Public Safety

Did You Know? Bogus threats result in penalties

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
National attention was recently brought to Florida where 17 students tragically lost their lives to a disturbed gunman. This started an onslaught of bogus threats that closed a neighboring parish school down. In our parish, our office investigated a bomb threat and three gun complaints.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch log.s Feb. 27 05:04 Dogs barking in the 200 block of Mill. 07:19 Neighbor’s dog in the 200 block of South Vivian won’t stop barking. 10:20 Lobby complaint about stolen trash can. 10:48 Jeep Cherokee stolen Elton.

Eunice Police arrest

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Feb. 27 Eric Ray Arabie, 30, 3300 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile. One count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 26 Della David Melancon, 66, 500 block of Koch Road, Arnaudville. Obscenity; disturbing the peace. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Jessie James Freeman Sr., 1100 block of Overton Street, Opelousas. DWI second Offense.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 26 07:26 Stray dog in the 1900 block of Ash. Black Lab with tail cut off. 09:29 Dead dog in the 600 block of Magnolia. 10:43 Someone broke into gym at Eunice Junior High School.

Two injured in Friday stabbing

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, February 26, 2018
Two victims were treated and released from an area hospital, but the suspect in a Friday night stabbing in Crowley remained hospitalized Saturday afternoon. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the incident was reported Friday night in the West Fifth Street area of Crowley.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, February 26, 2018
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Feb. 26 Della David Melancon, 66, 500 block of Koch Road, Arnaudville. Obscenity; disturbing the peace. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Jessie James Freeman Sr., 1100 block of Overton Street, Opelousas. DWI second Offense.

Eunice Police arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, February 26, 2018
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 23 Lucas Cormier, 23, 100 block of Corinne Street, Eunice. Possession of synthetic cannabinoid Jordan Barrett, 23, 100 block of West Park Avenue, Eunice. Theft. Amelia Hebert, 17, 100 block of West Park Avenue, Eunice. Principal to theft.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, February 26, 2018
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 23 06:08 Woman begging for money in Walmart and Hibbet Sports parking lot 07:26 Unconscious male at West Park and South 7th. Vehicle in road. 10:13 Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah.