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• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  February 8, 2013 10:30 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 64 complaints over the past 24 hours. This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 8, 2013. Anthony Paul Comeaux, age 26, 1221 Magnolia St., Lafayette, LA, bench warrant. Daniel Wayne Guidry, age 32, 1828 3rd... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  December 14, 2012 10:07 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for December 14, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 67 complaints over the past 24 hours. Blair Buller, age 29, 1100 Hundley Rd., Eunice, La, cruelty to a juvenile(s). Anna Celeste Simoneaux, age 29, 129... more »

• Superintendents Gain Control to Hire and Fire Play Video

  August 6, 2012 11:15 PM

  Governor Bobby Jindal's education reform is giving new power to superintendents across the state when it comes to hiring and firing faculty and staff. But school board members are voicing their concerns. St. Landry Parish Interim Superintendent Joseph Cassimere appointed a new principal last week at Eunice Elementary, without... more »

• St. Landry Council Considers Veto Overrides at Contentious Meeting Play Video

  August 2, 2012 2:02 AM

  At a special meeting Wednesday night, the St. Landry Parish Council voted to consider overriding a number of vetoes handed down by Parish President Bill Fontenot. The meeting was often contentious, and Fontenot found himself on the defensive with a calculated, critical and aggressive line of questioning from councilwoman... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  July 30, 2012 10:08 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for July 30, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 200 complaints over the past 72 hours. On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Lieutenant Megan Vizena and this concludes our report. Daniel James Gil,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  July 16, 2012 10:15 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for July 16, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 215 complaints over the past 72 hours. On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Lieutenant Megan Vizena and this concludes our report. Dontrail Kibodeaux,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  June 27, 2012 10:30 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 85 complaints in the past 24 hours. This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 27, 2012. John Russell Ardoin, age 24, 451 Nicole Road, Arnaudville, La., illegal discharge of firearm and aggravated criminal damage to property.... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  June 25, 2012 11:17 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 200 complaints in the past 72 hours. This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 25, 2012. Calvert James Antoine, age 32, 107 Pat Street, Scott, La., unauthorized use of a movable, arrested by Louisiana State Police.... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  June 18, 2012 9:00 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 15, 2012. Christopher Paul Minix, age 28, 135 Keystone Drive, Cankton, La., cruelty to a juvenile. John Michale Kidwell, Jr., age 28, 261 Leonie Street, Church Point, La., bench warrant. Iyabo Sophia Segun, age 30,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  June 11, 2012 10:05 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 11, 2012. Kerry James Malveaux, age 38, 1226 North Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice, La., simple battery involving domestic violence. Terri Lynn Campbell, age 51, 488 Country Hill Road, Washington, La., driving while intoxicated-1st offense and... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  June 8, 2012 10:20 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for June 8, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 60 complaints in the past 24 hours. Barry James Bordelon, II, age 29, 600 North 11th, Eunice, La., possession of schedule Ii drugs, two counts possession of... more »

• St. Landry Parish Cattlemen's Association Blood-Drive Play Video

  June 7, 2012 10:55 AM

  The St. Landry Parish Cattlemen's Association will be hosting a blood drive in front of the Opelousas Civic Center. The event takes place on June 15, 2012. for more info call: (337) 945-4073 more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 31, 2012 11:06 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 100 complaints over the past 24 hours. This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 31, 2012. Adaline Fruge Sonnier, age 49, 100 W. Prudhomme, Opelousas, LA, driving while intoxicated-2nd offense, following too close with accident,... more »

• St. Landry Hitting More than "Bumps" in the Road for Repairs Play Video

  May 30, 2012 8:40 PM

  St. Landry Parish is hitting more than a few "bumps" in the road when it comes to improving transportation. "I wanted something done," said Cay Landry, an Arnaudville resident. Landry said she doesn't like what she sees at the end of her road. It looks like a giant... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 25, 2012 10:59 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 25, 2012 Charles Martin, age 61, 184 Simmons Lane, Oberlin, LA, Attempted 1st degree murder, simple criminal damage to property, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrument, flight from an officer, threatening a public official, driving wrong... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 24, 2012 10:16 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 24, 2012. t. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 85 complaints in the past 24 hours. James Deantoine Jackson, age 31, 610 Pulford Street, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Jason S. Bertrand, age 36, 172 Dolly... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 23, 2012 9:59 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 16, 2012. Darryl T. May, age 18, 1905 Charbonet, New Orleans, La., speeding, possession of marijuana and illegal carrying of weapons-possession of. Patrick Amos Gallow, age 61, 299 Narcisse Lacour Road, Opelousas, La., careless operation and... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  May 21, 2012 10:45 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 21, 2012. Marco Dane Lastrapes, age 33, 821 Capri Alley, #2, Opelousas, La., driving while intoxicated-1 st offense, speeding, driving under suspension, felon possession of firearm, possession of firearms with obliterated marks and second degree battery, arrested... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  May 1, 2012 10:23 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 1, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 70 complaints in the past 24 hours. Dewey Wayne Salter, age 56, 1190 Highway 29, Eunice, La., improper lane usage, negligent iinjuring-1st degree vehicular, aggravated assault, disturbing... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  April 19, 2012 10:06 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for April 19, 2012. Craig A. Bourque, age 22, 219 Chataigner Road, Eunice, La., simple battery, arrested by Eunice Police Department. Damian James Lafleur, age 23, 300 East Maple Avenue, Eunice, La., second-degree battery, arrested by Eunice Police... more »

• SLP School Board Plans for Reduction in Force Play Video

  April 16, 2012 7:55 PM

  A $3.9 million deficit still looms over the St. Landry Parish School Board. In order to fill that gap administrators are putting together a Reduction In Force (RIF) plan. Interim Superintendent Joseph Cassmere will present the RIF plan to the school board Tuesday afternoon. Increased tax revenue and $800,000... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  April 5, 2012 9:42 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for April 5, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 95 complaints in the past 24 hours. Tiffany Hanchett, age 22, 821 South Beulah, #13 East, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Jeramie C. Pitre, age 34, 530... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  April 4, 2012 10:11 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest report for April 4, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 60 complaints in the past 24 hours. Jacob Borkowski, age 22, 248 Arlen Road, Washington, La., stalking. Kevin Jones Senegal, age 36, 102 I-49 North Service... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 29, 2012 10:01 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 55 complaints in the past 24 hours. Joshua Anthony Antoine, age 26, 310 Bradford Street, Carencro, La., failure to register as a sex offender, failure to register/pay registration and special identifications, arrested by Lafayette Parish sheriff's Office. Damond James Judice,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 23, 2012 9:55 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 23, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 70 complaints in the past 24 hours. Joseph Collins, Jr. age 46, 645 Chaney Street, Opelousas, La., aggravated assault, simple battery involving domestic violence and simple criminal... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriffs Office Arrest Report

  March 22, 2012 10:18 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 22, 2012. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 85 complaints in the past 24 hours. Ricky Gloston-Washington, age 29, 329 West Mouton Street, Opelousas, La., two bench warrants. Gerald Wayne Chenevert, age 42, 505... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 21, 2012 9:55 AM

  Courtney Renee Hoyt, age 25, 1115 Jackson Lane, Melville, La., Bench Warrant. Al Devon Hayes, age 27, 1714 Jake Drive, Opelousas, La., bench warrant, speeding and driving under suspension, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Patrick Wayne Bazile, age 44, 111 Slaughter House Road, Bunkie, La., bench warrant, arrested... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 16, 2012 10:32 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 16, 2012. Tyrone Dametrick Byers, age 32, 1201 Allen Street, Natchitoches, La., robbery-armed. Gregory Allen Franklin, age 24, 2216 Webster Street, Alexandria, La., criminal trespass, burglary of an inhabited dwelling and theft-motor vehicle. Justin Michael... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 13, 2012 10:09 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 13, 2012. Angela N. Butler, age 22, 504 Bloch, Opelousas, La., accessory after the fact. Gil Arvie, Jr., age 42, 1621 Apache, Harvey, La., driving while intoxicated-2nd offense, careless operation and open container, arrested by Louisiana... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 12, 2012 10:09 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 12, 2012. Jeremy Lee Soileau, age 30, 122 Nick Drive, Port Barre, La., Battery of a police officer and disturbing the peace. Dennis Christopher Lazard, age 33, 219 Blair Street, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Sandra... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 9, 2012 10:41 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 9, 2012. Danny Bergeron, age 49, 115 Maple Street, Poplarville, La., unauthorized entry of inhabited dwelling, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, theft and criminal damage to property, arrested by Krotz Springs Police Department. St.... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 8, 2012 9:29 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 8, 2012. Chad Anthony Guilbeau, age 39, 1139 Division Road, Arnaudville, La., simple battery involving domestic violence. Frederick Jermaine Levier, age 29, 178 Bayou Acres Road, Arnaudville, La., two bench warrants. St. Landry Parish Sheriff's... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 7, 2012 10:28 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 7, 2012. Joshua Freyou, age 30, 134 Belgium Road, Crowley, La., bench warrant, arrested by Eunice Police Department. Archillus Randall Hebert, age 23, 200 Kyries Road, Eunice, La., possession of marijuana-2nd offense, violation of drug free... more »

• This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 5, 2012.

  March 5, 2012 10:46 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office responded to over 200 complaints in the past 72 hours. Alvin Durio, age 61, 858 Pile Ridge Road, Washington, La., driving while intoxicated-1st offense, flight from an officer and aggravated battery, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Cynthia Diane Fondren, age 28, 5830 Highway... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 2, 2012 10:03 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 2, 2012. Chasity Dawn Nichol, age 37, 474 Winn Road, Sunset, La., issuing worthless checks. Randell Mouton, age 30, 121 East Beaugard Street, Eunice, La., two bench warrants. Terry James Peterson, age 30, 630 Sherwood... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  March 1, 2012 10:21 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for March 1, 2012. Amy Michelle Chevis, age 26, 505 Rice Lane, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Jeramie Anthony Brown, age 34, 1431 Highway 758, Eunice, La., resisting an officer with violence, simple assault, violation of protective orders, two... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  February 29, 2012 9:22 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 29, 2012. Olan Arlen Deville, age 62, 209 Cinnamon Drive, Opelousas, La., driving while intoxicated 1st offense, careless operation and unlawful use of license, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Maximillan Hudson, age 27, 100 Tamaram Loop,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  February 28, 2012 9:21 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 28, 2012. Dalfred Dominick, age 34, 1213 South Court Street, Opelousas, La., bench warrant, arrested by Port Barre Police Department. Ronnie Eugene Warner, age 31, 1392 West Park Avenue, Opelousas, La., monetary instrument abuse. Christopher... more »

• More questions over order to seal public records Play Video

  February 27, 2012 11:42 PM

  Are district judges in St. Landry Parish following their own order? A controversial order was put in place earlier this month, sealing all sex crimes from public view. Both KATC and the Eunice News wrote number of articles expressing the potential violations this blanket seal may run into. Here's... more »

• More questions raised over court order to seal parish sex crimes

  February 27, 2012 7:35 PM

  A St. Landry Parish sex crime is transferred to another district judge. When Shawn Kline asked Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux the reason for that transfer last week, he was told the information was sealed due to a court order signed on February 7th, sealing all sex crimes in... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  February 22, 2012 10:30 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 22, 2012. Patrick N. Bruno, age 53, 171 Tulip Dr., Opelousas, LA 70570, simple battery involving domestic violence Denton R. Bourque, age 28, 216 Alexander Ave., Port Barre, LA 70577, simple battery Keith Leroy Jones,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  February 14, 2012 9:59 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 14, 2012. Allen Louis Boutte, age 74, 2360 Old Highway 190, Port Barre, La., theft. Donald Ray Tyler, age 45, 1120 Rosa Park Road, Dequincy, La., simple burglary, illegal possession of stolen things and a bench... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  February 8, 2012 10:21 AM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 8, 2012. Ryan D. Courville, age 19, 118 Julia Street, Eunice, La., bench warrant. Shaprella Ray Hunt, age 32, 365 Charlene Richard Road, Opelousas, La., simple kidnapping. Linda B. Triplette, age 34, 571 Parish Road, Melville, La., criminal... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report February 6, 2012

  February 6, 2012 10:31 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for February 6, 2012. Joseph Evans Thomas, Jr., age 33, 196 Tulip Drive, Opelousas, La., misuse of Temporary License plates, resisting an officer, possession of schedule I drug with the intent to distribute and obstruction of justice. Robbie... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Report

  January 26, 2012 10:27 AM

  ST LANDRY ARRESTS Roosevelt Davis, age 33, 662 Country Ridge Road, Opelousas, La., bench warrant, driving while intoxicated-2nd offense and careless operation. Carlos Cortez Skinner, age 29, 149 Walton Lane, Opelousas, La., unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and driving under suspension, more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for January 25, 2012.

  January 25, 2012 9:56 AM

  St landry parish arrest log Joshua Cormier, age 20, 450 Charles Street, Eunice, La., theft and self-mutilation by a prisoner, arrested by Eunice Police Department. Mistie Marie Young, age 32, 1611 North Cary Avenue, Jennings, La., three counts of forgery, arrested by Eunice Police Department. Nelvae Jones,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 11, 2012

  January 11, 2012 9:27 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 11, 2012: Toby Bourque, age 21, 240 Savoie Lane, Grand Coteau, La., aggravated battery and discharging firearm in city limits, arrested by Grand Coteau Police Department. Holly A. Ahart, age 29, 1108 Euday Lane, Mamou, La., possession of schedule I... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 6, 2012

  January 6, 2012 10:09 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 6, 2012: Donald L. Bourgeois, II, age 44, Highway 511 Old Galvez Mobile Homes Estates, Prairieville, La., three bench warrants. Dinosius Chantel Cooper, age 36, 1006 Vidrine Street, Opelousas, La., two bench warrants. Ross Jay Ranson, age 38, 116... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 5, 2012

  January 5, 2012 10:00 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 5, 2012: Rusty J. Fritz, age 26, 245 St. Landry Street, Sunset, La., theft. Benjamin James Doyle, age 30, 221 Jefferson Street, St. Martinville, La., felony theft. Emerick J. St. Andre, age 19, 1705 Yukon Street, Eunice, La., aggravated... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 4, 2012

  January 4, 2012 10:30 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 4, 2012: Kayonta Shantelle Coleman, age 31, 7800 West Airport, Houston, Tx., five counts of identity theft. Jamie Lee Lindsey, age 41, 436 Curleys Road, Sunset, La., bench warrant. Laderick Lee Romar, age 19, 9627 Highway 71, Lebeau, La.,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 3, 2012

  January 3, 2012 10:52 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - January 3, 2012: Karen Gay Spurlock, age 52, 14305 Highway 71 South, Bunkie, La., bench warrant. Kenneth Christopher, age 44, 2400 West Landry, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Ryan M. Gaspard, age 22, 164 Mini Road, Opelousas, La., theft and criminal... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 29, 2011

  December 29, 2011 9:53 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 29, 2011: Ashley Nichol Prejean, age 25, 107 Patton Street, Sunset, LA, bench warrant, disturbing the peace, aggravated battery. Kyle Jamar Moore, age 24, 1567 Federal Road, Opelousas, LA, simple battery involving domestic violence, aggravated assault. Larry Joseph Rue,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 27, 2011

  December 27, 2011 9:45 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 27, 2011: Walter Milburn III, age 35, 913 Raymond Street, #104, Opelousas, LA, bench warrant. Merlin J. Tyler, age 51, 2820 Louisiana Ave, Lafayette, LA, non support. Brian O'Neil Leday, age 26, 1514 Meredith Street, Opelousas, LA, simple burglary,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 22, 2011

  December 22, 2011 9:35 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 22, 2011: Nachia Stafford, age 23, 2304 Vance Avenue, Alexandria, La., possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of schedule II drugs. Gene Allen Verrette, age 54, 1128 Bullard Street, Opelousas, La., driving while intoxicated and flight from an officer. ... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 22, 2011

  December 22, 2011 9:35 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 22, 2011: Nachia Stafford, age 23, 2304 Vance Avenue, Alexandria, La., possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of schedule II drugs. Gene Allen Verrette, age 54, 1128 Bullard Street, Opelousas, La., driving while intoxicated and flight from an officer. ... more »

• Coalition of educators suggest four day work week to St. Landry Parish School Board

  December 20, 2011 12:48 PM

  In response to St. Landry Parish School Board's financial woes, a new, independent group is proposing their own alternatives to the system's plan for budget cuts. The St. Landry United Coalition of Educators consists of five public school employee organizations including the St. Landry Association of Educators (SLAE), the... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 20, 2011

  December 20, 2011 10:22 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 20, 2011: John Paul Simien, age 28, 2000 Betty Street, #10, Eunice, La., possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, two counts of distribution of cocaine. Dorothy Monique Sattler, age 40, 2933 Prudhomme Road, Eunice, La., distribution of schedule III... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 19, 2011

  December 19, 2011 10:35 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 19, 2011: Hiriando Allison, age 43, 541 Charles Street, Eunice, La., bench warrant. Michael Ford, 106 Prescott, Washington, La., bench warrant. Gordon Antoine Tatman, age 24, 316 West Vine Street, Washington, La., bench warrant, felony theft and simple burglary.... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 16, 2011

  December 16, 2011 11:33 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 16, 2011: Phillip Foster Lafleur, age18, 311 North 12th Street, Eunice, La., unauthorized use of inhabited dwelling, simple kidnapping, contributing to delinquency of a juvenile, simple criminal damage to property, leaving scene of accident, failure to report accident, switched license plates,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 15, 2011

  December 15, 2011 10:17 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 15, 2011: Tanisha Monique Dixon, age 35, 1833 Freedom Drive, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Jamie T. Fisher, age 30, 821South Beulah Street, #3C, Eunice, La., bench warrant. O Jerden Charles Mallet, age 23, 1159 Highway 31, Arnaudville, La., two... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sobriety Checkpoint

  December 15, 2011 9:46 AM

  On Friday, December 16, 2011, Louisiana State Police will conduct a DWI Checkpoint in St. Landry Parish. The checkpoint will take place from 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. Troopers will be looking for impaired drivers as well as aggressive drivers and unrestrained occupants. Troopers have a zero tolerance for... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 14, 2011

  December 14, 2011 12:08 PM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 14, 2011: Robley J. Guilbeaux, Jr., age 39, 1061 Mardi Gras Rd., Carencro, LA 70520, bench warrant Milton Beline Vigers, age 40, 311 Chennault Rd., Eunice, LA 70535, two counts monetary instrument abuse, theft, resisting an officer Dexter Dion... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 13, 2011

  December 13, 2011 2:36 PM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 13, 2011: Jeremy Ryan Ashworth, age 19, 125 Pat Bidez Road, Eunice, La., theft. Megan Semien, age 19, 313 North Oak Street, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. Michael R. Miller, age 24, 139 Gennuso Street, Opelousas, La., distribution of schedule... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 12, 2011

  December 12, 2011 11:19 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 12, 2011: Cody C. Soileau, age 27, 651 Main Street, Krotz Springs, La., illegal possession of stolen things and theft. Shannon Renee Spillman, age 23, distribution of schedule II drugs. Christian Dominique Smith, age 19, hold for deputies and... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 9, 2011

  December 9, 2011 9:53 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 9, 2011: Ashton Miller, Jr., age 51, 6504 Highway 190, Church Point, La., simple battery involving domestic violence. Tina M. Miller, age 48, 6504 Highway 190, Church Point, La., simple battery involving domestic violence. James Donald Lafleur, Jr., age... more »

• School System "disappointed;" St. Landry Parish charter school approved

  December 7, 2011 8:58 PM

  The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approves St. Landry Parish's first charter school, to open in Opelousas next fall despite strong opposition from the St. Landry Parish School Board. "We are really excited about the possibilities for the students of St. Landry Parish," Tiffanie Lewis of Outreach Community... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 7, 2011

  December 7, 2011 9:43 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 7, 2011: Carlos Cortez Skinner, age 29, 149 Watson Lane, Opelousas, La., criminal trespass. Justin Keith Angona, age 28, 136 Terry Road, Krotz Springs, La., two bench warrants, arrested by Krotz springs Police Department. Stephanie Marie Bertrand, age 36,... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 6, 2011

  December 6, 2011 9:33 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 6, 2011: David Doucet, age 59, 299 Lakeland Road, Port Barre, LA, aggravated battery involving domestic violence. Sandra Renia Joseph, age 49, 322 S. Magnolia Street, Lafayette, LA, 2 counts of resisting a police officer with force or violence. ... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 2, 2011

  December 2, 2011 10:11 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - December 2, 2011: Joseph Daniel Amos, age 48, 113 Guilbeau Drive, Opelousas, La., bench warrant. David Goodley, Jr., age 50, 430 Stone, Eunice, La., two bench warrants. Joshua James McCoy Kennerson, age 48, bench warrant and theft. Erica Van... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - November 30, 2011

  November 30, 2011 9:45 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - November 30, 2011: Derek Patrick Thibodeaux, age 22, 124 Redwood Lane, Port Barre, La., simple assault and illegal possession of firearm by convicted felon. Horatio Thomas, age 28, 144 Rue Joubert Road, Opelousas, La., cruelty to animals. Calfred L. Andrus,... more »

• Water line to be built for arsenic-ridden residents

  September 28, 2011 11:41 PM

  It's been seven months since some St. Landry Parish residents found high levels of arsenic in their water. On Wednesday, those residents found out they'll finally be getting a water line. "The majority of us either buy our water or have kids in town and just get it from... more »

• St. Landry Parish School Board contests legal fee

  August 30, 2011 9:11 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - The St. Landry Parish School Board has asked a federal judge to throw out a request for nearly $10 million in legal fees from an attorney who filed the original school desegregation lawsuit against the parish in 1965. Opelousas attorney Marion Overton White filed the request... more »

• St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - August 29, 2011

  August 29, 2011 10:33 AM

  St. Landry Parish Daily Arrest Log - August 29, 2011: Eric D. Jacobs, age 41, 1635 North Harco Drive, La., arrested for driving while intoxicated-1st offense, speeding and improper lane usage, arrested by Louisiana State Police. Taylor Jordan Thibodeaux, age 21, 321 South Aymond Street, Eunice, La., arrested... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Daily Arrest Report - August 9, 2011

  August 9, 2011 10:19 AM

  This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for August 9, 2011. Chester George, age 38, 190 Thibodeaux Street, Opelousas, La., arrested for criminal trespass and theft. John Andrew Roberie, age 48, 1762 Prayer House Road, Opelousas, La., arrested for two bench warrants. Hebert Lee... more »

• $300k War Memorial put on hold

  July 14, 2011 10:57 PM

  A ground breaking scheduled for St. Landry Parish's first Veterans Memorial doesn't go as planned. In fact, the ground breaking didn't happen at all. The only movement outside Evangeline Downs are the passing cars. A $300,000 War Memorial project, set to be built there, is put on hold. St.... more »

• St. Landry Parish Cattleman Association Blood Drive

  June 3, 2011 9:25 AM

  Event Name- St. Landry Parish Cattleman Association Blood Drive Organization- Cattle Association Event Place- Opelousas Civic Center Event Date- June 10 Event Time- Blood Drive 10am - 3:00pm Event Phone Number- 337-945-4073 Event Information and Special Notes- Give Blood and receive a free hamburger... more »

• Deputies Patrol Flood Waters for Safety, Looters

  May 17, 2011 10:59 PM

  A mandatory evacuation at Three Mile Lake in St. Landry Parish has left the area almost empty, except for a few, including Sheriff's Deputies who are patrolling the waters. Robby Sweeny isn't packing up, he's building up protection around his home with sand bags and raising up equipment and... more »

• Information for St. Landry Parish Student Evacuees

  May 16, 2011 5:45 AM

  According to St. Landry Parish President Don Menard, all public schools in the Parish will be open this week. Although students in areas affected by evacuations will be excused if they can't make it to their schools. more »

• Checkpoint in St. Landry Parish Tonight

  April 29, 2011 9:43 AM

  As usual we can't tell you exactly where, but we can tell you there will be a checkpoint somewhere in St. Landry Parish tonight starting at 9pm ending at 3am tomorrow morning. Officers say if you plan to drink and drive plan to go to jail. A zero tolerance policy... more »

• Charter School Stands a Chance in St. Landry Parish

  April 5, 2011 11:13 PM

  A new charter school is on the table in St. Landry Parish, but does it stand a chance with school board members? Directors presented them with a plan at Tuesday's meeting. This wasn't the first time St. Landry Parish School Board Member Charles Ross had heard a charter school... more »

• St. Landry Parish earns "unitary status"

  March 28, 2011 11:49 PM

  A federal judge awards St. Landry Parish Schools what's known as "unitary status." It ends a desegregation case nearly five-decades-old. 50 years ago, Palmetto Elementary was divided down the center; blacks to the left, whites to the right. Principal Pauline Vidrine says, times have changed. "We have doubled... more »

• St. Landry arsenic scare finds short term fix; Permanent fix "lacks funding"

  March 23, 2011 11:54 PM

  An arsenic scare outside Melville nearly caused St. Landry Parish to declare a state of emergency. As we told you last week, more than 100 residents found high levels of arsenic in their water. Wednesday night, parish and state officials say they've found a solution but residents say more can... more »

• High levels of arsenic found in some St. Landry wells

  March 18, 2011 11:38 PM

  The water supply in part of St. Landry Parish is being tested for arsenic. It comes after one person became ill and doctors say found high levels of the toxin in her body, as well as in the water supply. However, residents say nothing is being done about it. ... more »

• Opelousas Man Killed in St. Landry Parish Crash

  February 1, 2011 8:56 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - State police say an Opelousas man was killed and seven others injured in a two-vehicle crash in St. Landry Parish. The accident occurred just after 7 p.m. Monday on La. Highway 104 west of Opelousas. Troopers say a sport utility vehicle driven by 40-year-old Casey Olivier... more »

• Heartbreaking Update: Child Dies Following School Bus Crash

  December 6, 2010 4:05 PM

  A kindergarten student critically injured in a St. Landry Parish School Bus crash on Friday, has died. That's according to Mark Stoute, father of Karen "Kare Bear" Stoute. She was just five years old. Stoute was taken by AirMed to Lafayette General Medical Center on Friday morning in critical... more »

• ATV Stolen at Gunpoint After Owner Offered Suspect a Ride at Trail Ride Event

  November 11, 2010 9:32 AM

  On November 07, 2010 officers with the Opelousas Police Department investigated a reported Armed Robbery that took place at the Step-N-Strut Trail Ride event this pass weekend. Officers spoke to the victim(s) that were in town for the event. According to the victim(s) a light skinned black male and a... more »

• Plaucheville Man Dies in St. Landry Parish Crash

  November 9, 2010 11:58 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - State police say a 57-year-old Plaucheville man died in a one-vehicle accident on La. Highway 107 in St. Landry Parish. Troooper say Jerry Arnold's pickup ran off the road and hit a tree early Tuesday morning. Arnold was pronounced dead at the scene. more »

• Morrow Elementary....Future Site of Juvenile Detention Center?

  November 8, 2010 7:19 PM

  For over a year residents in St. Landry Parish have been hearing that a juvenile detention center may soon be in their backyard. A year ago, state and parish officials said the facility would go up on a non-residential site off I- 49, but that deal fell through. The latest... more »

• St. Landry Hazardous Waste Collection

  November 3, 2010 4:19 PM

  St. Landry Parish residents can get rid of their household hazardous waste this Saturday November 6, 2010. It's open to all residents of St. Landry Parish. Participants must show proof of residency. Acceptable proof includes driver's licenses, water bills, utility bills, etc. ACCEPTED: paints automobile batteries motor oil antifreeze household... more »

• St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office Arrest Log -- October 25, 2010

  October 25, 2010 10:29 AM

  Marlon Eaglin, age 20, 247 Halfway House Road, Arnaudville, La., arrested for Burnt Tai Light, Resisting an Officer and Battery of a Police Officer Michael Todd Alleman, age 41, 198 Oak Road, Church Point, La., Bench Warrant Christopher Bryan Alleman , age 44, 198 Oak Road, Church Point,... more »

• Eunice Elementary Receives National Award

  October 22, 2010 6:42 PM

  Eunice Elementary is one of only four schools in Louisiana to be named a Blue Ribbon School. Kindergartener Abigail Sonnier said, "there's really good students here and they have been working really hard to learn." Sonnier has one more reason to be proud of Eunice Elementary...she can now... more »

• Gonzales woman dies in St. Landry Parish Crash

  October 18, 2010 10:23 AM

  OPELOUSAS, La. (AP) - State police say a vehicle 21-year-old Gonzales woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident in St. Landry Parish. The accident happened at 2:57 a.m. Saturday on La. Highway 103 northwest of Opelousas. Troopers say Tabatha Guidin's car failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the road,... more »

• Renewal of a One-Mil Tax Fails For the St. Landry Parish Jail

  October 4, 2010 3:53 PM

  A renewal of a one-mil tax for the maintenance and upkeep of the St. Landry Parish Jail did not pass Saturday night. The jail tax renewal failed, receiving only 7,962 votes, or 47.48 percent. An estimated $215,460 per year property tax renewal would have been committed to maintaining and... more »

• La. 742 in St. Landry Parish Closed Wednesday

  September 27, 2010 9:30 AM

  La. 742 just east of La. 743 in St. Landry Parish will be closed on Wednesday, September 29, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p. m., weather permitting. The detour will consist of La 743, La 103 & US 190. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive... more »

• Heated arguments over a zoning change in Opelousas

  September 15, 2010 9:18 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz is sent looking for a new site for an administrative building. This comes after a heated discussion at an Opelousas city council meeting. A deal was in place for the Sheriff's office to buy an old Courvelle Toyota dealership between Main St. and Union... more »

• Developments in Arnaudville's Officer-involved shooting

  August 24, 2010 7:24 PM

  St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirms... An officer-involved shooting happened on the corner of Hebert Road and Louisiana-31 in Arnaudville early Sunday morning... The officer, a Dallas Barron, has since been placed on administrative leave... Barron has been with the Arnaudville Police Department for about four months and now... more »

• DEQ Arrests Opelousas Man For Alleged Violations of Environmental Permits in St. Landry Parish

  July 23, 2010 12:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Today, investigators with the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Criminal Investigation Division arrested an Opelousas man on 12 felony charges involving criminal violations of Plaisance Development Corporation's water discharge permits in St. Landry Parish. The president of Plaisance Development Corporation, Joseph L. Jones, 58, operates six wastewater... more »