Public Safety

St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indicts 3 defendants for multiple murders

A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury reviewed a murder case Thursday and returned indictments against three defendants stemming from the shooting deaths of a 4-year-old girl and of an adult victim.

Double homicide investigation continues

The investigation into a double homicide on June 16 is continuing. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said a statement turned in by Travis Godfrey, the suspected shooter, “is going to be important in the case. He indicated he was being threatened.

Woman wounded, 2 guns seized

Eunice Police were outside the station Thursday night when they heard gunshots coming from the Crestview Apartment area off La. 13.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 24 Michael Barry Broussard, 41, 200 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, principal to possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Travis Godfrey, 25, 400 block of Acadia, eunice. First degree murder, 2 counts, illegal carrying of a firearm. June 23 Dustin Higginbotham, 38, 100 block of Suzie Drive, Eunice. Bench warrant. Jeremy Sanchez, 36, 200 block of North 11th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. June 23 00:12 Two suspicious subjects at the Northwest Pavilion.

Evangeline Parish deputies arrested for contraband

Two Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies were arrested for bringing contraband into the parish jail. An investigation began in May about drugs and contraband being introduced into the parish jail, according to a news release on the office’s website.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 23 Dion Keiten Rogers, 32, 400 block of Good Shepherd Court, Branch.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 22 Demetrius Paul Duplessis, 45, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Jason Ashworth, 37, 300 block of East Dean, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. June 22 01:05 Subject kicked in a door in the 200 block of Childs. 01:30 Caller in the 800 block of Tate advised of juveniles that have stolen in the past are in the area.