Public Safety

Multiple shootings in Church Point

The Church Point Police Dept. has confirmed two shootings in Church Point Friday. The shootings were separate events. The shootings were not at the schools, but the middle school and Head Start are on lockdown. More information will be provided as it becomes available.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 5 James C. Faul, 54, 400 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Michael T. Jenkins, 29, 3500 block of Stagg Avenue, Basile. Disturbing the peace (public intoxication).

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 4 Clement Joseph Lanclos, 30, 400 block of Pavy Road, Opelousas. Two counts of theft. Tanika Dena Jones, 27, 400 block of South David Street, Ville Platte. Speeding; operating vehicle while under suspension.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Oct. 4 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Theft.

Judge Bennett ruling on Greenhouse sentence

Below is the ruling issued by Judge William Bennett on the sentencing of Norris Greenhouse, Jr. The sentence was announced today, Wednesday, October 4: CRIMINAL DOCKET NO. 190,764-B STATE OF LOUISIANA12TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERSUSPARISH OF AVOYELLES NORRIS GREENHOUSE, JR.STATE OF...

Former Basile Police officer indicted

An Evangeline Parish grand jury indicted former Basile Police Officer Nicholas P. Richardson on one count of malfeasance in office (performance of duty in unlawful manner) on Sept. 27.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 3 Cody Woodruff, 21, 100 block of Allison Loop, Eunice. Probation violence. Roderick Aaron, 17, 1200 Ina Claire Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated battery and simple battery.