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Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 18 04:34 Gas smell in the 500 block of East Vine. 05:29 Rims and tires stolen from vehicle in the 700 block of Miller. 06:33 Someone pulled on door of vehicle in the 1400 block of Lawrence.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 17 James Curtis Zeno, 52, 600 block of B Kellogg Avenue, Lake Arthur. Possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drug (amphetamine/methamphetamine), possession Schedule !

Eunice school success story explained

Eunice High School is the first non-select high school in St. Landry Parish to earn an A grade in the state’s school performance scores. On Tuesday, Principal Mitchell Fontenot explained to the School Board’s Academic Committee how the school achieved the score.

Leadership EXCEL announces 26th class

Leadership EXCEL, a joint program between the Acadia Parish Chamber of Commerce and the Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce, announced the members of the 2020 class. The selected participants represent a cross section of the community’s business, civic, and non-profit sectors. They are: Joann T.

Tips sought in burglary of St. Edward Catholic Church

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the burglary of a church in the Richard Community. Saint Edward Catholic Church, located in the 1400 block of Charlene Hwy., west of Church Point, was burglarized at 10:25 p.m. Nov. 24.

Chinese rice buyers tour LSU AgCenter facility

A group of seven Chinese rice buyers visited the LSU AgCenter H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station Dec. 12 as part of their tour through U.S. rice-growing areas. During the visit, China and the U.S.

Eunice artist featured at Prairie Acadian Cultural Center

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve presents an art exhibit featuring the work of Eunice artist Preston Common. “Nature, Beauty, and Faith” is on display now through January 30. Admission to the exhibit and to the center is free. On Jan.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 17 Rusty Dwight Tweedel, 39, 400 block of North East Street, Eunice. Drug court violation. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Brian John Pierre, 38, 300 block of Dillard Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 17 07:29 Purse or backpack found at walking park on West Maple. 08:17 Wreck at Maple and Natalie. 10:22 Check fraud at Checking Cash Plus.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 17 Brett Louis Matte, 22, 1500 block of West Elm Street, Eunice. Theft less than $1,000 and possession of schedule I drug 2 to 27 grams. Tonya Myers, 46, 400 block of Pearl Street, Eunice.