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UPDATE – Ossun Elementary Now On Lockdown As Four Original Schools Taken Off After American Bank Robbery

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:13:50 +0000

Several schools were put on lockdown this morning after American Bank and Trust Company was robbed.

New Evidence Details How Lafayette Police Caught Brandon Scott Lavergne

DJ Digital — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:22:36 +0000

Back in May, it seemed as if the entire city of Lafayette knew that Mickey Shunick was missing. It started with her friends and family taking immediate action. Then the local media. Then the national media. Posters that photographically identified the missing UL student and her signatu

Police Strongly Believe Remains Are Of Mickey Shunick, Won't Be Able To Confirm For At Least 24-36 Hours

DJ Digital — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:17:26 +0000

Following up on the news we reported about remains found in Evangeline Parish earlier today, Cpl. Paul Mouton formally addressed the media as the body they believe to be Mickey Shunick was transported from the scene (pictured above) by the Lafayette Parish Coroner's Office.

Lafayette Police Say More Tips Coming In Could Lead Them To The Whereabouts Of Mickey Shunick

Chris Reed — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:31:20 +0000

According to a story in the Daily Advertiser, the search for the missing 22-year-old UL Student, Mickey Shunick, is still underway and it now appears that the search has extended beyond the state boundaries of Louisiana. The Lafayette paper says that since the arrest of Brandon Scott Lavergne, more tips are coming in from people who know the man accused of taking Shunick.

Lafayette Police Have Evidence That Leads Them To Believe Mickey Shunick Was Murdered, Suspect Brandon Scott Lavergne Not Cooperating [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:40:47 +0000

Today's press conference in relation to the recent arrest connected to the disappearance of Mickey Shunick confirmed a lot of information firsthand from the Lafayette Police Department, but still left a lot of questions unanswered. According to Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft, the reason some questions remain unanswered is to avoid hindering the investigation that is still currently ongoing.

Press Conference Confirms Arrest Of Brandon Scott Lavergne In Shunick Case [AUDIO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:20:14 +0000

After weeks of little to no development in the case of missing Lafayette girl Mickey Shunick, Lafayette Police confirmed today that they have made an arrest in connection with the case, but there will be no further comments at this time. According to KPEL 96.5, Corporal Paul Mouton announced at a press conference today, new information on the Shunick case as well as the arrest made in conjunction with the multi-jurisdiction task force.

A Lafayette Family Needs Your Help Locating A Missing Loved One

Chris Reed — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:02:05 +0000

Here is another case of someone gone missing in Lafayette and there are few clues leading to his whereabouts. The family of 56-year-old Eric Raggio is reaching out for your help in finding their loved one. Raggio was last seen Monday leaving his home on Foreman Drive around at around 8 o'clock that morning.

Lafayette Police Mourn The Loss Of One Of Their Own

Chris Reed — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:57:27 +0000

The Lafayette Police Department and members of the Lafayette community are mourning the loss of Officer Joel Grayson. Saturday afternoon while boating in Livingston Parish, Officer Grayson was involved in a boating accident that took his life.Grayson had been with the Lafayette police for 5 1/2 years and was an active member of the LPD [...]

Police Rule Out Two Of The Three Vehicles Of Interest In Mickey Shunick Case [Photos]

Chris Reed — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:59:30 +0000

According to KATC TV-3, The Lafayette Police have ruled out two of the three vehicles of interest in the case of missing 22-year-old Mickey Shunick. The Lafayette girl was last seen on video surveillance cameras near University and St. Landry streets in the early morning hours of May 19th. In addition to Shunick being identified in that area on May 19th, Lafayette Police identified three vehicles of interest in the same area around the time Shunick went missing.

Volunteer Searches For Mickey Shunick Suspended Indefinitely, Police Release Details About Found Bike

DJ Digital — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:02:37 +0000

Lafayette PD held a presser earlier today and confirmed that the bike belonging to Mickey Shunick that was found Saturday under the Whiskey Bay exit on I-10 had damage to the rear wheel/tire. Cpl. Paul Mouton stressed that even though damage to Mickey's bike may initially trigger assumptions of her being hit from behind, they "do not know that for a hundred percent that that's where that damage came from."

Police Confirm Mickey Shunick's Bike Found Off I-10 At Whiskey Bay Exit

DJ Digital — Sun, 27 May 2012 19:56:25 +0000

In what is arguably the most concrete development in the search to date, Lafayette Police are confirming that a bike found under the Whiskey Bay exit off I-10 this morning is the same bike that Mickey Shunick was riding when she was last seen in the early morning hours of May 19. The Lafayette Police Department arrived on the scene in response to a tip called in from fisherman and are continuing to investigate the area.

More Photos Surface As Lafayette Police Seek New Vehicles In Mickey Shunick Case [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:24:25 +0000

Lafayette Police are now looking for two new vehicles in addition to the white 4-door pickup shown in surveillance photos released yesterday. There is now an update photo of the initial vehicle of interest as well as photos of another white pickup truck and an 80s/90s model 4-door vehicle with body work on the rear right quarter panel. Please, take a look at these photos, and share them with everyone you know. Any tips or information should be reported to Lafayette Police at 337-291-8633

Surveillance Photos Of Bicyclist Believed To Be Mickey Shunick Surface – Can You Identify This Truck? [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:23:23 +0000

For the first time detectives believe they may have evidence that Mickey Shunick did indeed get on her bike and attempt to ride home early Saturday morning (May 19th, 2012). KATC posted photos on their Facebook page - two photos showing a bicyclist that detectives believe to be 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, the other a white 4-door pickup truck that detectives are asking for your help to identify.

Lafayette Police Media Briefing On The Search For Mickey Shunick [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:53 +0000

Lafayette Police Department Cpl. Paul Mouton, Texas Equusearch director and founder Tim Allen, and close friends and family addressed the media with updated information on the search for 21-year-old Mickey Shunick. They also took questions from the media relating to the search and investigation related to the Lafayette girl who has been missing since Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Family Members & Lafayette Police Need Your Help In Locating Missing Girl Mickey Shunick [UPDATE]

Chris Reed — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:49:27 +0000

A Lafayette woman has gone missing, and now her family and friends are asking for your help in finding her. Mickey Shunick, 21, of Lafayette went missing Saturday night as she was believed to be returning home on a bicycle. Shunick left a friend's house in the Saint Streets area around 2am on Saturday morning, but never returned home near the Ambassador and Congress St. area.

Lafayette Chief Of Police Jim Craft Addresses Texting While Driving [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:35:52 +0000

We have all seen it, and many of us may even be guilty of doing it, texting while driving. Too many lives have been taken by this senseless practice, and now Lafayette's Chief Of Police, Jim Craft, is addressing the problem we have here in Lafayette. The chief gives some rather disturbing statistics in this video, and even offers some great advice to all citizens.