Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux
Professional Development
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
Crime Stoppers USA Board Member / Region 5 Director LA, MS, AL
101 Moosa Blvd. Eunice, La. 70535
337-457-4115 / 7469 Direct
337-948-6516 Main Office
337-628-4596 Fax
www.slpsheriff.com
Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is confirming that on March 17, 2022 at approximately 4:20AM, five juveniles escaped from Bridge City Center for Youth located in Bridge City, Louisiana.
The escaped juveniles stole a truck from Jefferson Parish at approximately 10:05 a.m., the truck was later seen in the Carencro area heading towards Opelousas. At 11:30 am, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call of a flipped vehicle near the 100 block of Richard Road in the Opelousas area. It was reported several subjects were seen running from the crash site. The subjects ran into the city limits of Opelousas.
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office Patrol and Juvenile Division in conjunction with the Opelousas Police Department and the Office of Juvenile Justice captured 32-year-old Keenan Grice, along with 18 year old Bryson Lemelle and four juveniles without incident. Subsequently, the two adults were booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail. The four juveniles were released into the custody of the Office of Juvenile Justice.
At this time, the whereabouts of the fifth juvenile is unknown. The remaining escapee is Curtis Tassin, a 16-year-old black male who is 6’1″ and weighs approximately 180 pounds. Tassin has history of violence and should be considered armed and dangerous. Law enforcement urges the public to be alert and call 911 if he is seen.
