Public Safety

Workers repair a gas leak in the alley behind the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center off South 3rd Street on Monday. The leak caused the evacuation of about 50 people and the closing of about 15 businesses in the downtown area. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Gas leak causes evacuation

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

About 50 people in downtown Eunice were evacuated after a gas leak was discovered at 12: 25 p.m. Monday, according to Fire Chief Chaise Brown. No injuries were reported due to the leak that also closed about 15 business.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 1, 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. Wednesday, May 1 Carl Warner, 34, 400 block of Common Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) (5 counts).

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 30 Jaheim Joseph, 20, 100 block of Colby Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, April 30 12:33 a.m. Suspicious person at 12th and Maple. 1:07 a.m. Caller in the 1000 block of Tate reported a vehicle theft. 1:33 a.m. Wreck reported at East Ardoin near Sittig. 3:05 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 30, 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, April 30 Glynn Bryce Vidrine, 19, 500 block of Water Tower Road, Washington. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, April 29 Tammy Murphy, 33, 300 block of St. Matthew Drive, Church Point. Probation violation. Tuesday, April 30 Austin Duplantis, 21, 1700 block of West Peach, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, April 29 12:13 a.m. Subject has arrived at Acadian Medical ER. 12:23 a.m. Was advised that subject was not raped tonight.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, April 29, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 23 Cynthia Aspall, 64, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Dogs at large. Friday, April 26 Makailyn Armoni Guillory, 21, 300 block of MacAurthur, Sunset.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, April 29, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, April 26 6:04 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Verbena reported a stolen vehicle. 11:21 a.m. A phone in complaint in reference to a stolen vehicle. Call came in from Fontenot’s Diesel. 11:54 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, April 29, 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, April 27-Monday, April 29 Billy Nicholas Marcantel, 28, 100 block of Percy Aymond Road, Bunkie.