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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 11 Chrisonie Richard, 38, 500 block of N. Lewis, Church Point. Warrant. Hunter Lee Trumps, 26, Homeless, Eunice. Warrant. Vashantae Jwnai Mahon, 26, 800 block of South Beulah,Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 14 00:23 Suspicious subject riding a bike with no lights. 00:54 Subject playing loud music, reported in the area of Carron. 01:05 Disturbance reported in the 1300 block of West Peach.

Lesbay Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lesbay Fontenot announces his passing on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte with his loving family by his side at the age of 89. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

John P. Rozas

EUNICE–John P. Rozas children are saddened to announce that their dear father passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office Arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 12-14 Eli Cortez Mott, 36, 500 block of Sir Thomas Henry Drive, Opelousas. Entry or remaining after being forbidden, bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 11 Jeffery Thomas Barnwell Sr., 48, 1000 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Theft, less than $1,000, entry on or remaining in places or on land after being forbidden. June 12 Lewis Floyd, 20, 1300 block of West Dudley, Eunice.

Eunice Police Log reports

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 11 05:58 Report of a subject digging in a bin at Goodwill. 09:29 Caller in the 700 block of South 5th advised that he was being robbed. 09:54 Lobby complaint in reference to a missing juvenile.

Gerald Hale

EUNICE–It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Gerald Hale announces his passing on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was 86. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Herman "Soap" Savant

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Herman “Soap” Savant announces his passing on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at St.

Murphy Michael "Slug" Lafleur Sr.

Murphy “Slug” Michael LaFleur, Sr. passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Sal Istre celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.