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Opelousas To Honor Veterans

October 30, 2025
Mark your calendar for the annual Veterans Day celebration beginning on November 1st with a meet and greet breakfast followed by a flag raising ceremony and a Veterans Day parade. All of the above events take place at Le Vieux Village (Farmers Market) beginning at 9 am Sponsoring the event are Dorothy Thomas, Rose Minix and Annie LaFontaine. Other veterans events in the month of November are musical selections hosted by Dorothy Thomas and the Ruth Davis Mountain Climbers beginning at 6 pm at Little Zion Baptist Church located at 128 North Academy Street. Closing out the monthly veterans celebration will be a Veterans Gala beginning at 6 pm at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church Parish Life Center. Guests admission is $40.00 and you must have a ticket. Admission is free for veterans.
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Man Convicted In “Chicken” Shooting

October 30, 2025
St. Landry Jury Convicts Shooter  Yesterday, October 29, 2025, after a two-day trial and a short deliberation, aSt.Landry Parish jury found Nicholas Sam, 32, of Washington guilty of one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder, two counts of Attempted Manslaughter, one count of Illegal Use of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence, and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  On April 2, 2023, just before 5:00pm, shots rang out near "Mama's Fried Chicken" on West Landry Street in Opelousas. Surveillance video caught Sam running through a parking lot, dropping the magazine of his weapon, reloading the handgun, and chasing the car before discharging his weapon.  The several felony convictions Sam faces carry a minimum imprisonment of no less than ten years and up to fifty years at hard labor. Sentencing in this matter is set for January 8, 2026.  By: St. Landry Parish District…
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Juvenile Arrested

October 30, 2025
Juvenile Arrested Following Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Officers with the Opelousas Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop this morning on a black GMC pickup truck reported stolen. The driver refused to comply, and officers initiated a pursuit. Due to increasing speeds and concerns for the safety of motorists and pedestrians during the morning commute, the pursuit was terminated in the interest of public safety. Shortly afterward, a deputy with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office located the vehicle stopped near Highway 357, where the driver was observed fleeing on foot. A perimeter was quickly established, and a K-9 unit was deployed, successfully locating the suspect hiding in a nearby sugarcane field. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Officers later learned the suspect is a 14-year-old juvenile. During the pursuit, several motorists sustained damage to their vehicles caused by the fleeing suspect. The juvenile is being…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 10-30-2025

October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025 Mark Daniel Wright, II, B/M, age 32, 300 Plantation Road, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Speeding, DWI 2 nd offense, drivingunder suspension, improper lane usage, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, careless operation of a motor vehicle,open alcoholic container, possession of schedule I CDS, flight from an officer, threatening a public official. Arrested byPort Barre Police Department.Sonja James Benjamin, B/F, age 50, 250 Garnet Drive, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Domestic abuse battery (childendangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Darius Javon Davis, B/M, age 31, 2400 Old South Drive, Apt. #1302, Richmond, TX., 77406, No seat belt, possession withintent to distribute schedule I CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving proceeds from drugoffenses. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Alex Brennan Pontiff, W/M, age 26, 2194 Highway 31, Arnaudville, LA., 70512, Domestic abuse battery. Arrested byLeonville Police Department.Felicia Gallien Young, B/F, age 57, 270 Elsie Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Hold for Lafayette…
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Crowd Celebrates Roy Motors

October 29, 2025
 Crowd Celebrates Roy Motors BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Individuals were barely able to squeeze inside the Roy Motors showroom on Wednesday, but they weren’t necessarily looking for assistance from vehicle salespersons. Instead it became a tribute to several generations of the Martin Roy family who celebrated the 90th year of operating a vehicle dealership at several locations on North Main Street in Opelousas. Inside there were apple pies, hot dogs and cold drinks provided to those who arrived, while new Chevrolet vehicles were parked outside. What became more relevant for the occasion was the dealership journey told by the man who inherited his father’s legacy and kept the business thriving for eight more decades. Martin Roy Jr., who began operating the dealership and selling Oldsmobile cars and GMC trucks down the street in 1948, recapped the history of the dealership located now on property where he once attended school at…
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Police Family Seek More Information

October 29, 2025
 Police, Family Seek More Clues BOBBY ARDOIN St. Landry Now.com Editor Opelousas city police investigators and family members during a Wednesday afternoon press conference requested continued help from the public in apprehending those responsible for the apparent drive-by 2024 shooting death of Chanterria “Macky” Albert. Albert, a 23-year-old off duty deputy who worked for the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department, was killed as she sat in a vehicle with another victim about 18 months ago in the 110 block of Park Avenue in Opelousas, according to authorities. Those near the scene reported hearing at least 20 gunshots, as Albert died of her injuries. The male victim that Albert was with at the time of the shooting sustained injuries, but he has survived, police have said. OPD investigator Bandon Harris said that video surveillance obtained near the scene of the shooting shows a vehicle moving past the crime scene. Harris said however that…
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Narcotics Arrest And Warrants Issued

October 29, 2025
Press Release: October 29, 2025 ARRESTED:Lonnie Allison, 33 years old510 East Vine StreetEunice, LA 70535CHARGES:PWITD Schedule II (Crystal Methamphetamine)PWITD Schedule II (Cocaine)PWITD Schedule II (Fentanyl)PWITD Schedule I (Synthetic Marijuana)Possession of Drug ParaphernaliaManufacturing Schedule II (Crack Cocaine) OUTSTANDING WARRANT:Quentin Jermaine Frank, 41 years old420 North 11 th StreetEunice, LA 70535**Also known to frequent/reside in Beaumont, TX CHARGES:Distribution of Schedule II (Methamphetamine) Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “On October 28, 2025, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s OfficeNarcotics Detectives conducted an extensive investigation that ultimately led to the seizure ofmore narcotics, the arrest of one perpetrator and the identification and arrest warrant of anotherindividual suspected of moving significant quantities of methamphetamine into St. LandryParish.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “The search warrant, executed at 510 East Vine Street,Eunice, LA, resulted in the seizure of:Approximately 42 grams of suspectedfentanyl.Approximately 629 grams of suspected crystalmethamphetamine (22.4 ounces).Approximately 14 grams of suspectedcocaine.Approximately 175 grams of syntheticmarijuana.Approximately 14 grams…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 10-29-2025

October 29, 2025
PRESS RELEASEOctober 29, 2025 Lakin Denea Moses, W/F, age 26, 404 Wavell Street, Bunkie, LA., 71322, Drug court violation. Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Lonnie Allison, III, B/M, age 33, 510 E. Vine Street, Eunice, LA., 70535, Possession with intent to distribute schedule IICDS (3 counts), possession with intent to distribute schedule I CDS, manufacturing of schedule II CDS, possession of drugparaphernalia. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.John N. Peck, W/M, age 79, 757 Lanclos Road, Arnaudville, LA., 70512, Sexual battery (2 counts). Arrested by St. LandryParish Sheriff’s Office.Brandon Deshawn Presley, B/M, age 38, 8132 Highway 71, Washington, LA., 70589, Domestic abuse battery. Arrestedby St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Tailey Mckenzie Lemelle, B/F, age 22, 2900 W. Willow Street, Lot #108, Scott, LA., 70583, Illegal possession of stolenthings. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Dylon Blake Breaux, W/M, age 22, 1267 Schexnayder Road, Melville, LA., 71353, Simple battery. Arrested by…
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OPD Shooting Investigations Arrests Made

October 28, 2025
UPDATE: MULTIPLE SHOOTING INVESTIGATIONS – ARRESTS MADE The Opelousas Police Department is providing an update on two separate shooting investigations that occurred within the city limits of Opelousas, Louisiana. First Incident – Wallior Street Shooting (October 2, 2025):Investigators have made a second arrest in connection with the shooting that occurred on Wallior Street.John Veal has been arrested and charged with the following: (1) Count – Principal to Attempted First Degree Murder (1) Count – Principal to Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities (1) Count – Principal to Assault by Drive-by Shooting (1) Count – Principal to Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property Investigators believe that Mr. Veal was driving the vehicle at the time of the shooting, which is believed to have been in retaliation for a prior shooting that occurred on August 4, 2025. Second Incident – Shooting Near SLCC (October 7, 2025):Investigators have also made an arrest in a separate shooting that caused South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) to go…
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OPD Halloween Safety Tips

October 28, 2025
The Opelousas Police Department would like to remind everyone that Halloween will be observed on Thursday, October 30th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. As families prepare for a night of fun, please keep these safety tips in mind: For Parents & Kids: Walk on sidewalks and use crosswalks—never between parked cars. Make sure costumes are visible at night (add reflective tape or carry a flashlight). Young children should always be accompanied by an adult. Only visit homes with porch lights on and never enter a stranger’s home. For Drivers: Slow down and stay alert! Children may dart across streets unexpectedly. Avoid distracted driving—put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road. For Everyone: Check all candy before eating. Respect property and be courteous to your neighbors. Have fun and stay safe! Let’s make this a safe and memorable Halloween for all our Opelousas families!  Chief Graig Leblanc …

 

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