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Preston Castille, Helix Community Schools president, holds a hard hat signed by St. Landry Parish School Board members Thursday. The School Board approved a charter school application by Helix Community Schools. Two schools are planned for Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Charter school approved

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, October 7, 2022

The St. Landry Parish School Board approved a charter school application for Helix Community Schools at its meeting on Thursday. The unanimous approval is for a Type 1 charter school that will report to the School Board and receive state Minimum Foundation Program funds. Preston Castille, a St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, October 7, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 7 Kristy L. Ledoux, 43, 100 block of Della Drive, Opelousas. Child desertion. Arrested by Port Barre Police. Kevin Rico Cane, 51, 1200 block of Ina Clare Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, October 7, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 5 Marctavious Singleton, 24, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. October 6 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Unlawful sale/purchase of tobacco under 18. Nicole Fontenot, 20, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Simple assault.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, October 7, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. October 6 01:44 Ungovernable juvenile in the 200 block of North 9th. 02:37 Caller in the 400 block of Ulysee said that someone is trying to get into her home.

St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office major charged

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, October 6, 2022

A major in the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office faces charges after being investigated for using his office for personal gain, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Maj.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 6, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 6 Tristan Layne Higginbotham, 26, 100 block of 3rd Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 6, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 5 Garrett James Miller, 33, 500 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Hit and run, contempt of court. Juan Grimaldo, 37, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Probation warrant. Trevor Leger, 18, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Bench warrant. J.L.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 6, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. October 5 00:00 Several shots fired in the area of MacArthur and Lewis. 00:00 Shots fired in the area of Acadia and Mill. 00:01 Shots fired in the area of West Peach.

Jaida Leeann Settoon

Missing teen last seen in Eunice

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, October 6, 2022

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz issued a news release asking the public to be on the lookout for 15-year-old juvenile Jaida Leeann Settoon, who ran away from 1643 Prairie Ronde Hwy. in the Opelousas area and was last seen at about 2 a.m. Oct. 3.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 6, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 4 Veronica M. Richard, 61, homeless, Eunice. Aggravated assault, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less, prohibited acts. October 5 Garrett James Miller, 33, 500 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Hit and run, contempt of court.