CrimeTracker

More than 2 dozen seniors will not walk for graduation due to ‘senior prank’

Roughly two dozen high school seniors may be banned from participating in their graduation ceremony due to a costly act of vandalism.

8-year-old accidentally shot by brother

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Deputies are investigating an accidental shooting of a 8-year- old in near Baker. They say it happened around 4:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the 400 block of Old Rafe Mayer Road.

Prairieville man arrested for possession of crack cocaine

On May 14, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division began an investigation into illegal drug activity on Sammy St. in Gonzales, according to Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Major Kevin Hanna.

Minnesota teen runaway located in home of Lafayette man; additional child pornography charges

A runaway juvenile from Minnesota was located in Lafayette at the home of a 52-year-old man. Investigators also discovered that the man was in possession of a massive amount of child pornography images.

Leader of life insurance fraud scheme sentenced to 57 months, restitution over $1.4m

Timothy R. Schlatre, 35, of Denham Springs has been sentenced for his creation and execution of a scheme to defraud life insurance companies, including New York Life and Lincoln Financial.

Houma man arrested after K9 sniffs out drugs

A man was arrested after being suspected of selling drugs in Houma.

Man arrested for attacking two elderly family members, causing them injuries

A 19-year-old was arrested for allegedly hitting two of his elderly family members several times.

‘John Doe’ child pornographer identified as David J. Stevens of California

The nationwide manhunt for an accused child pornographer ended last night in California.

WANTED: Crook burglarizes business after shattering front door glass

Detectives need help identifying a man who stole merchandise from a loca business.

Three Belle Chasse students arrested on drug charges

Three 15-year-old 10th graders at the Belle Chasse High School have been arrested for participating in drug deals while at school.