Public Safety

Louisiana road fatality rate drops to record low in 2024

The number of people killed on Louisiana roads in 2024 dropped to its lowest level in five years as more people buckled up and fewer people died in drunk driving crashes, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announced Tuesday. The statistics were released in a presentation by Dr.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. 9 There were seven traffic stops from 7:32 a.m. until 9:23 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 2:25 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Sept. 9 William Fontenot, 54, 400 block of Liberty, Eunice. Bicycles lamps required, bicyclists obey traffic laws, resisting an officer.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. 10 Joshua James Vidrine, 36, 200 block of Gulino Street, Opelousas. Violations of Protective Order. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. 9 Tray Antonio Francis, 27, 200 block of Sugarland Circle, Opelousas. Attempted second degree murder (2 counts), reckless operation.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Sept. 8 Rodrigo Contreras, 17, 200 block of Patton, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Monday, Sept. 8 There were 28 traffic stops from 7:37 a.m. until 12:22 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

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. Saturday, Sept. 6-Monday, Sept. 8 Shannon Cortez Beverly, 33, 1400 block of Plaisance Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 5 Derrick Lafleur, 45, 1900 block of Dudley, Eunice. Bench warrant. Sunday, Sept. 7 Derius Kennedy, 29, 1400 block of Dudley, Eunice. Remaining after being forbidden.

Eunice Police Radio log

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. Friday, Sept. 5 There were eight traffic stops from 1:50 p.m. until 1:53 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Officer A.