Public Safety

Traffic stop nets drug arrest

A Eunice man stopped for speeding on West Laurel Avenue at about 8 p.m. Wednesday ended up with not only a speeding ticket, but a slew of other charges. A Eunice Police officer stopped Deshawn Wheeler, 27, of Eunice, for speeding.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Terrorizing. Deshawn Wheeler, 27, 2000 block of Park. 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. Wednesday, Aug. 27 There were 20 traffic stops from 5:38 a.m. until 7:58 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 12:08 a.m.

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. Thursday, Aug. 28 George Allen Thomas, III, 32, 100 block of Thibodeaux Street, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner.

Lafayette man arrested in Church Point camper fire

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies have arrested a Lafayette man for setting fire to an occupied Church Point camper. Jacob Buckles, 45, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated arson. Shortly before 7 a.m. Aug.

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, Aug. 26 Tony Houle, 41, 500 block of College, Eunice. Contempt of court.

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, Aug. 26 There were eight traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

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, Aug. 27 Evan Domminick Polotzola, 33, 100 block of First Street, Krotz Springs. Aggravated second degree 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. Monday, Aug. 25 Jhaise Fontenot, 23, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Criminal damage to property, felony. Toby Fontenot, 39, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Resisting an officer.

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, Aug. 25 There were 13 traffic stops from 8:15 a.m. until 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Officer C.