Public Safety

Three individuals arrested for theft of several four-wheelers

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with a routine traffic stop that resulted in the recovery of several stolen four-wheelers. The suspects arrested on Friday were Bryce P. Fontenot, Daniel S. Johnson and Drake P. Lee. The traffic stop occurred on April 27th around 3:00 p.m.

Crowley woman sought for check fraud in Scott

Scott Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Crowley woman wanted for writing checks on a closed account. Rhonda Roy, 40, is accused of writing a check for about $300 to a Scott business, even though the account was closed.

Chemical plant explodes, burns Thursday in Duson

DUSON - Explosions and a massive fireball at a chemical plant led to the closure of a long swath of Interstate 10 and the evacuation of businesses and residences here Thursday. The fire happened around 4 p.m.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts form the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 4 05:47 Corner of Boudreaux and Maple male on the corner crying and shooting a gun. 05:51 Large piece of sheet metal on the road at Oak and Gum. 05:57 Male shot with a paintball gun.

Did you know? Deputies certified to work with special needs children

April ended Autism Awareness Month. We have certified deputies trained in the handling of a special needs child. One of the purposes of our program is to better train officers in dealing with their needs. Contact to the program Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 3 06:15 Caller reported tires sliced but declined to file a report. 07:25 Reckless driver on South Bobcat. 07:45 Harassment in the 100 block of Mill. 08:00 Disabled 18-wheeler on U.S.190 in front of Popeye’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Harold Mahan, 60, 1000 block of Walton Street, New Iberia. Theft less than $1,000. Sami Jo Muria LeJeune, 34, 5300 block of Chataignier Road, Chataignier. Bench warrant. Candy Nicole Kratzer, 33, 1000 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Bench warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 Ziontre Khalil Charles, 18, 800 block of Adams Street, Opelousas. Speeding; no drivers license on person; reckless operation of vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 3 Terrance Cardell Hatfield, 29, 200 block Pavy Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 2 07:28 Disturbance in the 400 block of Armide. 08:05 Grandson in the 2000 block of Dudley refusing to get out bed to go to school. 09:01 Wreck at Vine and CC Duson involving bicyclist.