Public Safety

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.

Carencro man charged in crash that killed 2

A 48-year-old Carencro man has been charged with two counts of negligent homicide in a two-vehicle carsh on the I-49 service road south of Sunset on Aug. 25, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release.

School bus wreck

A three-vehicle accident involving an Acadia Parish school bus, a truck and a car occurred at about 6:40 a.m. Friday.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 25 Joyce M. Moses, 55, 400 block of West Park Avenue, Opelousas. Simple arson. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Gladys Collins, 33, 600 block of Herman Street, Opelousas. Hold for Opelousas City Court.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 24 08:44 Dogs loose in the 700 block of South 5th. 11:48 Stolen license plate at Crestview Apartments. 12:25 Boys in the yard in the 700 block of Richard and no one is supposed to be home.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. October 24 Donald Veillion, 41, 400 block of Toby Mouton Road, Duson. Aggravated second-degee battery and second-degree kidnapping.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 23 06:30 Someone knocking on door in the 100 block of Bernard. 06:35 It was a neighbor trying to warn her about a big dog under her carport. 07;43 Wreck at Petals and Pots. No injuries or road blockage.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 23 Briana Dietz, 25, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. April Cook, 35, 400 block of Ulysse Street, Euice. Acadia Parish warrant for felony theft.