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Eunice bicyclist killed in crash

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 26, 2025
A two-vehicle fatality crash involving a bicyclist on U.S. 190 near Eastpark Drive claimed the life of 54-year-old Michael Fontenot of Eunice. Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating the incident just before 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Jakob Sedrick Oakly,

Jakob Sedrick Oakly,

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Lawtell rape suspect arrested

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 26, 2025
A joint investigation by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detectives and Opelousas Police officers resulted in the arrested of Jakob Sedrick Oakly, 22, 981 Prairie Ronde Highway, Opelousas, on charges of second-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, second-degree battery and theft.
With the full body security scanner at the St. Landry Parish Jail are, from left, Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux, Lt. Brody Istre, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Warden Adam Ford and Assistant Warden Nicholas Sheumaker. (Submitted photo)

With the full body security scanner at the St. Landry Parish Jail are, from left, Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux, Lt. Brody Istre, Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Warden Adam Ford and Assistant Warden Nicholas Sheumaker. (Submitted photo)

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Scanner brought to parish jail to combat contraband

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, September 26, 2025
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported the Linev System Clearpass Digital Full Body Security Scanner is being brought into the St. Landry Parish Jail to combat the introduction of contraband.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Sept. 25 Loresa Jean Strahan, 47, 700 block of W. South Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Sept. 24 Jason Daigle, 53, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Probation warrant. Terri Alexander, 61, 200 block of Coker Road, Eunice. Theft, remaining after being forbidden.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Sept. 24 There were four traffic stops from 4:06 a.m. until 7:54 a.m. Officer J. Medlin 12:04 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Sept. 24 Amy L. Hebert, 36, 2600 block of N I-49 Service Road, Opelousas.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, Sept. 23 There will be 27 traffic stops from 7:00 a.m. until 12:09 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Sept. 23 Pamela Ann Lewis, 27, 200 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.