Public Safety

Crash in Acadia Parish leaves driver dead

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A crash on La. 98 near Mamou Prairie Road in Acadia Parish shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday claimed the life of 42-year-old Jerry J. Menou of Iota. The initial investigation revealed Menou was driving a 2020 Chevrolet Malibu onto La. 98 from a private driveway.
Acadia Parish Fire District 4 firefighters race to a house fire at 227 McManus Road on Sunday. The house of La. 13 south of Eunice was destroyed. Turn to Page 2 for the story and an additional photo. (Photo courtesy of Fire Chief Harral Johnson)

Acadia Parish Fire District 4 firefighters race to a house fire at 227 McManus Road on Sunday. The house of La. 13 south of Eunice was destroyed. Turn to Page 2 for the story and an additional photo. (Photo courtesy of Fire Chief Harral Johnson)

Fire destroys rural Eunice house

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A fire destroyed a house at 227 McManus Road at 11:40 a.m. Sunday. The home, located in Acadia Parish off of La. 13 South of Eunice, was determined a total loss. The cause of the fire was ruled undetermined, and no injuries. The home owners were not home at the time of the fire.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 15 Melvin Troy Peters, 46, 400 block of N. Mallet Street, Eunice. Bench warrant, two counts. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Cameron Janise, 22, 1200 block of Highway 741, Arnaudville.
Michael Guillory

Michael Guillory

Suspect pleads guilty in shooting death

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
A suspect in the shooting death of Bethany Walters pleaded guilty to negligent homicide on Monday, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. Pitre said Michael Guillory was charged with second-degree murder of Walters, who died of a gunshot wound on Jan.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 14 01:16 Caller advised of a suspicious vehicle parked in her front yard in the 300 block of West Ash and playing loud music.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 14 Traven Eppes, 45, 300 block of W. Vine Street, Apt. D1, Washington. Carrying of firearm by convicted felon. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 6 Angel Gaspard, 44, 200 block of Janet Road, Eunice. Probation warrant, falsification of drug test.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 13 00:37 Caller in the 800 block of South Beulah advised of a dog in a cage that won’t stop barking. 01:27 Loud music reported in the 1700 block of Yukon.

Ville Platte woman dies in duplex fire

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
State Fire Marshal deputies continue investigating the circumstances surrounding a duplex fire in Ville Platte that claimed the life of a female resident. Around 1 p.m.