A suspicious device that prompted evacuations on Ridgewood Drive was determined to be a non-explosive fake, according to Louisiana State Police.
The Lafayette Police Department responded to reports of the device in the 200 block of Ridgewood Drive earlier Tuesday. As a precaution, residents were asked to leave the area while authorities investigated.
State Police have since confirmed the device posed no threat, and an all-clear has been issued. Neighbors are now allowed to return to their homes.
Officials say the investigation remains ongoing to determine how the device was placed in the area. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Lafayette police.
