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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Sept. 2 Tyler Hoyt, 38, 100 block of Juanita, Eunice. Probation warrant.

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. Tuesday, Sept. 2 There were nine traffic stops from 7:51 a.m. until 10:15 p.m. Officer C.

Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre

IOTA- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre announces her passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at The Calcutta House in Lafayette at the age of 78. On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m.

Susan Ann Tims Lomas

Susan Ann Tims Lomas, born on August 24, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice September 5 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Andrew Bates.

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, Aug. 29 There were 37 traffic stops from 8:15 a.m. until 10:51 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 1:31 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 29 Teddy Charles, 52, 200 block of South Cane, Eunice. Probation warrant. Kendall Guillory, 23, 300 block of Aymond, Eunice. Probation warrant.

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. Saturday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 Makayla Rae Lejeune, 25, 800 block of Jesse B Road, Church Point. Third degree rape. Arrested by St.

News notes

Duralde Church Bazaar set Sept. 13-14 The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Duralde will host its annual bazaar on Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14. Festivities begin Saturday evening with “Burgers and Bingo” in the church hall following the 5 p.m. Mass.

Michael “Mike” Manuel

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Manuel announces his passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Maison D’Acadiens in Basile surrounded by his family at the age of 67. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time.

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, Aug. 29 Alexia Danaye Gabriel, 24, 1300 block of S. Railroad, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery, theft of a firearm. Arrested by St.