Public Safety

Tips sought in Opelousas area fatal shooting

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed that on July 16 just after 11 p.m. his office investigated a shooting that resulted in a death in the Opelousas area. Preliminary reports indicate that the shooting happened near Scattered Acres Road and I-49 South.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 18 Marctavious Singleton, 25, 900 block of E. South Street, Opelousas. Simple burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 17 Kasey Perron, 49, 400 block of 2nd Street, Elton. Probation warrant. Brad Joseph Castille, 46, 1100 block of West Maple, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 17 05:20 Report of a vehicle blown tire at Circle K. 08:47 Reckless driver reported coming from Basie. 09:21 Wreck at East Maple and Vivian, no injuries.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 14 Seth Daville, 35, homeless, Eunice. Violation of protective orders. Michael Brown, 33, 7700 block of Walter Drive, Denham Springs. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 14 02:05 Caller in the 700 block of Harold reported an elderly subject at her door. 02:15 Did a walk through the residence, house is secure. Subject was scared of a noise she heard.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 15-July 17 Richard J. Birotte, 57, 100 block of Cimmaron Drive, Opelousas. Illegal use of weapons, aggravated battery, illegal carrying of weapon. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 13 05:38 Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah. 06:07 Caller in the 2000 block of Betty said that someone went through her car last night. 08:01 Wreck at Vine and 13th, no injuries, no road blockage.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 13 Kyle Thompson, 34, 2800 block of George Soileau Road, Basile. Probation warrant. Marcus McGee, 43, 100 block of Prairie, Eunice. Bench warrant. Cavin Hanchett, 36, 500 block of Sharon, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 14 Johnny Dwayne Neely, 58, 100 block of Phillips Loop, Palmetto. Attempted second degree murder, hate crimes, home invasion, bench warrant. Arrested by Melville Police.