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Eunice man blames victim after charges child sex, porn charges

A 44-year-old Eunice man blamed his juvenile victim after he was charged with pornography involving juveniles, computer solicitation, and sexual battery of a male under the age of 14 years old, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release.

Lou Arnaud Fontenot

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the loss of their loved one, Lou Arnaud Fontenot on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Magnolia Estates Nursing Home in Lafayette at the age of 83.

Mervin McGee

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Mervin McGee announces his passing on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Eunice Manor with loving family by his side. He was 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 12 07:06 Break-in in the 100 block of East Walnut. 09:19 Power line down in the 500 block West Oak. A tree is smoking. 09:43 Lobby complaint about stolen money. 12:16 Wreck at Bobcat and U.S. 190.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 6 Justin Marc Aymond, 35, 300 block of North East Street, Eunice. Probation violation. November 12 Jamarr Ross, 24, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice. Attempted first-degree murder and possession of firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a felon.

Betty M. Elfert

Betty M. Elfert passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by family. She is survived by her nine children, Dr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 8 - 12 Dustin Ross Gotreaux, 32, 100 block of Shelton Loop, Eunice. Theft (2 counts), simple escape, possession of schedule I CDS, introduction of contraband into a penal institution. Arrested by Eunice Police.

More than 7,500 early votes cast in St. Landry Parish

There were 7,549 votes cast in early voting in St. Landry Parish ahead of Saturday’s election. There 1,143 early votes cast at poll in the Eunice Municipal Complex. That compares to 4,092 early votes cast in the November 2015 election — an 84% increase in early voting this year.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpt from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 8 09:30 Noise complaint at Crestview Apartments. 10:16 Eunice Junior High School student sent a threatening email to a teacher at a different school.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. November 8 Freeman Nathaniel, 18, 400 block of Corn Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Matthew Salgih Kibodeaux, 31, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Bench warrant. Joshua Javier Loera, 31, 400 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Probation violation.