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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, April 29 Harry Dumas, Jr., 24, 100 block of Plantation Road, Opelousas. Cruelty to juveniles. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Prairie Center summer programs

Summer Family Days are planned at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in June and July. The free program include sessions on reading, crafts, museum exploring and games. The programs, all from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, April 25 Jake Briggs, 38, 800 block of Hwy. 1100, Marksville. Possession of marijuana, improper lane usage. Sunday, April 27 Troy Francis, 27, 20000 block of Dejean St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, April 25 There were 26 traffic stops between the hours of 5:44 a.m. until 11:06 p.m. Officer D.

How to create a Neighborhood Watch Program

To join or form a neighborhood watch group, download the St. Landry Sheriff app or call 337-948- 6516 ext. 3111. Neighborhood Watch Groups work with St. Landry Crime Stoppers to report information on criminal activity.

Lawmakers clamp down on child abuse at early learning centers

The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced legislation this week aimed at closing gaps in child abuse investigations at early learning centers.

Sunset Herb & Garden Festival is Saturday

For over 20 years, the Sunset Garden Club has held the Annual Sunset Herb & Garden Festival in Sunset on the first Saturday in May. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival vendors specialize in a variety of plants. Because of this, they can answer your questions about growing and cultivation.

3 indicted by St. Landry Parish Grand Jury — 2 for a killing and a third for rape

Three people are indicted by a St. Landry Parish Grand Jury including a 16-year-old suspect. The 16-year-old and Marques Malik Sonnier, 19, are under indictment for second-degree murder in the death of Kendrick Lewis, according to St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, April 26-Monday, April 28 Logan Breaux, 20, 1200 block of Schexnayder Lane, Melville.

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