Thomas: Charged with murder.
Authorities in Texas have captured a man wanted in the July 22, 2013, shooting death of 32-year-old Joseph John of Ville Platte, who was shot in front of a relative's home.
Dec. 16
Sallie Newton, 40, 100 Crestview Loop, monetary instrument abuse, forgery, possession of stolen things, bench warrant remaining after forbidden.
Dec. 15
Gary Wilson, 54, 300 South MLK No. 27, simple battery, 2nd degree battery, resisting an officer.
December 15
0603 Disturbance, ungovernable juvenile refusing to go to school, throwing things, breaking things, 200 block Goldman.
0615 Resistant juvenile cuffed.
0945 Ungovernable juvenile, Tamaran.
0959 Disturbance, Sunrise Gardens.
Dec. 16
Mi Ron Montez Sam, age 17, 1219 Stella Dr., Opelousas, LA, disturbing the peace by loud and abusive language.
Jamal Burnell Shakesnider, age 20, 2872 South Union St., #10, Opelousas, LA, simple battery involving domestic violence.
