John Eddie Lachapelle, 36, of Opelousas, whom officials described as “the property owner and principal organizer of the cockfight event,” is charged with cockfighting, possession of ...

Around 60 people were detained and one arrested when the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office busted up a cockfighting ...

Around 60 people were detained and one arrested when the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office busted up a cockfighting tournament near Opelousas.

Officials say they believe conditions have improved in the parish, and burning can resume - but they urge residents to remain aware of local conditions.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff says 60 people were detained and more arrests may follow the March 7 raid north of Opelousas.

Jeremy Paul Richard, 30, of Opelousas, Louisiana, was arrested and charged with 38 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13, following an investigation involving the Louisiana Bureau ...

A 5-year-old from Baker was killed in a crash in St. James Parish on Saturday night.

An Opelousas man was arrested on more than 30 counts of child porn, according to the Office of Louisiana Attorney General.

A Eunice man is facing more than 250 counts of child porn and over 100 counts of animal sex abuse, according to the Office of ...

LaDOTD announced on March 4 that Phase 1 of the St. Bernard Transportation Corridor is now advancing to improve local infrastructure.

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It was determined that a large gathering of persons transporting fighting roosters was actively taking place,” Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said.