Public Safety

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.

Tips sought in Opelousas thefts

St Landry Crime Stoppers and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspects involved in a theft in the 100 block of Sunnydale Road in Opelousas. On Dec. 14, 2017, the owner reported that he left his residence at about 8 a.m. then at 11 a.m.

Did you know? Credit card skimmers found in area

Recently the Secret Service sent out an advisory of skimming devices found in Lafayette. Skimming devices were found within gas pumps of a local gas station on Guilbeau Road.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police radio dispatch logs. Jan. 2 08:12 Vehicle stalled in middle road next to Maple Pharmacy. 09:46 Man on drugs under a black truck parking lot or EZ Laundry. 10:25 Residential break-in last night in the 500 block of North 2nd.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 29 Rontreal Prejean, 18, 400 block of Madison St., Lafayette. First degree murder, three counts of attempted first degree murder. Dec. 30 Brandon Deshotel, 23, 300 block of Rue D Aimee, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 29 02:58 Subject from the 600 block of Hill, advised of a smell of fire, heater went out. 03:05 Eunice Fire dept. enroute. 03:09 Advised that there was smoke in attic, no fire.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Dec. 28 02:29 Juveniles shooting gun on West Bacciochi. 07:48 Investigation in the 400 block of E. Vine. 09:58 Investigation at Southeast Community Center. 11:51 Investigation in the 100 block of Natalie.

The following are arrests by Eunice Police.

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 28 Daniel Richard, 43, 800 block of Tate, Eunice. PWITD Sch II drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of stolen things less than $1,000, violation of uniform CDS law, drug free zone. Trenton Seaux, 22, 2000 block of Royer Rd., Jennings.