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Man arrested in death of woman found after report of stolen vehicle, Youngsville Police say

The Advocate 07 Feb 2026
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a 70-year-old woman shortly after reports of a stolen vehicle, according to the Youngsville Police Department ... .
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Impeachment evidence against Youngsville police chief will not remove him from office

The Advocate 03 Feb 2026
In a Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board meeting last week, a lawyer for Youngsville police Capt. John Davison offered evidence he said showed Youngsville Police Chief JP Broussard committed perjury and recommended impeachment ... .
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‘A longtime dream’: How this Youngsville student was chosen for solo performance at Carnegie Hall

The Advocate 30 Jan 2026
Southside High School student Anzlie Ingram has played the clarinet for eight years, but will have the opportunity to fulfill what she calls a “longtime dream” next week ... .
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Youngsville police captain reinstated, chief facing impeachment after five-hour hearing

The Advocate 28 Jan 2026
Impeachment filings against Youngsville Police Chief JP Broussard were brought before the Youngsville Municipal Police Civil Service Board during a Tuesday hearing that lasted more than five hours ... .
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Youngsville woman shares her journey battling cancer as community rallies in support

The Advocate 23 Jan 2026
The community is rallying in support for Francine Gauthier, a mother who received a life-altering cancer diagnosis in January, after losing both her children ... .
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Youngsville man, former Natchitoches deputy, arrested on child sex charge

The Advocate 20 Jan 2026
A five-month investigation has led to the arrest of a Lafayette Parish man and former Natchitoches Parish sheriff’s deputy, Sheriff Stuart Wright said ... .
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Youngsville PD sends investigation into incident at Acadiana Renaissance to district attorney

The Advocate 17 Jan 2026
The Youngsville Police Department has sent its investigation into an incident involving students at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy to the district attorney’s office ... .
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African Children's Choir to perform at Youngsville church as part of national tour

The Advocate 12 Jan 2026
The African Children's Choir is coming to Louisiana later this month to share worship songs and hymns with the Youngsville community, with the goal of raising money to help African children living in extreme poverty pursue education and training ... .
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Two individuals arrested in connection with Youngsville robbery

The Advocate 09 Jan 2026
Two men were arrested on Thursday for their alleged involvement in a robbery that took place in Youngsville early Thursday morning ... .
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Former Youngsville police chief fined for actions after councilwoman's crash in 2022

The Advocate 08 Jan 2026
Former Youngsville police chief Rickey Boudreaux was fined by the Louisiana Board of Ethics after being found guilty of two allegations connected with an incident involving a former city councilman crashing into a parked car ... .
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Youngsville family loses everything in house fire, seeks community support as holidays approach

The Advocate 10 Dec 2025
A fire over the weekend in Youngsville destroyed a family home, leaving residents displaced just ahead of Christmas. Kayla Romero, who shared the residence with her two children and grandfather, called 911 as soon as she noticed the flames ... .
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Juvenile arrested in Youngsville shooting that injured one

The Advocate 08 Dec 2025
A juvenile has been arrested in Youngsville after police determined they were involved in criminal activity that led to shots being fired ... .
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Youngsville Police Department taps this experienced lawman for assistant chief position

The Advocate 19 Nov 2025
The Youngsville Police Department recently named a new assistant police chief; former Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office assistant chief Kenny Duhon was sworn in by YPD chief JP Broussard to the open position ... .
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Youngsville approves projects to improve walkability; here's what's coming

The Advocate 18 Nov 2025
The Youngsville city council made the decision to move forward with several road projects last week, including the development of a crosswalk along E Milton Avenue ... .
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