Public Safety

Crowley man arrested on multiple domestic violence charges

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s investigators have arrested a Crowley man on multiple domestic violence and cruelty to a child charges.

St. Landry Parish President issues burn ban

St. Landry Parish Government has issued a burn ban in the parish effective Monday. The ban includes anything with an open flame that produces an ember. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 4 Dana Fontenot, 49, 400 block of North St. George, Eunice. Serving time. Lydia Andres, 29, 100 block of Pearl, Eunice. Improper supervison of a minor. February 5 Lazaro Tahmihron, 29, 1400 block of Dudley, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. February 4 07:51 Wreck in front of JD Bank. 08:01 Lobby complaint in reference to theft. 11:26 Caller in the area of Bacciochi advised of a subject arguing with another subject in the street.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. February 4 Jeramie Cole Pitre, 44, 500 block of West Maple Street, Eunice. Probation hold. Arrested by Louisiana State Probation and Parole. Shane Allen Henry Jr., 26, 500 block of Perry Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. February 3 Juvenile, 17. Theft less than $1,000. Adam J. Chapman, 36, 1800 block of Louisiana Avenue, Mamou. Bench warrant. Jessimine Shauntele Gathe, 42, 100 block of North 10th Street, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal guardian.

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.