Public Safety

Curfew announced for Acadia Parish

A parish wide curfew will be in effect for Acadia Parish, including all municipalities, from dusk until dawn beginning Friday, until further notice.

State Fire Marshal’s Office urges generator safety ahead of Hurricane Delta

Once again this hurricane season, Louisiana finds itself being targeted by a tropical system. Because of that, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is reminding residents to keep safety in mind when utilizing portable generators.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 6 Joshua Dupre, 39, 100 block of Childs, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II amphetamine and meth, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II CDS cocaine, violation of uniform CDS law drug free zone. Keegan L.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 6 01:29 Caller in the 500 block of South Mallet requested to speak to an officer in reference to a dog bite. 03:40 Caller riding a bike in the oncoming traffic lane asked to speak to an officer.

Head-on crash in Acadia Parish kills Iota man, leaves one critical

Christopher Guillory, 30, of Iota died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash on La. 3070 (McCain Road) near Ellis Road in Acadia Parish at about 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release.

Crowley man accused of machete attack during home invasion

A Crowley man faces numerous charge, including attempted first-degree murder, after a home invasion early Monday. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said officers were called to the 500 block of Stutes Street at 4:20 a.m. Monday in reference to a home invasion.

Driver killed, passenger injured after high speed crash on I-49

A multi-vehicle fatality crash on Interstate 49 near mile marker 8 in Lafayette Parish that occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday claimed the life of 41-year-old Jeremy D. Jackson of Carencro, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 6 Wilbert Edward, 69, 600 block of Joseph Road, Palmetto. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Craig Felix Deville, 33, 100 block of N. Railroad Avenue, Opelousas.

2 dead in shooting at Morrow (updated)

Update: Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz has confirmed that an additional victim of last night's shooting in Morrow has died in an area hospital.

Driver, unrestrained passenger killed in St. Landry Parish crash

A two-vehicle fatal crash at about 9:15 a.m. Monday at the intersection of U.S. 190 and La. 752 in St. Landry Parish claimed the life of 78-year-old Ray Dulpechin and 64-year-old Paul Young of Church Point, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.