Public Safety

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug 28 Shawn Michael Fontenot, 20, 200 block of North 9th Street, Eunice. Warrant. Pebbles M. Lafleur, 26, 1200 block of Phillip Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Aline Renee Fruge, 48, 200 East Magnolia, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Grand Jury issues true bill in two deadly matters

An Evangeline Parish grand jury issued two true bill of indictments after it assembled on Thursday to hear evidence presented by the Evangeline Parish District Attorney’s Office in two separate matters. Indicted were Jessica Williams for manslaughter and Brandon Perkins for second degree murder.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 27 Greg Jernisky Vidito, 23, 300 block of West Berthand Avenue, Opelousas. Theft (two counts), criminal trespass. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

One injured in Sunday ‘drive-by’

CROWLEY - Police here are investigating a shooting in the early hours of Sunday morning that left one person injured. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the shooting was reported in the 300 block of West Third Street at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Iota makes short work of Southside in Joe Nagata Jamboree

If the jamboree contest against the Southside High (Youngsville) Sharks can be used as a gauge, Iota just might have a very good team this year. They sure looked the part on Friday.

Third Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference termed ‘big success’

Law enforcement officials from across South Louisiana were in Crowley Tuesday and Wednesday for the third annual Acadiana Law Enforcement Conference, hosted this year by the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 24 05:13 Caller to 911 said someone is in his residence trying to do him harm in the 200 block of Faquetigue. 06:20 Disturbance in the 300 block of North St. Joseph.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 24 Lacresha Stevens, 42, 100 block of Rodney Street, Eunice. Theft of goods. Steffan Roy, 25, 400 block of Eula Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Moises Garcia Lopez, 40, 18300 block of Compton Road, Roanoke. DWI and general speed law.

Did you know? How to spot human trafficking

Most people in the heart of Cajun country would think we would never see a case on human trafficking or “modern slavery,” but it is here all around us. Hopefully, I will assist you in understanding what human trafficking is and how to spot it.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 24 Holden James Fortson, 19, 400 block of Guillory Road, Krotz Springs. Unauthorized use of a movable, contributing to delinquency of juvenile (two counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.