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🌱 How a Goodloe Street raid led to a record drug seizure

Opelousas, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Opelousas! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Goodloe Street raid led to a record drug seizure
  • Opelousas police seek public’s help finding wanted domestic violence suspect
  • Will Opelousas leaders approve a six-figure raise for a city supervisor?

Also on today's calendar: The Silos RV Resort and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Opelousas man arrested, 11.5 lbs. of synthetic cannabinoid seized (klfy.com) — An Opelousas man was arrested after deputies and federal agents seized about 11.5 pounds of a powerful synthetic cannabinoid from a home on Goodloe Street, the largest such bust yet in St. Landry Parish. Residents are urged to share any additional information with the sheriff’s office as investigators continue building the case.
   

2. OPD Is Hunting Suspect (stlandrynow.com) — Opelousas police are asking residents to help locate 44-year-old Rick Rubin of Opelousas, wanted in connection with two domestic violence investigations and several serious charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm. Authorities warn the public not to approach him, but instead call 911, the Opelousas Police Department, or St. Landry Crime Stoppers with any tips.
   

3. Raise, Civil Service Revisited (stlandrynow.com) — Opelousas officials are set to revisit whether a key water and wastewater supervisor should receive a raise from $73,000 to $101,000 despite questions about civil service pay limits. With aldermen split 3–3 and the mayor unable to break the tie, the outcome could affect both city staffing stability and how future municipal salaries are set.
   

4. Opelousas police warn public of impersonation scams (klfy.com) — Opelousas police are warning residents about phone scammers posing as local businesses, banks, or government agencies and demanding payments or personal data under threat of arrest. Officers stress they will never pressure you for financial details by phone and urge anyone who shared information to file a report immediately and closely monitor their accounts.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday October 3
  • Rocky's Live Music →
    Rocky's Cajun Kitchen, 1415 Laurel St, Eunice
    6:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Non-Work / Non-School Day (Offices & Campuses Closed)
    Evangeline Parish Ville Platte, LA 70586
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Laura Huval at Grand Coteau →
    Grand Coteau LA
    8:00 am
    • Thursday October 8
  • Lady Tigers Volleyball v. Pineville
    Opelousas Sr. High School, 1014 Judson Walsh Dr, Opelousas
    5:30 pm
  • Leif Meche Acoustic →
    Dup's Pizza, 9515 Church Point Hwy, Church Point
    6:00 pm
  • Silver Slipper →
    Arnaudville LA
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this your cat?
    Showed up at my home back June/July sometime. Vet estimates she’s 1 yr. She has been spaded, fully vaccinated, dewormed and has been administered 3… (Nextdoor Opelousas)
  • Hello everyone.
    I have 9 puppies that need good homes. Mother is Half pit/Half bully. We have no idea what the father is. I have males and females left. Serious… (Nextdoor Indian Hills)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (03061) - $25K-$37K in Opelousas. Apply here.
  • Staffmark posted a job opening for Lumber Puller in Opelousas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Opelousas here.

Ok Opelousas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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