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Jeanerette shooting suspects arrested, booked in Iberia Parish officials say

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Jeanerette shooting suspects arrested, booked in Iberia Parish officials say

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JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two persons of interest have been arrested in connection to a Jeanerette shooting. According to the Jeanerette Police Department, Jared Eugene and Akyre Marks surrendered this afternoon to the Jeanerette City Marshal’s Office in connection to a shooting that occurred on June 17, on the corner of Peach and Pellerin streets. Marks, 17, of Jeanerette, was wanted for Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities, Ag…See the Story

Three arrested in Jeanerette on various charges

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Three arrested in Jeanerette on various charges

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JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A wanted man's arrest led to a total three men being arrested on various charges. On July 3, Officers patrolling the City of Jeanerette observed a black male identified as Brian Schexnayder, walking in the 1900 block of Main Street. Schexnayder is currently wanted by the Jeanerette Police Department for felony narcotics following a shooting investigation that occurred earlier last month. Officials said Schexnayder fled …Read Article

2 more suspects wanted for firing shots in Jeanerette neighborhood

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JEANERETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Authorities have released the names and pictures of two more people wanted after shots were fired in a Jeanerette neighborhood. Jeanerette Police Chief Terrance Moore said Jaylon Turner, 17, of Jeanerette, and Skyler Rollins, 20,…Jeanerette · Jeanerette Read Article

Louisiana renames crime bill as ‘Segus Jolivette Act’ in honor of fallen officer

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By Ange Toussaint Click here for updates on this story LAFAYETTE PARISH, Louisiana (KATC) — A crime bill that expands which offenses can be prosecuted as second-degree murder has been renamed in honor of a fallen officer, Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette. House Bill 260, now known as the Segus Jolivette Act, was amended during the 2025 regular legislative session to include additional crimes that can now result in second-degree murder charges…Jeanerette · Jeanerette See the Story

Two More Wanted in Connection with Tuesday Jeanerette Shooting

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Jeanerette investigating gunshots, person of interest identified

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Baton Rouge men arrested in connection to AM Grocery arson in Jeanerette

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JEANERTTE, La. (KLFY) -- Two Baton Rouge men have been arrested for allegedly setting fire to the AM Grocery store in Jeanerette. Police arrested Christopher Wyatt, 39, and Joe Veal, 24, of Baton Rouge for aggravated arson. According to authorities on May 30, the Jeanerette Police Department was contacted regarding suspicious activity around 1723 Church Street. While reviewing the live camera feed, officials observed someone setting fire to a bu…Jeanerette · Jeanerette See the Story

Jeanerette hosts Gun Violence Awareness Walk and community festival

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JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the city of Jeanerette hosted a walk and community festival. Families affected by gun violence walked 1.7 miles while chanting the words "stop gun violence." Ashly Drexler and Demetra Smith, members of the Forever Oshaun Foundation, organized the event as a way to help people cope with the grief of losing a loved one to gun violence. The foundation was created aft…Jeanerette · Jeanerette Read Article

Shooting Incidents Prompt Police Manhunt in Jeanerette, Baldwin

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What’s Your Story: From prison to pulpit

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Little Zorah Baptist Church stands quietly on the edge of Jeanerette, a historic sanctuary dating back to the 1800s. But for Reverend Wilferd Johnson, its far more than a place of worship. Its where he found purposeand redemption.I am a pastor and I pastor one of the oldest African American churches in this area, Johnson said. Little Zorah has been in existence since the 1800s.Johnsons journey to the pulpit began in a place few would expect; ins…Jeanerette · Jeanerette Read Article