Public Safety

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 16 Andy Lee Rider, 37, 200 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. January 17 William P. Jagneaux, 49, 1000 block of Acadian Drive, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000.

Information sought about murder at the Yambilee

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and Detective Graig Leblanc of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office need help in solving a murder in the Opelousas area. In the early morning hours of Jan. 5, detectives responded to a shooting at the Yambilee Grounds in Opelousas.

Port Barre man sentenced for taking minor out of state for sex

Cory Shane Disotell, 48, of Port Barre, was sentenced Jan. 10 by U.S. District Judge Robert R.

Better Business Bureau warns of phone-charging scam

If you are traveling and your battery is running low, a charging station may seem like a lucky find. But think twice before plugging in your phone or other device! These USB charging stations – often found in spots popular with travelers – are part of a new cyber-theft tactic called “juice jacking.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 17 Dustin John Guilbeau, 35, 1600 block of Evangeline Highway, Jennings. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 16 07:33 Disturbance in the 600 block of Bernice. 09:26 Lobby complaint about road rage. 12:45 Juvenile down the road in the 500 block of Pearl is hurting dogs and cats. 13:09 Wreck at Westgate Shopping Center.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 16 Zachary Ellison, 35, 400 block of Mayers Street, Eunice. Theft, illegal possession of stolen things and switched license plates. Samantha Paige Trahan, 23, 200 block of Nut Med Lane, Lafayette. Bench warrant. Jared D.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 16 Kenneth M. Chevis Sr., 57, 100 block of Chevis Road, Opelousas. Tail lamp violation, possession of schedule II CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 15 0640 16-year-old in the 800 block of South Beulah advised his father he is not going to school. 07:32 School bus hit rear view mirror on 8th Street.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. January 15 Darrin Wayne Allison, 43, 200 block of Veterans Drive, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.