Woman escapes shooting; Opelousas man faces attempted murder charges

UPDATE: New indictments handed up in slaying of child

Appeals courts had vacated a previous indictment against Davieontray Breaux based on legal technicalities. To cure those issues, the District Attorney has obtained two new indictments in the case.

Suspect, victim both arrested after Lawtell shooting

LAWTELL, La. (NEWS 15) — A shooting in St. Landry Parish led to the arrests of a suspect and the victim, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Authorities said Skylar Meche, 43, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, possession…

Woman escapes shooting; Opelousas man faces attempted murder charges

LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) -- Opelousas man is charged with attempted second degree murder and other related charges after shooting at a woman who was meeting someone in the area, deputies said. Deputies said they arrested and charged Sklar Lamonte Meche, 43, of Opelousas for attempted second degree murder, possession of firearm by a person convicted f a certain felonies and aggravated criminal damage to a property. On Tuesday, deputies said they respo…