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Chelsea Raven Bergeron Wilson

Chelsea Raven Bergeron Wilson passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 36. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Pastor Rickey Boone officiating. Cremation will follow services.

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 8 Jaylon Richard, 22, 200 block of Bayridge Road, Opelousas. Entry or remaining after being forbidden. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

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 7 Jeriah Jordan, 28, 900 block of North Martin Luther King, Eunice. Serving time. Tyquan Leon, 25, 500 block of E. Franklin, Opelousas. Warrant for Opelousas PD.

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 7 There were two traffic stops at 9:30 p.m. and again at 10:09 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 12:05 a.

Patricia Elaine Barron Dietz

Patricia Elaine Barron Dietz passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

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. Friday, July 4-Monday, July 7 Anthony Scott Hicks, 29, 400 block of Meadowlark Drive, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).

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 3 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Violation of protective order. Friday, July 4 Sherry Fontenot, 53, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Warrant for Ville Platte, 2 counts.

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. Thursday, July 3 There were three traffic stops from 6:42 a.m. until 12:55 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 1:52 p.m.

News notes

Conceal carry permit class set for July 12 The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a one-day concealed carry permit training class beginning at 7:30 a.m. July 12 at 211 W. Park Ave. in Eunice. The course is $100 and $80 for a spouse or renewal.

Rosemary Welch LaFleur

Rosemary Welch LaFleur passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Anthony's with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.