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Unknown pedestrian killed in St. Landry Parish crash

Shortly before 7:30 p.m. Monday, Louisiana State Police Troop I was notified of a crash involving a pedestrian on U.S. 71 near Roy Baker Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of an unidentified black female.

Theresa LaFleur LeJeune

EUNICE–It is with the heavy hearts that the family of Theresa LaFleur LeJeune announces her passing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 7 Ronald Colla, 55, 1800 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas. Hold for Lafayette Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Louis Paul Duplechain, 25, 300 block of S. Jefferson Street, Broussard.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 6 Angel Gaspard, 44, 200 block of Janet Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Louis Duplechin, 25, 300 block of S. Jefferson, Broussard. Disturbing the peace, remaining after forbidden, resisting an officer with force, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 6 00:52 911 call made from the 200 block of Camellia and caller advised that his father is being violent and he has not taken his medication. 01:49 Suspicious vehicle reported near the old hospital.

Bridget Fruge Berzas

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Bridget Fruge Berzas announces her passing on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles at the age of 60. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 4-6 Chrisey Nicole Metrejean, 39, 200 block of Alex Stoute Road, Port Barre. Introduction of contraband into a penal institution, possession of Schedule II CDS, possession of Schedule III CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 4 Kenneth Ray Guillory Jr., 23, 1200 block of New Roads Dr., Crowley. Contempt of court. Sakata J. Clophus, 27, 2300 block of Prairie Ronde, Opelousas. Theft, value less than $1,000, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less, prohibited acts.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 3 05:09 Suspicioius subject reported in the area of North 7th and Reed standing up against a home. 09:05 Wreck reported at the Sonic parking lot. 09:28 Hit and run reported at East and Oak.

News notes

‘Christmas with The Chosen’ at ABC The “Christmas With the Chosen, The Messengers” movie will be shown and presented by the Acadian Baptist Center and The Sons of Isschar at the ABC Sanctuary Center, located at 1202 Academy Drive, Eunice, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Tickets are at $12.