Opelousas police Sgt. arrested, charged with off-duty domestic violence

Russellville police officer on leave facing domestic violence charge

RUSSELLVILLE — A police lieutenant has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a domestic violence charge he faces in Lawrence County, according to Police Chief Chris Hargett.

Man wanted on domestic violence, arson charges arrested in Plainfield

A man wanted for domestic violence and arson has been arrested in Plainfield, police said. The police department said Jeffrey Bowden, 38, was taken into custody on Tuesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest in connection to a domestic violence incident that happened on April 8. Bowden faces charges including assault, unlawful restraint, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and more. He also faces charges for an inc…

Opelousas police Sgt. arrested, charged with off-duty domestic violence

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas police sergeant was arrested yesterday for an alleged off-duty domestic violence incident, deputies said. Romalis Thomas, 39, was arrested and charged with domestic abuse battery related to an incident that occurred outside of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Monday, authorities said. Authorities said they initiated the investigation following a request from Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc. …

Opelousas police sergeant arrested on domestic violence charge after off-duty Easter incident outside Evangeline Downs

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — The Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division launched an investigation into an Opelousas Police Department sergeant following a request from Police Chief Graig LeBlanc. The investigation revealed that Romalis Thomas, 39, was involved in an…

LSP: Opelousas sergeant arrested following off-duty domestic violence incident

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. An Opelousas Police Department sergeant has been arrested on a charge of domestic abuse. On April 21, 2025, the Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement Division initiated an investigation involving an Opelousas Police Department sergeant following a request from Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc, according to a spokesperson The investigation revealed that 39-year-old Romalis Thomas was involved in an off-duty domestic…