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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 16 Shane Allister Reed, 41, 1000 block of Grand Medals Drive, Ville Platte. Violation of a protective order. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Florence "BeBe" Soileau Vidrine

Florence “BeBe” Soileau Vidrine passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at the age of 51. No Services have been planned at this time.

Parish president says he asked for animal control probe

St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard said he asked for an investigation into the parish Animal Control Center after taking office in August 2020. The St. Landry Parish Animal Control Center’s former director was arrested, booked on theft charges and malfeasance in office Friday.

State jobless rate at 7.6%

Preliminary data for January released Monday by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) shows that Louisiana’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from December 2020 by 0.3 percentage points to 7.6%. This is the lowest rate for the state since the pre-pandemic March 2020 rate of 5.3%.

Everette E. Rheams

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Everett E. Rheams announces his passing on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Camelot Place of Crowley at the age of 65. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 15 Greg Jermaine Leday, 22, 900 block of Granger St., Jennings. Improper supervision of a minor by a parent or legal custodian. Shknowca Atieka Richard, 45, 400 block of Corn, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 15 07:58 Caller advised that a subject ran away from Highland Elementary and is headed on Dean toward Laurel. 08:13 Wreck reported at Hwy. 190 and 11th Street near State Farm.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 12-14 Frank Robertson, 41, 200 block of Sampson St., Lafayette. Arrested on three counts of armed robbery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Kayvoyon Latrell Sapp, 30, 3100 block of Little Teche Rd., Port Barre.

Clement Ted Matt

Clement Ted Matt passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the age of 47. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Heather Ardoin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 11 Jason James Daigle, 49, homeless. Eunice. Bench warrant. March 12 Benton Guidry, 49, Bench warrant. Bridgette R. Miller, 44, 100 block of College Road, Eunice. Probation violation hold. Gary P. Lafleur, 29, 200 block of June, Eunice. Serving time.