PRESS RELEASE
July 26, 2024
Jessie James Freeman Jr., B/M, age 65, 809 East Grolee Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Criminal trespassing, entry or
remain after forbidden. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.
Gwendoyln Pickens, B/F, age 62, 1011 Hayward Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, Simple kidnapping. Arrested by Opelousas
Police Department.
John Chris Vidrine, W/M, age 60, 522 Handing Street Apt. #B, Lafayette, LA 70503, Second degree murder (UPGRADED
CHARGE). Arrested by Fire Marshal Office / St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Kevin James Cormier, W/M, age 41, 120 Jacqueline Street, Port Barre, LA 70577, Probation Hold for Probation/Parole.
Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, and this concludes our report. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty
in a court of law.
