Public Safety

Eunice man indicted in his brother’s shooting death

Jonah Gobert, 29, was indicted by a St. Landry Parish Grand Jury for killing his brother, Benjamin Hurks on Sept. 8, 2019. A true bill charging Gobert with second-degree murder was returned by jurors on Nov. 17 to 27th Judicial District Court Judge Alonzo Harris.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 19 Markee Benjamin, 18, 600 block of Perrault Street, Opelousas. Resisting an officer, illegal carrying of weapons. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Sheriff drops attempted murder charges against man found in attic

Charges against the Branch man who barricaded himself in an attic for two hours Tuesday have been amended.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 18 02:20 Caller in the 1400 block of West Vine advised of a subject that appears to be intoxicated and refusing to leave the home.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 18 Earnest Younger, 38, 800 block of W. Cherry Street, Opelousas. Theft, resisting an officer. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Natasha Aggison, 42, 100 block of Sunset Strip, Sunset. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice woman arrested, $30,500 in drugs seized

Eunice Police report arresting Jada Lawrence, 31, of the 800 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Eunice, after surveillance of her residence. A news release from Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot stated the investigation began after several complaints were received.

Ville Platte men sentenced for drug trafficking

Two Ville Platte men were sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking in the Ville Platte area. U.S. District Court Judge Robert R. Summerhays sentenced the two on Nov. 16, according to acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 17 00:44 Caller said a brown Honda Accord is being driven recklessly near the Daquiri Shack. 03:48 Caller from 800 block of South Beulah said vehicle was stolen from friend’s house.

Concealed carry class planned Saturday

The St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office is holding a one-day a concealed carry permit class at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at 211 W. Park Ave., Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse. The course includes fingerprints, notary or online help, application, classroom, range and a hot Cajun meal.

Eunice Police radio disptach logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 16 00:48 Suspicious vehicle parked at parking lot of City Hall. 09:56 Gas leak from meter in the 200 block of Mills. 10:18 Disturbance at the Food Bank.