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Auctioneer accused of writing $175K in worthless checks

The owner of an auction company is being sought for writing more than $150,000 in worthless checks, according to WAFB TV in Baton Rouge. According to the WAFB report: “Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers reported Jacob Brown, 36, is wanted by Louisiana State Police.

Burglar hit Lawtell business

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and is asking the public’s help in solving a July 4 burglary at Dave’s Monument in the Lawtell area. The owner reported that she was notified that an older model black GMC Yukon was parked in front of the business at 8:20 p.m.

Young ending 32 years on School Board

Roger Young, District 11 St. Landry Parish School Board member, said Tuesday he does not intend to run for re-election. Young, 94, said he will have served 32 years on the parish School Board. The educator began his career in teaching at Hackberry in 1949 and 1950.

Ballot holy wave builds

A rather holy wave may be building for the 2019 election cycle in the form of pastors and faith-based advocates qualifying as candidates, according to Rev. Gene Mills, the executive director of the Louisiana Family Forum.

Qualifying begins

Qualifying for elected offices began at 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Delta Grand Theater in Opelousas. Qualifying continues from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Friday. St. Landry Parish candidates qualifying as of Wednesday afternoon and listed on the Secretary of State website include the following.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 13 Andrea Shermone Grismore, 31, 100 block of Sarah Drive, Sunset. Domestic abuse battery; negligent injuring. Arrested by Sunset Police. Billy James Dupre, 60, 200 block of Longwood Drive, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 17 Jennifer Arabie, 51, 700 block of S. 3rd St., Eunice. Possession, sale and distribution of legend drug without prescription, theft, possession of drug paraphenalia, unauthorized use of access card as theft.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 17 00:40 Vehicle in the ditch at Bobcat and Maple. 01:04 Chemical smell in the 300 block of South St. George. 01:27 Disturbance at Days Inn, 1321 E. Laurel. 02:55 Intoxicated driver on U.S.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 16 07:36 Wreck at animal clinic on La. 13 outside the city limits. 07:40 Open door at house in the 1100 block of Tate. 11:00 St. Martinville Police found vehicle belonging to Eunice resident.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 16 Felicia Matthews, 42, 600 block of East Jefferson Street, Ville Platte. Money warrant for Eunice City Court. Jonathan Arceneaux, 38, 500 block of North Lewis Street, Eunice. Money warrant for Eunice City Court.