Public Safety

Lafayette man charged in armed robbery at Cankton

A 26-year-old Lafayette man has been charged in the armed robbery of two subjects outside the Cankton Country Bar located at 126 Billeaux Road in Cankton on May 31.

Sheriff: Opelousas deputy city marshal woke up in bad mood, punched wife twice

An Opelousas deputy city marshal woke up on bad mood on Wednesday and punched his common law wife twice in the face, St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said in a news release. Michael Potter, 51, of the 100 block of Audrey Avenue, Port Barre, surrendered at the St.

Basile burglary suspect wounded

A fourth suspect in a burglary in the 1000 block of Easy Street of Basile is being sought. The burglary occurred about 2 a.m. June 10. Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau said in a news release, “A male subject identified as Bailey Richardson entered the home through a bedroom window.

Port Barre man cited for illegal deer hunting

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Port Barre man for alleged deer hunting violations on May 31 in St. Landry Parish. Agents cited Chaz E.

Iota Volunteer Fire Department dedicates new truck

The Iota Volunteer Fire Department held a dedication ceremony June 10 for its new rescue truck. The ceremony was held at the Volunteer Fire Department on South First Street, and the community was invited to attend.

Former Eunice man killed in plane crash

A former Eunice resident is one of two Acadiana men killed after the single-engine plane they were flying in crashed on a levee June 12. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed the pilot, 49-year-old Kirk Bellard, and passenger, 38-year-old Marcus D.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 13 Dionca Latell Miller White, 29, 100 block of Gaspard, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Steven Fontenot, 51, 900 block of Highway 13 North, Eunice. Money warrant.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 13 04:58 Scooter on the road in the 800 block of South Beulah. 07:31 Tree branches on road near Mallet on US. 190. 10:41 Broken windows at Sweet and Sassy, 201 S. 2nd.

Victim gave up his wallet but got a bullet in return

A 26-year-old Eunice man was shot in the chest in a robbery at about 2 a.m. today in the 200 block of Jelk, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The victim was outside when he was approached by a black male wearing a hoodie and dreds, Fontenot said.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 10 Louis Hebert, 32, 1500 block of Coulee Street, Abbeville. Resisting an officer with force or violence. June 11 Adam Paul Lomas, 39, 500 block of South 3rd Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Chastity Manuel, 35, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.