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Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
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, Aug. 28 Officer B. Wiles 8:59 a.m. Disturbance in the 300 block of North East. 2:08 p.m.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Aug. 28 Lacanda Ortego, 37, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Bench warrant.
Fredrick Stevens Jr.

Fredrick Stevens Jr.

Teen killed after report of prowling armed mob ed

Myra Miller
Monday, September 1, 2025
After the report of an armed mob walking on Perrotti Street, 18-year-old Fredrick Stevens Jr. was found shot dead in the 200 block of Fusilier Street on Sunday evening. Police Chief Kyle LeBouef stated police were notified at about 10 p.m.
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a homecoming on Sept. 7 in Eunice to renew friendships and entertain. Photo by Edward Marritz.

Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a homecoming on Sept. 7 in Eunice to renew friendships and entertain. Photo by Edward Marritz.

Son of a Eunice bull rider, now a neuroscientist, plans a homecoming

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
Dr. Joseph LeDoux is planning a party in Eunice as a chance to chat with his friends here and entertain them. A 1967 graduate of Eunice High School, LeDoux returns to Eunice often, but will hold a homecoming event at 4 p.m. Sept. 7 at Gabrielle’s.
At Wednesday’s meeting in the Eunice City Council Chamber, from let, are: Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member; Jody White, Parish Council chairman; Jimmie Edwards, Parish Council member; Jessie Bellard, parish president; Kyle LeBouef, Eunice Police chief; Scot Fontenot Eunice mayor; Randall Reed, Eunice alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Eunice alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

At Wednesday’s meeting in the Eunice City Council Chamber, from let, are: Ernest Blanchard, Parish Council member; Jody White, Parish Council chairman; Jimmie Edwards, Parish Council member; Jessie Bellard, parish president; Kyle LeBouef, Eunice Police chief; Scot Fontenot Eunice mayor; Randall Reed, Eunice alderman; and Connie Thibodeaux, Eunice alderwoman. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Eunice state-funded projects noted at meeting

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
A meeting called Wednesday provided an opportunity for the Eunice mayor and police chief to discuss funding approved by the Legislature and governor for projects here. In a news release, Parish President Jessie Bellard stated the the projects were being announced.

Tri-Parish workforce drops by 479 in July

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
Tri-Parish workforce drops by 479 in July The Tri-Parish workforce dropped by 479 people or 0.7% in July compared to July 2024, according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The workforce totaled 68,732 in July, down from 69, 211 in July 2024.
Deshawn Wheeler

Deshawn Wheeler

Traffic stop nets drug arrest

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
A Eunice man stopped for speeding on West Laurel Avenue at about 8 p.m. Wednesday ended up with not only a speeding ticket, but a slew of other charges. A Eunice Police officer stopped Deshawn Wheeler, 27, of Eunice, for speeding.
Harvest elderberries when they are dark purple to black. Do not eat green or red elderberries, which are toxic. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Harvest elderberries when they are dark purple to black. Do not eat green or red elderberries, which are toxic. (Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter)

Are elderberries a nuisance or nature’s gift?

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
There’s an old saying that one person’s trash is another’s treasure. It’s a similar story for elderberries — nuisance for some, valuable crop to others. It’s true: Elderberries do behave like weeds in many ways. These large shrubs pop up along fences, in ditches, on vacant lots.
Tony Baltakis holds up an artist’s rendition of the future Eunice Public Library. He was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Tony Baltakis holds up an artist’s rendition of the future Eunice Public Library. He was the guest speaker Wednesday at the Rotary Club meeting. (Photo by Myra Miller)

A new look planned for the Eunice Library

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
A new look to the Eunice Public Library was shown by Dr Tony Baltakis to Eunice Rotarians at their Wednesday meeting. The plan is to restore the outside of the library to its original state with a red brick exterior, he said Dr.

St. Landry Parish marriage licenses

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, August 29, 2025
The following people obtained marriage license from the St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Office. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Kameron David Jensen and Brandi Michelle Matt, both of Bend, Oregon. Friday, Aug. 22 Curtis Roy Haynes of Port Barre and Vaddy Marie Charles, of Opelousas.