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Eunice Police recapture Morrison, aka Bumper, an escapee since May of 2024

Eunice Police have recaptured Andrew Morrison, aka Bumper, 47, of Eunice, who has been on the run since May of 2024 when he escaped custody while being treated at a local hospital.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 5 Bobby Lanclos, 61, 200 block of Childs, Eunice, Bench warrant. Friday, June 6 Joseph Vories, 31, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Warrant for St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, June 6 There were two traffic stops between the hours of 10:52 p.m. until 3:34 a.m. Saturday, June 7.

Kyle Ray Fontenot

Kyle Ray Fontenot passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 44. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, June 7-Monday, June 9 Charles Wesley Coleman, 55, 600 block of Peter Smith Road, Morrow.

Tracy L. Lasage

Tracy L. Lasage passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 53. No Services have been planned at this time.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, June 6 Collin Neville Coco, 34, 100 block of Burleigh Lane, Grand Coteau. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, June 5 There was 1 traffic stop reported at 2:21 p.m. Officer D. Broussard 1:32 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, June 5 Andy Fontenot, 55, 100 block of North 8th, Eunice. Simple burglary. Erica Tweedel, 40, 900 block of North 7th, Eunice.

News notes

June programs at the Prairie Center Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 W. Park Ave, Eunice, has several programs in June. For more information about the center visit www.nps.gov/jela @JeanLafitteNPS. Thursday, June 12 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.