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Law enforcement working to prevent a deadly December on state roads

Law enforcement officers across Louisiana are on a life-saving mission through Jan. 1 to keep happy holidays from turning into deadly december by finding and arresting drunk and drug-impaired drivers during the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

State Fire Marshal offers safety tips ahead of the New Year holiday

As another fireworks sales season begins, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) wants to encourage all Louisiana residents to not only be safe when using fireworks, but knowledgeable when buying them and prepared if considering attending a public fireworks display during this pandemic.

Amazon fulfillment center planned at Carencro

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Amazon announced the company will open its first Louisiana fulfillment center in Carencro. The company will make a $100 million capital investment and create 500 direct jobs with an annual payroll of more than $16 million.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 22 Julie Lynn Lavergne, 43, 100 block of W. Pine Street, Lafayette. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jessica Lane Delphin, 39, 600 block of Bayou Tortue Road, Broussard.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Dec. 21 Kelli N. Grayson, 42, 1200 block of South Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings. Bench warrant. Dec. 22 Christopher Matherne, 30, 200 block of North 8th Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple criminal damage to property less than $1,000.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 21 00:46 Worker from Acadian Medical advised of a patient becoming disruptive with doctors. 04:54 Caller in the 200 block of Childs advised that someone is playing loud music by her home.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. December 19-21 Daylon Dwayne Wheeler, 18, 1000 block of Laurent Street, Opelousas. Possession of a stolen firearm, illegal carrying of a firearm. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. December 19 Terry Denise Marie Fontenot, 24, 800 block of North 4th Street, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Simple battery, resisting an officer. Gary Paul LaFleur, 29, 200 block of June, 1800 block of West Dudley, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. December 18 10:27 Possible DWI or DUI subject at the light on Hwy. 190 and Bobcat Drive. Subject is sleeping at the light. 10:29 Lobby complaint in reference to a stolen debit card.

News notes

Players’ Theatre gift certificates available The Eunice Players’ Theatre has gift certificates for the 51st season in 2021.