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Sheriff’s Office criminal patrol in Eunice nets modified gun, narcotics and money

A local man has been arrested on narcotics as well as a firearm charge following a criminal patrol by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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. Thursday, March 26 Dajin Cottrell, 20, 200 block of Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas. Possession of Schedule I CDS, possession of Schedule V CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 24 Nicholas Wilson, 39, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice. Principal to theft. Wednesday, March 25 Michael Vidrine, 47, 100 block of LA 367, Eunice. Bench warrant.

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. Wednesday, March 25 There were 16 traffic stops from 11:25 a.m. until 12:27 a.m. Thursday, March 26.

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Rotary Club seeks nominations The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 24 Nicholas Wilson, 39, 500 block of Bernice, Eunice. Principal to theft.

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. Tuesday, March 24 There were 13 traffic stops from 5:32 a.m. until 11:13 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 3:19 a.m.

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. Wednesday, March 25 Richard Gobert, 59, 2800 block of Cemetery Road, Ville Platte. Traffic control signals violation, DWI.

Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot

EUNICE–Alberta Soileau Taylor Fontenot was born on January 22, 1931, in Mamou, Louisiana, to the late Gladys and Herbert Soileau. A native of Mamou, she later made her home in Eunice, Louisiana. Alberta dedicated her time to serving others, volunteering as a Pink Lady at Moosa Memorial Hospital.

The Eunice Rotary Club accepts nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award

Rotary Club seeks nominations. The Eunice Rotary Club is accepting nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year Award.