In an interview for St. Landry Now, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, Police Chief Graig Leblanc discussed violent crime in Opelousas and presented his plans for addressing this problem.
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Opelousas Police Make Arrest in October 2022 Shooting
Opelousas have made an arrest in regards to an October 2022 shooting that happened in the 1300 Blk. of Gloston St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff – OPERATION HOLLOW-POINT ARRESTS
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit received information of convicted felons selling weapons at the address of 614 Mistrot Street in Opelousas.
May 26, 2023 Arrest Report
May 26, 2023 Arrest Report
Former Washington Town Clerk Arrested For Theft, Malfeasance
Erica Zacharie, a former clerk employed by the town of Washington, La., has been arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on multiple charges that include theft, injuring public records and malfeasance, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office.
May 25, 2023 Arrest Report
May 25, 2023 Arrest Report
May 23 – 24, 2023 Arrest Report
May 23 – 24, 2023 Arrest Report
May 20 – 22, 2023 Arrest Report
May 20 – 22, 2023 Arrest Report
May 19, 2023 Arrest Report
May 19, 2023 Arrest Report
LOCAL RAPPER “DOPE BOY NIKE” ARRESTED
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On the May 12, 2023 the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit was conducting criminal patrol in a high drug trafficking area.
David Clarence Marler Arrested on Narcotics, Weapons and Battery Charges
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit continues their fight against illegal Narcotics sold in St. Landry Parish. Furthering their investigation into the Laura T. Marler drug trafficking organization, the Narcotics Unit returned to Laura Marler’s residence located at 6402 Highway 31 in Opelousas to execute a search warrant. Laura Marler’s husband, David Marler, was present at the residence.”
May 18, 2023 Arrest Report
May 18, 2023 Arrest Report
May 17, 2023 Arrest Report
May 17, 2023 Arrest Report
Opelousas Man Arrested on Drugs and Weapons Charges
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On May 16, 2023, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit made contact with Earl T. Johnson in the St. Landry Parish area.
May 16, 2023 Arrest Report
May 16, 2023 Arrest Report
Local Attorney Faces Multiple Charges
“Laura Marler is a licensed practicing attorney in St. Landry Parish. On May 12, 2023 narcotics detectives with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office discovered that Laura Marler was doing more than practicing law. After conducting a traffic stop on a Nissan Altima in the St. Landry Parish area, contact was made with the driver, identified as Laura Marler.”
May 13 – 15, 2023 Arrest Report
May 13 – 15, 2023 Arrest Report
OPD Makes Shooting Arrests
Update: An arrest has been made in reference to the 5.10.2023 shooting that occurred in the in the area of Leo & Larry St.
May 12, 2023 Arrest Report
May 12, 2023 Arrest Report
May 11, 2023 Arrest Report
May 11, 2023 Arrest Report
Opelousas Police investigated Shooting in Leo & Larry St. Area
On 5.10. 2023 Opelousas Police investigated a shooting in the area of Leo & Larry St. that occurred just before 7:00 P.M.
May 10, 2023 Arrest Report
May 10, 2023 Arrest Report
May 9, 2023 Arrest Report
May 9, 2023 Arrest Report
May 8, 2023 Arrest Report
May 8, 2023 Arrest Report
May 4, 2023 Arrest Report
May 4, 2023 Arrest Report
EUNICE CITY MARSHALS CONDUCTS TRAFFIC STOP, LEADS ST. LANDRY PARISH NARCOTICS DIVISION TO DRUG ARREST
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit, in conjunction with the Eunice City Marshals Office, have been conducting countless hours of surveillance on Jeno Holcomb and his involvement in the illicit drugs sales in the Eunice area.”
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER IN ST. LANDRY PARISH ARRESTED FOR NUMEROUS SEX CHARGES WITH JUVENILE
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz “On March 20, 2023 a parent of the juvenile victim contacted the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Division in regards to her daughter being sexually abused by a registered sex offender in St. Landry Parish.”
May 3, 2023 Arrest Report
May 3, 2023 Arrest Report
Additional Arrest(s) made in April 23, 2023 Shooting on Kim Drive
Additional arrest(s) have been made in the April 23, 2023 shooting that occurred in the 600 Blk. of Kim Dr. just after 4:00 PM that injured one male victim
Facts About Illicitly Manufactured Fentanyl and Its Effects on Users – Part 2 of 3
“Did You Know?” – From the Desk of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz
May 2, 2023 Arrest Report
May 2, 2023 Arrest Report
April 29 – May 1, 2023 Arrest Report
April 29 – May 1, 2023 Arrest Report
City Officials Will Consider Speed Violation Ordinance
The Opelousas Board of Aldermen is prepared to consider on May 9 a proposed ordinance which intends to electronically enforce vehicle speeding violations on municipal streets and roadways.
April 28, 2023 Arrest Report
April 28, 2023 Arrest Report
OPD Makes Arrest In Recent Shooting
Update from Opelousas Police Department:
An arrest has been made in the April 23, 2023 shooting that occurred in the 600 Blk. of Kim Dr. just after 4:00 PM that injured one male victim.
April 27, 2023 Arrest Report
April 27, 2023 Arrest Report
April 26, 2023 Arrest Report
April 26, 2023 Arrest Report
One Person Killed in Automobile Crash on US Highway 190 West of Lawtell
Louisiana State Police confirm one person was killed in a crash on US Highway 190 near Lawtell late yesterday afternoon.
Opelousas Police Update Shooting Investigation of 4.14.23
Opelousas Police need the publics assistance in locating the person responsible for the April 14, 2023 shooting that occurred in the 700 Blk. of Madison St. that injured one male victim. Arrest warrant issued for 20 year old Janiaya A. Lafleur of Eunice, La.
April 25, 2023 Arrest Report
April 25, 2023 Arrest Report
