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Four agencies, drones and off-road vehicles. Inside the manhunt for a Mamou attempted murder suspect

A Mamou man who allegedly struck one person in a confrontation over trespassing and dragged another with his vehicle has been captured following a manhunt that involved four agencies. Lawrance Edward Karm Jr., 45, faces an attempted second-degree murder charge, said St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Karm is being held at the St. Landry Parish Jail.

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Scoop News DeskLandry · Published Monday, September 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM UTCUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:07 AM UTC

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Locating Karm required drones and off-road vehicles, and the combined efforts of the sheriff's office, Eunice Police Department, Eunice Fire Department and Eunice Fire District 6. “Having the resources of the various police and fire agencies created a safer operation for the firefighters, officers and the alleged suspect,” Guidroz said. “This apprehension was the best possible outcome because no one was killed or seriously injured.” Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the St.

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