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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, Nov. 7 There were 15 traffic stops from 5:30 a.m. until 10:47 p.m. Officer C. Schexneider 12:08 a.m.

Elverta Marcantel Fruge

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elverta Marcantel Fruge announces her passing on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Lafayette General Medical Center at the age of 97. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Nov. 7 James Lee Thompson, Jr., 41, 1000 block of N. Railroad Avenue, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Nov. 6 There were 18 traffic stops from 5:34 a.m. until 3:42 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Officer C.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Nov. 6 Jaiheem Dione Williams, 22, 100 block of Mathilda, Eunice. Probation.

News notes

Chamber of Commerce presents Christmas Parade Registration is now open for the 2025 Eunice Christmas Parade of Lights presented by the Eunice Chamber of Commerce. Get ready to light up downtown Eunice with holiday cheer. Businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations are invited to join the fun.

Harold Palmer

EUNICE- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Harold Palmer announces his passing on Thursday, November 6, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

James "Ed" Bertrand

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of James “Ed” Bertrand announces his passing on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home with loved ones by his side at the age of 76. Private memorial services will be held at a later time.

Preston “Willie” Richard

Preston “Willie” Richard, 87, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025. Born in Jennings, Louisiana, on April 18, 1938, Willie lived most of his life in Eunice, Louisiana.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Nov. 4 Joshua Fontenot, 41, 1000 block of Cherokee Drive, St. Landry.