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  • NewsLafayette man arrested after New Iberia pursuit

    A Lafayette man was arrested Friday morning after a police pursuit through New Iberia. Sheriff's deputies used spike strips to stop Joseph Carpenter's vehicle after reports of a suspicious vehicle on Parkview Drive. He faces charges including aggravated assault of a police officer and driving under the influence, a case that affects public safety for residents along the pursuit route.

    KQKI News · Oct 9, 2026
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  1. [1] Lafayette Man Arrested After Pursuit Through New Iberia · KQKI News

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Lafayette Man Arrested After Pursuit Through New Iberia

A Lafayette man, Joseph Carpenter, was arrested Friday morning following a police pursuit through New Iberia. The chase ended when sheriff's deputies used spike strips to disable his vehicle after initial reports of a suspicious vehicle were made on Parkview Drive. Carpenter faces multiple charges including aggravated assault of a police officer and driving under the influence.

SocietyPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 10:27 PM

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  1. KQKI NewsOct 9, 12:00 AM

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