St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Department Arrest Report

Multiple arrests made across the parish for various crimes

Mar. 28, 2026 at 12:24am

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The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Department has released its latest arrest report, detailing several individuals taken into custody for a range of alleged offenses including theft, attempted murder, drug possession, and parole violations. The report covers arrests made by the Sheriff's Office as well as local police departments across the parish.

Why it matters

The arrest report provides transparency into the law enforcement activities and public safety concerns within the St. Landry Parish community, allowing residents to stay informed about criminal activity in the area.

The details

The report lists nine individuals arrested on charges such as theft of a firearm, attempted second-degree murder, possession of illegal drugs with intent to distribute, and failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. The arrests were carried out by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office as well as police departments in Opelousas, Port Barre, and Arnaudville.

  • The arrests were made on March 27, 2026.

The players

Kayman John Guillory

A 26-year-old resident of Port Barre, Louisiana, arrested by the Port Barre Police Department for theft of a firearm.

Joel Nimer

An 18-year-old resident of Opelousas, Louisiana, arrested by the Opelousas Police Department for attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, and possession of a firearm with obliterated marks or numbers.

Anthony Roy Barker

A 65-year-old resident of Melville, Louisiana, arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for violation of in-person periodic renewal of registration by sex offenders and failure to notify law enforcement of a change of address.

Amy Janaye Smith

A 47-year-old resident of Eunice, Louisiana, arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for possession of Schedule I, II, and IV controlled dangerous substances, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.

Alberta Marie Joseph

A 37-year-old resident of Sunset, Louisiana, arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office on a bench warrant.

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The takeaway

This arrest report highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies in St. Landry Parish to address a range of criminal activities, from drug offenses to violent crimes and sex offender violations. The report serves as a reminder to the community about the importance of public safety and the need for continued vigilance and cooperation between residents and law enforcement.