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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. Friday, Feb. 14-Tuesday, Feb. 18 Shana Lane Rideau, 42, 400 block of Voorhies Street, Lafayette.

Rufus Joseph Richard Jr.

Rufus Joseph Richard, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the age of 69. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rickey Boone officiating.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Feb. 17 2:31 a.m. Traffic stop at CC Duson and Laurel. 4:00 a.m. Traffic stop at Hwy. 13 and Hwy. 190. 4:52 a.m. Traffic stop at Sheila and Hwy. 190. 7:04 a.m. Traffic stop near Anytime Fitness. 8:07 a.m.

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, Feb. 17 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. No lights, failure to register, no insurance, reckless operation. Brennan Lejeune, 25, 300 block of Bacciochi, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Jan. 31 Tyler Collins, 17, 1100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Cyberbullying. Salexca Chavis, 18, 700 block of Tasso Loop, Eunice. Simple assault. Friday, Feb.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Feb. 14 1:07 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in the lot next to storage units on North 5th. 1:42 a.m. Report of trespassers on property near the 100 block of South 11th. 4:53 a.m.

Luther Blanchard Benoit

Luther Blanchard Benoit passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church of Duralde with Father Blaine Clement Celebrant.

Joseph “Kurt” Vezinat

Joseph “Kurt” Vezinat passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the age of 81. No Services have been planned at this time.

News notes

Annual Taster’s Choice set for Feb. 26 The 14th annual Taster’s Choice is coming up soon. This major fundraiser for the Eunice Community Health Center is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Mumphrey Center on LSUE campus.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Heather Reyes, 35, 200 block of East Dean, Eunice. Dogs running at large. Thursday, Feb. 13 Joshua Guidry, 36, 1600 block of Dudley, Eunice. Contempt of court.