- What will the weather be for the NASCAR Toyota Owners 400 race at Richmond Raceway?
- Pope Francis makes appeal for peace in Gaza in Easter message
- Lake Charles woman dies in single-vehicle crash
- Eunice authorities capture wanted fugitive
- One brother injured, the other charged with attempted murder in Lafayette shooting
Eunice authorities capture wanted fugitive
EUNICE, La. (KLFY) -- Authorities in Eunice captured a fugitive with several felony warrants out for his arrest.
The Eunice Police Department said they received several tips on Saturday that Theobegi Levier, 30, of Eunice, was at a private residence on Alexandre Street. Officers said they quickly set up surveillance in an unmarked vehicle and observed an individual matching Levier's description enter the residence.
Officials said a search warrant was obtained for the home and a perimeter was set up around the house while waiting for additional officers and resources. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team was summoned to assist the Eunice Police Department in taking Levier into custody. After entering the residence, S.W.A.T. team members located Levier hiding in the attic of the residence, and surrendered to officers without incident or injury.
Levier was wanted for the following:
- Aggravated arson
- Attempted second-degree murder
- Aggravated second-degree battery
- Battery of a dating partner
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Illegal use of weapons
- Cruelty to animals
- State probation and parole violations
Authorities said Levier is also suspected of other crimes that are still under investigation.