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$20,000 Reward Offered for Information in Shooting Death of Dolphin in Cameron Parish

CAMERON PARISH, La. – Authorities are offering a substantial reward for information leading to the conviction of the person responsible for the tragic death of a young dolphin found shot to death on a beach in Louisiana last month. The dolphin, a bottlenose species, was discovered on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Fisheries Service conducted a necropsy at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, revealing disturbing details …

Off-Duty St. Landry Parish Corrections Deputy Fatally Shot in Opelousas Tragedy

Opelousas, Louisiana – A tragic shooting incident took the life of an off-duty St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy on Tuesday night, as confirmed by the Opelousas Police Department. The victim, identified as Chanterria “Mackey” Albert, 23, succumbed to her injuries at an Opelousas hospital following the shooting on Park Avenue. Another individual was also wounded in the incident but is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities were alerted to the situation after …

Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Peppermill Cook in Jefferson Parish Triple Homicide

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana – The community is reeling from shock and grief as a triple killing in Jefferson Parish has claimed the life of a beloved grandfather and longtime cook at Peppermill. The identity of the victim, who was described as a pillar of the community, has been revealed as the investigation into the tragic incident continues. Authorities are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to the triple killing, which has left …

Tragic Three-Vehicle Crash Claims Lives of Two Lafayette Residents in St. Landry Parish

Lafayette, Louisiana – Two Lafayette residents tragically lost their lives in a devastating three-vehicle crash that occurred in St. Landry Parish. Janie Hobbs, 67, and Shannon Thibodeaux, 34, were the victims of this unfortunate incident that took place at approximately 2 a.m. on a Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Louisiana State Police, the fatal collision occurred when a pickup truck collided with the rear end of their vehicle while it was …

Caldwell Parish Man Accused of Shooting Wife’s Boyfriend in Fatal Encounter

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana – A tragic incident unfolded in Kelly as a 53-year-old man is facing allegations of shooting and killing his wife’s boyfriend, as reported in a recent affidavit. The Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s office detailed the events that led to this unfortunate outcome, shedding light on the sequence of events that transpired on March 8. According to authorities, the chain of events was set in motion when a distressed woman urgently contacted the sheriff’s …

Caldwell Parish Man Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Wife’s Boyfriend

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana – A 53-year-old man from Caldwell Parish is facing charges for the fatal shooting of his wife’s boyfriend in Kelly. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting a call to the sheriff’s office from a woman who reported hearing a gunshot while hiding in the woods. The suspect, Brian Allbritton, later confessed to the shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered the body of the victim, Julian Martin Jr, near two trucks. …