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Ricky E. Smith

Ricky E. Smith, age 63, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Oschner in New Orleans. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 27 years, Roxy Smith and family. He was born in New Orleans. Ricky was a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS and later moved to Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 9 Jonathan Domoniq Davis, 20, 900 block of Whitlock Avenue SW, Marietta, GA. Possession wiht intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, illegal possession of weapons in the presence of a CDS, speeding.

Eunice Police Arrests

September 7 Edith Marie Mercer, 35, 1600 block of West Dudley, 700 block of Lewis, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Edith M. Mercer, 35, 1600 block of West Dudley, 700 block of Lewis, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, probation warrant and bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 8 00:44 Caller in 200 block of Natalie reported a subject inside her home. 02:20 Caller in 800 block of North 3rd Street advised that subjects in a vehicle are threatening her.

Charles "Charlie" Guillory

EUNICE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the unexpected passing of Charles “Charlie” Guillory, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was 56. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 5-8 Kameron Jude Comeaux, 33, 100 block of Pawnee Street, Port Barre. Possession of Schedule II CDS (2 counts), possession of Schedule IV CDS, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal parking.

Free COVID-19 testing offered at LSUE

LSU Eunice, in partnership with the Louisiana National Guard, will host free COVID-19 testing on select days through Sept. 23. Those interested are asked to pre-register at DoINeedACovid19Test.com, however, on-site registration is available.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 4 William M. Duncan, 21, homeless. Probation warrant. September 5 Jaymonson K. Vallery, 26, 100 block of Doucet Street, Iota. Prior to Aug. 2017-possession of marijuana repealed. Crystal Dawn Ozanne, 25, 2200 block of Jasmine Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. September 4 05:08 Caller from the area of Nile Street advised that her ex is stalking her. 09:09 Report of a four wheeler on the roadway in the area of West Vine.

John Early Sonnier

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of John Early Sonnier announces his passing on Thursday, September 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family at the age of 72. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.