Public Safety

5 arrested for fraudulent paperwork at OMV office

The Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Unit (LSP-IFAT) Breaux Bridge Field Office, in collaboration with the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV), March 28 initiated an investigation into allegations of fraudulent paperwork being processed across multiple offices.

Several suspects to Crowley shooting of victim exiting vehicle

A Friday night shooting in the 2400 block of West Northern Avenue left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. The victim was exiting a vehicle when the victim was approached by multiple black male individuals.

Opelousas car lot co-owner busted for vehicle theft

Louisiana State Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft unit detectives, in collaboration with the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission (LUMVC), launched an investigation into an inventory audit at AJ Auto Sales, located at 1786 School Road in Opelousas on April 16.

Opelousas Police sergeant arrested following off-duty domestic violence incident

The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division initiated an investigation involving an Opelousas Police sergeant on Monday following a request from Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc, according to a Troop I news release. The investigation revealed that Romalis Thomas, 39.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, April 22 There were 9 traffic stops between the hours of 12:11 a.m. until 9:56 p.m. Officer D.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 22 Romalis Otto Thomas, 39, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, April 21 There were 14 traffic stops between the hours of 5:31 a.m. until 9:21 p.m. Officer D.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, April 18-Monday, April 21 Erick J. Antoine, 38, 1300 block of Highway 178, , Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, April 16 Emmanuel Sorcia, 25, 900 block of Rozas Road, Eunice. Bike lights required, resisting arrest. Thursday, April 17 Calvin Fontenot, Jr., 27, homeless, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, April 17 There were 5 traffic stops between the hours of 5:05 a.m. until 5:07 p.m. Officer J.