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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. Monday, May 5 Jeriah Jordan, 28, 900 block of North Martin Luther King, Eunice.

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, May 5 There were 11 traffic stops between the hours of 1:31 a.m. until 9:32 p.m. Officer B.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, May 3 Robin Jenkins, 51, 2800 block of Junction Road, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Sunday, May 4 Lacora Reed, 36, 500 block of Charles, Eunice. Domestic abuse.

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, May 2 There were 7 traffic stops between the hours of 1:47 a.m. until 11:44 p.m. Officer B.

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, May 3-Monday, May 5 Willard Jamal Rideau, 32, 700 block of Pulford Street, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, resisting an officer.

Clarise Emily Carriere Boone

passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at the age of 61. No Services have been planned at this time.

News notes

Eunice Farmers’ Market starts May 14 The Eunice Farmers’ Market begins its summer season on May 14. The market will be open twice a week, weather permitting, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. The market is located on South 2nd St. between Café Mosaic and the library.

Vehicle hit by gunfire at Circle K in Eunice

Eunice Police are investigating a a shooting that occurred sometime before12:40 p.m. Friday at the Circle K gas station at 2251 W. Laurel Ave. According to Police Chief Kyle Lebouef Officers were dispatched at 12:40 p.m.

Hurricane Preparedness Week reminds everyone to plan ahead

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, and now is the time to get ready for potential storms. Hurricane Preparedness Week, observed May 4 to 10, is a reminder for Louisiana residents to review their emergency plans, strengthen their homes and prepare their families before a major storm arrives.

Homemade garden soil health tests

From Bulb and Blossom Garden Club There are several tests that will tell you a lot about the health and condition of your garden soil. The first test measures how fast water absorbs into the soil. Watering methods should be consistent with the soils ability to absorb.