Public Safety

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 12 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Simple battery and ungovernable juvenile. Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Ungovernable juvenile.. Daniel Vallare, 57, 600 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheirff’s Office. Jan. 16 Allen L. Mitchell, 50, 100 block of Emar Street, Opelousas. Theft. Aaron Frank, 28, 300 block of Highway 3043, Opelousas. DWI 1st offense; speeding; modification of exhaust system; fenders and mud guards.

Morgan City police officer fired, charged with malfeasance

A Morgan City police officer has been fired and charged with malfeasance in office after investigators discovered that she failed to report that illegal activity was taking place inside a Short Street home, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release. At 5:17 p.m. Jan.

Lafayette woman pleads guilty to stealing nearly $1.5M from Broussard business

United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Lafayette woman pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing almost $1.5 million from a Broussard oilfield related company. Susan M. Benoit, 54, of Lafayette, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Patrick Hanna to two counts of wire fraud.

Eunice man arrested on child pornography charges

Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit has arrested two men on nearly 70 counts of child pornography. “Protecting children from child predators has always been, and will continue to be, a priority of my office,” Landry said.

Truck stolen in Eunice

Acadia Parish sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle and a person of interest regarding a commercial burglary that occurred in the 3000 block of Frey Cove Road in Eunice during the early morning hours of Jan. 8.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 12 Chad Anthony Ozenne, 45, 300 block of Faul Road, Lafayette.DWI 1st offense; open container; simple criminal damage. Arrested by La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries. Ian C.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 11 05:28 Violent male in the 1400 block of Numa. Ambulance crew needs assistance. 07:20 Wreck at South Bobcat at the bakery. 07:50 Stolen portable generator in the 100 block of East Oak.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 11 Myria Mitchell, 28, 1800 block of Amazon Street, Eunice. Bench warrant for Eunice City Court. Derrick Veillon, 35, 100 block of Lithcote Road, Ville Platte.

Did you know? Use of force or violence in self-defense

recently received an email concerning what can a person do if someone is breaking into their home. In recent events, a homeowner in Louisiana shot and killed an intruder and another shot and wounded the burglar.