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Unrestrained passenger dies in St. Landry Parish crash

A two-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 190 at Interstate 49 near Opelousas claimed the life of 37-year-old Donald Prudhomme of Opelousas at 3 p.m. Monday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police Troop I.

David Lindsey Fuselier

David Lindsey Fuselier passed away on Sunday January 22, 2017, at the age of 49. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at 11:00 AM. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with burial to follow at Evangeline Memorial Park in Ville Platte. Fr. Cedric Sonnier will officiate.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 31 Gregory Lewis Maynard II, 29, 1200 block of Cherokee Drive, Opelousas. Home invasion. Bryan John Stelly, 21, 200 block of Virginia Elizabeth Avenue, Port Barre. Bench warrant, speeding, driving under suspension.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 30 Keeya M. Shillow, 25, 100 block of Julia Street, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Amy Lynn Miller, 29, 600 block of North 2nd Street, Eunice. Warrant for Basile Police for honor to written promise.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 30 05:16 Man in the 300 block of North St. Joseph said his 19-year-old is causing problems. 07:53 Two juveniles at Eunice High School smelling drug.

News notes

Mardi Gras for children Saturday The Junior Auxiliary of Eunice and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center are planning a Mardi Gras event for children from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jean Lafitte Center, 250 Park Ave; Eunice. Admission is free.

Mardi Gras for children on Saturday

The Junior Auxiliary of Eunice and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve’s Prairie Acadian Cultural Center are planning a Mardi Gras event for children from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jean Lafitte Center, 250 Park Ave; Eunice. Admission is free.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 30 Devin Michael Phister, 34, 400 block of Bayou Teche Subdivision Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 27 Stephanie M. Bertrand, 41, 1700 block of West Dudley, Eunice. Theft of good by shoplifting and state probation hold. Dusty Noel Marcantel, 35, 1700 block of West Dudley, Eunice.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 27 08:06 Wreck at St. Mary and East Laurel. No injuries or road blockage. 09:03 Break-in of a vehicle in the 100 block of Rodney. 12:56 Hit and run wreck in front of Raceway.