Public Safety

Acadia Sheriff: Burglar caught in the act

Proactive patrolling by deputies have led to the arrest of a Kaplan man as he was caught burglarizing a building early Tuesday morning, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson. “With thefts and burglaries on the rise, our deputies have been vigilant in proactive patrols around our parish.

Suspect in the fatal shooting of adult, child identified

Opelousas Police Detective Mike Hidalgo, through St. Landry Crime Stoppers, is asking for help in locating a suspect wanted on murder charges. On April 27, Opelousas Police were dispatched to 719 Mia St. for a shooting complaint where one adult and five children had been shot.

Suspect identified in coin-operated machine thefts

Law enforcement agencies along the I-10 corridor, have been investigating a rash of thefts from various types of coin-operated machines at local businesses. The thefts have mainly been occurring at convenience stores where the air machines have been forcefully entered and the money stolen.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

May 4 The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Reggie Djuna Palmer, 38, 1000 block of E. Laurent Street, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Victoria Dale Lee, 42, 700 block of South 5th, Eunice. Entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden. Seth Fuselier, 35, 1800 block of West Dudley, Eunice.

Wreck claims the life of Mamou woman

A two-vehicle crash on La. 26 just north of La. 104 in Allen Parish claimed the life of 37-year-old Teela Louise Christian of Mamou. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. April 29, according to a news release from Louisiana State Troop D.

8 arrested in Project Safe Neighborhoods

Eight people were arrested and $40,000 worth of illegal drugs were taken off the streets in Project Safe Neighborhoods in April, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. The Sheriff’s Office also seized seven guns, three vehicles and $9,600 in cash.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 3 Austin Thomas Taylor, 25, 500 block of Seven Arpents Road, Arnaudville. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jose Samarripa, 47, 500 block of Beno Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 2 Makayla Monae LeJeune, 38, 2100 block of Stagg Ave., Basile. Warrant, principal to access device fraud, courtesy booking for Basile Police Department. Bryson Gaige Bertrand, 30, 200 block of Eula, Eunice. Serving time.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 00:50 Report of a group of trespassers near the railroad tracks at North CC Duson. 01:39 Suspicious subject in the 600 block of Bernice. 06:11 Suspicious person sitting on a porch in the 700 block of South 12th.