Opelousas fugitive arrested, charged with 29 counts of identity theft

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas woman wanted for almost two years for stealing another person's unemployment benefits has been arrested, authorities said.

Jessica Marie Guillory, 35, of Opelousas, was charged with 29 counts of identity theft on an arrest warrant dated April 27, 2021, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz.

Guidroz said the arrest was made Tuesday as a result of a medical issue.

"The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received...