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THREE MEN WERE STABBED AROUND 1:30 THIS MORNING IN A PARKING LOT AT THE 120 BLOCK ON EAST KALISTE SALOOM ROAD. ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE THREE VICTIMS WERE SITTING INSIDE A VEHICLE WHEN TWO MEN APPROACHED THE CAR, ASKING FOR SOMENONE THE VICTIMS DIDN’T KNOW. THE TWO DROVE AWAY AND RETURNED WITH TWO OTHER MEN ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES LATER AND STARTED TO FIGHT THE THREE MEN IN THE CAR. AT SOME POINT ONE OF THE FOUR SUSPECTS PULLED A KNIFE AND STABBED ALL THREE MEN. THE FOUR SUSPECTS DROVE AWAY, BY THE TIME POLICE GOT TO THE SCENE. TWO OF THE VICTIMS ARE 19 AND IN STABLE CONDITION. THE THIRD VICTIM IS 21 FROM AUSTIN TEXAS AND WAS TREATED AND RELEASED AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL. POLICE HAVE ISSUED AN ARREST WARRANT FOR GAGE VENABLE, 21 OF LAFAYETTE FOR PRINCIPAL TO ATTEMPTED SECOND DEGREE MURDER AND ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE THREE OTHER SUSPECTS. CONTACT LAFAYETTE CRIME STOPPERS AT 232-TIPS WITH ANY INFORMATION.
An Acadiana priest has been arrested for possessing over 500 images of child pornography, according to the Louisiana State Police. Father Felix David Broussard, 50, a priest at St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, was arrested yesterday and booked into St. Martin Parish jail on 500 counts of pornography involving juveniles. Parishioners in St. Bernard Parish in Breaux Bridge were stunned to hear their pastor was charged. Father Broussard had been the pastor of the church for two years. Broussard was released on $25,000 bond, according to The Associated Press. Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has placed Broussard on administrative leave from active ministry and the diocese is cooperating with the investigation.
AN UPDATE TO YESTERDAY’S REPORT OF TYCHRISTIAN STRAUSS BEING SHOT TWICE. THE LAKE CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT STRAUSS WAS SHOT IN AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. THE SHOOTER IS DESCRIBED AS A BLACK MALE WITH MEDIUM COMPLEXION AND A SHORT AFRO. HE WAS SEEN WEARING A WHITE T-SHIRT AND BLACK BASKETBALL SHORTS. CONTACT THE LAKE CHARLES POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 491-1456 WITH ANY INFORMATION.
COMMUNITIES LOCALLY AND ACROSS THE NATIION HAVE TRIED TO HEAL SINCE THE RECENT VIOLENCE IN OUR NATION. JEFF HORCHAK HAS DETAILS ON HOW POLITICIANS ARE RESPONDING.
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Many supporters and law enforcement showed up for the Acadiana United Peace Rally in Parc Lafayette last night. With many prayers and events around Acadiana since violence in Baton Rouge. Around 50 people came to show support last night for law enforcement. In turn, law enforcement came for the much-needed support. Both Seneca and Aucoin said they hope to keep the Acadiana United Movement going, hosting events every 6 months to a year.
WELSH RESIDENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CLEGRY MEMBERS GATHERED TOGETHER TUESDAY NIGHT FOR A PRAYER SERVICE TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND FIREFIGHTERS. POLICE CHIEF MARCUS CROCHET COMMENTED ON THE STRONG SHOW OF SUPPORT FROM PEOPLE SINCE THE DALLAS AND BATON ROUGH SHOOTINGS. HE SAID THE DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN FLOODED WITH FOOD, CARDS AND OTHER THANK YOU GIFTS.
THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS RESPONDED TO FIVE NEW CASES OF THE ZIKA VIRUS THIS WEEK. THAT BRINGS THE TOTAL TO 14 CASES OF THE VIRUS REPORTED IN LOUISIANA. TRAVELERS TO AREAS WHERE THE ZIKA VIRUS IS ACTIVE SHOULD TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST MOSQUITO BITES.
The St. Landry Parish School Board will soon start looking at ways to address the continued budget shortfall. Just last year the school board experienced a budget shortfall and as we come upon another school year, the school system will once again be in the negatives,
“Probably around $2.5 to $3 million,” said St. Landry Parish School Board Member, Anthony Standberry. He says the board is once again exploring options to see where funds could possibly be cut or saved to address the budget deficit. With last year’s budget shortfall, adjustments were made resulting in the loss of jobs. Standberry says right now it’s uncertain what cuts if any will be made. However, Standberry says the board has not discussed closing or consolidating any schools in the parish. Standberry is hoping that tax revenue will start generating in order to avoid another shortfall. School starts for St. Landry Parish students on August 11.
