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Eunice Pollice arrested man on 5 counts of attempted second-degree murder

Eunice Police arrested Lois Daniel Jones, 20, Eunice,on Monday in connection with a shooting on May 14, 2023. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said officers acted on a tip that a wanted person was near a local business.

Gayle Fruge

Gayle Fruge passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow Services.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, April 12 Javaun Etienne, 30, 1000 block of North CC Duson, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Samuel Dupre, 33, 8300 block of Eunice Iota Highway, Eunice. Bench warrant. Saturday, April 13 Jackson Horaist, 21, 500 block of E. Plaquemine St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, April 12 1:05 a.m. Received a call in regards to a subject standing in the middle of the roadway at the 500 block of East Vine. 1:25 a.m. Report of two suspicious subjects near Goodwill. 1:06 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, April 13-Monday, April 15 Aubrey Nelson Thomas, Jr., 33, 200 block of W. Bacciochi Street, Eunice. Simple burglary. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, April 11 Dorsey Janice, 66, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Aggravated assault. McKayla Sonnier, 21, 100 block of Norma Avenue, Eunice. Resisting an officer, run stop sign.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, April 11 6:11 a.m. En route to the 500 block of North Martin Luther King. Upon arrival homeowner was at the neighbors with a comforter. No one was in the home. 7:24 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, April 12 Makayla Monae Trout, 40, 3000 block of Highway 190, Elton. Theft of a motor vehicle. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Adam Higginbotham, 45, 300 block of Gentry Road, Washington.

News notes

KEB Clean Up Day set Saturday The statewide Love the Boot cleanup will be from 8:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. with registration Saturday, April 20 at the Eunice City Hall. All supply pickup will be located in the lobby of city hall. Volunteers will be asked to pick up all trash from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.

Darwin Francis Fontenot, Sr.

Darwin Francis Fontenot, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the age of 80. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Chapel Cemetery.