Public Safety

Murder-suicide victims identified

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz at 1:47 p.m. Monday the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department received a phone call about a female who appeared to be deceased in the Sunset area. Patrol deputies responded to the scene, 2686 N.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff's DARE officer Theme Ledee, right, is shown during a program at St. Edmund Elementary School in 2009. At left, seated, is Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. (File photo)

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's DARE officer Theme Ledee, right, is shown during a program at St. Edmund Elementary School in 2009. At left, seated, is Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. (File photo)

Former DARE officer, TRIAD coordinator Theme Ledee dies in shooting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Former St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office DARE and TRIAD officer Theme Ledee died in a shooting on Lee Garland Drive in the Opelousas area on Monday, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. At 4:05 p.m.
Frederick Bias Jr

Frederick Bias Jr

Sex offender arrested on Halloween with candy near kids

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
An convicted sex offender was arrested on Halloween after being found by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies with a bowl of candy in the presence of kids, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. According to Guidroz, “On March 3, 2007, Frederick Bias Jr.
Autumn Navarre

Autumn Navarre

Mother charged with drug death of her infant child

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
An Acadia Parish woman has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide in the death of her infant child. On Aug. 11, deputies responded to Coon Richard Road near Morse regarding an unresponsive infant.

Gas leak causes 4-block evacuation in Eunice

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
A gas leak at Vivan and Williams avenue caused a four-block area to be evacuated from about 4:30 to 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Fire Chief Chaise Brown said there were no injuries reported.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Debra Renea Hughes, 56, 300 block of Dynasty Lane, Opelousas. Unlawful use of social media. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dustin John Guilbeau, 38, 400 block of Church Street, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Nov. 7 Nathaniel Freeman, 22, 400 block of Corn, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 7 2:40 a.m. Two suspicious subjects near the Store and Lock on Park. 9:53 a.m. 911 caller requested an ambulance to the 100 block of Faquetigue for a subject. 12:30 p.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Monday, Nov. 6-Tuesday, Nov. 7 Jarrod S. Savoy, 35, 100 block of Bayou Drive, Port Barre. DWI (1st offense), failure to report accident. Arrested by Port Barre Police.