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$3.8M pavement project on La. 178 to begin Thursday

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Thursday construction will begin on a $3.8 million project that will include a 2.457-mile section of La. 178. The project begins at the west junction of La. 182 and ends at the east junction of La. 182.

Kilo of meth seized in bust

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Narcotics team scores nearly one kilo of meth after detectives were conducting a criminal patrol in the Washington area.

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. Wednesday, Sept. 17 Wille Woodfork IV, 62, 700 block of Leo Street, Opelousas. Simple burglary. Arrested by Opelousas Polic. Shaquonla R.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Sept. 15 Quincey Dunn, 48, 90 block of Johnson Road, Glenmora. Disturbing the peace.

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. 16 There were five traffic stops from 7:48 a.m. until 12:42 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17.

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. Tuesday, Sept. 16 Mary Marie Miller, 43, 400 block of W Belveau Street, Opelousas. When lighted lamps are required, prohibited acts.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Sept. 15 Tristen Romero, 25, 300 block of North 10th, Eunice. Theft. Tynia Jackel, 41, 9500 block of Hwy. 80, Marshall, Texas. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

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. Monday, Sept. 15 There were 19 traffic stops from 7:49 a.m. until 10:31 p.m. Officer A. Pousson 2:10 a.m.

Reverend Thomas Wayne Montelaro

EUNICE-It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Reverend Thomas Wayne Montelaro on August 29, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 78, with his family at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.

Eunice woman arrested for attempted murder, arson after house fire endangers 2 juveniles

A State Fire Marshal investigation has led to the arrest of a Eunice woman in connection with a house fire that endangered two juveniles, injuring one of them. Falice Anissa Oglesby, 47, was arrested on Sept.