Public Safety

Tristen Dale LeBlue

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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

Exclusive Subscriber Content

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)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Tips sought in shooting death of parish corrections officer

From St. Landry Parish Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers

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.

A State Fire Marshal photo shows the recreational vehicle destroyed by fire Monday on Atterbury Road south of Eunice. A 67-year-old man died in the fire.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Fatal RV fire raises electrical concerns

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 3, 2024

State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is raising awareness about electrical fire hazards following a fatal fire in Eunice. Around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, Acadia Fire District 4 responded to a call for an recreational vehicle fire located in the 1600 block of Atterbury Drive in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 1 Terry Fontenot, 27, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 3, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, May 2 2:09 a.m. Caller reported that the door at Take 5 is opened, a person can walk into the office. 8:53 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

Exclusive Subscriber Content

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, May 3, 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. Friday, May 3 Johnathan Wilson, 21, 400 block of Beverly Blvd., Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

Exclusive Subscriber Content

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 2, 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. Thursday, May 2 Brandon Lee Ponthieux, 37, 100 block of Horseshoe Loop, Krotz Springs. Second degree battery. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, May 1 Kelly Miller Lejeune, 48, 300 block of West Bacciochi, Eunice. Filing false records.

Eunice Police Radio log

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, May 1 12:36 a.m. Caller said subjects are stealing from The Arc bin. 3:13 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of North Bobcat said she thinks she hears someone outside of her residence near her carport. 8:37 a.m.