Lafayette Man Killed After Dispute Over Prostitution Arrangement in North Louisiana
(KPEL) — A Lafayette man was fatally shot at an Airbnb in Monroe, Louisiana, during a disagreement.
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office says Braylon Newton was shot and killed during an argument involving prostitution.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the shooting: another Lafayette man, Keton Dugas, Brandi Frosch-Farr from Bellmead, Texas, and Wellestey Madurie III from Florida.
Keton Dugas has been charged with second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, armed robbery, and robbery with a firearm.
Brandi Frosch-Farr is facing attempted second-degree murder, armed robbery, and criminal conspiracy charges.
Lastly, Wellestey Madurie III is currently being hospitalized for a gunshot wound to the leg and is charged with solicitation of prostitution.
A police officer in Rayne was shot and killed Monday afternoon, May 5th.
Read More: Rayne Police Officer Killed in The Line of Duty
This is an active investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office.
OPSO MAKES ARRESTS IN WALLACE DEAN ROAD SHOOTING(Ouachita Parish) – May 1, 2025, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at an Air BnB located at 905 Wallace Dean Road in West Monroe on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.After a thorough investigation, the incident stemmed from a disagreement related to a prostitution arrangement. As a result, authorities have confirmed one fatality, Braylen Newton (Black/Male), of Lafayette, LA.OPSO Investigators obtained warrants for three individuals, all from out of town, involved in the shooting.Wellestey Daniel Madurie, III of Florida, (Black/Male): Currently seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound to the leg, charged with:-One Count of Solicitation of ProstitutionKeton Dugas (Black/Male) of Lafayette, LA: In Custody, charged with:-One Count Attempted Second-Degree Murder-One Count Second-Degree Murder-One Count Armed Robbery-One Count Armed Robbery with a FirearmBrandi Michaela Frosch-Farr (White/Female) of Bellmead, TX: Booked at OCC and charged with:-One Count Attempted Second-Degree Murder-One Count Armed Robbery-One Count Criminal Conspiracy
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