Jeff Horchak

Jan 31, 2024 | kadn.com | Jeff Horchak

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — The rise in mental health cases continue in Acadiana and the Lafayette Police Department is working to better address the rise in mental health calls officers receive. LPD is changing its approach to policing the mentally ill. The department is about to roll out its new Lafayette Cares unit. The officers are trained specifically to handle calls that involve individuals suffering from mental illness. It's a first of its kind within the department.

Jan 18, 2024 | kadn.com | Jeff Horchak

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Coming off a record year for murders, Lafayette Police Chief Judith Estorge is opening up about her strategies to fight crime. The Lafayette Police Department has a new vision and plan to fight crime in 2024. I spoke one-on-one with Chief Estorge to learn specifics about her plan to combat crime. She said when it comes to fighting crime, she feels the police department is in a great position heading into the new year.

Jan 15, 2024 | kadn.com | Jeff Horchak

SCOTT, La. (KADN) — This week's freeze and the summer's extreme heat have combined to make for a rough start to the crawfish season in south Louisiana. Some crawfish farmers say the supply this year is the lowest they've ever seen. It's been a nightmare scenario for mudbug farmers. They are trying to trap as many as they can. But that's been a very challenging task so far.

Dec 29, 2023 | kadn.com | Jeff Horchak

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — As 2023 comes to a close, crime in Lafayette has surged. With just days left in the year, the city is just one murder away from setting the all-time annual record for killings. I sat down with Lafayette Mayor-President elect Monique Blanco Boulet to talk in-depth about her vision for lowering crime in the Hub City. It's a one-on-one conversation that you will get only on News 15.

Dec 28, 2023 | kadn.com | Jeff Horchak

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — As she prepares to take office next week, incoming Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet sat down with News 15. She was asked about crime in the Hub City, as Lafayette has tied its all-time murder record for a year. She said her administration, along with local law enforcement, will have to attack rising crime from different angles. We'll have the full story with her on News 15 at 6. Follow us on TwitterLike us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram