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Lake Charles Gun Bust Exposes Community Watch | Lafayette Louisiana News
A 36-year-old Lake Charles man, Keelan Thompson, was arrested after a month-long investigation fueled by community tips, following a warrant for illegal gun possession and drug activity. Officers found a firearm, suspected meth, and drug paraphernalia at his home — a repeat offender with a history of violent crimes and drug charges. Sheriff Stitch Guillory credited local tips as vital to the bust, emphasizing the danger posed by armed felons and the importance of removing guns from the streets. Thompson is now jailed with an $181,000 bail, and the case underscores how community vigilance…
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