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History Of the Lake Charles Police Department. On July 25, 1868, eight days after the newly incorporated town of Lake Charles held its first municipal elections, Pat Fitzgerald was sworn in as the town Constable. As the town blacksmith and a Civil War Veteran, Fitzgerald was well qualified to manhandle outlaws. As the only law officer in the small community of 700, Constable Fitzgerald had to enforce all of the town's ordinances without a jail to incarcerate violators. Then, on May 11, 1874, the town council organized the Lake Charles Police Department with Fitzgerald serving as "chief" and overseeing seven "captains on patrol." During the late 1800s and early 1900s the police officers were focused on enforcing "morality" laws such as public drunkenness, gambling, and prostitution. Officers also assumed the role of traffic controller as the popularity of the automobile increased. The year 1945 marked the construction of the first dedicated Lake Charles Police Station with a jail, built on the corner of Kirby and Pithon streets. Harry Hebert, the police chief at the time, established the detective division in 1947 and future State Representative Mike Hogan became the first plain-clothes detective. In December of 1974 the Lake Charles Police Department relocated to its current headquarters on Enterprise Boulevard, after relocating several times over the years. A year later the Lake Charles Police Department hired its first female patrol officers. Under current Police Chief Shawn Caldwell, the Lake Charles Police Department has continued to make outstanding achievements. In November 2000 the Lake Charles Police Department became an accredited law enforcement agency, allowing them to join an elite international group who are similarly recognized for their professional excellence. The Lake Charles Police Department continues to be dedicated to fostering community partnerships, strengthening peace of mind and striving to prevent crime and disorder in the City of Lake Charles.

10/18/2026

🍂🚔 Join LCPD at Harvest Lights! 🚔🍂

The Lake Charles Police Department is excited to join Reins of Hope for an evening of family fun supporting their therapeutic riding and equine-assisted programs!

📅 Saturday, October 24
🕓 4–7 p.m.
📍 The Stables at LeBocage | 4550 Southpark Drive, Lake Charles

We’re bringing the SWAT Bearcat vehicle, a police boat, a police unit, and Spot the Robot Dog! Come meet our officers and SWAT operators, get an up-close look at the equipment, and enjoy crafts, music, food trucks, and more!

🎟️ Want to win a “Day as a First Responder” with LCPD? Enter our department’s raffle for a special opportunity to visit, meet our team, and learn about what we do! Raffle tickets are three for $5 and can be purchased with your event tickets or at the event. Be sure to place yours in the LCPD raffle box! (All proceeds are direct donations to the Reigns of Hope non-profit organization)

🚨 Stay for the “Light Up the Night” finale, when participating first responders turn on their emergency lights together!

Thank you to Reins of Hope for inviting us to be part of this event and for the meaningful work you do for families in our community. Bring the family, come say hello, and help support a great cause!

10/16/2026

10/10/2026

🚔🐾 Come see us at Trinity Baptist Church’s Touch-A-Truck event!

The Lake Charles Police Department’s Community Policing Division and SWAT Team are out here with our vehicles, equipment, and a special guest—Spot the robot dog!

Bring the family, meet our officers, get an up-close look at the SWAT truck, and check out Spot. We’d love to see you and answer your questions!

Thank you to Trinity Baptist Church for bringing the community together and inviting us to be part of the fun! 💙

10/07/2026

If you’re looking for a career that is a front row seat the greatest show on earth!! Come see LCPD at the Civic Center Job Fair in Lake Charles and get signed up for the January class! Our recruiter Cpl Dennis will be there ready to answer any questions and get you signed up!

09/28/2026

🚨 OPEN PT TESTING THIS FRIDAY 🚨

The Lake Charles Police Department is holding an open physical fitness test on Friday, October 2, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at 4909 Common St., Lake Charles, LA 70605.

If you’re ready to take the next step toward joining LCPD, come test with us! The PT test includes:

🏃 300-meter sprint in 80 seconds or less
💪 24 sit-ups in 1 minute
🚨 150-pound rescue drag for 30 meters

Don’t miss your chance to get started. Visit our Leadline recruiting page to register: https://jobs.leadline.io/jobs/95524

Check out this job opportunity at Lake Charles Police Department

09/24/2026

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Nelson Road Homicide Investigation

On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at 8:34 p.m., Officers with the Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of Nelson Road. Upon their arrival, Officers located one individual who had been shot. The victim was identified as 49-year-old Chad Anthony Ellis.

Mr. Ellis was transported to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

On Thursday, Sept. 24, Lake Charles Police Detectives along with the United States Marshall’s Service and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, located and arrested 43-year-old Walter Paul Lyons for the shooting death of Chad Ellis. Lyons was arrested in Pineville La. at approximately 8:30 am. Lyons is charged with Second Degree Murder and his bond has been set at $850,000.

Information gained from this investigation indicates that Ellis and Lyons were in the same area. Ellis was in a verbal argument with a group of people at the location and Lyons engaged in the argument. A short time later Lyons shot and killed Ellis.

This is an ongoing investigation. People with information are asked to call Lake Charles Police at 337- 491-1311 or anonymously leave a tip on the Lake Charles PD app. Sgt. George Miller is the lead investigator.

09/23/2026

On September 22, 2026, at approximately 6:06 pm officers with the Lake Charles Police Department patrol division responded to the 300 block of V.E. Washington Street regarding a disturbance.

Upon arrival at the residence, patrol officers encountered a woman armed with a handgun, who was threatening to harm herself. She immediately barricaded herself inside a residence and refused to come out.

Patrol officers established a safety perimeter and requested assistance from the department’s SWAT team and Crisis Intervention Team Negotiators. Negotiators established contact with the woman and spoke with her over the next several hours.

At approximately 11:32 pm she exited the residence safely and without a weapon.

The woman was then transported to a local hospital for evaluation and further care.

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830 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA
70601

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http://www.makethechange2lcpd.com/

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