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Gloria Sandoz Moody

Gloria Sandoz Moody passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the age of 95. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. A service will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Troopers arrest Crowley man for child pornography

A Crowley man was arrested as the result of an investigation into child pornography, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. In November 2017, Louisiana State Police Detectives initiated an investigation into the possession of child pornography in Acadia Parish.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia seeks fugitive

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives need help in locating Cedric Tyrone Stephenson. Stephenson is described as a black male, 35 years of age, being 5’11” in height, weighing 330 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes and his last known address is 1903 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville.

Construction on La. 367 extended

The $575,000 project on La. 367 (Bayou Mallet Highway) from La. 370 (Richard School Road) to U.S. 190 in Acadia and St. Landry parishes will last until April, according to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. The project had been intended to be complete in March.

Ville Platte victim not found until a day after wreck

The body of man killed in a crash on U.S. 167 at the St. Landry-Evangeline Parish line was not for more than 24 hours, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I. Shortly before 3 a.m. March 18, troopers were notified of a single-vehicle wreck on U.S. 167.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 20 05:36 Subject throwing fireworks under his carport in the 900 block of Samuel Drive. 05:44 Subject accidentally lit fireworks with cigarette. 07:13 Break-in to vehicle in the 300 block of East Dean.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 20 Sadie Tezeno, 25, 1500 block of West College, Opelousas. Simple battery. Bobby Vidrine, 32, 100 block of Mamie Street, Eunice. Probation warrant. Chanse Ceasar, 39, 300 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Aggravated assault.

Joziah Jalonzo Pitre

Joziah Jalonzo Pitre passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at the age of 4 months. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 1:30 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery. Pastor Caleb Semien will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 19 06:52 Woman caller said between 6 and 6:30 a.m. a man across La. 757 by Mexican restaurant is exposing himself. 11:26 Wreck at 2nd and U.S. 190. 12:54 Disturbance at McDonald’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Poliice. March 19 Susan Jones, 39, 100 block of Childs Street, Eunice. Child desertion. Timothy Authement, 61, 200 block of South Aymond Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery.