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Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 29 Teddy Charles, 52, 200 block of South Cane, Eunice. Probation warrant. Kendall Guillory, 23, 300 block of Aymond, Eunice. Probation warrant.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 Makayla Rae Lejeune, 25, 800 block of Jesse B Road, Church Point. Third degree rape. Arrested by St.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Duralde Church Bazaar set Sept. 13-14 The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Duralde will host its annual bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14. Festivities begin Saturday evening with “Burgers and Bingo” in the church hall following the 5 p.m. Mass.

Michael "Mike" Manuel

Michael “Mike” Manuel

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Manuel announces his passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Maison D’Acadiens in Basile surrounded by his family at the age of 67. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 29 Alexia Danaye Gabriel, 24, 1300 block of S. Railroad, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, theft of a firearm. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Aug. 28 Officer B. Wiles 8:59 a.m. Disturbance in the 300 block of North East. 2:08 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 28 Lacanda Ortego, 37, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Fredrick Stevens Jr.

Teen killed after report of prowling armed mob ed

Myra Miller

Monday, September 1, 2025

After the report of an armed mob walking on Perrotti Street, 18-year-old Fredrick Stevens Jr. was found shot dead in the 200 block of Fusilier Street on Sunday evening. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef stated police were notified at about 10 p.m.

Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a homecoming on Sept. 7 in Eunice to renew friendships and entertain. Photo by Edward Marritz.

Son of a Eunice bull rider, now a neuroscientist, plans a homecoming

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 29, 2025

Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a party in Eunice as a chance to chat with his friends here and entertain them. A 1967 graduate of Eunice High School, LeDoux returns to Eunice often, but will hold a homecoming event at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Gabrielle’s.

At Wednesday’s meeting in the Eunice City Council Chamber, from let, are: Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member; Jody White, Parish Council chairman; Jimmie Edwards, Parish Council member; Jessie Bellard, parish president; Kyle LeBouef, Eunice Police chief; Scot Fontenot Eunice mayor; Randall Reed, Eunice alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Eunice alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice state-funded projects noted at meeting

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, August 29, 2025

A meeting called Wednesday provided an opportunity for the Eunice mayor and police chief to discuss funding approved by the Legislature and governor for projects here. In a news release, Parish President Jessie Bellard stated the the projects were being announced.