Public Safety

Andre Paul Landrio

Sheriff: Man attacks wife, deputy while wearing an ankle monitor for 3 counts of attempted 2nd-degree murder

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

A 32-year-old Arnaudville man attacked his wife and then a deputy while being out on bond from Orleans Parish wearing an ankle monitor on three counts of attempted second-degree murder, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The arrest of Andre Paul Landrio, of the 900 block of La.

2 wounded in I-49 shooting

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a reported shooting on Interstate 49 on Sunday, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Guidroz said the shooting occurred at about 4:30 a.m. at mile marker 23 outside Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 8 Matthew Muggridge, 23, 100 block of Pierce Road, Speedwell, TN. 2nd degree battery, remaining after forbidden, simple battery. Saturday, Sept. 9 Gino Papillion, 58, 200 block of Bernard, Eunice. 2nd degree battery, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 8 12:08 a.m. Caller in the area of the 600 block of West Elm said there is someone in the home across the street and a subject stays upstairs, and no one else is supposed to be there. 12:17 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Sheba Ann Williams, 38, 100 block of Fleur Des Coteau, Opelousas. Hold for St. Martin Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, September 11, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 9 - Sept. 11 Wayman E Abernathy, 59, 1900 block of Prairie Ronde Road, Opelousas. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Devin C Carriere, 27, 200 block of Rene Road, Bunkie.

Eunice firefighters responded to a trash fire at about 11:35 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of La. 13 north. Two firefighters, Jeremy Faulkner and Blake Smith, are dousing the fire near pens for chickens, ducks and dogs. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The city marshal cited the homeowner for illegal burning.” Brown offered a reminder that a burn ban is in place. Firefighters extinguished the trash fire in a few minutes. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice firefighters respond to trash fire

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 8, 2023

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, September 8, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, Sept. 7 Mackenzie Yerrick, 19, 31000 block of Leprette Road, Gueydan. Hit and run. Marcus McGee, 43, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Disobey Fire Marshal’s orders, fire-raising on lands by criminal negligence.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, September 8, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Sept. 7 7:40 a.m. Lobby complaint. 8:50 a.m. Unruly juveniles are trying to leave. 9:21 a.m. Report of a dog chained to a pole. 9:22 a.m. Report of a large turtle, en route to locate owner. 9:26 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, September 8, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Sept. 8 Kelonda Shernette Pitre Thibodeaux, 39, 2700 block of Highway 752, Opelousas. Criminal trespass, simple assault (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.