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Eunice man arrested for Pine Prairie burglary

A Eunice man was arrested in Acadia Parish for a burglary in Pine Prairie. Pine Prairie Police Chief L. C. Deshotel reported contact was made with Brandon Scott Darbonne, 35, of the 6300 block of Eunice Iota Highway, Eunice, on Aug. 28 during a traffic stop.

Stolen ATV recovered, one man arrested

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said a street crime suppression team assisted deputies in nabbing an ATV thief. On Aug. 28, three ATVs being driven without lights were pursued by deputies and the team on Bertrand Road north of Lawtell, he stated.

Deacon Daniel Lee Besse

Rayne-Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2020 at a 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Deacon Daniel Lee Besse, 70, who died Thursday, August 27, 2020 at residence in Rayne surrounded by his family.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 31 Nathan Seth Ortego, 34, 600 block of West Vine, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Mary Brown Toups, 38, 700 block of West Peach, Eunice. Simple assault.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 31 01:44 Suspicious vehicle reported in the parking lot of Westgate Shopping Center. 02:04 Loud music reported in Westwood Apartments, in area of Bee Street.

Rose Bell Fruge Broussard

Rose Bell Fruge Broussard passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the age of 95. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with a family friend officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery in Basile, La.

Larry Steve Lee

Larry Steve Lee passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 12 noon at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 29-31 James F. Green, 56, 1200 block of Daly Street, Opelousas. DWI third offense, improper lane usage, failure to drive on right side of roadway. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Billy James Johnston

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at North Eunice Baptist Church in Eunice on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 for Billy James Johnston, 39, who passed away on Monday, August 24 in Lafayette. Burial will take place in the Mount Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Anthony "T-Bass" Wayne Bergeron

Anthony “T-Bass” Wayne Bergeron passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the age of 57. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.