News

Marshal won’t face charges

No charges will be sought after an investigation into an altercation involving Eunice City Marshal Terry Darbonne. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz announced that finding in a Christmas Eve news release.

Top stories for 2019

The top headline on the day 2019’s top story was published read: “Police: Man killed in gang drive-by shooting.” The shooting was a tragic event happening at nearly noon on Nov. 4 at South Martin Luther King Drive and East Maple Avenue.

LSU announces Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2019 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 15 credit hours who earned grade-point averages of 4.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 21 - 23 Tremain Anthony James, 29, 544 block of Orchid Drive, Lafayette. Speeding, possession of schedule I CDS, illegal carrying of weapons. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Markeisha D.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 26 05:12 Shots fired in Zone 4. 05:14 Advised he heard shots fired in the area of MacArthur. 05:14 Caller advised she heard shots fired near Central Middle.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 26 Juvenile, 15, Mamou. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and illegal possession of stolen firearm. Angela Dennis-Williams, 45, 100 block of North Beulah, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000 and criminal trespass.

Claire Ann Maitrejean

EUNICE- In loving memory of Claire Ann Maitrejean who passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at her home at the age of 61.  A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

John Hilton Roy Sr.

John Hilton Roy Sr. passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019, at the age of 78. A funeral service was held Dec. 27, at Quirk and Son Funeral Home. Burial followed in Ashford Cemetery in Basile.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 23 08:06 Stolen vehicle in the 200 block of Veterans. 09:05 Caller said object appears to be a bomb in the 100 block of Tamaran. 10:33 Loose dogs in the 100 block of Armide.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 23 Gary Owens, 31, 900 block of McNeese Street, Opelousas. Theft. Bradley Owens, 28, 900 block of McNeese Street, Opelousas. Theft. December 24 Randy Thontane Pickens, 40, 600 block of Congress Street, Opelousas.