Public Safety

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.

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 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.

Hardy Memorial in Abbeville honors fallen officers

Dozens gathered at the Abbeville Police Department Friday morning to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty as part of the annual John “Dooley” Hardy Memorial. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hardy’s death.

UPDATED: Victims identified in shooting on DeJean Circle

UPDATE: The three victims have been identified as Howard Claiborne, Gregory Troy Gray and Troy Harmon. Two are in critical condition; one is in stable condition. Three men were injured, one critically, this evening following a shooting on DeJean Circle near the parish jail in Crowley.

Patterson officer still employed after DWI arrest

A Patterson police officer, who was arrested on a DWI charge earlier this month in Franklin, is still employed with the police department, according to the Patterson mayor.

Male, 23, killed during Christmas party melee

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.