Public Safety

Gunfire kills 3 people, K-9

The peaceful year that had yet to see a homicide in 2017 was shattered Wednesday evening as a suspect, identified by sources as Donald Johnson, shot two women at different locations before getting into a gunfight with police. Johnson was shot and killed during the shoot-out.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 23 04:29 Wreck at Bobcat and Hunter.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 23 Ricky Broyles, 55, 300 block of East Dean Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. David Roy, 43, 100 block of East Mauboules, Morse. Disturbing the peace.

EUNICE CRIME STATS

Eunice Police received 12,786 complaints in 2016, the highest since 2012, according to statistics released by Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. Police averaged 1,065 complaints per month in 2016, he said.

Eunice man arrested; offered flag to president

A 22-year-old Eunice man was arrested after he jumped into the back seat of a Eunice Police car and demanded to be taken to the president, Police Chief Randy Fontenot said.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 23 Joseph Damon Malbrue Jr., 19, 100 block of Celestial Lane, Youngsville. Attempt first-degree murder, aggravated second-degree battery. Paula T. Vidrine, 52, 4500 block of Hwy. 190, Eunice.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 22 Kalvin Jeremiah, 53, 400 block of East Magnolia Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace by public intoxication. Brenna Bowen, 20, 100 block of Turkey Clan Road, Elton.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 21 Johnny Irvin Burton, 22, 300 block of Olivia Street, Eunice. Warrant on trespassing charge. Crystal Dawn Ozanne, 21, 6000 block of Highway 182, Opelousas. Probation violatio. Jacqueline Nicole Bergeron, 26, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice.