Former security guard arrested following evacuation at Lafayette mall

Former security guard arrested after Acadiana Mall gun scare

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A gun scare led to some tense moments at the Acadiana Mall. Shoppers and employees were placed on lockdown and then evacuated on Thursday, January 2. The incident sent them running to safety as police…

Former security guard arrested in connection with Acadiana Mall incident, according to police

UPDATE, 10:38 p.m.: A former security guard at the Acadiana Mall was arrested after the mall was evacuated and searched by multiple police agencies Thursday evening following reports of a person with a firearm. In a news release, Lafayette police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Gregory Stevens. He faces charges of trespassing and terrorizing. He was also arrested on an active warrant for possession of a stolen fire arm. Police said Stevens …

Former security guard arrested following evacuation at Lafayette mall

A Lafayette man is facing charges after reports of an active shooter prompted the evacuation of the Acadiana Mall.

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Former Employee Arrested After Acadiana Mall Incident

The Acadiana Mall has been deemed safe after police completed a security sweep in response to reports of a potential threat. No gunman was found inside the mall, but the investigation led to the arrest of Gregory Stevens, a former employee and security guard at the facility.According to authorities, Stevens, 38, of Lafayette, had been terminated in early December and banned from the property. Witnesses reported seeing Stevens acting erratically …

Lafayette Police: Arrest Made in Connection to Acadiana Mall Incident

Lafayette Police have made an arrest following an active incident at the Acadiana Mall.