Calcasieu Parish, LA

Louisiana Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Motorcycle Crash After Police Attempted to Stop Him for Speeding. Lake Charles, Louisiana – Louisiana State Police reported on May 17, 2022, that on May 6, 2022, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Troopers began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Enterprise Blvd. and Broad Street in Calcasieu Parish. John Blake Baldwin, 27, of Sulphur, was killed in the crash.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:. Colston Jacques Blanchard, 19, 421 W. School St. ‚ possession of marijuana, first offense (14 grams or less); two counts drug possession. Bond: $9,000. Christopher Charles Heape, 39, 2921 Weil Drive, Sulphur — domestic abuse battery. Raleigh James...

27-year-old John Blake Baldwin died in Lake Charles motorcycle crash; excessive speed a factor (Lake Charles, LA)Nationwide Report. Authorities identified 27-year-old John Blake Baldwin, from Sulphur, as the man who died of his injuries on May 16 following a single-vehicle crash on May 6 in Calcasieu Parish. Just after 8:30 p.m., authorities started investigating the fatal motorcycle accident that happened at the intersection of Enterprise Blvd. and Broad Street. The investigation reports showed that a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle was heading south [...]

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:. Osborn James Freeman, 49, 1012 S. Division St. — resisting an officer; disturbing the peace; resisting a police officer with force or violence; battery of a police officer; direct contempt of court. Bond: $30,000. Andrew Wayne Stewart, 43, 475...

On May 6, 2022, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troopers began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Enterprise Blvd. and Broad Street in Calcasieu Parish that claimed the life of 27-year-old John Blake Baldwin of Sulphur. LA. The preliminary investigation revealed Troopers observed...

Louisiana Contractors Arrested for Alleged Fraud and Not Possessing Required License. Lake Charles, LA – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reported on May 16, 2022, that on March 15, 2022, the Contractor Fraud Response Team received a complaint regarding possible contractor fraud. During the investigation, the victims stated...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - There are a number of events happening in Southwest Louisiana to commemorate Memorial Day and the sacrifices many of our U.S. military personnel have made to protect our freedoms. If you, your group, or your business are organizing a Memorial Day event and would like...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The finalists for the Calcasieu Parish Superintendent position have been announced, and two of them are current CPSB employees. Dr. Stanton Lawrence - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in The Cooperative Superintendency Program. Dr. Lawrence is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Administration at Victoria Independent School...

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come enjoy and checkout material at our pop-up library at the DeQuincy Railroad Museum. The DeQuincy Railroad Museum is located at 400 Lake Charles Ave, DeQuincy, La. 70633. DeQuincy Community Storytime/ Special Presenters. 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Join in on the summer reading fun...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - It’s national police week and, today the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s office and Louisiana State Police honored the fallen with a memorial service and roll call. “It’s just a time for us to remember the police officers around this country that gave the ultimate...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Shawn E. Ledoux, 43, and Leigh A. Ledoux, 40, both of West Monroe are accused of contractor fraud after failing to complete a floor installation job, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The victims said in May 2021, they entered into an agreement...

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office held their Annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 19. Awards were given to the following deputies for their outstanding accomplishments and service to the Sheriff’s Office in 2021 in their respective divisions:. Deputy of the Year:

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 16, 2022. Dustin James Richards, 43, Ragley: Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; resisting an officer by flight; trespassing; possession of stole things under $25,000; property damage under $50,000. James Lucien Savage, 45, Sulphur: Broken tail lamps; switched...

The finalists for the Calcasieu Parish Superintendent position have been announced. They are:. Stanton Lawrence who lives in Victoria, Texas, and has been the assistant superintendent of administration for the Victoria Independent School District since 2020. He also served as principal of the Healy-Murphy Center in San Antonio from 2018-2020 and was assistant superintendent for administration at the San Antonio Independent School District from 2014-2018.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish School Board is reminding parents that the deadline to apply for an out-of-zone request for the 2022-23 school year is May 31. You can use the fillable form HERE and submit it via email to cwainfo@cpsb.org. When you email the form, you must also include the additional paperwork as explained below.

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - We spoke to Tanya McGee, the Director of IMCAL, this morning about the importance of Mental Health Awareness Month. While millions of Americans suffer from conditions that fall under the umbrella of mental health, many don’t always know where to turn for help. But here in the Lake Area, we’re blessed to have the Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authorities (IMCAL) to help provide services for those in need.

Lake Charles – On May 6, 2022, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Troopers began investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Enterprise Blvd. and Broad Street in Calcasieu Parish. The crash claimed the life of 27-year-old John Blake Baldwin of Sulphur. The preliminary investigation revealed Troopers...

The U.S. reported over 562,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending May 15, bringing the total count to more than 81.4 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 991,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise at a steady rate. In […]

Lake Charles, LA (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish School Board placed LeBleu Settlement Elementary under a precautionary lockdown on Monday, May 16 due to a report of shots fired in the area of the campus, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The threat did not materialize, and all...