Natalie Mills

Digital Reporter at KLFY-TV (Lafayette, LA)

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Evangeline escaped inmate possibly armed and dangerous

Jul 23, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

by: Natalie Mills Posted: Jul 23, 2023 / 07:58 PM CDT Updated: Jul 23, 2023 / 07:58 PM CDT EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has reported the escape of Willie Javonne Price. Willie Javonne Price is described as a black male, approximately 5’01”, brown eyes, black hair with multiple tattoos. Price is known to carry weapons.
Scott Fire Department battles early Sunday shed fire

Jul 23, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — The Scott Fire Department tackled an early morning fire on Sunday. At 4:56 a.m., firefighters with Scott Fire Department were dispatched to a residential fire in the 500 block of Denmark Road. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire emitting from a shed on the property, roughly 10 feet from a larger building. Units from Duson Fire Department responded to assist in the efforts.
APSO searching for suspect who attacked woman, suspect's father in custody

Jul 22, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who, with his father, attacked a female victim Friday. David W. Simpson II, 49, is wanted by APSO after deputies made contact with a female victim who claimed she had been held at gunpoint by two men at 405 Ellis Mills Road in Hessmer. The two male suspects reportedly threatened to kill her.
Popular local coffee chain to take over Johnston Street Java building

Jul 22, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A popular Lafayette coffee chain has announced it will be taking over the building previously occupied by Johnston Street Java. According to a Facebook post by Jet Coffee, rumors of a new midtown location began circulating after the owner of Johnston Street Java announced her retirement and the closure of the coffee shop on Tuesday. The building is located at 3123 Johnston Street, next to the Grand 16 movie theater.
Interstate surveillance coming to Opelousas

Jul 21, 2023 | klfy.com | Zane Hogue |Natalie Mills

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A partnership between the Opelousas Police Department and St. Landry Economic Development is continuing the mission of proactive policing by installing new interstate surveillance cameras. “We all know that the more cameras, the more eyes you have, it gives us a better solvability on our investigations. It aids us with the technology that we’re implementing, it also aids us with being able to identify suspects faster,” said Police Chief Graig LeBlanc.
Crowley PD reports second shooting at residence within three months

Jul 21, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) — A Crowley residence has become the target of its second shooting within the last three months. According to Crowley Police Chief Troy Hebert, early Friday, officers responded to the area of W. 10th Street in reference to a report of gun shots in the area. While investigating the scene, officers located several shell casings near a residence that had been struck with gunfire. This marks the second time this residence has been the target of gunfire within the last three months.
Jeff Davis schools receive grant to upgrade safety measures

Jul 17, 2023 | klfy.com | Jasmine Dean |Natalie Mills

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Schools in Jefferson Davis Parish were awarded the Stronger Connections Grant to create single point entries and ensure a safer environments. Superintendent John Hall says safety is a huge priority for the school board, so they are thankful for the opportunity. “An umbrella over everything that we emphasize is safety and I think that’s where we have excelled,” said Hall.
RADE investigation leads to largest seizure of marijuana in history of Grant Parish

Jul 17, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

GRANT PARISH, La. (KLFY) — An investigation by the Rapides Area Drug Enforcement has led to the largest seizure of marijuana in the history of Grant Parish. According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, just over 70 pounds of high grade, prepackaged marijuana was seized during the investigation. The marijuana’s estimated street value was $586,224. Two shotguns, a handgun and an AR-15 rifle were also recovered during the investigation. Two men were arrested in connection with the crime.
Power outages reported across Acadiana following severe weather

Jul 16, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

by: Natalie Mills Posted: Jul 16, 2023 / 09:13 PM CDT Updated: Jul 16, 2023 / 09:13 PM CDT (KLFY) — Many communities across Acadiana are reporting power outages after severe weather passed through the area Sunday evening. Much of Acadiana experienced strong winds and heavy rain this evening.
Shots fired on Kim Drive in Opelousas, 1 arrested

Jul 16, 2023 | klfy.com | Natalie Mills

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) — A disturbance led to shots fired on Kim Drive in Opelousas today. After 11:30 a.m., officers with the Opelousas Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of Kim Drive. Initial investigation revealed several parties were involved in a physical confrontation. According to authorities, at some point during the disturbance, a person later identified as Richard Birotte, 57, of Opelousas, produced a handgun and struck another party involved in the conflict.