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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 01-17-25

January 19, 2025
Press Release: January 17, 2025 ARRESTED:Logan Joseph Thomas 35 years old745 Hall StreetOpelousas, LA 70570CHARGES:PWITD Schedule I (Synthetic Marijuana)Transactions Involving Drug ProceedsOperation or Creation of a Clandestine Drug LabPossession of Drug ParaphernaliaPossession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons Under 17 years of age ARRESTED:Shante R. Thomas 32 years old745 Hall StreetOpelousas, LA 70570CHARGES:PWITD Schedule I (Synthetic Marijuana)Transactions Involving Drug ProceedsOperation or Creation of a Clandestine Drug LabPossession of Drug ParaphernaliaPossession of a CDS in the Presence of Persons Under17 years of age Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “Today, Narcotics Investigators with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Officeconducted a joint operation with Homeland Security and the United States Postal Inspectors at 745 Hall Street,Opelousas Louisiana. This investigation revealed that the major component of synthetic marijuana (MDNB- INACA) was shipped from China making its way into the United States and ultimately at the home of LoganThomas.” Sheriff Guidroz added, “This…
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Cold Weather Closures, Shelters

January 17, 2025
Headlines:Cold Weather Closures, Shelters BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer Anticipated below freezing temperatures expected to blanket St. Landry Parish beginning late Monday, have caused closures for schools and public buildings and the reopening of a warming parish-government-operated shelter in Opelousas, according to multiple press releases. The National Weather Service, as well as national forecasts, are predicting a drastic dip in temperatures into the low 20’s beginning Monday, with perhaps ice or several inches of parishwide snow falling late Tuesday night and into early Wednesday. School Closures Parish public school officials announced on Friday that campuses and offices will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday due to weather conditions. All school-associated activities are being canceled, school officials have said. At this point parish public schools are expected to reopen on Thursday, school officials indicated in a press release. Also on Friday the parish government announced the closing of the Courthouse office on…
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27th Judicial District Court Closure Notice

January 17, 2025
Chief Judge D. Jason Meche has ordered the 27th Judicial District Court be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to inclement weather and freezing temperatures. Likewise, Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz has announced the closing of the offices of the criminal and civil divisions on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to extreme weather and travel risks.  The Dispatch and Patrol Shifts will be on duty during this critical time.  Sheriff Guidroz asks the public to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary and to use extreme caution.  Please monitor the road advisories issued by the Louisiana State Police and the local agencies.-- Major Mark LeBlanc Public Information Officer  St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office 1592 East Prudhomme Street Opelousas, La. 70570 Office 337-948-6516 ext. 3109 Cell # 337-205-2306
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Golf Could Return To <IHCC

January 17, 2025
 Golf Could Return To IHCC BOBBY ARDOIN Editor/Consulting Writer Golf balls might be flying sooner than baseballs across the Indian Hills Country Club. St. Landry Parish president Jessie Bellard indicated on Thursday night that current plans for converting the 103-acre property into a sports complex include initially refurbishing the former golf course, which Bellard expects to become playable for recreational and financially sustaining purposes. Bellard explained his intention to once again host golf at the facility during an Indian Hills community meeting which he hosted along with members of his administrative staff. The parish obtained the 75-year-old Country Club in December from Opelousas Life Church. Since then areas of the clubhouse have been used as a warming shelter, which Bellard intends to reopen next week as local temperatures are scheduled to dip into the low 20’s. On Thursday night Bellard said that he agreed to meet with Indian Hills-area residents.…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 01-17-2025

January 17, 2025
PRESS RELEASEJanuary 17, 2025 Donald Guilbeaux, Jr., B/M, age 25, 1224 W. Cherry Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Possession of schedule I CDS,headlamps violation. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Jessica Dietrich Cooley, W/F, age 34, 223 Esco Rigmaiden Road, Longville, La., 70652, Bench warrant. 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 guiltyin a court of law.
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Cold Case Solved

January 16, 2025
Press Release: January 15, 2025 ARRESTED:Felton Gregory Leday 74 years old9770 U.S. Hwy 190Opelousas, LA 70570CHARGES:First Degree Rape (1 ct.)Sexual Battery (3 cts.) Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated, “This investigation represents a cold-case matter that initially occurred inOctober 1994. The victims who were juveniles at the time of the alleged crime, shall not be named.” SheriffGuidroz goes on to report, “The alleged rape and sexual battery incidences are stated to have taken place in theLawtell area. The suspect Leday is related to the victims, who state that the acts were committed over a three-year period when the children would visit.” Sheriff Guidroz continues, “These alleged crimes represent some ofthe most difficult and challenging cases law enforcement is entrusted with pursuing. The passage of time, theextreme trauma endured by the victims and other factors contribute to their difficulty. The effort and abilities ofour Juvenile Detectives was instrumental in bringing this case…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Crime Stoppers Crime Of The Week

January 16, 2025
The St. Landry Parish Correctional Center comes to Crime Stoppers andrequests your help in locating an escaped inmate.On June 12, 2024, while on litter abatement detail, Richard Louis Devilleescaped custody in the area of Laurel Street near Eunice Poultry. Deville is ablack male, 5’11’’, 140 lbs. and slim build. His address of record is 821 BeaulahStreet, Apt. # 4-A, Eunice. Richard Louis Deville has been seen in the Eunicearea, though no information of where he may be living or hiding out.Anyone having information on the whereabouts of Richard Deville can callthe St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-948-6516. You can also call St.Landry Crime Stoppers at 948-TIPS or download the P3 app and “Tap The App”to submit your anonymous tips.On behalf of the St. Landry Crime Stoppers Board, Sheriff Bobby J. Guidrozand the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, thank
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Work Force Announces $1.5 Million Training Program

January 16, 2025
The launching of a $1.5 million workforce opportunity grant aimed at recruiting, training and employing healthcare workers living in rural Acadiana-area communities was announced on Wednesday at the Opelousas Acadiana Workforce office. Labeled as the Country Roads Inclusion Program, the healthcare employment and educational initiative intends to seal a working partnership among regional housing authorities, the St. Landry Community Action Agency, Southwest Louisiana Community College, LSU-Eunice, Opelousas General Health Care Systems and Ochsner Health System. The multi-parish AWS agency is one of three recipients to receive the workforce opportunity grant for rural communities located in three regional areas of the United States, according to a press release. Qualified applicants for the training and employment program can receive transportation assistance, educational preparation, paid work-based learning experiences and connections to employers in the healthcare fields, the press release said. St. Landry Parish president and Region IV Workforce CEO Jessie Bellard said the…
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SLP Sheriff’s Dept. Arrest Report 01-15-2025

January 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASEJanuary 15, 2025 Jamie Lance Babineaux, W/M, age 50, 452 Bayou Drive, Port Barre, LA., 70577, Possession of drug paraphernalia,possession of schedule I CDS, possession of schedule III CDS, possession of schedule II CDS. Arrested by Port Barre PoliceDepartment.Felton Gregory Leday, B/M, age 74, 9770 Highway 190, Opelousas, LA., 70570, First degree rape, sexual battery (3counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Devonte Juan Thomas, B/M, age 24, 629 Kim Drive, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Domestic abuse battery, criminal damage toproperty. Arrested by Opelousas Police Department.Kevin Daniel Sturges, W/M, age 47, 3978 Highway 167, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Criminal trespass, entry or remainingafter being forbidden. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.April Marie Gadison, B/F, age 38, 1621 W. Grolee Street, Opelousas, LA., 70570, Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested bySt. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.Treyvion J. Handy, B/M, age 28, 104 Key Street, Grand Coteau, LA., 70541, Possession with intent to distribute…
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St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission News

January 14, 2025
St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission Board Vacancies An opportunity to serve on the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission is available. The commission is a political subdivision of the state that works with local accommodations, attractions, restaurants, and other industry partners to promote the heritage and culture of the parish.As a board volunteer, you'd meet with the other commissioners on the second Wednesday of the month at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center to review policy, finances, and programming.Get your applications to Council Clerk Sherrell Jordon at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse. You'll need a background check (which can be done for free at the Parish Jail across the street if you bring in your application), your driver's license, and the application itself. Their hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-4:30pm. Try to get your applications in before the end of January.Download an ApplicationLearn More about the Commission Industry Updates   2024 Annual ReportCheck…

 

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