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ON THE RECORD
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015
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ACADIANA GAZETTE
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• The Lafayette City-Parish Council meets at 5:30 p.m. at
City Hall, 705 W. University in Lafayette, on the first, third and
fourth Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.
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• Tina Emert, the clerk for the city of Broussard, at http://
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• Youngsville at http://www.youngsville.us/archived-minutes.
• Scott City Hall at http://cityofscott.org/site444.php
You can also call 233-1130 for Scott, 837-6681 for Broussard,
856-4181 for Youngsville, and 291-8300 for Lafayette.
POLICE BRIEFS
At Gazette Press Time, Lafayette Police Officer Still Recovering
From Crash; Tahoe Veers and Strikes Officer and Three Cars
LAFAYETTE – Cpl. Paul Mouton of Lafayette PD said that on
January 28, at about 8 a.m., a Lafayette police officer was directing
traffic in the 2200 block of Johnston Street when a crash occurred.
According to officers investigating the crash, a Chevrolet Tahoe
was traveling north on Johnston when it collided with a car exiting
the parking lot of Fatima School. The impact caused the Tahoe to veer
toward the southbound lane, striking the officer and three additional
cars that were stopped in traffic.
The officer was transported to an area hospital where he remains
in good condition. Two occupants of the vehicles involved were
transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash remains
under investigation.
Suspect Identified and Arrested on Crime Stoppers Tip
On Friday, January 30, at about 5 p.m., Lafayette Police received a
Crime Stoppers tip regarding a potential suspect operating a vehicle
in Lafayette. The vehicle was stopped by patrol officers and the
suspect was interviewed by detectives. The suspect, Brandon Breaux
(39) of Lafayette, was arrested and charged with Simple Robbery.
Breaux was booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Police Investigate Mid-Day Robbery
On January 27, at about 1 p.m., Lafayette Police responded to a
robbery at the Iberia Bank, located at 3701 Johnston St.
According to employees, the suspect entered the bank and
approached the clerk with a note demanding money. The suspect
was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the building. The
suspect did not produce a weapon and no employees were injured
during the robbery.
The suspect is described as a tall thin white male wearing a tan hat,
tan jeans and a purple shirt covered with a sweater vest.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the identity of the
suspect is encouraged to call Lafayette Police or Crime Stoppers at
232-TIPS.
The Keg: Police Investigate Shooting at McKinley Street Club
On January 31, at about 1 a.m., Lafayette Police responded to the
Keg at 115 McKinley St. regarding a shooting. When officers arrived
there were numerous people in the street. The victim was located in
the 400 block of East University Avenue.
According to the victim, he was inside of the Keg when he and
the suspect began to argue. The suspect produced a pistol and shot
the victim one time in the left leg then fled the club. The victim, a
20-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital and treated for
his injury. The suspect is described as a black male, 6-foot tall and
weighing about 300 pounds.
Anyone with information about the shooting or the identity of the
suspect is encouraged to call Lafayette Police or Crime Stoppers at
232-TIPS.
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Kinchen Funeral Home
1011 N. Saint Antoine St., Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-1193
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Syrie Funeral Home
1417 E. Simcoe St., Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-2305
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Martin & Castille Funeral Home
600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 984-2811
Walters Funeral Home
2424 N University Ave., Lafayette, LA 70507
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Freddie Simon
Jan. 8
Syrie Funeral Home
Emily Elkins
Jan. 14
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Oren Benjamin
Jan. 15
Syrie Funeral Home
Phillip Boyd
Jan. 15
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Gene Brouchet
Jan. 15
Syrie Funeral Home
Jimmie Munro
Jan. 15
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Laura Jane Etienne
Jan. 16
Syrie Funeral Home
Victoria Tardy
Jan. 17
Syrie Funeral Home
Carlin Dronet
Jan. 17
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Richard Baron Sr.
Jan. 17
Delhomme Funeral Home
Roy Clark
Jan. 1
Delhomme Funeral Home
Raymond Stephens
Jan. 18
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Clarence Alfred Sr.
Jan. 19
Syrie Funeral Home
Edith Menard
Jan. 1
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Turney Simon
Jan. 20
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Huey STEW Romero
Jan. 21
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Harry Lee Bertrand
Jan. 21
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Gerald JERRY Queen
Jan. 21
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Neil McDaniel
Jan. 22
Martin & Castille Funeral Home
Frank Mallery Sr.
Jan. 22
Syrie Funeral Home
ARRESTS
• For full report, go to www.lafayettesheriff.com
• For Offenses Reports, call (337) 291-8621
• For Crash Reports, call (337) 291-8620
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