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🚨🚨 MISSING JUVENILE – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED 🚨🚨The Opelousas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance i...
10/22/2026

🚨🚨 MISSING JUVENILE – PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED 🚨🚨

The Opelousas Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating CARTRELL JONES, a juvenile who left his residence on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, between approximately 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

DESCRIPTION & LAST KNOWN INFORMATION:

🔴 Name: Cartrell Jones Age: 16

🔴 Last Seen: October 21, 2026, around 4:00–4:30 PM

🔴 Clothing: Oversized white/gray jacket

🔴 Possible Location: Ina Claire/Oil Mill area of Opelousas

🔴 Transportation: Possibly riding a green bicycle

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Anyone who has seen Cartrell or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to contact the Opelousas Police Department immediately.

We are asking residents, especially those in the Ina Claire and Oil Mill areas, to remain alert and report any information that could help locate him safely.

📞 Opelousas Police Department: (337) 948-2500

🙏🏾 PLEASE SHARE! Your assistance could make all the difference in bringing Cartrell home safely.

Joe Anderson
Public Information Officer
Opelousas Police Department
337-948-2500 x. 114 Office
337-347-0816 Cell
www.opelousaspolicedept.com
Protection Through Service

Ofc. Joe Anderson, Public Information Officer/Drone Operator for the Opelousas Police Department, was proud to be in Car...
10/22/2026

Ofc. Joe Anderson, Public Information Officer/Drone Operator for the Opelousas Police Department, was proud to be in Carencro representing OPD for the National First Responder Appreciation Day event. It was an honor to join fellow first responders and community partners in recognizing the men and women who serve daily to protect lives, preserve safety, and answer the call when our communities need them most.

On the behalf of Chief Graig LeBlanc and OPD, we extend our appreciation to all law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency professionals for their dedication, sacrifice, and service. Events like this remind us of the importance of unity, teamwork, and honoring those who stand ready to serve.

🚨🗳️ OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT – ELECTION SEASON REMINDER!🗳️🚨RESPECT THE PROCESS! RESPECT EACH OTHER! LET'S KEEP IT CIV...
10/21/2026

🚨🗳️ OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT – ELECTION SEASON REMINDER!🗳️🚨

RESPECT THE PROCESS! RESPECT EACH OTHER! LET'S KEEP IT CIVIL!

As election season moves forward, the Opelousas Police Department would like to remind all candidates, campaign workers, canvassers, and individuals standing on street corners advocating for their preferred candidates to BE CIVIL, BE CORDIAL, AND BE RESPECTFUL OF ONE ANOTHER!

🇺🇸 FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS YOUR RIGHT, BUT IT DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO VIOLATE THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS!

You have every right to support your candidate, express your political views, and encourage others to vote. However, you DO NOT have the right to damage or destroy an opponent's political signs, tamper with someone else's property, threaten others, or put your hands on another person or their belongings without permission.

⚠️ REMEMBER, YOUR ACTIONS CAN HAVE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES!
Unlawful conduct may result in criminal charges, including:

🔴 Disturbing the Peace

🔴 Criminal Mischief

🔴 Simple Criminal Damage to Property

🔴 Other applicable criminal offenses

LET'S BE CLEAR: Just because someone doesn't support YOUR candidate doesn't make them YOUR enemy! We can disagree politically without becoming disrespectful, confrontational, or violent.

🤝 WE DON'T HAVE TO AGREE TO TREAT EACH OTHER WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT!

The Opelousas Police Department encourages everyone to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly. Support your candidate, make your voice heard, and allow others to do the same.

LET'S MAKE THIS ELECTION ABOUT VOTES, NOT VIOLENCE! ABOUT RESPECT, NOT RETALIATION!

💙 UNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY BEGINS WITH RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER!

Joe Anderson
Public Information Officer
Opelousas Police Department
Protection Through Service

🗳️🇺🇸YOUR VOTE! YOUR VOICE! YOUR FUTURE!🇺🇸🗳️🚨A MESSAGE FROM THE OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE🚨We ...
10/20/2026

🗳️🇺🇸YOUR VOTE! YOUR VOICE! YOUR FUTURE!🇺🇸🗳️

🚨A MESSAGE FROM THE OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT/PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE🚨

We can't tell you WHO or WHAT to VOTE FOR, nor do we want to! However, we CAN encourage every eligible voter to GET ENGAGED, GET INFORMED, AND GO VOTE!

Voting is more than a right; it's an opportunity to have your voice heard and participate in decisions that impact our families, our neighborhoods, and our community.

✅ GET ENGAGED – Be part of the process!

✅ GET INFORMED – Know the candidates and understand the issues!

✅ GO VOTE – Make your voice heard at the ballot box!

🗓️ EARLY VOTING: October 20–27, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
🚫 No voting Sunday, October 25.

🇺🇸 ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Remember, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE, and every voice deserves to be heard!

UNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY begins with citizens who care enough to get involved. Regardless of our differences, we all share a responsibility to help shape the future of our community.

DON'T JUST TALK ABOUT CHANGE. PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS!

Joe Anderson
Public Information Officer
Opelousas Police Department

Protection Through Service

🚨HOMICIDE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY🚨OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT 10/15/26The Opelousas Police Department confirms that WAYNE EDW...
10/16/2026

🚨HOMICIDE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY🚨

OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT 10/15/26

The Opelousas Police Department confirms that WAYNE EDWARD ANGELLE, wanted in connection with the October 10, 2026, homicide near the intersection of Melancon Street and Jefferson Street, is NOW IN CUSTODY.

Angelle voluntarily turned himself in to the Opelousas Police Department, accompanied by his attorney and family members. He surrendered peacefully and without incident.

Chief Graig LeBlanc and the Opelousas Police Department would like to thank the community for its concern, cooperation, and continued support throughout this investigation.

While an arrest is an important step toward justice, we recognize that a family is grieving the loss of a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victim's family as we continue working to bring answers and accountability.

This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Joe Anderson
Public Information Officer
OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
www.opelousaspolicedept.com
Protection Through Service

🟢UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFE!🟢The Opelousas Police Department is pleased to announce that 13-year-old Juelz Sa...
10/15/2026

🟢UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFE!🟢

The Opelousas Police Department is pleased to announce that 13-year-old Juelz Santana Prince, who was reported missing on October 13, 2026, has been located and is safe.

We sincerely thank our community, fellow law enforcement agencies, and everyone who shared information and helped spread the word.

Your continued support and willingness to help make a difference! When our community and law enforcement work together, great things happen.

💙 Thank you for helping us bring another missing juvenile home safely!

Joe Anderson/PIO
OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Protection Through Service

💙💛 OPD D.A.R.E. OFFICERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!** 👮🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♀️📚Building relationships, inspiring young minds, and shaping to...
10/15/2026

💙💛 OPD D.A.R.E. OFFICERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!** 👮🏾‍♂️👮🏾‍♀️📚

Building relationships, inspiring young minds, and shaping tomorrow's leaders!

Today, Lt. Phyllis Tyler, Sgt. Peterson, and Ofc. Victorian** of the Opelousas Police Department were at JS Clark Leadership Academy, continuing our commitment to educating, encouraging, and empowering our youth through the D.A.R.E. Program.

D.A.R.E. is about more than teaching students to say NO to drugs. It's about helping our young people make positive choices, resist peer pressure, build confidence, and understand that their future is full of possibilities.

Strong communities begin with strong relationships, and those relationships start with our youth! 💙

Thank you to JS Clark Leadership Academy for allowing our officers to be part of your students' journey.

Joe Anderson/PIO
OPELOUSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
www.opelousaspolicedept.com
Protection Through Service

🐾🤎💛 IT'S PARADE TIME, OPELOUSAS! 💛🤎🐾🎉 THE JS CLARK ALUMNI ARE READY TO TAKE OVER THE STREETS! 🥁🎺🐾The Opelousas Police De...
10/14/2026

🐾🤎💛 IT'S PARADE TIME, OPELOUSAS! 💛🤎🐾

🎉 THE JS CLARK ALUMNI ARE READY TO TAKE OVER THE STREETS! 🥁🎺🐾

The Opelousas Police Department is proud to support the JS Clark Alumni Parade, and we're inviting the ENTIRE COMMUNITY to come out and show some BULLDOG PRIDE! 🤎💛

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

📍 PARADE ROUTE:
🐾 Begins at 1100 E. Leo St. (MACA)
➡️ North on Pamella St.
➡️ Left on Jefferson St.
➡️ Right on Market St.
🏁 Ends at North City Park (1718 Rodney Milburn Dr.)

THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A PARADE — IT'S ABOUT COMMUNITY, PRIDE, AND OUR CHILDREN! ❤️

When our young people see their community standing along the streets cheering them on, we're sending a powerful message: WE SEE YOU, WE SUPPORT YOU, AND WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

🚔 OPD officers will be present throughout the parade to assist with traffic control and help ensure a safe, enjoyable celebration for everyone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and expect temporary traffic delays along the route.

📣 OPELOUSAS, LET'S SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT! Bring your family, your lawn chairs, your Bulldog spirit, and your community pride!

Because when we support our children, we strengthen our future!

UNITY IN OUR COMMUNITY STARTS WITH SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH! 🤎💛

Joe Anderson/PIO

🚔 Opelousas Police Department
"Protection Through Service."

🚨UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFE✅The Opelousas Police Department is pleased to announce that 16-year-old Alynie Sa...
10/13/2026

🚨UPDATE: MISSING JUVENILE LOCATED SAFE✅

The Opelousas Police Department is pleased to announce that 16-year-old Alynie Sam, who was previously reported missing, has been located and is safe.

We sincerely thank our community, fellow law enforcement agencies, and everyone who shared the original post or assisted in the effort to locate Alynie.

Your vigilance, concern, and willingness to help make a difference! This is another reminder that when law enforcement and our community work together, positive things happen.

💙 Thank you for helping us bring Alynie home safely!

Joe Anderson/PIO
Opelousas Police Department
www.opelousaspolicedept.com
Protection Through Service

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