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Melvin Joseph Crochet

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 16, at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home in Iota for Roger Melvin Joseph Crochet, 71, who died Saturday, April 14, 2018, in Alexandria. Pastor James Cart, of Iota Baptist Church in Iota, will officiate for the services.

Rayne P.D. investigating Church Point man in alleged contractor fraud scheme

The Rayne Police Department is investigating Kenneth Richard, 46, of Church Point for possible contractor fraud, according to a statement by Police Chief Carroll Stelly posted Monday afternoon. It has been alleged that Richard defrauded a retired Rayne couple of $400.

(UPDATED) Helicopter pilot makes emergency landing in Patterson

PATTERSON — A PHI Inc. helicopter pilot landed safely Monday morning at Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport after a brief scare related to the aircraft’s control led the sheriff’s office, two fire departments and Acadian Ambulance to stand by.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 16 07:52 Remove subject from Crestview Apartments. 08:07 Lobby complaint about lock cut on warehouse. 09:10 En route to Raceway for possible robbery. 10:00 Selling drugs on Louis Street by the church.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 16 Barry Bordelon, 35, 600 block of North 11th Street, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II drug two grams and possession of drug paraphernalia second offense. Jeffery D. Fontenot, 37, 3600 Iota Highway, Iota. Warrant for domestic abuse battery.

Robert David

Robert David passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018, at the age of 71. No arrangements have been made at this time. Burial will take place at Ashford Cemetery at a later date. Robert is survived by his wife, Linda H.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 16 Alexander Cole Olivier, 21, 2000 block of Hwy, 31, Arnaudville. Possession of schedule I CDS; possession of schedule II; illegal carrying of weapons; violation of personal watercraft.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 13 Raymond Celestine, 45, 5000 block of Chataignier St., Chataignier. Possession of Schedule II CDS, posssession of legend drug without prescription, possession of Schedule IV CDS and failure to signal. David Coleman, 39, 1000 block of N. 2nd St.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 13 02:53 Rape in the 2000 block of West Magnolia. Ambulance en route. 03:01 The incident happened outside the city. They will send a deputy to meet the victim at Acadian Medical Center.

News notes

WC Read Fire Dept. BBQ fundraiser set W.C. Read Fire Departments’ annual BBQ will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sunday. The BBQ dinners will be sold for $8 each at the WC Read Station located at intersection of Hwy. 13 and Hwy. 374. There will also be a bake sale.