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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. 5 Jason James Daigle, 46, 3700 block of Valentine Road, Basile. Head lamps required on bicycles, possession of schedule II CDS. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Darrell "Country Boy" Peres

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Darrell “Country Boy” Peres announces his passing on the morning of Thursday, October 04, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was 61.

Opelousas man among 4 charged in Mississippi bribery case

Four Louisiana businessmen have been indicted and arrested for conspiracy, paying bribes, and attempting to pay bribes to former Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner Christopher B.

Power outage closes LSUE

The following was posted on the LSUE website. Status Update: A power outage on campus has forced the main campus to close Thursday, October 4. All classes have been canceled. Classes at LSUA and Lafayette General will continue as scheduled. Watch this page for updates.

Jonathon Blake Maxfield

Jonathon Blake Maxfield passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 52. No services have been scheduled at this time. Blake is survived by his brother, Brian Maxfield of Eunice. Blake was preceded in death by his parents, James Maxfield Sr.

Mary Carrie Manuel Joubert

Mary Carrie Manuel Joubert passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the age of 85. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 1:00 PM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Msg. Robert Romero will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Oct. 4 Javonte Jason Lejeune, 19, 400 block of Cotton Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple battery of the infirm, simple criminal damage to property. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Oct. 4 06:30 Man attacked and broke into house in the 500 block Pearl. 07:27 Three big dogs at Fuselier and Acadia. 07:46 Man wants to file report of abuse of daughter. 08:48 Disturbance in the 300 block of Dean.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Oct. 3 Javonte’ Jason Lejeune, 19, 400 block of Cotton Street, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, simple battery of the infirm and simple criminal damage to property. Christopher John Cuccio, 49, Homeless. Possession of Schedule II drug less than 2 grams.

Sarah "Sally" Smith

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Sarah “Sally” Smith announces her passing on Tuesday, October 02, 2018 at Eunice Manor at the age of 80. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 05, 2018 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.