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2 St. Landry Parish teachers arrested for bullying students

Two teachers at Washington Elementary have been arrested for bullying students. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said the mother of an 11-year-old student filed a complaint with the sheriff’s juvenile section on Feb.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 25 10:16 Stolen item in the 300 block of North 2nd. 11:19 Disturbance on Rodney Street. 13:36 Caller said there isa lot of traffic in the 200 block of North Cane and it looks like they are dealing drugs.

Eunice Police arrest

The following is an arrest by Eunice Police. April 25 Carolyn M. Leday, 33, 700 block of Leo Street, Opelousas. Warrant for state theft.

Elburn Lee Chatman

Elburn Lee Chatman passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the age of 64. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, at 10:00 AM. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Eunice with burial to follow at Platin's Cemetery in Ville Platte, La. Msg. Robert Robero will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 25 Stephanie Barbo Johnson, 33. 200 block of Dayna Drive, Carencro. DWI 1st offense, flight from an officer, speeding, suspended license, failure to drive on right side of road. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 24 08:13 Fight in the 500 block of Fuselier. 13:45 Kid rising dirt bike on Julia Street. 16:03 Loud music in the 200 block of Childs. 16:25 Wreck on South East Street. Vehicle ditch.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 24 Jill Nichole Heinen, 37, 500 block of Park Avenue, Eunice. Warrant for hit and run and probation hold. Rodney Frank Jr., 59, 300 block of North St. Joseph Street, Eunice.

Unemployment rate and civilian labor force improve

The state’s unemployment rate for March decreased to 5.7 percent. March is the 4th consecutive month with a decline in the unemployment rate. The last time the unemployment rate increased was January of 2016.

Marie Merita Guillory

Marie Merita McGee Guillory passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the age of 87. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 10:00 AM. at St. Anthony Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Paul Cemetery. Fr. Travis Abadie will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 24 Farice Daigle Jr., 47, 200 block of Henry Drive, Opelousas. Driving while intoxicated — 2nd offense, reckless operation of a vehicle, battery on a police officer, speeding, resisting an officer.