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Police Jury OKs appointments to parish boards

Rayne Police Chief Carroll J. Stelly has been appointed to the Acadia Parish Communications District. Stelly succeeds Church Point Police Chief Albert Venable on the board. The Acadia Parish Police Jury approved the appointment during its January meeting. “Mr.

James Edward Landry

Mr. James Edward Landry, 76, was a resident of Crowley and departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, in Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. James was born on June 13, 1942, in Jennings, to the late Hellen Bossette and Terrence Landry.

Joseph Landry Jr.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. at Greater Mt. Zion (Ambassador Ministries) Church for Joseph Landry Jr., 75, who passed away Jan. 2, 2019, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Services were conducted by Rev. Keith Matthews. Interment was at South Crowley Cemetery.

Perry takes oath in Crowley ceremony

In a relatively low-key ceremony held recently at the Historic Rice Theatre in downtown Crowley, Jonathan Perry was sworn in as Judge, 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal.

Drive-by reported Sunday

No injuries were reported in a drive-by shooting here early Sunday. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said the incident occurred in the early morning hours — about 1:40 a.m. — Sunday, Jan. 13, in the 400 block of Spann Avenue. “About five rounds were shot at the residence,” Broussard said.

Property damage results from New Year’s Eve gunshots

RAYNE - Not one, but two locations within the city limits of Rayne, were targeted by falling bullets just after midnight on New Year’s Eve.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 11 to 15 Matthew James Buck, 30, 1600 block of LeDay Street, Opelousas. Illegal possession of stolen things, Resisting an officer, Driving under suspension. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Belinda Russell Savoy

Belinda Russell Savoy passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, at the age of 62. No Services have been scheduled at this time. Belinda is survived by her husband, Keith Savoy, one son, Jason Savoy of Eunice, one brother, Tony Russell of Rosepine, La., one sister, Stacy McQueary of Natchitoches, La.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 14 05:35 Broken window at Dialysis Center, 1101 Nile St. 06:16 Wreck on Super 1 parking lot. 08:24 Four-wheeler middle of the road at East Ardoin and Mill. 08:37 Four-wheeler owner was getting it out of mud.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 14 Katelynn Marcantel, 26, 1300 block of Darell Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Vivian Brea Soileau, 33, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Basile. Simple escape and aggravated escape. Emily Joyce Reed, 25, 200 block of South Vivian, Eunice.