Public Safety

Port Allen man accused in horse thefts in St. Landry, Evangeline parishes

A West Baton Rouge Parish man is accused of stealing 15 horses. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) Livestock Brand Commission arrested 30-year-old Jonramon Hatfield Vaughns, of 9690 Hwy. 190, Port Allen, on Sept. 11.

Eunice Police investigating shooting

Eunice Police were investigating a shooting that occurred about noon Friday, according to Police Chief Randy Fontenot The shooting was believed to be accidental, but the victim, who was at Acadian Medical Center, refused to give details, he said.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 13 09:31 Possible fight at apartment complex on Hill Street. 09:37 Male hitting on female on North Beulah. 10:13 Wreck on Nile Street. 10:22 Wreck on South Vivian.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 14 Cory Jude Brasseaux, 48, 4900 block of Bridge Street Highway, St. Martinville. Domestic abuse with strangulation / child endangerment. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

State Police arrest Kaplan woman

A Kaplan women was arrested by the Louisiana State Police on forgery and filing or maintaining false public records. Heidie Stelly Romero, 33, of Kaplan, was an employee of the state Office of Motor Vehicles.

Arrest made in Labor Day Weekend home invasion

A man arrested Saturday on a warrant from the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is facing additional charges from the Crowley Police Department. Billy Joe Hanks, who was nabbed by Youngsville Police on Sept.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Sept. 12 Gano Jecobly Vallier, 28, 300 block of Myers Street, Eunice. Probation-parole hold. Andy L. Rider, 36, 1800 block of West Park Avenue, Eunice. Possession of marijuana 14 grams or less and bench warrant.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Sept. 12 08:04 Audi sitting in the road near Hebert Medical. 08:49 Neighbor’s dog keeps taking his newspaper in the 1300 block of West Peach. 09:57 Lobby complaint about vehicle being used at night without permission.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 12 Brandy Elaine Gentle, 33, 2100 block of Jules LaGrange Road., Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery, child endangerment. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Dead Eunice man ID’d as witness to killing

The only eyewitness in the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office’s investigation into a June murder was recently found dead in Eunice. The witness was identified as Jonas Vigers during a recent bond hearing for Brandon Perkins.