WANTED AND DANGEROUS – HOMICIDE SUSPECT
OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING HOMICIDE SUSPECT
The Opelousas Police Department is actively searching for WAYNE EDWARD ANGELLE, who is wanted in connection with the homicide that occurred Saturday evening, October 10, 2026, near the intersection of Melancon Street and Jefferson Street in Opelousas.
ANGELLE IS CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS.
Angelle is wanted on the following charges:
First Degree Murder
PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING: Anyone who sees Angelle or knows his whereabouts is strongly urged NOT TO APPROACH, CONFRONT, OR ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND HIM. Immediately contact law enforcement.
CONTACT:
– Opelousas Police Department @ 337-948-2500
– St. Landry Crime Stoppers @ 337-948-TIPS
– Dial 911 if you observe the suspect or there is an immediate threat.
YOUR TIP COULD SAVE A LIFE!
Chief Graig LeBlanc and the Opelousas Police Department are calling on our community to stand together. If you know something, SAY SOMETHING! Harboring or assisting someone wanted for a violent crime can have serious legal consequences.
We are asking our citizens to share this information. Someone knows where this individual is, and that one piece of information could help bring justice to the victim’s family and protect our community from further violence.
ALL TIPS CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Joe Anderson
Public Information Officer
OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
337-948-2500 x. 114 Office
337-347-0816 Cell
Protection Through Service
OPD Hunts Murder Suspect
