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Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 1 01:14 Caller in 1300 block of West Peach advised that there are subjects on her property that needs to be removed. 01:18 Trespassing reported in 100 block of Boudreaux.

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. until 1 p.m.

City’s fire rating improves and that mean insurance savings

The city’s fire rating has improved from 4 to 3 and property insurance premiums should be headed down. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said he has seen premium reductions of 16.8% to 19% after the rating improved. The rating is on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the best.

Stop setting victims of discrimination against each other

On Twitter the other day someone did what a lot of people have been doing lately: Comparing levels of oppression. In this case, it was all about the Philadelphia Inquirer’s decision not to use the term “Washington Redskins” in future columns about the “Team Formerly Known as the Washington Redskins.

Defund police movements miss the big picture

In case you missed it, 106 people were shot in Chicago last weekend. That’s not a typo — 106. If mainstream news organizations still covered the news, instead of only the news that serves or refutes an agenda, we might have heard more.

Approval is given to terminate officer arrested in Eunice

The Ville Platte Fire and Police Civil Service Board, during a special meeting held June 25 at the Lincoln Road Fire Station granted approval to terminate a police officer who was placed on administrative leave since May after he was arrested for drug activity in Eunice.

Guidroz recites oath

District Court Judge Jason Meche, left, administers the oath of office to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz on Tuesday. Guidroz was first elected in 2006. (Photo courtesy of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office)

Fire marshal offers safety tips ahead July 4th

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) is encouraging Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

Information sought about home invasion north of Crowley

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a home invasion that occurred at about 5 a.m. June 25 , in the 100 block of Paulette Lane, north of Crowley. The two suspects described as black males wearing hooded sweatshirts gained entry into the residence by kicking in a side door.

Chiefs attend Evangeline Parish sheriff’s ceremony

Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot was at the swearing-in of Charles Guillory as Evangeline Parish Sheriff. From left, are Fontenot, Turkey Creek Police Chief Shawn Eckhart, Mamou Police Chief Brent Zackery, Guillory, Pine Prairie Police Chief L.C.