Public Safety

Death possibly weather-related

Though not confirmed as of press time Wednesday, Tuesday night’s freezing weather may have resulted in the death of a Crowley man. Police and emergency personnel were called to the 300 block of Ross Avenue at about 7:20 a.m.

Crime Stoppers seeks 2 suspects; One for a theft, the other for a burglary

St Landry Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.    Angela M. Barnaba, 44 of the 3300 block of Hwy. 93 Sunset, is wanted for a Jan. 8 theft from the Spirit Truck Stop in Eunice.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 12 05:40 St. Landry Sheriff’s Office contacted about vehicle that struck bridge on U.S. 190 near Cajun Campground. One person trapped. 05:44 Eunice Fire Department contacted and firefighters en route.

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.