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Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Richard and his K9 Deputy Django are one of the sheriff office’s two deputy-canine teams. Django is trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Hunter Richard and his K9 Deputy Django are one of the sheriff office’s two deputy-canine teams. Django is trained in narcotics detection and apprehension. (Photo by Claudette Olivier/Church Point News)

Deputy and K9 work to keep rural areas safe

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
By Claudette Olivier The Church Point News Slow and quiet — two words never to be uttered in a law enforcement vehicle while on duty lest the shift be jinxed and all hell break loose.
Joseph Danny Guillory

Joseph Danny Guillory

Mamou man arrested on charges of first degree rape of a juvenile

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Joseph Danny Guillory of Mamou was arrested for one count of first degree rape. On Sept. 13, detectives with the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a possible sexual assault involving an eleven year old female juvenile.
A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders

A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders

911 attack remembrance

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
A 911 ceremony was held Sept. 9 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home featuring a barbecue for first-responders.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 20 Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Possession of synthetic cannabionoid, first conviction, three violations of controlled dangerous substance. Michael Vidrine, 62, 400 block of South Chataignier, Ville Platte. Theft less than $1,000.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 20 00:50 Caller in the 400 block of Pearl requested extra patrol in the area. 03:56 Bicycle found near a sign in the area of West Maple and Hill.
Elizabeth Ann O'Brien

Elizabeth Ann O'Brien

Elizabeth Ann O'Brien

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Elizabeth Ann O’Brien passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 58. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Alberta “Berta” Marie Guillory Tolpo

Alberta “Berta” Marie Guillory Tolpo

Alberta “Berta” Marie Guillory Tolpo

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Alberta “Berta” Marie Guillory Tolpo, 85, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Monday September 12, 2022. She was born October 19, 1937 in Mowata, Louisiana, the oldest child of Mary LeJeune Guillory and Abel Guillory.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 19 Zachary Blaise Rider, 21, 1300 block of Hazel, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.