Public Safety

Krotz Springs woman guilty of killing ex-husband

A St. Landry Parish jury convicted a Krotz Springs woman of second-degree murder of her ex-husband, John Barker, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. Margaret Yvette Barker, 52, shot her ex- husband five times.

Sex offender convicted again

A registered sex offender has been convicted again — this time for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre, Elliot Simms. 44, was found guilty by a 12-person jury on Tuesday of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, March 27 12:50 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Pearl. 2:14 a.m. Suspicious person reported behind Millennium Computers. 2:35 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, March 28 Trevante Jamar Williams, 22, 4300 block of Oakland Road, Erwinville, LA. Third degree rape. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Carzell Eric Augustus, 52, 20000 block of Bar Oak Drive, Zachary. Bench warrant.

Firefighters rescue man from rice bin

Firefighters rescued a man after he fell into a rice bin at North CC Duson and East Vine, according to Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown. The incident occurred at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters from Eunice, St. Landry District 6, and Acadia District 4 were at the scene.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, March 27 Terry Rutledge, 59, 200 block of Palm Street, Port Barre.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, March 26 Arsenio Givs, 34, 100 block of Salvador St., Opelousas. Bench warrant. Christopher Sam, 34, 700 block of Evergreen, Opelousas. Contempt of court. Joshua Menard, 21, 600 block of South 2nd, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, March 26 12:08 a.m. Noise complaint in the 1000 block of West Ash. 4:53 a.m. Caller said he was jumped by a subject. 7:38 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of Hill requested extra police patrol. 9:30 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, March 26 Cassandra Renee Bryant, 37, 200 block of Leblanc Street, Opelousas. Aggravated criminal damage to property, reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, March 25 12:59 a.m. Caller reported a subject revving a motor bike engine in the area of Coburn’s near East Magnolia. 3:44 a.m. Suspicious subject near Heinen Medical. 4:18 a.m.