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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 16 Corey Matthew Joseph, 37, 300 block of East St. Mitchell Street, Washington. Indecent behavior with juvenile, sexting, soliciting for prostitutes, bench warrant (two counts). Arrested by Washington Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 15 05:23 Bike with no lights on Juanita. 09:10 Dirt bike being driven on property without authorization. 11:27 Caller said a branch from a pecan tree by the railroad track by St.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 15 Anthony Armas Thibodeaux, 56, 2100 block of Atterbury Road, Eunice. Dumping waste tires. Thomas Arron Glass, 35, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Theft and encouraging or contributing to child delinquency.

St. Landry Parish man killed walking across road

A 76-year-old Opelousas man died when he struck by a vehicle while he was walking across La. 742, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. The preliminary investigation revealed 48-year-old Carrie Soileau of Port Barre was traveling west on La. 742 in a 2012 Kia Sorento.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 12 David Curtis, 42, 1200 block of Larry Street, Opelousas. Felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 12 Nathaniel Alexander Simien, 39, 500 block of Acadian Village, Eunice. Warrant. Brandi Nicole Guillory, 36, 3300 block of Prudhomme Road, Eunice. Probation hold. Dustin Brent McGee, 34, 100 block of Prairie Avenue, Eunice.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 12 07:47 Drugs found in the 100 block of Prairie. 07:59 Lobby complaint about stolen phone. 09:18 Female dancing in the street on Maple. 09:51 Two juveniles throwing rock at each other behind Pierre Guidry.

News notes

DSAA Buddy Walk set for Oct. 27 The Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana will have its 14th annual Buddy Walk on Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Parc International, 200 Garfield Street, downtown Lafayette. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost is $15 per person.

Johnny Lyons

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Johnny Lyons announces his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home with loving family by his side. He was 75. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, October 15, 2018 at St.

Ronald J. LeBlue

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Ronald LeBlue announces his passing on Friday, October 12, 2018 in the comfort of his home at the age of 60. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Basile.