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Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. July 12 Shawn Arnaud, 42, 100 block of Acadia, Eunice. Criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. David W. Guillory, 500 block of E. Vine St., Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 12 00:03 Disturbance in the 300 block of South Martin Luther King. 02:48 Fight in the 300 block of Corn. 04:33 Subject in the 1700 block of Betty St. advised hearing noise.

Joseph Pat LaFleur

Joseph “Pat” Patrick LaFleur passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the age of 72. No arrangements have been scheduled at this time. Pat is survived by three daughters; Connie L. Roy and Rodney of Eunice, Lolita L.

Willius George Reed

Willius George Reed passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018, at 11:00 AM. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Basile. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 12 Alicia Nichelle Batiste, 34, 100 Crestview Loop 203, Eunice. Failure to dim lights; driving under suspension; switched plate; warrant (St. Landry) no seat belt; warrant (St. Landry) no insurance.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 11 Cassie Ann Vincent, 35, 500 block of East Church Street, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery; battery of a police officer; resisting a police officer with force or violence (two counts). Arrested by St.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. July 11 06:20 Dead dog on road at Maple and 2nd. 10:00 911 advised trees being cut down in the 200 block of Weaver and piece of tree stuck in man’s skull.

News notes

Free Back to School Bash today, Friday Truthful Rehab Center from Opelousas will sponsor a free Back To School Bash from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. today and Friday at the Southeast Neighborhood Center. There will be games, water slides, food, prizes, school supplies, and more.

Legislature increases Louisiana GO Grant appropriation

Additional need-based state financial aid will be available to Louisiana postsecondary students during the 2018-19 academic year thanks to a $2 million increase in funding for the popular Louisiana GO Grant program, bringing the full annual allocation, as approved by the Board of Regents, to...

UL Lafayette honors Blanco’s public service with creation of policy center

Planning is underway for the establishment of the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Blanco is a UL Lafayette alumna and the only woman to serve as Louisiana governor. The policy center and archive will house Blanco’s gubernatorial papers.