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One wounded in Eunice home invasion

Eunice Police are looking for four men following a shooting that happened during a home invasion. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said the four suspects knocked on the door of a home in the 200 block of Childs Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday.

Eunice Housing Authority gets clean, in the black audit

The big news from an audit of the Eunice Housing Authority is there isn’t anything out of the ordinary unless your regard a healthy balance sheet a lack of findings. The audit by The Vercher Group, of Jena, was for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2018.

Gleason license plate OK’d, DeVillier golf cart bill rejected

While a proposed hike in the state’s gasoline tax has been hogging the limelight in terms of transportation chatter at the Capitol, members of the House panel that has oversight of the broader policy issue spent part of this past Monday wading through less controversial bills.

Sheriff: Detective terminated after he is named by drug dealer

A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s detective was terminated as the result of an undercover drug operation in Eunice, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The story about the termination of William “Billy” McCauley broke on the website Louisiana Voice. The St.

Diaper tax break gains favor

Louisiana lawmakers signaled support for legislation that would exempt diapers and feminine hygiene products, including tampons, from state sales tax. The so-called “tampon tax” or “diaper bill” is back on the radar. The bills were filed by Sen. J.P.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 24 Brian Veals, 36, 900 block of Pamella Street, Opelousas. Theft. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Jacoby Matthew Barnaba, 26, 100 block of Marigny Circle, Duson. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 23 06:01 Two men rode 4-wheelers to Walmart parked under oak trees. 06:21 Caller from 200 block of Acadia said a bicycle is jammed on the door and they do not own a bike. 08:24 Fence hit at Basile State Bank.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 23 Hollie Elkins, 31, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Monetary instrument abuse and forgery. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Possession of or dealing in firearms with obliterated number and possession of stolen firearm.

One wounded in Eunice home invasion

Eunice Police are looking for four men following a shooting that happened during a home invasion. According to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot, suspects knocked on the door of a home in the 200 block of Childs Street around 10:30 p.m. Monday evening.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 22 Joanie E. Andrews, 34, 500 block of College, Eunice. Theft. Travis D. Smith, 24, 900 block of Tallow Rd., Lake Charles. Bench warrant. Skylar R. Joseph, 20, 100 block of Crestview, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Shantel S.