Public Safety

A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St. Landry Parish School Superintendent Patrick Jenkins said at least four students were taken to a hospital and none faced life-threatening injuries. The bus was carrying 27 students. Jenkins told KLFY the children ranged in grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. (Submitted photo)

School bus wreck

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 30, 2022

A St. Landry Parish school bus was reportedly struck from behind by a tow truck at about 3 p.m. Thursday on U.S. 190 near Rozena Road west of Lawtell. News reports stated St.

2 indicted for murder, 3rd person convicted of violent attack

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, September 30, 2022

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicted two people in murder cases and a jury trial resulted in a conviction, according to District Attorney Chad Pitre. The indictments were returned on Sept.26, according to the news release from Pitre. Niesha S.

Eunice man arrested in overdose death

Harlan Kirgan

Thursday, September 29, 2022

A 19-year-old Eunice man is charged with second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 17-year-old man on Sept. 12.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 29, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 28 01:53 Noise complaint in the area of Brentwood Apartments. 02:28 Suspicious subject on a bike near Elm and 6th.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, September 29, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 29 Donna Joy Benoit, 44, 1400 block of Highway 743, Opelousas. Simple burglary of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Alfred Benoit, Jr.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 27 Dexter Burnette Malveaux, 51, 700 block of Williams, Eunice. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated, hit and run, open container alcoholic beverage, stop signs and yield signs violation. JL Pitre, 47, 100 block of Crestview, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 27 00:45 Suspicious subject on a bike near Rodney and Vine. 00:52 Suspicious subject on a bike near Eisenhower and Dudley.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 28 Anthony C. Rubin, 62, 1000 block of Perry Lane, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Dusty Lewis Lagrange, 34, 100 block of Rue Felicite, Lafayette.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 27 Robert Jamal Green, 33, 800 block of Beverly Road, Opelousas. Non-Support, hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shantella Renee Jones, 37, 500 block of S.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 26 Susan Goss, 57, 400 block of North 11th, Eunice. Bench warrant, 2 counts, courtesy booking for Crowley City Court.