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Man dies in Crowley house fire; A/C unit was sparking

A 70-year-old man died in house fire that may have started at an air-conditioning unit on Monday in Crowley. State Fire Marshal deputies continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a house fire involving one death in Crowley, a news release form the Fire Marshal stated. Just before 8:45 p.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 17 - 19 Brandon Lee Ponthieux, 32, 200 block of Krotz Street, Krotz Springs. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kristi C.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 19 Crystal Nichole Dupuy, 36, 10700 Industrial Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge. Probation warrant. Devin Alan Daugherty, 32, 500 block of Pearl Street, Eunice. Money warrant. Chad Manuel, 39, 900 block of North 5th, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 19 05:44 Small kitten in road at South Vivian and East Maple. 07:58 Wreck in the 500 block of West Maple. 13:01 Red motorcycle heading into town with no license. Mamou police chief called it in.

Jonathan Fruge

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jonathan Fruge announces his passing on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home at the age of 43. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Basile. Burial will follow in the Mt.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excepts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. August 16 06:12 Man on a motorcycle trying to stop people on Jennifer Street. 06:34 Man needed a jump. 06:37 Caller from 300 block of Perrotti said brother pushed brother. 06:51 Reckless driver near Family Dollar.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. August 16 Terry Warner, 47, 100 block of Country Road, Winnfield. Domestic abuse battery. Keno M. Johnson, 28, 6300 block of Pine Point Road, Ville Platte. Battery of a dating partner and simple robbery.

Donald Johnson

Donald Johnson passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with Pastor Mitchel Pierrotti officiating. Burial will follow at Guillory Cemetery.

News notes

EHS reserved football tickets available Eunice High football reserved seat tickets will be sold from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in the school’s front office. ELTL registration is underway The ELTL (Eunice Ladies Tennis League) fall registration is underway.

Anna Reed

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Anna Reed announces her passing on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Eunice Manor with her loving family by her side at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.