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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, July 23 Christopher Esquivel, 18, 1000 block of Prudence Highway, Church Point. Aggravated assault with a firearm.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, July 22 There were four traffic stops from 11:24 p.m. until 2:34 a.m., July 23. Officer D.

Leo Joseph Thevis

Leo Joseph Thevis passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Leo IV Catholic Church with Father Mitch Guidry Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Leo Cemetery.

Lynn Horaist Venable

Lynn Horaist Venable passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Renota Marie Lowther

Renota Marie Lowther passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 44. Arrangements are pending for Friday, July 25, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow services.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, July 21 Jeramie Pitre, 47, 100 block of Acadia, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, July 21 There were three traffic stops from 6:05 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 1:01 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, July 22 Terrio Lamond Braxton, 43, 72000 block of Bridgemore Road, Kentwood, LA., Hold for Kentwood Police Department. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, July 18 There were 15 traffic stops from 8:26 a.m. until 11:09 p.m. Officer M. Pitre 12:08 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, July 17 John Roy, 48, 1400 block of 2nd St., Elton. Probation warrant. Friday, July 18 Christopher Mattherne, 35, 200 block of North 8th, Eunice.