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Lafayette man indicted in Christmas party shooting

An 18-year-old Lafayette man was indicted for second-degree murder in a Christmas party shooting in Eunice. Rontreal J. Prejean, of the 400 block of Madison Street, Lafayette, was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury in the 27th Judicial District Court. He had been named earlier by Eunice Police.

Information sought in fatal shooting on Interstate 10

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is seeking information about a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday on Interstate 10 near Duson. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating the shooting death of Darrell J. Singleton, 31 of Breaux Bridge.

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish seeks information about interstate homicide

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is seeking information about a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday on Interstate 10 near Duson. Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators are investigating the shooting death of Darrell J. Singleton, 31 of Breaux Bridge.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 25 Otis John, 61, 100 block of West 17th Street, Baton Rouge. Two bench warrants; six counts-failure to register as sex offender. Lakethia R. Robinson, 39, 1200 block, of Garland Avenue, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 24 07:41 Student at Eunice Elementary who has been suspended keeps returning. 08:50 Disturbance in the 300 block of South 9th. 11:22 Burglary in the 300 block of Cotton. TV is gone.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. April 25 Christopher Roland Miller, 35, 1200 block of Faris, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Senate bill seeks to free dedicated money

A measure that could free up several hundred million dollars in state spending that is set by law and cannot be adjusted in the annual budget progress narrowly cleared its first hurdle Monday.

Limited constitutional convention advances

The House Appropriations Committee on Monday approved a bill that would call a limited constitutional convention in 2020. The proposal, which was sent without objection to the House floor, would limit the convention call to local government, financing and education matters. Rep.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 23 Kenneth Allen, 300 block of Chataignier Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace and illegal carrying of weapon. Pierce Pitre, 25, 3500 block of La. 104, Opelousas.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 23 08:49 Second call about a threat in the 200 block of Ulysse. 09:19 Wreck at Walmart parking lot. Vehicle backed into pole. 14:50 Male said landlord put property outdoors in the 200 block of Ulysse.