Public Safety

Opelousas man sentenced to life in prison for raping child

An Opelousas man convicted of first-degree rape was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison, according to St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. Lee R. Jackson, 55, was convicted by a unanimous jury on Sept. 28 for the rape of child under 13 years old.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Oct. 19 Judson Eldrege, 50, 100 block of Hill Street, Eunice. Second degree rape, filing or maintaining false public records, cyberstalking. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 18 12:54 a.m. Caller reported a possible intoxicated driver that is parked near the library on 2nd, and now leaving heading west on Park. 1:01 a.m. An active disturbance in the 1700 block of Amazon.

Sunset man arrested for shooting hunting dogs

A 63-year-old Sunset man was arrested on three counts of aggravated animal cruelty after three hunting dogs were shot. Dean J. Renard, of the 200 block of Mouton Road, was arrested on Monday. The charges were brought by St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Oct. 17 Tineshia Robertson, 33, 400 block of B Macauthor, Eunice. Warrant for Tangipohoa Parish, 2 counts. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Courtney Thomas, 32, 1700 block of Amazon, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 17 6:00 a.m. Caller said he woke up to subjects that came into and destroyed his hotel room at Eunice Inn. Subjects trashed the room and disappeared. 8:09 a.m.

Rayne Police seek tips about theft

Rayne Police are investigating a theft that occurred at a business in the 1400 block of The Boulevard on Sept.9. Video surveillance captured the suspect described as a black female with black hair, medium complexion and a heavy build. She was wearing a striped print dress.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Nathaniel G. Davis Sr., 59, 300 block of Frilot Cove Road, Opelousas. Traffic control signals, possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule IV CDS, simple battery of the infirm.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Oct. 13 Daniel Gaspard, 54, 300 block of Corn, Eunice. Probation warrant. Joseph Lemelle, 58, 100 block of Baker Road, Houston, TX. Resisting an officer, driving under suspension, improper turning/signal required.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Oct. 16 1:29 a.m. Caller in the 100 block of Jake said his ex keeps ringing the door bell and leaving. 8:30 a.m.