Public Safety

Pursuit leads to stolen vehicle, charges against Lafayette man

A 35-year-old Lafyette man was captured after a pursuit through Chataignier and into St. Landry Parish ending on La. 103 at McGuffy Road where the vehicle wrecked into the ditch.

Man charged with sexual battery of female relatives

An Opelousas man is charged with three counts of sexual battery on two juvenile female family members. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz identified the man arrested on July 28 as Lewis G. Champagne II, 56, 10975 Highway 190, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 30 Dereck Jimmie Dorsey, 29, 800 block of Miller Road, Opelousas. Criminal trespass, littering prohibited. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Paris Mona Butler, 21, 2000 block of N. Lobdell Boulevard, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 29 00:11 Caller advised of a speeding vehicle driving recklessly down the road and nearby Valero. 00:16 Lobby complaint in reference to a citizen concerned about Covid.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 28-29 Francis Broussard, 37, 100 block of Broussard Lane, Arnaudville. Aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated assault on peace officer. Arrested by Arnaudville Police.

Eunice man accused of stealing school laptops

A Eunice man is accused of stealing eight Chromebooks from a portable building classroom at Eunice Elementary. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said Walter Michael Slaughter, 25, was charged with simple burglary.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 28 Gary Paul Wilson, 58, 400 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Jody Tovarras Thomas, 41, 100 block of Devillier Road, Eunice. Entry on or remaining or on land after being forbidden, disturbing the peace by intoxication.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 28 01:10 Caller advised that there is subject digging in a donation bin at GoodWill. 07:23 Lobby complaint in reference to a subject that punched another subject in the jaw.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 27 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Simple battery. Alicia Nichole Batiste, 36, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Simple battery. Dwayne L. Bertrand, 50, 900 block of North 4th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 27 00:29 Caller in 1000 block of West Maple advised that someone stole a few items from the residence. 00:54 Caller reported two suspicious subjects in a dumpster behind Super One.