Public Safety

EPSO captures fugitive; responds to shots fired

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Eddie Soileau has released statements regarding to two recent calls to which deputies responded. The first release was in connection with a fugitive being captured on the Whiteville Road.

Sheriff: Man tried to sell Epsom salt as methamphetamine

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
A 27-year-old Bayou Vista man is accused of trying to pass off Epsom salt as methamphetamine to sell it, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert said in a news release. —Brad Derouen, 27, of South Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 4:46 p.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with false representation...

Eunice Police arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
The following is arrest by Eunice Police . Oct. 9 Wayne Hammond, 30, 400 block of Middle Johnson, Merryville. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Monday, October 9, 2017
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 6 Brent Mire, 43, 912 Old Hwy. 13, Mamou. Illegal possession of stolen things. Lasagan Jade Reed, 23, 200 block of Lee Road, Eunice. Three bench warrants, driving under suspension. Jeffery Wayne Cormier, 42, 100 block of Mill Street, Eunice.

Eunice Marshal’s Office awarded $19,000 grant

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, October 7, 2017
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Eunice City Marshal’s Office will receive a $19,000 grant to purchase a patrol vehicle and equipment for public security.

Donation for Eunice K9

Harlan Kirgan
Saturday, October 7, 2017
The Eunice Police Department received a total of $3,000 to support its police dog, Robin that is handled by Lt.. Michael Dunn.