OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) — A bizarre situation in Opelousas involving a garbage truck, shots fired, and a man in his underwear led to the arrest of two people on Thursday.
Two people from St. Landry Parish were arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly opening fire on a garbage truck near their home on the North I-49 Service Road.
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Early Morning Gunfire in Opelousas
According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, deputies were called to 7882 North I-49 Service Road around 4:30 a.m. for a report of trespassing.
Before deputies could arrive, the complainant, identified as 40-year-old Lori Nicole Gautreaux, called back and told dispatchers that she and her companion would begin shooting if law enforcement didn’t arrive soon. During the call, dispatchers reportedly heard a gunshot.
Moments later, another 911 call came from the driver of a Bayou State garbage truck who said a man wearing only underwear was firing shots at him and blocking his only exit from the area…