Public Safety

Angry Eunice teen set fire to mattress

A 15-year-old boy was arrested by the State Fire Marshal for setting a fire in the home his family was renting. The teen was arrested on one count of simple arson on May 24 and released into the custody of his parents, the news release from the State Fire Marshal stated.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 25 - 28 Joseph Dejamarco Alford, 23, 4400 block of Alvin Dark Avenue, Baton Rouge. Speeding, possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, transactions involving drug proceeds. Arrested by Port Barre Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 24 06:32 Stalled vehicle at Park and Jake. 07:38 Caller said home is supposed to be empty in the 2000 block of West Magnlia. Two bides in the yard and door is open. 09:15 Fire at 331 E. Dean St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 24 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Simple arson. Louisiana State Fire Marshal arrest. Willie Adolph Jones, 28, 200 block of Armide Street, Eunice. Unauthorized use of a movable. Dexter Mayes, 32, 300 block of South Anderson Street, Washington.

Basile police not paid

The payroll for the Basile Police Department was unable to be paid on May 24 due to the lack of funds in the budget, according to Basile Mayor Mark Denette. Only Police Chief Ivory was compensated for the past two weeks period.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 24 Nathan Slade Perry, 37, 3900 block of Highway 357, Opelousas. Bench warrant (4 counts), off bond (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jose Lopez, 38, 500 block of Bernice Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 23 Cicely B. Knott, 19, 300 block of Sako Drive, Raceland. Simple battery, disturbing the peace. Juvenile, 4100 block of Phoenix, Alexandria. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, illegal possession of stolen firearms.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 23 00:34 Disturbance reported in the 700 block of E. Peach St. 09:00 Break in reported in the 100 block of S. 9th St. 09:43 Traffic crash reported at 9th and Park Avenue. 10:38 Caller in the 700 block of S. 6th St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 23 Kenton Joseph Boyd, 19, 100 block of Ranch Road, Opelousas. Simple battery, bench warrant. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Brody N. Mire, 35, 1700 block of Duhon Road, Duson. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 22 Girard James Deville, 33, 300 block of Bradley, Eunice. Theft, money warrant. Kelly Hosea Alfred, 30, 1200 block of Hwy. 13, Eunice. Warrant. Jose Luis Lopez, 38, 500 block of Bernice St., Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse.