Public Safety

Vibrant Nails & Spa located at 143 North Bobcat, Eunice, was destroyed early Friday morning. According to one of the owners Kim Keohavong, “It was an old building. It appears the roof caved in. I know we did experience bad weather as well.” Owners Kim and Bobby Keohavong rented the building space from Samco Properities. The nail salon business has been open since 2014. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Possible storm damage

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 5, 2023

Melvin Lewis II

Sex offender accused of abusing girl starting when she was 9

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 5, 2023

A registered sex offender was arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies for sexually abusing a girl since she was 9 years old, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The parent of the juvenile victim contacted the St.

Joey Comeaux

Rotarians learn about active shootings

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, May 5, 2023

Joey Comeaux of CoverSix Training Academy was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club Wednesday. Comeaux gave a presentation on what procedures, training, and preparations the academy does in active shooting situations. Their motto is READ, “Retreat, Evade, Aid and Defend.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 5 Drake Evans Bernard, 33, 1100 block of W. Gilman Road, Lafayette. Home invasion, domestic abuse battery, criminal damage to property, interfering with emergency communication. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 28 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Violations of controlled dangerous substance, unlawful sale/purchas of tobacco under 18, prohibition against use of tobacco in schools, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, May 5, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 00:33 Disturbance in front of Cali Nails. 01:16 Suspicious person near Vine and Dulles. 01:48 Fight possibly in progress near Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Eric Deshotel, 21, 500 block of East Peach, Eunice. Hit andd run. Brian Henry, 43, 1300 block of Belaire Cove Road, Ville Platte. Bench warrant, 2 counts. May 4 Price Jacob Myers, 19, 300 block of Max Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 08:40 Welfare check in the 200 block of North St. George. 08:47 Suspicious subjects on bikes in the area of Harld and Hill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 4, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Aaron Deyonta Berry, 28, 800 block of Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Attempted simple burglary, criminal trespass, simple burglary (2 counts), access device fraud. Arrested by Opelousas Police. William J.

During the morning hours of April 21, an older Hispanic male with an amputated leg and a younger Hispanic male arrived at the Iron Horse Tractor Sales at 4079 Highway 190 in Eunice to purchase a red TYM T574 HST tractor and attachment, valued at $34,094. (Crime Stoppers photo)

Tractor stolen from Eunice dealer

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

St Landry Crime Stoppers and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a theft of farm equipment in the Eunice area.