Public Safety

Drivers reminded to get back into ‘school zone mode’

As children prepare to begin another school year, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission reminds all drivers to watch out for students. That means slowing down in school zones and stopping for school buses that are picking up and dropping off children.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 3 Ashley Rochelle Gallow Cains, 32, 1700 block of Ware Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Lajavian Fontenot, 22, 300 block of W. Dale Street, New Iberia.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 2 Cameron Fournerat, 21, 200 block of Pine Lane, Oakdale. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer, contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 2 5:41 a.m. Disturbance at Walmart. 6:19 a.m. Reckless driver headed southbound into the city from LA 13 north. 8:15 a.m. Caller said juveniles are walking on train tracks at North Bobcat. 8:49 a.m.

Woman accused of taking mother’s SNAP benefits

LaShondra Taylor, 43, of Opelousas, has been been arrested and charged with receiving her mother’s SNAP benefits.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers, U.S. Marshals Service needs help locating a fugitive

Johnny Leon Wilson is wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service for bond revocation for murder and tampering with a corpse out of Harris County, Houston, Texas. In November of 2018, Wilson murdered his wife in Houston and was later apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Service in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Opelousas man sentenced for counterfeiting

LAFAYETTE — Gabriel Bates, 33, of Opelousas, was sentenced on July 27 for counterfeiting, announced U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown. U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays sentenced Bates to 26 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. Bates pleaded guilty to the charge on April 12.

Ville Platte deputy marshal killed serving warrant

Ville Platte City Marshal Deputy Barry Giglio was killed in shooting that occurred while he served a warrant at about 8:30 p.m. Monday. Giglio was pronounced dead at the scene near the intersection of Laran and West Beauregard streets.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 1 Mikeo Hollier, 54, 300 block of Lafayette, Eunice. No insurance, driving under the influence. Derick Peres, 43, 100 block of Hill, Eunice. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 1 0:300 Fight reported in the 300 block of Bacciochi. 11:46 Caller said his wife hit a pole at Walmart, in front of the grocery doors. 12:54 Lobby complaint in reference to theft. 12:30 Wreck at 8th and Hwy.