Public Safety

State Fire Marshal urges vigilance following spike in fire-related deaths

Because the state is experiencing a recent surge in fire-related deaths, several due to the arrival of markedly lower temperatures, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging citizens to remain vigilant when using space heaters and other heating sources, while maintaining working smoke alarms...

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 5 Danielo Everett Hall II, 34, 100 block of Gianfala Drive, Church Point. Simple battery. Delane Rashad Mcguin, age 27, 6400 block of Kincaid Drive, Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 4 05:51 Vehicle on fire at 821 S. Beulah. 05:58 Fire is out. 08:17 Disturbance in the 100 block of Mamie. 14:32 Disturbance in the 800 block of South Beulah.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 4 Troy Nicholas Ledoux, 33, 700 block of Juanita Street, Eunice. Money warrant for driving under suspension. Kathleen Ranton, 34, 800 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault and resisting an officer.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 4 Donadieu Mallet, 74, 200 block of Henry, Opelousas. DWI second offense; operating vehicle while under suspension; careless operation of vehicle. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 3 Kaley Andrus, 25, 200 block of Shelton Manuel Road, Eunice. Theft. Anthony Boudreaux, 21, 1900 block of W. Oak, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 3 00:12 Fire at 813 South Martin Luther King dryer. Fire District 6 en route. 00:21 Made contact with residents at 811 South Martin Luther King and they are getting out.

Unfond farewell to Sen. Hatch

The longest-serving Republican senator in U.S. history announced this week that he will finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally, finally retire. That’s seven “finallys” — one for each of the consecutive six-year terms Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, served.

Father charged in death of 5-month-old child

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies working with Duson Police have arrested a Duson man in the death of a 5-month-old child Tuesday morning, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs tips to solve vehicle burglary

The Crowley Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred at about 4 a.m. Nov. 8, 2017, in the 700 block of North Ave. J, in Crowley. Two suspects were seen entering an unlocked vehicle. They were both described as white males wearing light jackets and dark pants.