About Lake Charles, Louisiana
Situated in Southwestern Louisiana, Lake Charles is a vibrant city known for its dynamic mix of entertainment, history, and natural beauty. Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in Louisiana, home to over 76,000 residents, and is the educational, cultural, and economic hub of the region, standing out proudly from the rest of Louisiana.
For more about Lake Charles, read: Lake Charles, Louisiana: A Hidden Gem of the South
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Moss Bluff Homicide Case
Lake Charles, Louisiana - On June 16 at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were sent to a home on Santa Anna Drive in Moss Bluff after receiving reports of a man who had died. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies found...
City of Lake Charles Announces Juneteenth Holiday Observance and Schedule Changes
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The City of Lake Charles has announced that it will observe the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. In observance of this holiday, Lake Charles City Hall will be closed, and there will be no trash or garbage pickup on this day....
Lane Closure and Flagging Operations Scheduled on Pamco Rd (US 90) in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced that a northbound lane closure and a southbound lane flagging operation will take place on Pamco Road (US 90) in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. The...
Calcasieu River Bridge Reopens: I-10 Eastbound Lanes Have Reopened After a Closure for Emergency Repairs
Update: Louisiana DOTD has announced that the eastbound lanes of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge near Lake Charles have reopened after being closed for emergency repairs. The closure was caused by an issue with one of the expansion joint covers on the deck of the...
Louisiana Department of Transportation Announces Closure of College Street in Lake Charles for Resurfacing Work
Lake Charles, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has released a statement regarding the upcoming closure of College Street from Kirkman Street to Louisiana Avenue in Lake Charles. The closure is scheduled to take place daily from 7...
Lake Charles Vehicle Burglary Investigation Underway on Weaver Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Detectives from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office are currently conducting an investigation into a vehicle burglary that occurred in the vicinity of the 5300 block of Weaver Road in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The incident took place...
Lake Charles Police Hunt for Damaged Mitsubishi in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run on Goodman Road
Lake Charles, Louisiana - Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a possible body on Thursday, May 30, around 4:15 p.m. in the vicinity of Goodman Road and Opelousas Street in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Upon arrival, they found the body of...
Law Enforcement Agencies Collaborate to Arrest Lake Charles Man in Child Pornography Case
Lake Chares, Louisiana - In August 2023, detectives from the Special Victims Unit of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office collaborated with Homeland Security Investigations and the Louisiana Attorney General's Office as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children...
Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident Claims Life of Lake Charles Man – Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigates
On May 30, 2024, around 4:15 p.m., deputies from the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office were sent to the intersection of Goodman Road and Opelousas Street in Lake Charles after a report was made of a possible body. Upon arrival, deputies saw a body on the road that was...