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2 charged with drug offenses

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 19, 2023

Two Lafayette Parish were arrested on drug charges after a vehicle was stopped in a high drug trafficking area in St. Landry Parish. Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated a male fled the vehicle, but was caught after a foot chase. The female driver was arrested.

Evidence seized in drug arrest included chocolate-covered mushroom bars, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. (St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office photo)

‘Operation candy man’ nets chocolate-covered mushroom bars

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, May 19, 2023

“Operation candy man’ nets chocolate-covered mushroom bars The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s news release called it “Operation Candy Man” and it took chocolate-covered mushroom bars off the street. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz on May 16 the narcotics unit searched Earl T.

Brian Keith Jeansonne

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Brian Keith Jeansonne passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 45. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ryan Daigle officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 17 02:48 Caller in the 1200 block of Nile said they believe they hear a four wheeler riding through yards. 05:07 Report of a suspicious vehicle behind the DMV. Everything is okay.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 18 Scotty Obrien Soileau, 33, 100 block of W. Landry Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant (5 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sparkle Williams, 35, 1400 block of Black Avenue, Basile.

Robert "Bob" Butler

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Robert “Bob” Butler passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at the age of 84. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Reverend Warren Langford officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Memorial Day exhibit planned at Le Vieux Presbytère Le Vieux Presbytère Museum, located at 205 Rue Iry Lejeune in Church Point, invites family members of deceased veterans to contribute memorabilia to the museum’s Memorial Day exhibit, which will be unveiled at 11 a.m., May 27.

Bill forces fathers to cover pregnancy expenses advances

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

A bill that would allow mothers to recover half of out-of-pocket, pregnancy-related medical expenses from the father of their child cleared another hurdle Tuesday. House Bill 5, by Rep. Lawrence “Larry” Frieman, R-Abita Springs, moved forward from the Senate Judiciary A Committee.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 16 Brandon Louis, 31, 500 block of Halsey, 100 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Theft, value less than $1,000. Tyler Fuselier, 30, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant. Sandra Marie Malveaux, 28, 1000 block of North Avenue, Crowley.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 16 00:19 Caller in the 100 block of Jennifer needs a subject to be removed from residence. 05:10 Subject trespassing in a neighbor’s yard in the 1700 block of West Peach.