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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of recent scams going around, a Microsoft scam and Louisiana DMV scam. In the Microsoft scam, victims have reported receiving a phone call from Microsoft about their computer. The scammer may state the computer is infected, locked or has a security issue. For payment, the caller may ask for financial information for payment, or transactions with a gift card or green dot card.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A judge ruled that the Sulphur High special education teacher accused of stabbing his stepson will remain in jail without bond until his next hearing. Patrick Greene, 37, of Opelousas, will remain in custody until at least July 3, when there will be another hearing. Greene’s charges were upgraded to include eight counts of attempted first-degree murder on June 4, in addition to his original charges.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KPLC) - The Sulphur High special education teacher arrested for allegedly stabbing his 6-year-old stepson is facing additional charges. Patrick Seth Greene, 37, of Opelousas, has been charged with eight counts of attempted first-degree murder in addition to his original charges, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Accelerated electrical and welding classes will begin on June 23 at the ABC Training Center, and enrollment for the program is now open. Blaise Theard, the director of education at ABC, was present this morning to provide more information on the program. The short-term training program is six months and $1,200. “The program has helped me know what I’m doing [in the field], instead of being clueless,” said Erica Coleman.
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3 weeks ago | 
ky3.com | AnaClare Barras |Matt Phillips |Emily Van de Riet
LEONVILLE, La. (KPLC/Gray News) – A special education teacher at a Louisiana high school is accused of stabbing his 6-year-old stepson, who is a brain cancer survivor. The child is said to have suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Patrick Greene, 37, was taken into custody around 6 a.m. Sunday after the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in Leonville.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - A former employee has been accused of stealing over $15,000 from a store in DeRidder over a period of several weeks. Alampervez “Mike” Ali, 47, of DeRidder(DeRidder Police Dept.)Alampervez “Mike” Ali, 47, of DeRidder, was arrested on Monday, June 2, and is facing charges of felony theft, according to DeRidder Police. Ali is currently booked into the Beauregard Parish jail awaiting bond. Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.
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3 weeks ago | 
kktv.com | AnaClare Barras |Matt Phillips |Emily Van de Riet
LEONVILLE, La. (KPLC/Gray News) – A special education teacher at a Louisiana high school is accused of stabbing his 6-year-old stepson, who is a brain cancer survivor. The child is said to have suffered life-threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. Patrick Greene, 37, was taken into custody around 6 a.m. Sunday after the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in Leonville.
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3 weeks ago | 
foxcarolina.com | AnaClare Barras |Matt Phillips |Emily Van de Riet
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
DERIDDER, La. (KPLC) - DeRidder Police announced the arrest of a Rosepine man in connection with the First Baptist Church attempted arson that happened on May 31. Samuel Isiah Rougeau, 34, was arrested on Monday, June 2. He faces a charge of simple arson of a religious building. His bond has not been set, pending a hearing. The investigation is ongoing, according to officers. Copyright 2025 KPLC. All rights reserved.
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3 weeks ago | 
kplctv.com | AnaClare Barras
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Four days of Juneteenth celebrations are coming to Southwest Louisiana. Each year on June 19, Juneteenth is celebrated to commemorate the official end of slavery in the United States. To add your event to the list, email the information to [email protected]. Monday, June 16Family Fit Day: The celebration begins at the MLK Center at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., located at 2009 N. Simmons St. in Lake Charles.
