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Driver airlifted after ATV accident in Elton
ELTON, La. (KPLC) - A driver is in the hospital after overturning an all-terrain vehicle in Elton. Louisiana State Police Troop D Public Information Officer Derek Senegal said troopers received a call around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday that there was an accident. He said the crash involved an overturned four-wheeler,...
SWLA Arrest Report - May 12, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 12, 2024. Jeremiah Devon Dozier, 30, Houston, TX: Domestic abuse. Jaylon Jamar Blair, 21, Lake Charles: Aggravated flight from an officer; possession of marijuana; vehicle must have operation turning signals and stop lamps; driving on a roadway laned for traffic; failure to stop or yield; speeding; operating a vehicle with a suspended license; open alcoholic beverage containers.
SWLA Arrest Report - May 11, 2024
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 11, 2024. Larry Phillip Marceaux, 43, Vinton: modification of exhaust systems; resisting an officer; battery of a police officer; possession of marijuana first offense; public intimidation and retaliation; no stop lights; resisting an officer by flight. Craig...
Jeff Davis residents urged to sign up for summer feeding program
The Jeff Davis Parish School Board is encouraging local parents, guardians and grandparents to sign their children and grandchildren up for a free summer feeding program. The program will allow students to have access to nutritional meals when school is not in session, Greg Patterson said. “I think it is very important that kids continue […]
Brewery holds fundraiser for restaurant damaged by storms, then tornadoes
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Ball’s Fried Chicken in Lake Charles has been closed since the 2020 hurricanes. The business was making good progress, but then tornadoes hit the area about a month ago, causing more damage and delaying opening day. On Saturday, Crying Eagle Brewery hosted a fundraising...
Swarms of bees spotted in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Swarms of bees were spotted Friday morning in the downtown Lake Charles area. The bees could be seen near Ryan and Kirby streets. City of Lake Charles spokesperson Katie Harrington said Public Works has been out to the area, but the swarms had dispersed. In...
LCPD officers recognized for their heroism
Lake Charles Police officers are being recognized for saving a woman trapped in a submerged car. Lt. Jeffrey Keenum said just after 7 p.m. on April 16, Cpl. James Gruspier was patrolling near the 400 block of River Road when he discovered a small silver sedan partially submerged in the river and would later learn a […]
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