Public Safety

Crash kills Eunice man

A single-vehicle crash on La. 29 near Carl Loewer Road in St. Landry Parish took the life of 49-year-old Hubbard Arrington of Eunice, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crash occurred at about 7:50 p.m. Friday.

Smell, knock and bust

Eunice Police discovered making a pot bust was easy as following their noses and knocking on the door on Wednesday. Police received a call about the odor of marijuana at the Days Inn in Eunice at about 2:30 p.m. Lt.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 2 Michael Ray Thomas, 33, 400 block of S. Beulah Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 1 Michael Thomas, 33, 400 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, 28 grams or less. Timothy J. Stelly, 37, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant. Marcy J.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 1 01:14 Caller in 1300 block of West Peach advised that there are subjects on her property that needs to be removed. 01:18 Trespassing reported in 100 block of Boudreaux.

City’s fire rating improves and that mean insurance savings

The city’s fire rating has improved from 4 to 3 and property insurance premiums should be headed down. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said he has seen premium reductions of 16.8% to 19% after the rating improved. The rating is on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the best.

Approval is given to terminate officer arrested in Eunice

The Ville Platte Fire and Police Civil Service Board, during a special meeting held June 25 at the Lincoln Road Fire Station granted approval to terminate a police officer who was placed on administrative leave since May after he was arrested for drug activity in Eunice.

Guidroz recites oath

District Court Judge Jason Meche, left, administers the oath of office to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz on Tuesday. Guidroz was first elected in 2006. (Photo courtesy of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Fire marshal offers safety tips ahead July 4th

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is encouraging Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

Information sought about home invasion north of Crowley

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at about 5 a.m. June 25 , in the 100 block of Paulette Lane, north of Crowley. The two suspects described as black males wearing hooded sweatshirts gained entry into the residence by kicking in a side door.