Public Safety

Iota pharmacy armed robbery suspect arrested

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested an individual on an outstanding warrant for the May 19, 2016, armed robbery of an Iota pharmacy. The arrest took place on Saint Lucy Road near Branch. “Information was received about the location of this individual.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 2 17:35 Fight inside Tobacco Plus with three people. 19:36 Disturbance at apartment in the 100 block Tameran Loop. 20:29 Shoplifting at Kim’s Market. 20:57 Champagne Grocery welfare concern.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 2 Lewis Curtis Leger, 56, 900 block of North 6th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Johnathan S. Voris, 29, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice. Warrant. Devin Paul Sonnier, 34, 200 block of North St. Joseph, Eunice. Warrant. Angel D.

Police investigating fight during Church Point Mardi Gras parade

Church Point Police are investigating a fight that took place during its Mardi Gras parade. Chief Albert Venable says the fight is under investigation, and detectives are interviewing witnesses. One of the men in the fight was knock out after his head hit a trailer.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 1 08:24 Purse found at St. Thomas More parking lot. 08:56 Man from the 1000 block of College said his ex-girlfriend is harassing him. 09:12 Disturbance in the 500 block of Fuselier.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 1 Tony Freeman, 50, 400 block of Corn Avenue, Eunice. Improper supervision of a juvenile. Russell Paul Jacobs, 36, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 1 Marvin Morris, 41, 2200 block of Ledoux Circle, Opelousas. DWI-2nd offense, speeding, failure to register vehicle, switched license plate. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Paul Brent Cortez Jr., 43, Port Barre.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Feb. 27 10:56 Lobby complaint about bicycle. Is here to pickup bike. 11:24 Woman said she saw a male pass by her window, but doesn’t know what he looks and wants to press charges.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Feb. 27 Melvin Troy Peters, 42, 400 block of North Mallet Street, Eunice. Simple battery and theft of goods. Marquez Travone Simon, 19, 700 block of East Peach Street, Eunice. Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Feb.

Eunice Police crack down on underage drinkers

Eleven people were arrested and given summons for underage drinking on 2nd Street in Eunice on Friday. The crackdown occurred as the Eunice Mardi Gras live music began downtown. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said bar owners were warned about allowing underage drinking.