Public Safety

Evangeline Parish man faces charges for Sinker Cypress theft

BATON ROUGE — On June 18, Leonard Laborde of St. Landry was arrested on two counts of timber theft, two counts of criminal trespass, and one count of simple criminal damage to property.

Crowley man arrested for pornography involving juveniles

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Crowley man on June 26 for pornography Involving juveniles under the age of 13. Shannon Robert Primeaux, 42, of South Avenue D in Crowley, was arrested on 15 counts of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 (Felony).

Arnaudville man convicted of sex crimes against juveniles

The St. Landry Parish District Attorney’s Office tried and convicted Jack Joseph Ray Sr., 73, of Arnaudville, of numerous sex crimes against two juveniles that occurred over the course of 2022. The trial concluded on Thursday after two days of testimony and evidence.

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, June 27 Stevie Jones Fruge, 46, 200 block of Louisiana Avenue, Opelousas. Probation/parole violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

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

3 Church Point men linked to Acadia Parish burglaries, thefts

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies continue to close out burglary cases which have plagued various portions of the parish. According to Sheriff KP Gibson, numerous arrests along with a list of wanted persons involved in burglary and theft cases over the last several months was released recently.

Eunice shooting victim identified

The victim of shooting on May 21 in the 1000 block of West Ash Avenue has been identified as Jeffery Rooks, 21, of Eunice. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef also reported that no arrest has been made in the shooting.

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, June 26 Samantha Lewis, 34, 600 block of East Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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, June 25 Marcus Bellow, 18, 600 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Simple battery. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, June 25 12:47 a.m. Down with a suspicious vehicle at the Northwest Pavilion. 1:00 a.m. Down with a suspicious person at Tobacco Plus. 3:02 a.m. Acadian Medical caller wants a suspicious person to be removed.