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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, June 11 Jonathan Austin Richard, 43, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Bench warrant, possession of Schedule II, drug paraphernalia, violation of CDS, obstruction of justice.

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. Wednesday, June 11 There was one traffic stop at 10:03 a.m. Officer D. Broussard 2:41 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. Wednesday, June 11-Thursday, June 12 Paul Patrick Grice, 56, 100 block of Carmouche Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant (4 counts). Arrested by St.

Shelton Tate

Shelton Tate, age 85, of Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

News notes

Library is looking for volunteers Volunteers are needed to help build a Friends of the Library organization. Tony Baltakis, president of the Eunice Library Board of Control, said the Friends organization will be the fundraising group for the library.

Deola Arnaud Deshotel

Deola Arnaud Deshotel, a beloved member of Eunice, Louisiana, left this world on June 10, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of her cherished family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Russell August Depril

Russell August Depril passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life will be held from 110 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.

In defense of opposing drag queen story hour

From my earliest childhood, I attended the Mummer’s Parade in Philadelphia every New Year’s day, watching husky fellows with banjos, full-face makeup and glitter sashay down Broad Street. It’s a tradition that, while difficult to explain to out-of-towners, is near and dear to our Quaker City hearts.

Real Bill of Rights: Freedom from medical bills

It was June 4th of 2024 when a sharp, excruciating pain under my right ribs introduced itself — because clearly, my body thought I needed a dramatic plot twist. After a night that made every nightmare I’d ever had look like a Disney short, we dragged ourselves to the doctor’s office.

Acadia Parish sheriff cites importance of training, lists activities in annual report

Sheriff K.P. Gibson has released his Annual Report, outlining the 2024 activities of the many divisions within the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office.