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Former PAL President Sr. Cpl. David Stanley's two-week suspension was found to be too harsh by the city's Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board.

City wants to refire a Lafayette Police officer who got his job back after he said a failed drug test was caused by CBD supplements.

Former Lafayette Police Interim Chief and Sgt. Wayne Griffin has been fired after being investigated after sexual harassment complaint.

View Comments A hearing for a Lafayette Police officer who wants his job back after being fired for a use-of-force incident was tabled by the board who would decide on his discipline.  The Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board on Wednesday continued the hearing at the request of Pablo Estrada's attorney, Allyson Prejean. Estrada is appealing to be reinstated after he was fired in February.  Prejean said there was an "open file" at the 15th Judicial District Attorney's Office, which would prevent her from being able to defend Estrada. An open file could mean the matter is scheduled t...

A Lafayette police officer has been fired and is facing charges after an incident involving an arrested suspect near the parish jail.  Alex Ritter, 29, was arrested Wednesday and charged with malfeasance in office and simple battery, according to court records.  "On Jan. 1, 2021, Chief Thomas Glover was made aware of an incident involving officer Alex Ritter following the arrest of a suspect," said department spokesperson Sr. Cpl. Bridgette Dugas. "An internal affairs investigation was conducted immediately and as a result of the investigation, Officer Alex Ritter was terminated effect...