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1 day ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 13, 2025. Chester Joseph Siner Jr., 55, Lake Charles: Burglary (5 charges); resisting an officer by flight; instate detainer (2 charges); theft under $1,000 (4 charges); attempted burglary. Kevonte Dawan Francis, 22, Lake Charles: Possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of felonies; obstruction of court orders. Tesson Joseph, 44, Lake Charles: Cruelty to juveniles.
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2 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - For the 11th year in a row, Sulphur will host the Louisiana High School Athletic Association Baseball Tournament. High School teams from across the state will compete at McMurry Park today through Saturday. We spoke with Eric Zartler, Sr. Vice President of Sports with Visit Lake Charles, to get the details. 28 teams from all over the state, some of which are local Lake Area teams, will be competing beginning at 8 a.m. today.
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2 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - As part of Police Week ceremonies, the Lake Charles Police Department held its annual inspection and awards for outstanding officers.
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2 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - This Thursday, May 15, is National Police Officers Memorial Day, instituted in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, along with National Police Week, which honors federal, state, and municipal peace officers who have been killed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty. Law enforcement offices all over the country will be paying tribute to those brave members of the community who have made those sacrifices.
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2 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 12, 2025. Desiree Djeannee Poullard, 33, Lake Charles: Domestic abuse.
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3 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - “Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms, and Resonance” is a new exhibit opening at the Historic Lake Charles City Hall later this month. We spoke to the cultural affairs director Payton Dodds this morning to get the details. The new immersive exhibition will open on Friday, May 23, 2025. It will explore the rich musical heritage of the Lake Area, showcasing the region’s deep-rooted sounds across genres like Zydeco, Cajun, Country, Jazz, and Rock ‘n’ Roll.
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3 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 11, 2025. Armani Danae Francis, 83, Lake Charles: Domestic abuse. Deshawntavion Tyveon Tibbs, 22, Jennings: Trespassing; possession of stolen firearms (2 charges); possession of a firearm by a person previously convicted of felonies (4 charges); parole detainer.
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5 days ago | 
kalb.com | Patrick Deaville |Johnathan Manning
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana state trooper is facing a domestic abuse charge after an incident that left his alleged victim hospitalized. Joshua A. Duhon, 43, resigned from Louisiana State Police Troop D on Wednesday, state officials said. Deputies received an anonymous report of domestic abuse on April 24, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kayla Vincent said. Deputies said an argument between Duhon and the victim led to the incident.
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5 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The United States Postal Service is asking for residents’ help for their 33rd annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food donations on Saturday, May 10, that will be sent directly to local food pantries. To participate, just leave a bag of food donations by your mailbox on May 10, and your local letter carrier will do the rest.
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5 days ago | 
kplctv.com | Patrick Deaville |Johnathan Manning
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana State Trooper has been arrested after being accused of domestic abuse, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Joshua A. Duhon, 43, resigned from Louisiana State Police Troop D on Wednesday, state officials said. Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kayla Vincent says deputies received an anonymous report of a domestic abuse incident on April 24. Deputies learned of an argument between Duhon and the victim that led to the incident.
