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Travis Joseph Trumps

Travis Joseph Trumps, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. As per his wishes, there will be no visitation.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday, Feb. 18 There were seven traffic stops from 8:22 a.m. until 10:26 p.m. Officer C.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Feb. 14 Christopher Dupre, 19, 2200 block of Perchville Road, Eunice. Citation, minor in possession of alcohol. Monday, Feb. 16 Juvenile, 15, Ville Platte.

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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Feb. 14 Arsen Quiggle, 17, 3000 block of Kenneth St., Ville Platte. Illegal possession of alcohol. Sunday, Feb. 15 Juvenile, 16, St. Landry. Illegal possession of alcohol.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, Feb. 16 Officer N. Dupre 8:39 p.m. Intoxicated person at West Walnut and South 2nd. 10:51 p.m.

Barbara Ann Smith Fontenot

Barbara Ann Smith Fontenot, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Chataignier with Brother Rickey Boone officiating. Burial will follow in Chataignier Baptist Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Feb. 17 Likiajah Thomas, 18, 300 block of Hwy. 29, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Kelsea Vandervelde, 19, 2600 block of Bayou Toureau, St. Landry. Indecent exposure.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, Feb. 16 There were 16 traffic stops from 6:33 p.m. until 12:57 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17. Officer 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. Saturday, Feb. 14 Jake Schaefer, 42, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple battery. Maliyah Anderson, 30, 700 block of West Oak, Ville Platte. Cyberstalking.