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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 30 Justin Garrette Vercher, 28, 800 block of Melville Street, Melville. Reckless operation of a motor vehicle, hit and run. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 29 05:14 Someone knocking on door in the 600 block of West Ash. 05:40 Noise from a Karaoke machine on North 8th by Bertrand. 07:49 Wreck near Ronnnie’s Bar involving 18-wheeler and car. Ambulance en route.

SLEMCO enters agreement to purchase Knight Oil Tools facility

SLEMCO has entered into an agreement to purchase the Knight Oil Tool campus, near the Lafayette airport, and will relocate its headquarters once the purchase is complete, the electric co-operative announced in a news release on Monday. The purchase is expected to be final in 60 days.

Car shot at Northwest Pavilion

A car was hit by one 9mm bullet at about 10:15 p.m. Sunday as three men played basketball at the Northwest Pavilion, according to Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot. The three playing basketball, ages 18, 20 and 41, are related, he said. When officers arrived the three were not present.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 27 - 29 Malik Comeaux, 20, 100 block of Darjean Street, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 26 Tomeka Antoinette Charles, 41, 632 block of Pamella Street, Opelousas. DWI first offense, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, open container. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

John Nolan Gotreaux

John Nolan Gotreaux passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the age of 75. A Funeral Service will be held at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Pastor Dennis Gotreaux will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery in Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 26 07:51 Two vicious dogs in the 1700 block of West Dudley. 08:05 Cannot locate any vicious dogs. 10:17 Disturbance in the 200 block of South George. 12:24 Fight on Arron’s parking lot.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 26 Christopher Mettetal, 27, 900 block of Alexander, Eunice. Probation violation. John R. Reed, 34, 700 block of Anne Avenue, Eunice. Theft, forgery and possession of Schedule II drug less than two grams.

News notes

Court Eunice 208 meeting May 6 The Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of Americas will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Jeanmard Hall. All members and potential members who are 18 years of age and older and the Catholic faith are invited to attend.