Public Safety

Sheriff: Driver hit with bright light then shots fired in road rage

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a road rage incident about 8:30 p.m. Sunday just north of Rayne on La. 35, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Police were called after a vehicle passed another on La.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 29 Kelvin Thomas, 43, 100 block of Garland Station Road, Bunkie. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department. Lee A. Sam Jr.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio logs. Oct. 26 06:46 Daughter does not want to go to school in the 200 block of Acadia. 07:12 Wreck in the 500 block of West Maple. 07:20 Vehicle broke down on West Oak by stop sign.

State Police: Harley rear tire blows, cyclist ejected, killed

State Police report a blown tire resulted in the death of a motorcyclist shortly before noon Saturday on Interstate 10 east near La. 91.

Sheriff says be aware of sex offenders

There are about 188 registered sex offenders, and St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said he wants you to know where they reside so that you avoid those houses when trick-or-treating.

Did you know? Court may order temporary restraining order if danger is present

Upon good cause shown in an ex parte proceeding, the court may enter a temporary restraining order, without bond, as it deems necessary to protect from abuse the petitioner, any minor children, or any person alleged to be incompetent,.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 25 09:32 Someone sleeping in shed in the 400 block of North East Street. Caller wants to know her rights. 10:09 Dog inside Walmart. 10:10 Officer at Eunice High about child abuse complaint.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 25 Dylan Dewitt Galloway, 26, 100 block of Avenue of the Acadians, Opelousas. Theft less than $1,000. Katelynn Marcantel, 26, 1300 block of Darell Street, Eunice. Theft.

Local bail bondsman arrested on multiple charges

Local bail bondsman, James Bertrand, was arrested late Wednesday night on two counts of false imprisonment, false personation and criminal trespassing. Bertrand’s charge of false imprisonment (armed) stems from an incident that occurred on Monday, September 24th, in Turkey Creek.

Man arrested for stabbing Turkey Creek chief changes plea

On Monday, October 15th, Zachery Deville, who was arrested for stabbing Turkey Creek Police Chief, Glenn Leggett, appeared before 13th Judicial District Court Judge Gary Ortego to change his not guilty plea to not guilty by reason of insanity.