Public Safety

Eunice officer champions child car seats

Mary Lagroue
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Since its inception in Eunice last fall, a child passenger safety program has helped parents and guardians properly secure children in car seats. The program began with Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit that works to prevent deaths of children from preventable injuries.

Eunice Police ready to put paws on crime

Harlan Kirgan
Sunday, July 30, 2017
One of the newest members of the Eunice Police force is Robin, a 13-month-old Belgium Malinois. Robin has been trained in patrol, apprehension of suspects by force or bark, tracking and the odor of illegal drugs, said handler Lt. Michael Dunn.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 28, 2017
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 28 Adam White, 41, 100 block of John Paul Drive, Opelousas. Possession of schedule II drugs; resisting an officer; DWI-1st offense. Kamau Omar Jack, 38, 2700 block of Faubourg Road, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, July 28, 2017
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 27 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Principal to simple burglary. Malik Charles, 17, 1300 block of West Live Oak, Ville Platte. Principal to simple burglary, two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Lawn mower thieves sought

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The Crowley Police Department is investigating theft a 54” zero turn Husqvarna lawn mower with a Kawasaki engine, a 28” fleur des lis wood rocker and an Aspen fleur de lis wood rocker that occurred at about 9:15 p.m. Monday from Stine located at 235 Odd Fellows Road.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 26-27 Kevin Todd Blanchard, 23, 800 block of Pitre Road, Opelousas. Theft; bench warrant. Travis Joseph Victorian, 30, 200 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Simple burglary.

Eunice Police arrests

Harlan Kirgan
Thursday, July 27, 2017
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 26 Yolanda Senegal, 50, 200 block of Dulles Street, Eunice. Summons for theft. Logan Hebert, 19, 200 block of North St. George Street, Eunice. Bonded out.