people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of June 21, 2025, at a restaurant parking lot on West McNeese Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Lake Charles Police Department...
Louisiana Joins National Coalition to Tackle $400 Billion Illegal Online Gaming Market
Louisiana - Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and a bipartisan coalition of 50 state attorneys general have formally called on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against a surge in illegal offshore gambling operations impacting millions...
Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for August 4 – August 8, 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...
Louisiana Man Arrested for Alleged Arson After Senior Living Apartment Fire
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana - A Ville Platte man has been arrested and charged with aggravated arson after fire officials determined he intentionally set a fire in a senior living apartment complex for elderly and disabled residents in Ville Platte, Louisiana....
Louisiana Insurance Fraud Investigation Leads to Arrest on Interstate 10 Bridge
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana - A Louisiana man faces multiple felony charges following a Louisiana State Police investigation into a suspected staged crash on Interstate 10 near the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge. According to state police, William Baker, 34, of Baton Rouge,...
Louisiana Couple Accused of Defrauding Medicaid of $133,000 Arrested After State Investigation
Denham Springs, Louisiana - Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested Denham Springs residents Keith and Sheryl Duncan on charges of Medicaid fraud, following allegations they intentionally underreported their income and marital status to obtain over...
Louisiana Authorities Dismantle Fentanyl Ring; New Orleans Man Faces Life Sentence After Guilty Plea
New Orleans, Louisiana - Anthony Windell Brown, 30, of New Orleans, pleaded guilty on July 31, 2025, to federal charges involving fentanyl distribution, firearms offenses, and money laundering, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Brown admitted guilt...
Louisiana Authorities Arrest Couple for Alleged Out-of-State Medicaid Benefits Fraud
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - A Mississippi couple, Vincent and Elina DeLeon of Carriere, were arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents on charges of government benefits fraud after allegedly defrauding the Louisiana Medicaid program of more than...