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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 1 Bryant Kevin Edwards, Jr., 28, 2100 block of Highway 167, Opelousas. Resisting an officer with force or violence, battery on a police officer, resisting an officer. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 30 Demika Singleton-Allen, 21, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Simple criminal damage to property, simple assault, and disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 30 01:15 Caller in 1500 block of Darrell advised that someone is knocking on her door. 01:50 Lobby complaint of a subject that possibly got shot. Med Express en route. 07:00 Caller in 200 block of North St.

Austin "Tony" Brown

IOTA~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Austin Brown announces his passing at the age of 91 on June 29, 2020 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 30 Andy James Smith, 58, 900 block of Highway 749, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Victor Vallaire, 26, 700 block of N. Jake Street, Lake Charles.

Compromise bills on auto insurance approved

With the special session nearing an end, the Senate passed two possible compromise bills Monday aimed at lowering auto insurance rates and winning support from Gov. John Bel Edwards, who vetoed a major Republican-backed tort reform plan.

$250 stipend for frontline workers OK'd

Legislators voted Monday to provide one-time payments of $250 to front-line workers during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order and to protect schools and colleges against lawsuits that could arise if students or staff-members contract the virus.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 29 Kari Fields, 34, 100 block of College, Eunice. Probation violation, hold.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 29 00:38 Disturbance reported in 1000 block of West Oak. 01:43 Loud noise complaint in Sweetridge Apartment area. 02:06 Suspicious person reported in 400 block of Hill.

Brian Pitkin

Brian Pitkin passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 61. No Services have been planned at this time. Brian is survived by his mother, Alberta Pitkin; three daughters, Erika Ward, Kara Pitkin, Kasey Pitkin; two brothers, Gary Pitkin and Steven Pitkin.