Public Safety

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Jan. 16 Jake Scahefer, 31, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Bench warrant. Malik Richard, 24, 1200 block of Rougeau, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Jan. 16 1:28 a.m. Suspicious vehicle behind Dollar General, West Laurel. 7:17 a.m. Hit and run involving a school bus and a vehicle. Suspect vehicle is heading east bound on West Maple.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Jan. 17 Donald Guilbeaux, Jr., 25, 1200 block of W. Cherry Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS, headlamps violation.

Information sought about Eunice escapee

The St. Landry Parish Correctional Center comes to Crime Stoppers and requests help in locating an escaped inmate. On June 12, 2024, while on litter abatement detail, Richard Louis Deville escaped custody in the area of Laurel Street near Eunice Poultry. Deville is a black male, 5’11’’, 140 lbs.

Arrest made in 30-year-old sex crimes in Lawtell area

A 74-yar-old man is charged with a sex crimes that occurred 30 years ago in the Lawtell area, St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported. Felton Gregory Leday, of the 9700 block of U.S. 190, Opelousas, is charged with one count of first-degree rape and three counts of sexual battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 15 6:11 a.m. Caller in the 600 block of Lewis said a subject is refusing to give her phone. 10:05 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to harassment. 10:19 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Jan. 16 Jamarious Dante Calais, 32, 700 block of Peach Street, Lafayette. Theft, criminal trespassing. Arrested by St.

Violent crime arrests down in 2024

Violent crime arrests in Eunice were down in 2024 compared to 2023 according to a report released by Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef for Tuesday’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting. LeBouef pointed out there were 1,274 more traffic stops in 2024 compared to 2023.

Eunice firefighters answered 393 calls in 2024

Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown reported 393 calls during 2024 with 24 structure fires and 10 vehicle fires.

Grand jurors indict two for homicides

St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre reported on Tuesday two Grand Jury indictments. Mark Anthony Riggins was indicted for the second-degree murder of Marcus James Henry. On Sept. 28, 2024, Henry was found on the 800 block of St.