Public Safety

Sex offender sentenced 70 years

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 17, 2023
Larry Primeaux Sr., 73, of Washington, was sentenced to serve a total of 70 years at hard labor with 50 of those years to be served without probation, parole or suspension of sentence, according to District Attorney Chad Pitre. Primeaux was convicted on Oct.
The St. Landry Crime Stoppers photo shows a bullet-riddled pickup truck after a shooting on Moonlight Road in the Lawtell-Lewisburg area.

The St. Landry Crime Stoppers photo shows a bullet-riddled pickup truck after a shooting on Moonlight Road in the Lawtell-Lewisburg area.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers seeks tips into Lawtell-Lewisburg drive-by

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, November 17, 2023
St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in solving a drive-by shooting in the Lawtell-Lewisburg area. On Nov. 8, deputies were dispatched to the area of Moonlight Road and Homer Richard Road in reference to witnesses hearing 50 to 60 gunshots.

St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Following a review of recent rainfall and guidance from the National Weather Service, which indicates that the present fire risk has dropped to below normal and is classified as "low," St. Landry Parish Government officially announces its decision to lift the parish-wide burn ban, effective Nov. 16.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Nov. 16 Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police. Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Angel Rico-Velazquez, 35, 5400 block of Frontage Road, Jenningss. Hit and run. Brandy Fontenot, 29, 1700 block of Tiger Lane, Mamou. Attempted carjacking, aggravated criminal damage to property.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 15 12:27 a.m. 911 caller said a subject is breathing but not responding. Call came from the 600 block of Lewis. 1:38 a.m. Caller said a subject on a bike in the driveway is yelling and screaming.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Nov. 11 Tyler Fruge, 25, 30 block of Acadia, Eunice. Cruelty to animals, 4 counts, dogs at large, unlawful ownership of vicious dog, unlawful restraint of a dog, 4 counts. Sunday, Nov. 12 Jeramie Pitre, 46, 500 block of West Maple, Eunice.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 14 12:48 a.m. 911 caller reported an active disturbance in the 300 block of West Bacciochi. 5:42 a.m. Caller said he is at the ATM at JD Bank and it appears to look like someone tried to pry it open.
The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening. The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event. From left, are Christian Walker, operator; Manny Sandoval, captain; Fire Chief Chaise Brown, Blake Smith, operator; Ben Brown, operator; and Jeremy Faulkner, captain. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan.

The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening. The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event. From left, are Christian Walker, operator; Manny Sandoval, captain; Fire Chief Chaise Brown, Blake Smith, operator; Ben Brown, operator; and Jeremy Faulkner, captain. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan.

Eunice firefighters hold fundraiser

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening (Nov. 9). The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event.