Public Safety

21-year-old succumbs to injuries weeks after accident

GUEYDAN - A second victim has died as the result of a recent single-vehicle crash near Mermentau in Acadia Parish. Cade Sonnier, 21, of Gueydan, succumbed to his injuries on Friday, June 1.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 5 Wanda James Thompson, 70, 100 block of Sunny Huff Road, Pitkin. Six counts of theft. Arrested by Louisiana Dept of Agriculture and Forestry. Lucas Paul Richardson, 27, 1300 block of Frilot Street, Opelousas.

Police: He threatened them, then they pulled him out from underneath a house

Steven Savoy II had threatened to harm police, but when Eunice Police went searching for him Monday afternoon they eventually found him hiding under a house, Eunice Police Lt. Ryan Young said.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. June 4 Steven Savoy, 30, 1562 Duralde Hwy., Eunice. Warrant for resisting an officer.

Former VP deputy marshal and Chataignier officer has trial reset

A former Ville Platte deputy city marshal and police officer for the Village of Chataignier had his trial date in Jefferson Davis Parish pushed back after he failed to appear for court.

Pine Prairie's police department and mayor offer tips to combat crime following recent car thefts

Pine Prairie’s Police department and mayor are offering tips to the public on how to keep your belongings safe following an incident of car theft that occurred early Saturday morning in the Evangeline Parish community.

More charges pending in shooting

Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said additional charges could be filed in the shooting death of a woman here last Friday. Heather Mouton, 37, was allegedly shot and killed by her estranged husband, Demetric Savoy, just after midnight on May 25, according to Broussard.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 4 Justin Bradley Rosette, 38, 900 block of Mary Avenue, Opelousas. Possession of firearm by felon; possession of stolen firearm. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs.