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Suspect in Lafayette officer shooting had several warrants for his arrest
The suspect in a hostage situation that led to the death of a Lafayette SWAT officer had several felony warrants out for his arrest. Nyjal A. Hurst, 31, was wanted on warrants in Jeanerette for two counts of second-degree aggravated battery and one count of home invasion, said Jeanerette City Marshal Fernest Martin. Hurst was also wanted for armed robbery, illegal use of a weapon, attempted carjacking, domestic abuse/battery and child endangerment by strangulation in St. Mary Parish.
Jeanerette standoff suspect Nyjal Hurst has first court appearance, $500K bond set
The suspect of Thursday's armed hostage standoff which resulted in the death of one Lafayette police officer and the injury of three officers had his first court appearance Friday morning for outstanding warrants.
11-year Lafayette police officer killed in Jeanerette standoff started in junior police academy
A 35-year-old officer with the Lafayette Police Department suffered fatal injuries Thursday during a hostage standoff in Jeanerette. Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a SWAT team member, and another officer were shot when a barricaded suspect opened fire on officers attempting to serve several warrants. Another officer was also shot and two were hit by shrapnel. Those injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
Lafayette Police identify officer killed in Jeanerette hostage situation
JEANERETTE, La. (KPLC) - The Lafayette Police Department (LPD) has identified the officer killed in a Jeanerette hostage situation Thursday. Sr. Corp. Segus Jolivette was one of four officers injured during the standoff, Lafayette police said. The other three are in good condition, authorities said. Jolivette leaves behind a wife...
Jason Redmon, Proprietor of Hub City Diner – Driven by Putting Community First
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:53 — 65.8MB) Jason Redmond, proprietor of the iconic Hub City Diner at 1412 S. College Road in Lafayette, joins Discover Lafayette to celebrate Hub City Diner’s longevity and popularity, as well as his support of Lafayette Travel and Eat Lafayette, a yearlong celebration of Lafayette’s locally owned restaurants.
Louisiana Stomach ‘Bug’ Might Be Something More Sinister
It's summertime and all over Louisiana from Monroe and Ruston in the north to Lake Charles and Lafayette in the south emergency departments at hospitals and walk-in clinics too are full of people all complaining about a similar symptom. This scenario has many health officials concerned because the spike in "stomach bugs" appears to be related to a more serious medical malady.
‘He represented the best of law enforcement’: Remembering Segus Jolivette
Jolivette's colleagues said he was always determined to be a police officer, being a standout in the Opelousas Junior Police program and being a reserve officer before joining the police department full time.
Dierks Bentley on Louisiana, touring and his new album
Since his debut album’s release in 2003, country artist Dierks Bentley has released countless hits, from “What Was I Thinkin’” to “Free and Easy” to “Drunk on a Plane.” Now touring following the release of his 10th studio album, Gravel & Gold, Bentley sat down with 225‘s sister publication, inRegister, just prior to his stop in Lafayette at the end of June.
Louisiana police officer killed during a SWAT operation, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana police officer was killed this week during a hostage and standoff situation, the Lafayette Police Department said Friday. In a statement on its Facebook page, the department identified the officer killed as Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette, a SWAT negotiator. The husband and father of five joined the department in November 2013 and had served as a school resource officer in the past.
Fallen Lafayette Police Officer Identified, Remembered as Family Man, Friend, and Protector
Tributes continue to pour in as multiple sources have identified the fallen Lafayette police officer as Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette. Jolivette tragically lost his life during a hostage standoff in Jeanerette on Thursday (7/25). Corporal Jolivette leaves behind his wife and five children, and the community has come together to...
The eligibility of another Youngsville police chief candidate is being challenged
The Lafayette District Attorney's Office filed a petition seeking to disqualify a contender for Youngsville police chief, claiming the candidate did not meet the one-year domicile requirement to run for the office. The petition, based on a complaint from Youngsville resident and registered voter James Savell, claims John M. Trahan...
Renaissance Publishing to Produce Program for Lafayette Arts Organization
LAFAYETTE, La. – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana has selected Renaissance Publishing (owner of Biz New Orleans) to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances,” says Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive director. “Their reputation for producing high-quality publications aligns perfectly with our goal of enriching the cultural life of Acadiana through outstanding performing arts experiences.”
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