Public Safety

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 26 - 28 Reginald K. Jackson, 57, 640 block of East Blanchard Street, Opelousas. Attempted manslaughter. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Travis O’Neal Soileau, 26, 1100 block of 1st Street, Mamou.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. October 28 08:21 Vehicle has been at Florida Nail’s parking lot for two weeks. 09:13 Unauthorized usage of an access card in the 400 block of Cotton. 09:38 Hit and run at Kim’s Market.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 28 Girard James Deville, 33, homeless. Bench warrant. Nathaniel R. Freeman, 18, 400 block of Corn Street, Eunice. Simple assault. Angelina Alexis Smith, 30, 100 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000.

1 person wounded in Saturday shooting at Shell station

Eunice Police were still investigating a shooting that wounded a male subject at about 5:45 p.m. Saturday at the Shell station in front of Super 1 on U.S. 190.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 25 Taurean Redman, 31, 900 block of Sittig, Eunice. Theft. April Cook, 35, 400 block of Ulysse, Eunice. Resisting an officer and battery of a police officer. October 26 Patrick Charles McGee, 42, 500 block of Ida Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 25 04:51 At least three people are trespassing in the 600 block of Bernice. 06:40 Wreck at Sittig and Aymond. Truck hit a school bus and it’s in the ditch.

Eunice Police report shooting

Eunice Police report they have responded to a shooting call at a business on the 1800 Block of West Laurel Avenue and one victim was transported to Acadian Medical Center. Injuries appear not to be life-threatening. Officers are searching for suspects at this time.

Teen arrested, identified in Rayne post game shooting

The 15-year old juvenile arrested last week in connection with a shooting here has been named. Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly announced Thursday that Jeremy Dugas has been charged with attempted second-degree murder after jurisdiction for the case was transferred to adult court.

Con artists often use scams masked as charities

Con artists are experts at playing to our emotions. BBB serving Acadiana and BBB Wise Giving Alliance offers these tips on what to watch out for in a charity scam. How the Scam Works Scammers can use charitable causes to tug on your heartstrings and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance (Give.

Did you know? Where a concealed handgun is permitted

Once you have obtained the State of Louisiana Concealed Permit there are some places you cannot enter while carrying your firearm. Prohibited locations R.S. 40:1379.