Public Safety

Fake money from Hollywood

Three fake $100 bills were passed recently. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said the bills were passed outside the city limits and reported by someone who wanted to remain anonymous. The clue to the counterfeit bills is obvious: They include a warning “Motion Picture Purposes.

Duson man charged in fatal crash

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office Fatality Crash Team continues an investigation into a Dec. 23 crash on Riceland Road north of Soldier Road in eastern Acadia Parish, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Sex offenders sought in Acadia Parish

The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has taken a hard stance in assuring sex offenders have complied with registration requirements as per Louisiana law, a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson stated. Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is seeking information to locate wanted sex offenders.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 4 Justin M. Tezeno, 39, 400 block of Highway 748, Washington. DWI fourth offense, resisting an officer, driving under suspension. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Terrance J.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 3 05:37 Reckless driver coming into Eunice on U.S.190 West. 10:50 Acadian Railway requested officer regarding property damage. 11:08 Wreck at All State parking lot.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 3 Timothy Howard Jr., 22, 300 block of Walnut Street, Melville. Disturbing the peace, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by Melville Police.

Cottonport to consider $1/hr. pay hike for police officers

Action on a proposal to raise the pay rate for Cottonport police officers was postponed to the January Town Council meeting, the council decided at its Dec. 17 meeting.

Woman accused of rape enters plea of not guilty

An Evangeline Parish resident was arraigned in district court on charges of first degree rape victim under age of thirteen and pornography involving juveniles under age of thirteen.

Duson police arrest man, confiscate $100 fake bills

DUSON - Duson Police have arrested a Youngsville man the weekend of Dec. 15 and accused him of making fake $100 bills and using them. Stephen Young, 29, was first booked on December 11, said Duson Chief Kip Judice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dec. 28 – Jan. 2 William Reed, 32, 1100 block of West South Street, Opelousas.