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Rose Lee Carrier Landry

Rose Lee Carrier Landry passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elton with Father Jose Vattakunnel officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Information sought in shooting death of 16-year-old male

A shooting in the 200 block of Gulino Street in Opelousas at about 1:30 a.m. today claimed the life of a 16-year-old male, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 19 Elizabeth Ann Popillion, 34, 700 block of South 5th Street, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian. Dustin B. Guillory, 28, 2100 block of Brittany Hwy., Church Point. Bench warrant (3 counts).

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 19 00:16 Caller in the 400 block of North 11th Street reported dogs barking in the neighborhood. 02:30 Caller in the 700 block of East Peach advised of a subject that is banging on her child’s window.

Free child safety seat check

The Louisiana Passenger Safety Task Force and UMC New Orleans are conducting a child passenger safety seat check-up event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 2486 W. Congress St., Lafayette. No appointment is necessary and it is always a free event.

Port Barre kayker who died identified

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a boating fatality that occurred in St. Landry Parish on Jan. 18. The body of Thomas Godeaux, 50, of Port Barre, was recovered from the Old Courtableau waterway around 3:40 p.m. Monday.

State public safety officials note quiet weekend, urge reporting suspicious activity

Throughout the weekend, public safety officials from numerous federal, state and local agencies worked to coordinate security protocols and ensure safety for protesters, Capitol grounds, and the surrounding community.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 16-19 Oliver Joseph Antoine, III, 50, 400 block of W. Bertheaud Avenue, Opelousas. Theft, introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Ethan Cole Ellis, 18, 200 block of N.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 16 Courtney Philippe Ardoin, 39, 400 block of South Aymondd, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. January 18 Courtney Philipe Ardoin, 39, 400 block of South Aymond, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 15 06:32 Request from Acadia Parish asking for assistance on a subject in a vehicle heading outside of Eunice. 08:47 Lobby complaint in reference to damage to property.