Public Safety

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.

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.

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.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Gary Paul Wilson, 63, 100 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.

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. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Jamie Lance Babineaux, 50, 400 block of Bayou Drive, Port Barre.

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. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Malcolm Jamal Gilbert, 34, 200 block of Hazel Street, Port Barre. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.