Public Safety

Eunice man guilty of ambush murder

Leonard Miller, 36, of Eunice, was found guilty of the second-degree ambush murder with of Clarence Mitchell, also of Eunice, in April 2022. A St. Landry Parish jury arrived at its verdict after 15 minutes of deliberation today, according to a news release from St.

Driver succumbs to injuries in St. Landry Parish crash

At about 5 p.m. on March 16, Louisiana State Police Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on La. 182 near Cotton Patch Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 72-year-old Freddie Thomas of Wilsonville, Alabama.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 30 Terri Dupre Courvelle, 55, 2000 block of Dupre Road, Opelousas. Interference with animal research facilities or animal management facilities. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Government.

Eunice curfew may be working

The curfew for adults in Eunice is apparently working, Police Chief Kyle Lebouef said. The 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew was announced effective March 23. “I’ve not seen as many minors out there walking or hanging out on the street,” he said on Tuesday.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 18 Curtis Leblanc, 55, 200 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Cruelty to animals. March 25 Leijean Johnson, 19, 200 block of Montreal Drive, Lafayette. Possession of stolen firearm. March 28 Heather McKinney, 37, 2900 Hwy. 383, Kinder. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 27 05:26 Caller in the 1700 block of West Peach said a loose dog attacked her dog on the porch. 07:21 Lobby complaint in reference to a stolen trash can.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 29 Jerod D. Dupont, 38, 100 block of Ray Lejeune Road, Jennings. Speeding, no motorcycle endorsement. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Michelle Marie Morgan, 41, 2700 block of Highway 752, Opelousas.

Opelousas woman charged with 29 counts of identity theft

A 35-year-old Opelousas woman was arrested Monday and charged with 29 counts of identity theft related to Medicaid payment, according to a Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. Jessica Marie Guillory, of the 600 block of Fontenot Road, was arrested on Tuesday.

Former town clerk in Washington charged

A former Town of Washington employee has been charged with theft and malfeasance in office over traffic citations. Erica Shauntrell Zacharie, 38, of the 100 block of Garnet Drive, Opelousas, turned herself in at the St. Landry Parish Jail and booked on the warrant issued for her arrest.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 28 Brandon Wedlock, 33, 2000 block of Douglas Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS, violation of uniform CDS law-drug free zone.