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St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 19 Jamarcus Duplechain, 38, 200 block of Tennessee Avenue, Ferriday. Aggravated assault w/firearm. Calvin Williams Jr., 51, 500 block of Compress Road, Opelousas. Bench warrant, domestic abuse battery.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 18 06:52 Mailbox knocked down and flowers damaged. No address given. 09:25 Someone broke into car in the 600 block of West Park. Gas tank door damaged.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 18 Juvenile, 13, Eunice. Simple battery. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Curfew violation, runaway, ungovernable juvenile, simple battery, underage possession of alcohol and underage possession of tobacco.

Bertha Lee Manuel Radtke

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin~ Bertha Lee, 87 (formerly of Ville Platte) moved to Ashippun Wisconsin after marrying her husband to help run his family business. She was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Saints. She loved life and her family. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Cooper

EUNICE~It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Kenneth “Ken” Wayne Cooper announces his passing on Monday, April 17, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 68.

Joan Theresa Schatzle McManus

EUNICE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Joan Schatzle McManus, 76 on Monday, April 17, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Judy Gillard Francois

Judy Gillard Francois passed away on Monday, April 17 2017, at the age of 71. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 1:30 PM. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with burial to follow at St. Paul's Mausoleum. Fr. Travis Abide will officiate.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 12 05:32 Smoke coming from top of old Sears building on the south side of David’s Mini Mart. 05:40 Smoke is steam from dry cleaner. 08:45 Possible trespass in the 1300 block of Park Avenue.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 13 Victoria Rocheal Rideaux, 23, 1200 block of Bellevue Street, Opelousas. Money warrant for principal to theft. April 14 Desmond Lee White, 18, 17300 block of Wigeon Drive, Humble, Texas. Possession of marijuana.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 18 Ivory Amos Jr., 33, 300 block of Pecan Road, Church Point. Domestic abuse battery. Destiny Paige Frederick, 21, 1200 block of East Alexander Street, Lafayette. Theft.