Opelousas police Sgt. arrested, charged with off-duty domestic violence

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- An Opelousas police sergeant was arrested yesterday for an alleged off-duty domestic violence incident, deputies said.

Romalis Thomas, 39, was arrested and charged with domestic abuse battery related to an incident that occurred outside of the Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino on Monday, authorities said.

Authorities said they initiated the investigation following a request from Opelousas Police Chief Graig Leblanc.

"I have requested...