Public Safety

Sheriff Eddie Soileau sues drug companies over opioid epidemic

On December 15, 2017, a lawsuit naming Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau as the plaintiff was filed against several pharmaceutical companies for false advertising as it relates to opioids. In the suit, filed by David C.

Former SMPD officer facing fed’l charges

Former St. Martinville police officer Codi Dodge was indicted last week in federal court here on seven counts of violations of various federal laws relating to his actions while employed by the city. The indictment was unsealed on Dec.

Crowley Police investigating 2 shootings; 4 injured

Police here continue to investigate a pair of shootings that left four people hospitalized. The incidents occurred in different areas of the city just eight days apart. The first was on Dec. 14, at a business near the intersection of South Parkerson Avenue and East Mill Street; the next on Dec.

Eunice man arrested on burglary charges

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, working with St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and Eunice Police have arrested a Eunice man on burglary charges, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Brandon Charpentier was arrested by Eunice Police on warrants issued by all three of the agencies.

Shooting victim identified

A 23-year-old male was shot dead in an early Saturday morning shooting during a Christmas party at the Southeast Community Center, Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. The victim has been identified as Tyree Fredrick, 23, of the 200 block of Manuel Street in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 26 04:55 Prowler complaint in the 600 block of North 8th. 08:45 Wreck on Moosa Boulevard. No injuries or road blockage. 09:58 Father throwing things in residence in the 400 block of South 9th.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 26 Jonas Vigers, 31, 200 block of College Street, Eunice. Hit and run driving, careless operation, driver’s license suspended, resisting an officer and open container alcoholic beverage. Tristan Romero, 17, 200 block of North 8th Street, Eunice.

Eunice man arrested for burglaries

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, working with St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and Eunice Police have arrested an individual on burglary charges, according to a news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 22 08:25 Subject can’t get her food stamp card back in the 300 block of West Peach. 08:45 Female behind Hibbet Sports hiding things behind the trash bin. 09:35 Stolen items in the 700 block of Juanita.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 22 Allen Frank, 41, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Warrant for monetary instrument abuse and warrant for theft. Jerry Vidrine, 30, 700 block of Tate Street, Eunice. Theft. Christopher Harris, 42, 600 block of Park Avenue, Eunice. Theft.