FROM THE DESK OF
SHERIFF BOBBY J. GUIDROZ
Phone 337-948-6516
Fax 337-407-9458
Press Release: June 4, 2025
ARRESTED:
Skylar Lamonte Meche, 43 years old
512 Patty Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
CHARGES:
Attempted 2 nd Degree Murder
Possession of Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
ARRESTED:
Shanice Mandalyn Simms, 32 years old
451 Kyries Hebert Street
Eunice, LA 70535
CHARGES:
Armed Robbery
Entry/Remaining After Forbidden
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On June 3, 2025, deputies responded to a 911 call of a
shooting with no location information from the victim. The phone call was traced to the Patty
Street area in Lawtell. The victim had fled the area and was concealed in a nearby shed.
Officers located the victim and learned that she was meeting someone in the area, but was
unable to locate the street. While travelling down a lane, Meche appeared and began shooting
at her. The victim was able to speed away and conceal herself until approached by officers.
While officers were speaking to the victim, gunshots again rang out. Additional officers were
dispatched and through the assistance of neighbors, Skylar Meche was identified as the person
firing the gun, which neighbors reported he often does.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “Through
the assistance of family member, Meche exited the residence and was taken into custody
without incident. While we are pleased to report that our victim was uninjured, it was learned
that she had an outstanding bench warrant for failure to report to court relating to charges of
Armed Robbery and was taken into custody for that.”
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
at 337-948-6516.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial
**TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information
leading to an arrest.
This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent
until proven guilty in a court of law.
