Public Safety
Harlan Kirgan
Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near mile marker 78. The crash took the life of 23-year-old Adrian Rubio Pascual of Iowa, Louisiana.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, Feb. 29
Maci Danatta Smothers, 25, 1700 block of Ross Street, Opelousas. Criminal damage to property, criminal trespass, criminal mischief. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Mary Cameron, 53, 1100 block of Meche Road, Rayne. Bench warrant.
Joshua Billedeau, 45, 100 block of Vivian, Eunice. No brake lights, switched plate, possession of Schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
12:52 a.m. Manager at a fast food restaurant reported being threatened by a customer.
3:45 a.m.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary of an ATM machine at The Bank located in the 400 block of St. Joseph Avenue in Iota at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22.
ATM burglarized in Iota
Harlan Kirgan
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary of an ATM machine at The Bank located in the 400 block of St. Joseph Avenue in Iota at about 3:30 a.m. Feb. 22.
Two unknown male subjects stole a Ford F250 work truck and used the stolen vehicle to commit this crime.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
St. Landry Crime Stoppers posted this photo on social media asking the public to identify the two suspects who tried to break into a home in the 1400 block of West Elm in Eunice. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. They pointed a gun at a neighbor. Anyone with information on their identity or any other crime is urged to call 948-TIPS or tip online at stlandrycrimestoppers.com. All calls are anonymous and could earn up to a $1,000 cash reward. Download the free P3 app and “Say it Here” or dial **TIP
Attempted burglary suspects sought
Harlan Kirgan
St. Landry Crime Stoppers posted this photo on social media asking the public to identify the two suspects who tried to break into a home in the 1400 block of West Elm in Eunice. The incident happened around 1 p.m. Tuesday. They pointed a gun at a neighbor.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Eunice Police Arrests report
Myra Miller
The following are arrests by Eunice Police.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Kristopher Leisgang, 42, 400 block of Pearl, Eunice. Probation warrant.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Eunice Police Radio log
Myra Miller
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
4:38 a.m. Suspicious subject with a trash bag walking around the area of North 8th and Tate.
5:43 a.m. Fight reported between two subjects in the 200 block of Ulysse.
7:16 a.m.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, Feb. 28
Donisha L Duruisseau, 36, 1400 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated Assault, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police.
Brandon Keith Frank, 24, 1000 block of Samuel Drive, Eunice.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests
Myra Miller
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
Megan Gautreaux, 31, 400 block of 8th Street, Krotz Springs. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling, criminal trespass, theft, attempted simple escape, resisting an officer.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024