Public Safety

Port Barre man sentenced for child porn possession

A Port Barre man was sentenced to 24 months in prison for possessing child pornography on his computer and an external hard drive, a news release from U.S. Attorney David Joseph stated. John G. Bertrand, 35, of Port Barre, was sentenced on Jan. 2 by U.S. District Judge Dee. D.

Illegal alien pleads guilty to illegally re-entering U.S.

U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced that an illegal alien from Mexico arrested in Acadia Parish pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally re-entering the country. Jose Melchor-Martinez, 49, of Mexico, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Carol B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 29 Shelton Celestine, 17, 100 block of Rue Richard, Church Point. Possession of stolen firearm. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. David Kyle Lee, 32, 4400 block of Opelousas Road, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 28 07:52 Vandalism in the 100 block of East Dean. 08:29 Follow up investigation into stolen truck in the 300 block of Ulysse. 08:31 Break-in at Dairy Queen.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 28 Logan Jude Hebert, 21, 200 block of North St. George, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Joshua Ashworth, 29, 100 block of Pat Bidez Road, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000 and probation-parole hold. Bryon Son, 54, 1800 block of Freedom Drive, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 26 - 28 Christion A. Sonnier, 21, 200 block of Saizan Avenue, Port Barre.

P.D. forced to shoot cow loose near I-10

A cow that had apparently escaped from a trailer on Interstate 10 was shot by Crowley Police Officers as it made its way toward U.S. Highway 90 recently. According to Police Chief Jimmy Broussard, on Saturday, Jan. 12, at about 7 a.m.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 25 09:32 911 advised a juvenile called about other being hit in the 1000 block of Joanne Drive.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 27 Kenneth Robinson, 52, 300 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling and criminal damage to property. Polly Yolanda Terry, 46, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000. Teddy J.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 25 Tyrone Chambers, 34, 100 block of Jennifer Street, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Eunice Police. Shannon J. Graffagnino, 42, 1000 block of Pete Guidry Road, St. Martinville.