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Soileau resigns city seat

Dale Soileau, Ward 4 alderman, announced at the end of Tuesday’s Board meeting that he had turned in his resignation on Aug. 3. Soileau said he is moving into his late mother’s house about three miles outside the city limits.

Linton Lartigue

Linton Lartigue passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at the age of 78. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 11:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Reed Cemetery.

Monna Summers Berryhill

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Monna Summers Berryhill announces her passing, at the age of 77, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Opelousas General Hospital in Opelousas. She was a local resident of Mamou, LA.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 8 07:35 Reckless driver at Maple and La. 13. White Kia. 08:13 Disturbance in the 1000 block of St. Mary. 13:30 Lobby complaint about fraudulent check.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. Aug. 8 Jacob Arnold, 39, 400 block of La. 29, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Aug. 7 07:39 Peeping tom on Vine. 08:52 Shoplifting at Walmart. 09:28 Video surveillance of a barricade being struck in the 400 block of Park Avenue. 09:54 Family Dollar needs an officer to standby for surveillance.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 7 Wayneisha Atlow, 19, 1000 block of East South Street, Opelousas. Theft of goods. Heidi Foreman, 28, 500 block of 8th Street, Mamou. Theft of goods.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aug. 8 Jared Keith Prudhomme, 38, 2600 block of I-49 North Service Road, Opelousas. Theft of utility service; two bench warrants. Tevin Tevonte Jenkins, 24, 1800 block of Parkview Drive, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. August 7 Christy Elizabeth Brown, 35, 300 block of Quebedeaux St., Arnaudville,. Theft of motor vehicle. Arrested by Arnaudville Police Dept. Jamie T. Fisher, 36, 300 block of Clark St., Eunice. Terrorizing.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Aug. 4 Juvenile, 14, Opelousas. Simple burglary, and resisting an officer. Jody Vallier, 28, 500 block of Lewis, Eunice. Resisting an officer, and possesion. Neshika Washington, 26, 100 block of Jeansonne St., Eunice. Disturbing the peace.