Public Safety

Man dies in Arnaudville mobile home fire

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies continue their investigation into a mobile home fire that claimed the life of an Arnaudville man. Just after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Arnaudville firefighters responded to a report of a mobile home fire located in the 1000 block of Lena Drive.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 22 Shykeim Djuan Coleman, 20, 1100 block of Highway 357, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen firearms, possession of Schedule I CDS, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Murphy Tyler, Jr.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 21 Dwight Anthony Damond, 45, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Victor Angelle, 30, 100 block of Mes Amis, Carencro. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Darrell Jones, 57, 500 block of Kyries Hebert, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 21 00:40 Caller in the area of North 8th near Mr. Shifter advised of hearing lots of yelling. 05:51 Subject in the parking lot at Cajun Fitness pulling door handles of vehicles.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 19-21 Jeremy Jermane Tyler, 40, 200 block of W. Leonard Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (strangulation), domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Daniel Richard, Jr., 57, 1000 block of P.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 20 Kealon D. Harrison, 21, 200 block of South Cane, Eunice. Simple assault, principal to simple assault. Ladell Michael Collins, 24, 200 block of East Ash, Eunice. Bench warrant, warrant for Evangeline Parish.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 18 05:38 Caller in the 500 block of Park believes that someone is inside the home. 05:51 Traffic light at 2nd and Hwy. 190 is out. 07:36 Vehicle damage reported in the 1800 block of Dudley.

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s arrests

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. March 17 Jordan Douget, 25, Eunice.

Fontenot cites officer shortage, tough job

There are 12 openings for police officers for the city of Eunice, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot at the Eunice Rotary Club Wednesday. The shortage of police officers affects the city during times of festivals, parades and the recent Mardi Gras holiday.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 18 Kaden Cassimere, 18, 500 block of Deprimo Lane, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things, criminal trespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.