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Pedestrian killed in Evangeline Parish crash

Shortly before midnight Saturday, Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash involving a pedestrian on La. 104 near Studio Lane. The crash claimed the life of 63-year-old Sharron Hampshire of Ville Platte.

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr.

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr. passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, June 10 1:19 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of South Cane said someone is beating on his car. 7:43 a.m. St. Landry Parish Sheriff deputy called in a possible kidnapping from the 100 block of Johnson.

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, June 10 Tonya Arvie, 31, 1200 block of Stella Place, Opelousas. Identity theft. David Darby II, 31, 100 block of Mill, Eunice. Tampering with video surveillance.

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. Tuesday, June 11 Alicia Louise Carrier, 30, 100 block of Slemco, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.

Patrick Neil Landreneau

Patrick Neil Landreneau passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 75. No Services have been planned at this time.

Sandra Savoy Johnson

Sandra Savoy Johnson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 73. A Memorial Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Interment of her ashes will be held at a later date.

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, June 7 Anique Whitehurst, 42, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Bench warrant. Dominique Leger, 33, 500 block of East Magnolia, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, June 7 12:18 a.m. Just ran off five college kids out of the old hospital. They were advised that if they come back that they would be charged with criminal trespassing. 12:50 a.m. Suspicious motorcycle at Mr.

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, June 8-Monday, June 10 Lois Mae Martin, 41, 3300 block of Highway 741, Port Barre.