Dionne Johnson
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Motorcyclist dies in late night crash on Pinhook Road in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A motorcyclist, who police say, attempted to go around traffic by using the center turn lane on Pinhook Road, is dead after crashing into a vehicle. According to Lafayette Police, the crash happened around 9 p.m. in the 2300 block of West Pinhook Road. The unidentified motorcyclist died on impact, police said, […] → Read More
Thief uses stolen credit cards to buy $5K worth of gift cards in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette police are looking for a woman suspected of stealing a wallet from a customer inside a local business and using the credit cards inside the wallet to make thousands of dollars of purchases. According to police, the incident happened at the Albertson’s store in the 4400 block of Ambassador Caffery. Police […] → Read More
Lafayette man doing yard work hears cries for help; thwarts suicide attempt
**You’re not alone, Help is available Dial 988 or 911** LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A Lafayette man may have hung himself to death days ago had it not been for a neighbor who heard screams for help coming from inside a home. Kirsten Guidry, the victim’s mother, is speaking exclusively with News 10 to bring recognition […] → Read More
Opelousas McDonalds employee accused of stealing $500 from register before walking off job
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A woman who police say walked away from her job at McDonald’s in Opelousas is accused of stealing approximately $509 from the register before she left. According to Opelousas Police, the theft occurred when Talasha Alexander, 28 abruptly left her assigned post before the end of her scheduled shift without notifying […] → Read More
Thieves steal $29,000 worth of tires from Lafayette tire store
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette Police and Lafayette Crimestoppers are asking for the public’s help identifying the person(s) responsible for stealing more than $29,000 worth of tires from a local business. Police said the theft occurred March 3 at the Goodyear Tire store on West Willow Street when two suspects cut a hole through the east […] → Read More
Suspicious injury of juvenile under investigation by Lafayette Police
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette Police are investigating the suspicious injury of a juvenile. Police said they received a complaint Tuesday (March 7) that the injuries occurred while the child was in the care of a babysitter. An investigation is ongoing to determine how the injuries occurred, police said. The juvenile’s identity has not been released. → Read More
30 Iberia Parish jail inmates baptized behind bars
IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) Thursday was a moving and powerful day at the Iberia Parish Jail. The Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that 30 inmates gave their life to Christ and were baptized. The ceremonies were conducted by Pastor Allen Brouillette of the Christian Life Center in Lafayette with assistance from Cornerstone Cowboy Church, the […] → Read More
REPORT: Breaux Bridge police officer loses consciousness behind wheel, crashes into building
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) A Breaux Bridge police officer was injured in a car crash Thursday night, authorities have confirmed. The single-vehicle crash was reported around 6 p.m. in the area of Bridge Street. According to reports, the officer had a medical episode behind the wheel, causing him to lose consciousness before crashing into a […] → Read More
Man wearing hoodie, sagging pants steal $9K in designer purses from Lafayette Dillards
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A man wearing a hoodie, sunglasses and sagging pants used pliers to steal designer handbags worth more than $9,000 from the display shelves at Dillards in the Mall of Acadiana, according to Lafayette police. Lafayette Crime Stoppers and the Lafayette Police Department now need the public’s help to identify the suspect. The […] → Read More
Passerby alerts sleeping homeowner of fire in Scott
SCOTT, La. (KLFY) Scott fire crews were called out to a house fire just after noon Wednesday on Sunset Street. Fire Chief Chad Sonnier said a passerby observed the house on fire and quickly alerted the sleeping homeowner of the danger allowing her to escape safely. On scene, Sonnier said, firefighters encountered extreme heat from […] → Read More
WINNER! WINNER! $10k Mega Million ticket sold at Corner Pantry store in Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Mega Millions players, check those tickets! One lucky person bought a $10,000 winning lottery ticket in Lafayette. The prizewinning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball and was drawn for on Feb. 28, 2023. Officials with the Louisiana Lottery say the ticket was sold at the […] → Read More
Triple shooting investigation underway in Breaux Bridge
BREAUX BRIDGE, La. (KLFY) Breaux Bridge Police are investigating a triple shooting that happened on Mardi Gras night. According to Police Chief Albert Leblanc, the three victims were shot on Wild Cherry Lane. Leblanc did say that all three victims were transported to local hospitals. He did not say their conditions. We will update this story with additional details when they become available. → Read More
Man shot while riding bicycle on Janvier Road in Lafayette Parish
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) A man riding a bicycle was reportedly shot Tuesday on Janvier Road in Lafayette Parish. Residents in the area of Janvier and Whitmore Roads tell News 10 that the male victim was thrown from the bicycle and landed in a ditch following the shooting. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Valerie Ponseti […] → Read More
LSP: Both directions of I-10 closed near Duson following crash, serious backup collision
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KLFY) Both directions of Interstate 10 in Duson have been closed following a multi-vehicle crash. According to State Police, the crash happened just after 4 p.m. westbound between Scott and Duson, near exit 95. State Police Public Information Officer Trooper Thomas Gossen said motorists traveling in both directions of the interstate near […] → Read More
The man behind the camera: KLFY’s own John Weatherall at the Queen’s parade
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) He’s the videographer, photographer, and all-around great guy who can tell a Mardi Gras story without saying a word! Meet Mr. Weatherall. Tonight, we caught up with John on location at the Queen’s Parade in Lafayette, → Read More
No injuries reported after house shot up near Chemin Metairie Road in Lafayette Parish
LAFAYETE PARISH, La. (KLFY) No one was injured after a Lafayette Parish home was reportedly shot up just before dawn Monday. According to reports, dozens of shots were fired at a home located at Verline and Langley Drive, near Chemin Metairie Road. The Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, so far, has only confirmed that deputies are […] → Read More
LPD: 2 pedestrians hit by car in downtown Lafayette over weekend; driver not at fault
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Two pedestrians were hit by a car Sunday morning in downtown Lafayette. It happened just after midnight, police said. Public Information Officer Sgt. Robin Green said at around 12:25 a.m., officers responded to a call reporting that two people had been struck by a car in the 200 block of East Vermilion Street. […] → Read More
One-arm man wanted for stealing wallet, using credit cards at Lafayette business
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) Lafayette Police are looking for two people wanted in connection to a stolen wallet and fraudulent use of a credit cards. One of the suspects, police said, was an elderly man in an electrical scooter who is missing his right arm. Police said the alleged theft occurred Feb.3 at Total Wine on […] → Read More
No injuries reported after crane collapses on Lafayette home
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) No injuries were reported after a crane fell on a house in Lafayette Tuesday afternoon. According to Lafayette Police, the crane fell during a large tree removal operation that was being performed by CDH crane rentals. Police Spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green said the crane tipped over and landed on the home in […] → Read More
Lafayette police locate 16-year-old shooting victim inside public housing complex
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) A 16-year-old male victim was shot and wounded Monday night in Lafayette. Police Spokesperson Sgt. Robin Green did not confirm where the shooting took place; she did say that police located the victim inside a public housing complex near Crockett and Twelfth Streets. She said he was transported to a local hospital […] → Read More