Public Safety

Eunice woman killed in crash

A three-vehicle crash on La. 10 at about 6 p.m. Friday killed Mary Chapman, 73, of Eunice, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The preliminary investigation revealed a 2008 Hyundai Sonata operated by 74-year-old Stanley Nepveaux of Crowley was traveling west on La. 10.

Former Estherwood police chief faces drug, other charges

Former Estherwood police chief James Burnett, 69, has been arrested on drug and other charges after deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 509 Jefferson Stt. in Estherwood last week. According to a news release from Sheriff K.P.

Marshal says man said he had pot, search found more

Deputies with the Eunice City Marshal’s Office deputies arrested an Elton man on multiple drug charges after a traffic stop near Glendale Elementary on Thursday, according to Marshal Terry Darbonne.

Tips sought in Iota burglary

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to solve a crime. Iota police are investigating a residential burglary which occurred sometime between Dec. 2 and 9, 2017, in the 600 block of South 5th Street in Iota. Firearms and silver dollar coins were stolen from a residence.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 2 Daquan Lathaddus Major, 17, 600 block of Hall Street, Opelousas. Unauthorized entry/inhabited dwelling. Tiffany Denise Rutledge, 32, 8800 block of Hwy. 105, Melville.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 1 09:12 Neighbor stabbing in the air with 8- to 10-inch blade in the 200 block of Acadia. 09:31 Daughter’s boyfriend pulled out a firearm on her in the 400 block of Corn.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 1 Boyd Mills, 51, 400 block of Maple Street, Mamou. Possession of Schedule II less than two grams, possession of Schedule II drugs two to 27 grams, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstructing public passages and no vehicle insurance.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish seeks information about Iota burglary

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs help to solve a crime. Iota police are investigating a residential burglary which occurred sometime between Dec. 2 and 9, 2017, in the 600 block of South 5th Street in Iota. Firearms and silver dollar coins were stolen from a residence.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 1 Curtis J. Chavis, 52, 1500 block of Federal Road, Opelousas. Aggravated assault. Harold Joseph Stansbury Jr., 31, 1900 block of Fuselier Road, Arnaudville.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb 28 07:19 Woman in the 600 block of North 11th wants son removed. 07:40 Wreck in front of O’Reilly’s. Vehicle off the road. 08:55 Remove subject in the 1300 block of West Peach.