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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Feb. 24 Gracen Watley, 30, 1600 block of Lawrence, Opelousas. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

Monday, Feb. 24 2:10 a.m. Caller in the 1000 block of North 2nd said he heard gun shots fired. 4:03 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Acadian Village reported a disturbance in progress. 6:32 a.m. Caller in the area of 12th said a subject is walking his dog and heard a subject yelling. 6:40 a.m.

Man pistol-whipped in attempted dog robbery

Two Opelousas men are accused of pistol-whipping a man in attempt to rob a resident of his dog, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Deputies responded to an unknown medical complaint on Nap Lane near Opelousas on Oct. 15.

Man charged with cyberstalking a nun

A 57-year-old Maryland man is charged with felony cyberstalking of a Catholic nun, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Arrested was John William Modler Jr., 57, of the 3100 block of West Springs Drive, Ellicott, Maryland.

Sheriff: Cocaine valued at $133.8K seized in bust

A 64-year-old Opelousas man was busted with a variety of drugs including cocaine with an estimated street value of $133,800, according to St Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. St.

Music, entertainment set for Tee Mamou - Iota Folklife Festival

The 2025 Mardi Gras celebration in Iota begins Monday, March 3 — Lundi Gras — with live music at the Iota Veterans Memorial Pavilion. The Eighties Experience will kick off at 7 p.m. with Colby Latiolais & Ambush closing out the night from 9:30 to 11 30 p.m.

Full day of entertainment on tap for Mardi Gras celebration in Crowley

Five live acts will provide musical entertainment from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual Carnival d’Acadie Mardi Gras celebration in Crowley on Fat Tuesday, March 4. The overall look of the event will be a little different as work continues on the new pavilion and urban park.

3 days of Mardi Gras activities planned at Mamou

Over the three-day celebration, Mamou will feature music on the northside and southside stages. On the southside, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will play Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ferral Manuel and Wild Rice Band will perform from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Lakeview Park and Beach schedules Mardi Gras events

The 17th annual Lundi Gras Boucherie will be held at Lakeview Park and Beach. Kyle Huval and the Dixie Club Ramblers will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, with Horace Trahan and the Ossun Express from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jason Frey and Lagniappe (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

District Attornev Chad Pitre announces St. Landry Parish Grand Jury indictments.

(Feb. 21) Three indicted for first-degree murder in Opelousas drive by shooting. According to District Attorney Chad Pitre, the St. Landry Parish Grand Jury today indicted Gerard Griffin Jr.