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St. Landry Parish COVID-19 death toll rises to 18

The number of deaths and cases from COVID-19 in St. Landry Parish continued to rise with Friday’s update from the Louisiana Department of Health. There were 18 deaths in St. Landry Parish as of noon Friday, up from 16 on Wednesday.

Stefanski: Expect coronavirus to peak in summer

Although the number of confirmed coronavirus cases appears to be leveling, the latest models from state government show a peak of cases, at least in the Acadiana area, this summer. “We expect to see that greatest increase actually some time this summer,” said Dr.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 16 04:25 Subject is being combative in the 100 block of Rodney. 05:02 Two men digging in trash bin in the 400 block of West Dean. 10:54 En route to Crestview Apartments in reference to possible drugs found.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 16 Kadasha K. Gallow, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Possession of marijuana 14 grams or less and violation of drug-free zone. Caleb Seth Darbonne, 29, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice. Simple battery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 17 Keith Comeaux, 29, 1600 block of Plantation Drive, Alexandria. Domestic abuse battery, Arrested by Sunset Police Department Caleb S. Darbonne, 29, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice.

Harvard study warns of prolonged lockdown

Harvard University epidemiologists are warning that eradicating COVID-19 from the United States may take a lot longer than anyone wants to hear.

Harry Lee Blanchard

Harry Lee Blanchard passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at the age of 71. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17 at St. Paul Mausoleum with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

ATVs disappearing in St. Landry Parish

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and Deputy Devin Johnson of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s help in solving multiple thefts throughout the parish. In the last two months the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has investigated nine ATV thefts.

Woman accused of being a bed burner

The State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a woman, recently released from jail, for setting fire to a mattress in a relative’s home.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 16: Devin Washington, 24, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice.