Public Safety

Update: Christmas morning shooting victim identified; Eunice man is suspect

The 31-year-old man was found dead in the 400 block of Corn Street in Eunice early Christmas morning has been identified as Tommy Lee Williams, of Ville Platte, Police Chief Randy Fontenot reported. Clifford Isaiah Campbell, 20, of 401 Corn St.

Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 23 Harry Hall, 65, 700 block of Kim Drive, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Robin Nicole Landry, 39, 1300 block of N. Wilderness Trail, Carencro. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are Eunice Police arrests. December 22 Kasey J. Chapman, 29, 1200 block of Oak, Mamou. Bench warrant, theft, value less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 22 08:33 Caller in the 1600 block of Williams reported trash in his yard. 12:41 Wreck reported in front of Thomas Car Care, no injuries.

Law enforcement working to prevent a deadly December on state roads

Law enforcement officers across Louisiana are on a life-saving mission through Jan. 1 to keep happy holidays from turning into deadly december by finding and arresting drunk and drug-impaired drivers during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 22 Julie Lynn Lavergne, 43, 100 block of W. Pine Street, Lafayette. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jessica Lane Delphin, 39, 600 block of Bayou Tortue Road, Broussard.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 21 Kelli N. Grayson, 42, 1200 block of South Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings. Bench warrant. Dec. 22 Christopher Matherne, 30, 200 block of North 8th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 21 00:46 Worker from Acadian Medical advised of a patient becoming disruptive with doctors. 04:54 Caller in the 200 block of Childs advised that someone is playing loud music by her home.