Public Safety

Church Point woman charged with misdemeanor desecration of graves

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reports, “On Dec. 10, 2024, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies investigated a complaint of desecration of a grave at Serenity Memorial Park, 7352 Hwy 31, Opelousas.

Impaired driver charged in death of unrestrained motorist 

Billy Kritzer was arrested on charges related to a fatality crash that claimed the life of 59-year-old Gilbert Price Jr. on Jan. 9, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

Evangeline Parish LDWF agent Guillory recognized

Five Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) employees were recognized for their commitment to managing, protecting, and conserving Louisiana’s abundant natural resources at the Jan.

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. 10 Chance Evans Bushnell, 36, 1100 block of Highway 13, Eunice. Simple burglary, criminal damage to property. Arrested by St.

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. 9 Mary Tweedel, 65, 200 block of June, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Belinda Fontenot, 58, 200 block of Mill, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Jan. 9 5:45 a.m. Caller said a subject is harassing them while trying to unload the truck and she wants to go inside the store. 8:02 a.m. Wellness check on a subject in the 300 block of Martin Luther King.

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. 9 Teddy Horace Coleman, Jr., 61, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Eunice. Issuing worthless checks, bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Jeremy Fall, 42, homeless, Eunice. Contempt of court. Teddy Coleman, 61, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Jan. 8 9:24 a.m. Caller said she and her daughter are being harassed at the Windcrest Apartments. 11:20 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Childs reported a stolen license plate. 12:16 p.m.

Home fire safety urged after 3 fires result in 6 fatalities

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J Adams urges Louisianans to be aware of and proactive about addressing home fire hazards after six lives were lost overnight Monday in three different house fires across the state. Just after 4 a.m.