Curfew in Acadia Parish
Harlan Kirgan
Acadia Parish will have a curfew tonight from 6pm to 6am. We will address any further curfews tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Public Safety
Joe Vanderbrook of Lafayette displays a sign during a rally to support Ronald Greene’s family at the State Capitol on Thursday, May 27, 2021.(Photo by Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)
Feds detail pattern of ‘unchecked misconduct’ within Louisiana State Police
Wesley Muller / Louisiana Illuminator
Federal authorities released the findings of an investigation Thursday that revealed a pattern of unlawful conduct within the Louisiana State Police, including troopers’ use of excessive force, lack of accountability and other problems in “every corner of the state.”
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Monday, January 20, 2025
Two Opelousas residents were arrested and accused of manufacturing and dealing synthetic marijuana, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
Sheriff: Major synthetic marijuana dealers busted
Harlan Kirgan
Two Opelousas residents were arrested and accused of manufacturing and dealing synthetic marijuana, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.
“Today, narcotics investigators with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation with Homeland Security and the U.S.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Eunice Police Arrests
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
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.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Eunice Police Radio log
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
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.
Monday, January 20, 2025
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
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.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Richard Louis Deville
Information sought about Eunice escapee
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Felton Gregory Leday
Arrest made in 30-year-old sex crimes in Lawtell area
Harlan Kirgan
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.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Eunice Police Radio log
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
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.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
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.
Thursday, January 16, 2025