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Linda “Sue” Thibodeaux Bertrand

Linda “Sue” Thibodeaux Bertrand passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary 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. Tuesday, June 10 Randy Rhontane Pickens, 45, 600 block of E. South Street, Opelousas. Second degree battery. 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, June 9 Stephen Godeaux, 36, 100 block of Martin, Washington. Contempt. Tiffany Jones, 38, 1100 block of Elridge Drive, Ville Platte. Hit and run.

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, June 9 There were 5 traffic stops between the hours of 7:54 a.m. until 10:31 p.m. Officer J.

Tony James LeJeune

Tony James LeJeune passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 58. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow services.

Eunice Police recapture Morrison, aka Bumper, an escapee since May of 2024

Eunice Police have recaptured Andrew Morrison, aka Bumper, 47, of Eunice, who has been on the run since May of 2024 when he escaped custody while being treated at a local hospital.

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, June 5 Bobby Lanclos, 61, 200 block of Childs, Eunice, Bench warrant. Friday, June 6 Joseph Vories, 31, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Warrant for St.

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. Friday, June 6 There were two traffic stops between the hours of 10:52 p.m. until 3:34 a.m. Saturday, June 7.

Kyle Ray Fontenot

Kyle Ray Fontenot passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 44. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.

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. Saturday, June 7-Monday, June 9 Charles Wesley Coleman, 55, 600 block of Peter Smith Road, Morrow.