Public Safety

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 3 00:54 Caller advised of loud music near the corner of Benoit and Corn. 02:21 Suspicious subject at J Mart. 02:43 Disturbance reported in the 1500 block of West Vine.

Former police officer sentenced

A former Crowley and Lake Arthur Police officer was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison. Damon Broussard’s crime is molesting a young child. His sentence comes nine years after charges were initially brought against him. He was found guilty in November of 2021.

Brothers busted on beaucoup drug, weapon charges

Two brothers were busted on beaucoup drug and weapon charges on Tuesday at a residence in the 1700 block of La. 749, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 3 Tyrus Cheeks, 31, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Criminal trespass, disturbing the peace, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Gregory G. Brown, 41, 400 block of Common Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 2 01:04 911 call made from the 500 block of College in reference to a subject that may be intoxicated. 01:10 Suspicious person in a yard in the 1100 block of West Ash.

Copper stolen from water well pump sites

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating thefts which occurred in the northeastern portion of Acadia Parish near Church Point.

Fire claims house

Firefighters from Acadia Parish Fire District 4 responded and reported to a house fire at 3:26 p.m. Friday at 162 Dan Drive located in Acadia Parish. Other firefighters responding to the fire included those from Richard Iota, Branch and Fire District 6.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 2 Lachica Shauntal Ventress, 37, 400 block of W. Tennis Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dwight Matthew Perrodin, 23, 1700 block of Highway 749, Opelousas.

Sheriff: Nursing home worker stole nearly $36K from patient

A 30-year-old Mamou woman is accused of stealing nearly $38,000 from a nursing home patient using credit cards, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 1 Holly J. Gaspard, 44, 600 block of Wayne Road, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Rayvon D. Semien, 28, 100 block of Pearl, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Lydia Andres, 29, 100 block of Pearl, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.