Public Safety

Sheriff: Arrest made in nearly 4-year-old Lawtell murder case

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

DNA testing along with “good old fashion boots on the ground investigation by law enforcement” are cited as factors in making an arrest in a 4-year-old Lawtell murder case, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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, May 7 Logan Tyler Lee, 28, 600 block of Rutherford Street, Shreveport.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, May 6 Reginald Thomas, 59, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant, contempt of court. Monique West, 26, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, May 6 3:51 a.m. Caller said subjects are in a vehicle and has a fire at the City Lake. 4:13 a.m. 911 caller in the 700 block of Juanita said a subject is pulling on car doors. 6:49 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, May 6, 2024

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. Saturday, May 4-Monday, May 6 Rickey Lee Fontenot, 55, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, May 6, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, May 3 Eddie Lee McClain, 33, 5700 block of Perry Lane, Lake Charles. Possession of Schedule I. Marlon N. Villanueva Ramirez, 23, 6600 block of Harry Dr., Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, May 6, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, May 3 12:16 a.m. Suspicious person near State Farm, West Laurel. 1:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park. 11:21 a.m. Wreck reported in the area of West Laurel and Nellie. No injuries, road blockage.

Tristen Dale LeBlue

Sheriff says man ran over relative and then attacked with a fence post

Harlan Kirgan

Monday, May 6, 2024

A disturbance involving family members on May 2 has led to attempted murder charges being filed, according to a news release from Acadia Parish KP Gibson. During a disturbance, the suspect intentionally struck the family member with his vehicle, causing the victim to roll over the vehicle.

Burglary suspect

Info sought about attempted burglary in Eunice area

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred in the 8300 block of Eunice Iota Highway near Eunice the evening of April 23, according to Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish.

Bullet holes in a car at the scene of a shooting that left 23-year-old Chanterria “Macky” Albert an off-duty St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s corrections officer, dead. (Submitted photo)

Tips sought in shooting death of parish corrections officer

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

Opelousas Police Detective Mike Hidalgo is asking the public’s help help in solving a murder in the city of Opelousas. Opelousas Police responded to shots being fired on the 1100 block of Park Avenue and located multiple shell casings at the scene.