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.
Lake Charles Police Arrest Suspect in June Shooting at Gerstner Memorial Boulevard Store
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A 19-year-old Lake Charles resident, Jermaine Reed Jackson, has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one person injured last month at the King’s Point convenience store on Gerstner Memorial Boulevard. The incident occurred...
Louisiana State Police Provide Update on Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Marksville
Marksville, Louisiana — The Louisiana State Police have provided an update on an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place on Laurel Street in Marksville on June 15, 2025. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire in the area at...
Calcasieu Parish Ward 4 Bench Warrants Issued for June 23 – 27, 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 Homicide: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Investigates Death on Highway 90
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of an unresponsive man on the side of Highway 90 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, late Sunday night. Deputies responded to the 6700 block of...
Louisiana Man Arrested for Child Pornography Following Statewide Investigation
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police arrested a 35-year-old Houma resident in June 2025 as part of an ongoing investigation into the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The arrest was made after the Louisiana State Police...
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory Responds to Social Media Video of Lake Charles Parking Lot Incident on June 21
Lake Charles, Louisiana - A video circulating on social media has drawn significant attention in Lake Charles, Louisiana, after it captured an incident that occurred in the parking lot of a local bar on June 21, 2025. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Stitch Guillory released...
Louisiana State Police, FBI, and Local Authorities Arrest Two in Child Exploitation Investigation
St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit, working alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, concluded a multi-day child exploitation investigation with the arrest of two...
Performer Arrested Months Later for Disrupting Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana - On June 26, 2025, Louisiana State Police arrested Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, 41, of New Orleans, for disrupting the Super Bowl LIX halftime show held at the Caesars Superdome on February 9, 2025. The incident occurred during the halftime...
Louisiana State Police Seek Public Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on LA 327 Spur
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Louisiana State Police are actively investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on June 23, 2025, on LA 327 Spur near Rush Avenue in East Baton Rouge Parish. The crash resulted in the death of Daniel Garcia, a 36-year-old Baton...
Six Arrested in Louisiana Drug Bust as Police Seize Cocaine, Fentanyl, MDMA, and Nearly $400,000 in Assets
New Orleans, Louisiana – A multi-agency investigation led by the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations, New Orleans Field Office, concluded with significant arrests and seizures in New Orleans and the West Bank of Jefferson Parish on June 23, 2025. The...