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Sheriff: Man caught with drugs in home search

A 27-year-old Morgan City man was jailed on drug charges after St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s deputies searched his home and found him inside smoking a synthetic cannabinoid cigar, Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.

Police called to disturbance and discover it is something more

Eunice Police were called to a disturbance in the 1000 block of West Park Avenue at nearly midnight Sunday. There was also a report of a knife involved in the disturbance. Eunice Police Lt. Ryan Young said an officer arrived and there was no active disturbance.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 9 Terrel Guillory, 31, 700 block of Green Road, Arnaudville. DWI 3rd offense; possession of schedule II drugs; careless operation of a motor vehicle; no drivers license. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Henry "Cho" Charles Heinen

Henry "Cho" Charles Heinen passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018, at the age of 60. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ford Heinen of Eunice; one sister, Rosa H.

Sheriff wants new ‘brain’ for jail

A new control system for the Acadia Parish Jail will be considered when the Acadia Parish Police Jury meets in regular session here Wednesday. Sheriff K.P. Gibson appeared before the jury’s Finance Committee Wednesday night to request funding for the new system.

Police: Suspect threatened person with gun

A 26-year-old Morgan City man was booked into jail Sunday after allegedly brandished a gun and threatened someone during an argument, Morgan City Police Chief James Blair said in a news release. —Gage Ford, 26, of Ditch Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:02 p.m.

Body found under U.S. 90 bridge in Morgan City

Morgan City police discovered a deceased male subject Tuesday morning under the U.S. 90 bridge in the area of Greenwood Street, Police Spokesman Lt. John Schaff said. Police are investigating the death, but, as of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, did not expect foul play was involved in the death, Schaff said.

Official: Congressman listening to port’s voice

Dredge the waterways and business will come. That's a sentiment Port of Morgan City leaders have expressed again and again. A spokesman for one congressman assures port officials their voices are being heard, he said Monday. The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District Commission met Monday.

He burglarized vehicles at Eunice dealership. Crime Stoppers wants help identifying him

St Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating the suspect involved in a burglary at John R. Young in Eunice. At about 11 p.m. Dec. 25, 2017, the surveillance video of John R. Young Chevrolet captured a black male wearing a red hoodie with a black jacket and blue jeans on the property.

James "Jimmy" Maxfield Jr.

James "Jimmy" Maxfield, Jr. passed away on Monday, January 08, 2018, at the age of 59. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 11:00 AM at New Hope Fellowship Church in Eunice. Pastor Chris Frye will officiate. He is survived by his wife, Melissa M.