OPD Is Hunting Suspect
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Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 12:27:56 PM PDT
Subject: Press Release
WANTED! PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Opelousas Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Rick Rubin, 44, of Opelousas, in connection with two separate domestic violence investigations.
Rubin currently has active warrants for the following offenses:
• Attempted Home Invasion
• Simple Criminal Damage to Property
• Domestic Abuse Battery
• Domestic Abuse Battery — Child Endangerment
• Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
DO NOT APPROACH
Due to the nature of the allegations, anyone who sees Rubin or knows his current whereabouts should not attempt to approach or detain him. Call 911 immediately or contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500.
Anyone with information may also contact St. Landry Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS (8477). Tips may be submitted anonymously.
Chief Graig LeBlanc and the Opelousas Police Department appreciate the public’s continued assistance and cooperation.
Joe Anderson/PIO
Opelousas Police Department
“Protection Through Service”
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
#OpelousasPolice #OPD #Wanted #PublicAssistance #CrimeStoppers #ProtectionThroughService
