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Chief: Car burglar wrecks

A Lafayette man faces several charges after pulling vehicle door handles escalated to a high-speed chase and a crash in Eunice on Monday morning. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said police were called at 7:15 a.m. about an attempted burglary at Walmart.

James Destry Bertrand

James Destry Bertrand passed away on August 22, 2018 at the age of 54. James is survived by his three brothers, Stevie Bertrand and wife Tina, Lloyd Bertrand, and Dawin Bertrand and wife Sharon; and two sisters, Angie Johnson and Megan Bertrand.

Ashton Bellard

Ashton Bellard, a longtime resident of Eunice, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the age of 88. He was born on August 28, 1929, in Carencro, LA.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 21 Chanse Ceasar, 39, 300 bock of Acadia Street, Eunice. Probation violation. Angenika Angell Cooley, 30, 500 block of Fuselier Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 21 07:53 Gun shot heard in the 1200 block of Phillip and animal heard screaming. 07:53 Pit bull bit a female and male shot at it but is unknown if dog hit in the 1200 block of Gregg.

Unrestrained Crowley man dies in single vehicle crash

A single vehicle crash on La. 93 near Chris Road in St. Landry Parish took the life of 22-year-old Destin Hail of Crowley on Saturday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. The crash occurred at about 10:30 p.m. as Hail was traveling southbound on La.

Chief: Pulling on door handles escalagtes to high-speed chase, wreck, arrest

A Lafayette man faces several charges after pulling vehicle door handles escalated to a high-speed chase and a crash in Eunice Monday morning. Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said police were called at 7:15 a.m. about an attempted burglary at Walmart.

Sheriff: 2 are suspects to multiple burglaries

A couple of felons face multiple charges in connection with burglaries, according to Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson. Gibson identified the suspects as Christopher Byerley, 38, of Broussard and April Viguerie, 37, of Erath.

Shelton Joseph Blanchard

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Shelton Joseph Blanchard announces his passing on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Vitas Hospice in Conroe, TX at the age of 81.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 21 Justin Anthony Roy,36, 2700 block of Highway 178, Sunset. Bench warrant, domestic abuse aggravated assault, negligent injuring, simple assault. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.