Public Safety

Xavier Watson

Jury convicts man in Eunice shooting

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, February 22, 2024

A St. Landry Parish jury convicted Xavier Watson for the attempted second-degree murder of a 14-year-old juvenile on May 4, 2022. According to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre the jury deliberated for an hour before delivering a verdict on Wednesday.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Feb. 21 Lance Russell, 35, 1000 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Cornealus Ivory, 41, 100 block of Sternburg, Lafayette. Operating while intoxicated, reckless operation. Jessie Smith, 35, 400 block of Pearl, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Feb. 21 12:59 a.m. Suspicious person near the Northwest Center. 5:34 a.m. Spoke with a subject. He took a tool box from the trash. 6:46 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, February 22, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Feb. 22 Krystle Renee Wilson, 37, 600 block of E. Wilson Street, Ville Platte. Monetary instrument abuse (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The Eunice Fire Department has received smoke detectors from the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Their program, Operation Save A Life, aims at reducing the number of fatalities from home fires by giving out smoke detectors to the community at no cost. If you or someone you know is interested, call or follow the link below and submit a request for home installation. https://dpsweb.dps.louisiana.gov/operation.nsf From left, are Capt. Manny Sandoval, Capt.Garrett Daville, Operator Christian Walker, Fi

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Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Kelsey Rochelle Mallet

Mardi Gras suspect sought

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Mamou Police are looking for a Kelsey Rochelle Mallet who has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after an altercation on Tuesday, during the Madi Gras festivities, just before 5 p.m.

4-wheeler believed stolen from Eunice area recovered

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

A 4-wheeler stolen from the Eunice area was recovered from a location in the 1000 block of St. Julien Road in Evangeline Parish on Feb. 12, according to a news release from the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office. Two people, Tim Stelly, 41, and Lacey Miller were arrested.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 20 12:02 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of South 8th said a subject is under her carport. 1:32 a.m. Caller requested extra patrol in the area of the South Martin Luther King apartments. 7:53 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Feb. 21 Tyren Daniel Buckner, 28, 200 block of S. Bridge Street, Washington. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alexis Marie Kennedy, 41, 2200 block of Babe Street, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Feb. 17-Tuesday, Feb. 20 Sherika Pitre, 33, 800 block of Pulford Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, domestic abuse battery (strangulation). Arrested by Opelousas Police.