According to St. Landry District Attorney Chad Pitre, a Grand Jury reviewed two separate murder cases yesterday and returned indictments on both matters.
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Opelousas Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting
Opelousas Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1100 Blk. of Ina Clare Dr. just after 1:00 AM.
10 Year Old Juelz Prince LOCATED
Juelz Prince has been located.
Opelousas Police Need Assistance to Locate Missing Juelz Prince, Age 10, of Opelousas. LOCATED
Opelousas Police need help finding 10 Year Old Juelz Prince of Opelousas.
Meet Wildlife Photographer Berchman Soileau
St. Landry Now is proud to announce the start of a new feature. Berchman Soileau, a native and current resident of St. Landry Parish and Opelousas will be submitting his wildlife photographs as a featured item of interest each week.
YEAR LONG NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO HEROIN “STASH HOUSE” IN ST. LANDRY PARISH
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz, a year long narcotics investigation led to the discovery of a Heroin “Stash House” in St. Landry Parish.
OPD Looking For Information Related To Shooting
On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at approximately 10:15 AM the Opelousas Police Department responded to a shots fired call in the area of East St. and Leo St. Upon further investigation it was determined that a Silver Pickup Truck and a Black Sedan were involved in the discharging of shots in the area. There were no in injuries.
Opelousas Resident Reacts to Hearing the News of Queen Elizabeth’s Death
As with the rest of the world, people in this area of Louisiana were also sorry to hear about the Queen’s death. But to one St. Landry Parish woman the news was especially heartbreaking.
Grand Jury Indicts Godfrey
On August 30, 2022, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury returned a true bill of indictment in connection with the double homicide that occurred in Eunice on June 16, 2022.
School, City Officials End Jamboree Due to Safety Concerns
The annual St. Landry Parish Football Jamboree ended abruptly Friday night due to crowd security concerns following a physical disturbance that apparently began among spectators during a game between Opelousas and Northwest high schools.
Opelousas Police Need Assistance In Locating Missing Teen
Opelousas Police need the public’s assistance in locating 16 YOA Tyler Crowden of Opelousas. Tyler was reported as a runaway by a parent on August 24, 2022.
CRIME STOPPERS TIP LEADS TO TWO PORT BARRE MEN ARRESTED FOR WEAPONS AND DRUG CHARGES
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On August 18, 2022, Narcotics detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office went to the address of 290 Mila Road, Port Barre, Louisiana after receiving multiple tips from St. Landry Crime Stoppers.
Tornado Warning Until 7:45 PM
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Tornado Warning for East Central Evangeline Parish in central Louisiana and North Central St. Landry Parish in Central Louisiana until 7:45 PM CDT.
ST. LANDRY PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE RESPONDS TO ANIMAL CRUELTY COMPLAINT; ARREST WARRANT ISSUED FOR PORT BARRE RESIDENT
WANTED: Stacey Ozenne Comeaux, age 48 – White / Female
Two Arrested on Exploitation of the Infirmed Charges
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On April 25, 2022, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 1200 block of Highway 178 in the Opelousas area in regards to monetary instrument abuse.”
Opelousas General Health System Foundation Will “Paint the Town Pink” in October
Opelousas General Health System Foundation will be Painting the Town Pink (PTTP) in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We are inviting our community to join us in our efforts to educate and bring about awareness of breast cancer.
Important Annoucement From St. Landry Animal Control
Important Notice: The St. Landry Animal Control has closed intake for all animals for at least two weeks.
Opelousas Man Arrested on Juvenile Sex Charges
Emery Savoy, Jr. of Opelousas was arrested and charged with First Degree Rape, Indecent behavior with juveniles (2 counts), and Sexual Battery (2 counts).
Murder Trial Ends With Conviction
St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre announced that Robert Miller (44) of Eunice was found guilty of Negligent Homicide in the death of an 18-month-old girl back in 2013.
Telephone Service Issues at Opelousas Police Department
The Opelousas Police Department is currently experiencing issues with its Phone Service. For all emergencies please call 911.
Opelousas Police Department Currently Has No Phone Service
Opelousas Police Department Currently has no phone service. See message from Chief McLendon.
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Opelousas Police Seeking Assistance Locating Vehicle Taken During Armed Robbery on Sunday
Opelousas Police is requesting the publics assistance in locating a vehicle that was taken during a robbery that occurred on July 17, 2022 just after 2:00 PM.
Opelousas Contracted Employee Killed While Pruning Tree in South City Park
A contract employee working in South City Park this morning was killed when he fell from a tree he was attempting to prune.
Two Opelousas Residents Killed in Friday Night Crash on Highway 182
According to Louisiana State Police, troopers from LSP Troop I were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 182 near Nap Lane in St. Landry Parish at 10:30 p.m. on July 8, 2022.
Off-Duty St. Landry Parish Deputy Shot on 1-49
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Deputy shot on I-49 near Carencro.
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Announces New Archivist, Alex Lee
Today, St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court (www.stlandry.org), the depository for a vast collection of primary historical documents, announced the appointment of Alex Lee as the Court’s new Archivist.
Bobby Ardoin To Receive Louisiana Press Association Award
St. Landry Now is pleased to announce that Bobby Ardoin, Editor and contributing writer, will be honored by the Louisiana Press Association (LPA) for 50 years of dedicated service to journalism. The award will be presented at the LPA Luncheon to be held in Baton Rouge on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
St. Landry Grand Jury Hands Down Indictments
A St. Landry Parish Grand Jury reviewed a murder case Thursday and returned indictments against three defendants stemming from the shooting deaths of a 4 year old girl and of an adult victim.
Arrest Made in Eunice Double Homicide
Chief Randy Fontenot with the Eunice Police Department reports an arrest has been made in last week’s double homicide in Eunice.
Update on June 16th Eunice Double Homicide
Lorraine M. Guillory, Age 36, of 240 Acadia St, Eunice, LA was arrested June 17, 2022 in connection with the double homicide that occurred on E. Maple Ave., in Eunice on Thursday, June 16.
LSUE’s Willis Named to Head JUCO Baseball Coaches Association
LSU Eunice baseball head coach Jeff Willis has been elected to serve as the president of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Baseball Coaches Association. Elected at this past January’s ABCA Convention, Willis takes over duties as the president this month.
Dr. Ray Casey is Westminster Christian Academy New President
The Board of Directors of Westminster Christian Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ray Casey as the school’s new President.
Eunice Police Search for Suspect in Double Homicide
Eunice Police responded to a shooting at a convenience store at the intersection of W. Maple Ave.and Boudreaux St. at 8:01 PM Thursday, June 16, 2022, to find the bodies of two young men in the parking lot. Both died of gunshot wounds.
St. Landry Parish Narcotics Detectives Make Arrests
St. Landry parish Narcotics Detectives make Arrests.
Death of St. Landry Parish Coroner, Dr. Russell Pavich
Coroner of St Landry Parish, Dr Russell Pavich died Friday at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital after a brief illness.
Drug and Weapon Grant Program Leads to More Arrests
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “During the early morning hours of the 10th day of June 2022 the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team conducted a traffic stop on a black 2004 Ford Expedition in the Opelousas area.” During the traffic stop, detectives came into contact with the occupants of the vehicle and identified them as Janita Collins, Damian George and Brian Bernard Jr.
Proactive Patrol Produces Results
According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T) arrested one suspect for drug possession as a result of proactive patrols.
Opelousas Police Investigating Thursday Night Shooting
Opelousas police are investigating an overnight shooting near the area of St. Cyr Street in the city.
Devery Henderson Selected for Saints Hall of Fame
Devery Henderson, perhaps the fastest football athlete to ever play at Opelousas High, is scheduled for induction into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, team officials announced on Thursday.
