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Opelousas, Louisiana Jail and Mugshot Information

Opelousas, Louisiana has a population of 16,634. The mayor as of 2018 is Reginald “Reggie” Tatum. His phone number is 337-948-2520. The city can be found in St. Landry Parish. With an area of 7.5 square miles, Opelousas is the most densely populated incorporated city in Louisiana. Founded by French colonists in 1720, Opelousas is Louisiana’s third-oldest city. The city served as a major trading post between New Orleans and Natchitoches in the 18th and 19th centuries. Historically an area of settlement by French Creoles, Creoles of color, and Acadians, Opelousas is the center of zydeco music. It celebrates its heritage at the Creole Heritage Folklife Center, one of the destinations on the new Louisiana African American Heritage Trail. It is also the location of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino.

Reginald “Reggie” Tatum
105 North Main Street
Opelousas, LA. 70570
Phone: 337-948-2520
Fax: 337-948-2593

The crime index of Opelousas, as reported by a 2016 statistic, was 833.5. There has been 96 registered sex offenders living in the city, with the residents-sex offender ratio at 174 to 1.

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According to the table, the overall crime rate is 146% higher than the average of crimes committed in Louisiana. It is also 235% higher than the national average. When it comes to violent crimes, Opelousas, LA shows a crime rate that is 167% higher than the Louisiana average. The crime rate is also 291% higher than the national average. When it comes to property crimes, Opelousas, LA is shown to be 142% higher than the Louisiana average and 226% higher than the national average.

Facts about crime in Opelousas, Louisiana:

  • The overall crime rate in Opelousas is 235% higher than the national average.
  • For every 100,000 people, there are 26.03 daily crimes that occur in Opelousas.
  • Opelousas is safer than 0% of the cities in the United States.
  • In Opelousas you have a 1 in 11 chance of becoming a victim of any crime.
  • The number of total year over year crimes in Opelousas has increased by 9%.

Opelousas Police Department Address:
Donald Thompson, Chief of Police
City of Opelousas
318 N. Court Street
Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
Phone: 337-948-2500

Contact Information
Country: USA
Address 1: 318 N Court St
City: Opelousas
State: Louisiana
Zip Code: 70570-5216
County: St Landry Parish
Phone #: 337-948-2513
Fax #: 337-942-5346
Additional Information
Type: Police Departments
Population Served: 19500
Number of Officers: 43

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Opelousas, Louisiana

Bobby Guidroz, Sheriff
1592 E. Prudhomme Street,
Opelousas, LA 70570
Email: info@slpsheriff.com
Tel: 337.948-6516

Patrol Division

The Patrol Department of the Office of Operational Services is led by Deputy Chief Paul J. DiCapo. The Patrol Department is responsible for responding to all complaints that come into the St Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department, patrolling parish roads, and conducting security checks on businesses both during operation and after hours, as well as security checks at residents. The main office as well as the parish’s four substations have patrolmen assigned 24/7.

The Sheriff’s Department has 40 patrol deputies and 5 resource officers. The Sheriff’s Department has 4 Levee Patrol Deputies. These deputies are equipped with 4-wheel drive trucks and ATV vehicles. Their main duties are to patrol the most rural parts of the parish where patrol cars may have trouble getting to, such as levees, hunting clubs, recreation areas and camps. They also handle complaints as needed.

Criminal Investigations Unit

The Criminal Investigations Unit serves the citizens of St. Landry Parish by providing initial and follow up in-depth investigation of felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Personnel assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit are tasked and trained to perform investigative functions related to a full spectrum of assigned cases. Cases range from simple crimes against property to complex crimes against persons.

Special Needs

Our Special Needs Program ensures the proper and effective care and safety of your special needs loved ones. Complete this simple form and have your loved one entered into our system. This will help our deputies handle an encounter with someone with a disability properly. Anyone with Autism, Hearing or Speech Impairment, Blind or Vision Impairment, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any other special needs would benefit greatly from this program.

Evidence and Records

The Evidence Custodian is responsible for logging in and maintaining evidence as it pertains to the prosecution of crimes. The responsibilities of the custodian include ensuring that evidence is delivered to the appropriate testing facility and placed back into evidence to be presented to the courts. Additionally, they compose motions and orders presented to the district attorney’s office and the court for the disposal or release of evidence once it is no longer needed in any legal proceeding.

The Records Custodian is responsible for the safekeeping of all records to include but not limited to case reports, accident reports, and offense reports. The custodian also coordinates with the Secretary of State’s Office for the destruction or archiving of outdated files.

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Narcotics

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office takes an aggressive stance on combating the drug problems within our parish.
The new 24-hour drug hotline will record drug tips, however all callers will remain absolutely anonymous and confidential. Residents are urged to take advantage of this new tool in the war against drugs.

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