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State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

BATON ROUGE — The final fireworks sales season of the year kicked off this week, so the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them.

The neck of an abused dog. (St. Landry Parish Government photo)

Man arrested for abusing dog

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Jimmy J. Olivier Jr., 52, of Darryl Lane in Port Barre, was arrested on one count of cruelty to animals on Tuesday, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Government. On Dec. 24, Animal Control Director Spencer Cornette was notified by the St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 27 Reggie Barras, 41, 1600 block of Ford Ave., Basile. Probation warrant, bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 27 00:40 Caller in the 200 block of North 6th said he believes someone is outside of his residence. 07:14 Contact DOTD, get an update for the flashing light at LSUE and Maple.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 28 Tyler Guidroz, 24, 2800 block of S. Beglis Parkway, Sulphur. Aggravated cruelty to animals. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Corey Andre Ventre, 36, 300 block of W. Bertheaud Avenue, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 23 - December 27 Allen Ray Semien, 40, 1600 block of Dudley Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Chris Deshawn Janice, 41, 100 block of Bollich Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 22 Jacory Mayes, 22, 700 block of South 13th, Eunice. Warrant, courtesy booking for Evangeline Parish. Chad August, 25, 1400 block of North White Ave., Basile. Probation warrant. Jody Tovarras Thomas, 43, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 22 09:32 Lobby complaint in reference to theft of checks. 10:01 911 caller said an intoxicated subject was escorted off of property. He came back and is refusing to leave. Call came from Burger King.

Stevey Renell Bias

4 sought in domestic violence cases

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Domestic abuse battery is a serious matter that can lead to injury or death. Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office are seeking these individuals wanted for domestic abuse battery. Stevey Renell Bias is a black male, 26 years of age.

Front row, from left, are Luke Pourciau, Mia Foret, Hayley Alfred, Haley Haydel and Anna Woods. Back row, from left, are Brady Simon, Raquel Davis, Joshua Hewitt, Jacob Broussard, Tamarah Youngblood, Marvette Williams, Michael “Tanner” Roberts, Wraelene Renthrope, Hunter Hughes, Katrina LaSalle, Matthew Cotton, Lori Quave, Andrew Murphy and Brandon Thompson. (Submitted photo)

Probation and Parole Academy graduates 19

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) – Corrections Services officially welcomed 19 new Probation and Parole Officers to the Department after they took the oath of office Wednesday morning during a swearing in ceremony at the Louisiana State Police Training Academy...