NEW IBERIA, La. (AP) - Louisiana State Police say 37-year-old Curtis Williams of New Iberia has surrendered to authorities and identified himself as the man driving a Ford Ranger that struck and killed a pedestrian. Troopers say 39-year-old Renee Green of New Iberia was struck Friday while walking south on... more »
In Eunice, some locals say lately their towns seems a bit more peaceful. Chief Ronald Dies with Eunice Police Department says he and his officers are raising the bar when it comes to cracking down on crime. There are still a few months left in this year and officers have... more »
An Evangeline Parish jury convicted Joseph L. Jones, 57, on 15 of 15 felony counts and Plaisance Development Corporation (PDC), his company, on 15 of 15 felony counts for knowing violations of the Louisiana Water Control Law. Jones is the president and chairman of the board of Plaisance Development Corporation,... more »
OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The director of a company that operates several wastewater treatment facilities in Louisiana has been arrested on charges he allowed untreated wastewater to be illegally dumped. The state Department of Environmental Quality said 57-year-old Joseph L. Jones, of Opelousas, faces 12 felony charges involving alleged violations... more »
ABBEVILLE, La. (AP) - A state district judge rules that a former Vermilion Parish police juror cannot run for Abbeville City Council because he pleaded guilty in 2005 to a felony. Ernal "E.J." Broussard says he will appeal the ruling handed down Thursday by Judge Marilyn Castle. Councilman Francis Touchet... more »
This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for October 28th, 2009.
John Jacob Lemen, age 57, 182 Texas Eastern Rd., Opelousas, La., simple battery involving domestic violence
Wilry Roy Jr., age 50, 228 Demourelle St., Ville Platte, La., felony theft
Clifton Charlie Lamb, age... more »