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Henderson mulls property upkeep

The town of Henderson is considering entering into an intergovernmental agreement with St. Martin Parish government to help address the problem of poorly-maintained properties. The issue was raised by a resident’s complaint at the April 9 town council meeting.

Monk named Festival president

Elizabeth Lawson Monk has been chosen as the 82nd International Rice Festival President where she will preside over the annual event to be held the weekend of Oct. 18 - 21 in downtown Crowley.

Crowley man gets 30-year sentence for 2016 stabbing

A Crowley man has been sentenced to 30 years for stabbing two Acadia Parish Narcotic Agents in 2016. Jason Broussard, 44, was sentenced by 15th Judicial District Judge John Trahan to 15 years in prison on each of two charges of aggravated second-degree battery.

Melvin Joseph Crochet

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 16, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota for Roger Melvin Joseph Crochet, 71, who died Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Alexandria. Pastor James Cart, of Iota Baptist Church in Iota, will officiate for the services.

Rayne P.D. investigating Church Point man in alleged contractor fraud scheme

The Rayne Police Department is investigating Kenneth Richard, 46, of Church Point for possible contractor fraud, according to a statement by Police Chief Carroll Stelly posted Monday afternoon. It has been alleged that Richard defrauded a retired Rayne couple of $400.

(UPDATED) Helicopter pilot makes emergency landing in Patterson

PATTERSON — A PHI Inc. helicopter pilot landed safely Monday morning at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport after a brief scare related to the aircraft’s control led the sheriff’s office, two fire departments and Acadian Ambulance to stand by.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 16 07:52 Remove subject from Crestview Apartments. 08:07 Lobby complaint about lock cut on warehouse. 09:10 En route to Raceway for possible robbery. 10:00 Selling drugs on Louis Street by the church.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 16 Barry Bordelon, 35, 600 block of North 11th Street, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II drug two grams and possession of drug paraphernalia second offense. Jeffery D. Fontenot, 37, 3600 Iota Highway, Iota. Warrant for domestic abuse battery.

Robert David

Robert David passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the age of 71. No arrangements have been made at this time. Burial will take place at Ashford Cemetery at a later date. Robert is survived by his wife, Linda H.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 16 Alexander Cole Olivier, 21, 2000 block of Hwy, 31, Arnaudville. Possession of schedule I CDS; possession of schedule II; illegal carrying of weapons; violation of personal watercraft.