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Eunice puppy shown in water. (Louisiana Human Society photo)

Eunice pet owner cited for cruelty to animals

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

A citizen contacted the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA) on March 18 to report that a puppy was being mistreated in of Eunice. The citizen sent HSLA a photo of a chocolate pit bull puppy chained and sitting in a puddle.

Dean Whitsett, center was among the veterans attending Vet Fest at LSUE on Saturday. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Vet Fest grows

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

About 100 people attended Vet Fest at LSUE on Saturday where a two-hour symposium was loaded with information for veterans and their families. John Hamlin, vice chancellor of Academic Affairs and provost at LSUE, welcomed the participants and attendees.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 5 Thaddaeus Tieuel, 43, 1000 block of Jackson Street, Melville. Issuing worthless checks. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Jessie Houston, 44, 1200 block of Oak Road, Opelousas. Cruelty to the infirm.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 4 Kevin Rico Cane, 52, 1200 block of Ina Claire, Opelousas. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 4 00:27 Caller in the 500 block of East Maple said a subject is sleeping on her mother’s couch and is refusing to get up. 01:13 911 caller in the 1300 block of West Maple said a subject hit her.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 4 Colleen Kelly, 52, 11500 block of Highway 87, Jeanerette. Simple battery, home invasion. Arrested by Port Barre Police. Sean Senegal, 25, 100 block of Bloomfield Loop, Sunset. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 3 Angel White, 30, 800 block of Gallup, Jennings. Bench warrant. Nicklos Watley, 40, 600 block of Nimitz, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 3 00:03 Caller in the 500 block of East Maple requested an officer in reference to threats. 01:45 Subject not breathing or responding in the 300 block of Kyries Hebert. 01:49 Subject is breathing and has a pulse.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 1-April 3 Nicholas Wilson Sam, 30, 300 block of W Vine Street, Washington. Illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, attempted second degree murder (3 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Richard Adam Doucet, I

Myra Miller

Monday, April 3, 2023

Richard Adam Doucet, I, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 59. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Kerry Doucet officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.