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Church Point man sentenced for cocaine distribution

Elton J. Richard, III, 44, of Church Point, was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to a news release from Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Hook. U.S. District Judge James Cain Jr.

14-year-old boy killed in Church Point shooting

A 14-year-old boy is dead and an 18-year-old is in jail following a shooting in Church Point Tuesday night. Sheriff K.P. Gibson said the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with Church Point Police conducted an investigation into the incident in the corporate limits of Church Point.

School Board members talk about ‘vote of confidence’

Stung by what they say were attacks on them in social media, St. Landry Parish School Board members voiced support for a “vote of confidence” in their employees. “I tried to ask for a vote of confidence or some discussion of a compliment for the St.

Hurricane debris removal continues

Debris removal from Hurricane Delta continues in St. Landry Parish and the city of Eunice despite the lack of a federal disaster declaration for the parish. A disaster declaration would mean federal assistance will help pay for the debris removal.

Hospital assessment asked to help pay Medicaid care costs

Allegiance Health Management representatives asked the St. Landry Parish Council to approve a tax on Acadian Medical Center. Allegiance is the owner of the Eunice hospital.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff. November 6 Sanplice Christopher Simien, 43, 600 block of Curette Road, Palmetto. First-degree murder (2 counts), attempted first- degree murder (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 5 08:37 Male exposing himself at Circle Park. Left on South 7th in a red Chevy truck. 09:17 1500 block of Dudley. Money stolen from checking account. 09:38 Wreck at Cane and Laurel. No injuries.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 5 Rusty James Bordelon, 36, 100 block of Blaine Drive, Eunice. Cyberstalking. Chase E. Deville, 31, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Driver’s license suspension-revocation. Jamie Lynn Soileau, 34, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 5 Tony Curtis Vidrine, 53, 200 block of Boy Road, Opelousas. Theft, duty of sex offenders to notify law enforcement of change of address or residence, special sex offender ID cards required. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 2 Juvenile, 16. Eunice. Aggravated assault with a firearm, criminal damage to property, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number, unlawful possession of tabacco, a runaway.