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Francis Racie Doucet Ortego

Francis Racie Doucet Ortego passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the age of 92. A private Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Reed Cementery in Basile with Deacon Robbie Leger officiating.

Ruth Deshotels Ardoin

MAMOU – Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou on Saturday, July 18, 2020 for Ruth Deshotels Ardoin, 89, who passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Mamou, Louisiana.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 15 Adam Joseph Fontenot, 35, 1700 block of Fusilier, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 15 01:01 A report from Jeff Davis parish in reference to a pursuit of subject in a vehicle heading east into Basile and Eunice. 01:36 911 call came through, medical emergency with a possible overdose.

News notes

Grab & Go meals for kids through Aug. 5 Restoring God’s Glory Ministries is part of the summer feeding program for kids. Lunches will be available through Aug. 5. There will be a cooked lunch and snacks served daily from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 15 Jowanna Lynn Vital, 37, 300 block of Nursing Home Road, Palmetto. Aggravated battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tony D. Houle, 36, 500 block of College Road, Eunice.

John Marshall Sonnier

John Marshall Sonnier passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the age of 80. No Services have been planned at this time. “Marshal” is survived by one daughter, Kendra Sonnier; one sister, Gloria Tidewell and two grandchildren, Dustin Sonnier and McKayla Sonnier.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 14 Brian Keith Dies, 40, 300 block of South 9th Street, Eunice. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule II amphetamine and meth, violation of uniform CDS law drug free zone. Tony D. Houle, 36, 500 block of College, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 14 01:45 Disturbance reported in 200 block of Mill. 09:56 Caller in 300 block of North Cane advised that he cut his hand. EMS enroute.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 13 Kevin Lee Thomas, 18, 800 block of South Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice. Attempted armed robbery, illegal use of firearm. Sydney Dayshawn Ben, 23, 700 block of Richard, Eunice. Simple battery. Kenneth R.