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55-year-old man accused of beating, imprisoning girlfriend

A 55-year-old man has been arrested for domestic violence and false imprisonment of his girlfriend after St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies responded to a welfare complaint, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Marene Matt Fruge

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Marene Matt Fruge announces her passing on Monday, July 10, 2017 at her home. She was 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 11:00 am on Friday, July 14, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 10 08:24 Damage to Popeye’s. 09:34 Disturbance at American Legion. 11:01 Man walking around in the 1300 block of U.S. 190. 12:05 Wreck in the drive through parking lot of DC’s.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 10 Antoine McKoy, 30, 100 block of East Wilson Street, Ville Platte. Three counts of theft of motor vehicle, illegal possession of stolen things and theft of firearm. Juvenile, 15, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 11 Trey Daniel Lavergne, 24, 500 block of Main Street, Arnaudville. Bench warrant; theft of motor vehicle; theft. Arrested by Arnaudville Police. Abraham Kennerson, 47, 600 block of Hwy. 749, Opelousas.

Police ask help in locating missing Eunice man

Eunice Police are looking for David Hardy, 78, who was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black T-shirt, and Crocs (shoes) around 3 p.m. on Friday. Police said Hardly, a black male, left his home driving a silver Mustang with the Louisiana license plate: PAK497.

One Acadiana’s Jason El Koubi named executive VP of Virginia Economic Development Partnership

One Acadiana (1A) announced on Monday that Jason El Koubi has been selected by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the state economic development authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia, to serve as its executive vice president, the second-ranking position in the organization.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 10 Kendall Levar Pierre, 20, 800 block of MLK Drive, Lafayette. Armed robbery. Derrick J. O’Connor, 32, 200 block of Park Street, Krotz Springs. failure to register as sex offender. Robert W.

Isabelle Belle Darbonne

Isabelle "Belle" Babineaux Darbonne passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the age of 86 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 2:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Gotreaux will officiate.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 7 Jacob Kibodeaux, 26, 900 block of Alexander Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Mariah Levier, 26, 100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Simple burglary. Eureka Hardy, 26, 600 block of Faris, Eunice. Simple burglary.