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Rev. Melvin "Pop" Finley

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rev. Melvin “Pop” Finley announces his passing on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 20 Tyrus Cheeks, 30, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant, disturbing the peace/ drunkenness, disturbing the peace/language, Entry or remaining after being forbidden. Schedule I CDS-Possession.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 20 05:50 Caller in the 1300 block of Nile requested assistance with barricades. 05:52 Report of flooding on Hwy. 190 East in front of Crispy Cajun. 06:00 Report of a stalled vehicle in front of Crispy Cajun.

Lillie Mae Toussaint Dupre

It is with great sadness that the family of Lillie Mae Toussaint Dupre announces her passing on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at her residence in Eunice. She was 85. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice.

Rainy morning in Eunice

Up to 5 inches of rain fell in Eunice Tuesday morning flooding U.S. 190 and other roads. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 19 01:50 911 call came through of a subject that keeps hitting him in the 700 block of West Vine. 05:46 Caller advised of an older model vehicle that keeps following her and is concerned.

Billy West

Billy West passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 44. No Services have been planned at this time. Billy is survived by three brothers, Joseph G. West, Jr., Nathan D. West, Shawn S. West. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Gary West and Christine Marcantel West.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 16 00:21 Caller advised that there is a fight in front of the Dug Out. 00:37 Caller from Acadian Medical advised that a subject was bitten by a dog.

Irby Joseph Olivier

Irby Joseph Olivier passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Chris Frye and Pastor Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery in Basile.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 19 (July 16-July 18) Adam J. Chapman, 36, 1400 block of Peach Street, Ville Platte. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, domestic abuse battery child endangerment law, attempted theft under $1,000.