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Pamela Vige Guillory

Pamela Vige Guillory passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the age of 61. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Sheriff: Arrest made in nearly 4-year-old Lawtell murder case

DNA testing along with “good old fashion boots on the ground investigation by law enforcement” are cited as factors in making an arrest in a 4-year-old Lawtell murder case, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

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, May 7 Logan Tyler Lee, 28, 600 block of Rutherford Street, Shreveport.

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 6 Reginald Thomas, 59, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant, contempt of court. Monique West, 26, 300 block of W. Bacciochi, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, May 6 3:51 a.m. Caller said subjects are in a vehicle and has a fire at the City Lake. 4:13 a.m. 911 caller in the 700 block of Juanita said a subject is pulling on car doors. 6:49 a.m.

Gregory Calvin LaFleur

Gregory Calvin LaFleur passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Fixing Medicaid fraud isn’t a total solution

In Sunday’s paper (May 5), there was an article by Steve Gardes that contained the following statement in reference to the proposed LA GATOR program: “School Choice therefore appears to be a priority that all state taxpayers want …” That is a false statement.

Judith Keyes Copeland

Judith Keyes Copeland passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the age of 92. So Services have been planned at this time.

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 4-Monday, May 6 Rickey Lee Fontenot, 55, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

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, May 3 Eddie Lee McClain, 33, 5700 block of Perry Lane, Lake Charles. Possession of Schedule I. Marlon N. Villanueva Ramirez, 23, 6600 block of Harry Dr., Baton Rouge.