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Makayla Rae Lejeune

Church Point woman accused of rape of juvenile

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

ARRESTED: Makayla Rae Lejeune, 25 years old 855 Jessie B Road Church Point, LA 70525 CHARGES: 3 RD Degree Rape Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz reports, “Earlier this summer, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint involving improper conduct between an adult and a juvenile.

John "Steve" Vidrine

John “ Steve” Vidrine

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of John “ Steve” Vidrine announces his passing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 73. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Makeatllynn Benjamin, 22, 1700 block of West Peach, Eunice. Stalking. Jeffrey Thibodeaux, 40, 1500 block of St. Julien Road, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 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. Tuesday, Aug. 19 There were four traffic stops from 10:08 p.m. until 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 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. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Dequincy Terrelle Mallet, 19, 6700 block of Highway 103, Washington.

Chrystal Thevis

Myra Miller

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Chrystal Thevis passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at the age of 42. No Services have been planned at this time.

Joseph Nathanila Butler, 50, of 112 Key St., Grand Coteau, is wanted in connection with a drug bust in which $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office photo)

Grand Coteau man wanted in drug bust, $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine seized

Harlan Kirgan

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Joseph Nathaniel Butler , 50, of 112 Key St., Grand Coteau, is wanted in connection with a drug bust in which $95,400 worth of suspected cocaine was seized. The drug raid on a Key Street was made on Aug. 24 by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detectives.

Danielle Marie Fontenot

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Danielle Marie Fontenot on August 18, 2025, in Eunice, Louisiana. Born on April 7, 1986, in Mamou, Danielle illuminated the lives of all who knew her with her vibrant spirit and endless creativity.

Gerald James LeJeune

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Gerald James LeJeune passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the age of 78. Arrangements are pending for Thursday, August 21, 2025. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 19 Joshua Vasseur, 42, homeless, Eunice. Entry and remaining after forbidden.