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Constitutional amendments approved

St. Landry Parish voters nearly mirrored the state vote in Saturday’s election in passing four constitutional amendments. Turnout, as predicted, was low at 10.8% in state voting and 5.2% in St. Landry Parish.

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, Dec. 11 Isaiah Meszaros, 23, 313 W. Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Opelousas. Home invasion, domestic abuse battery (child endangerment).

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, Dec. 10 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. All are warrants for previous incidents. Aggravated criminal damage to property, 3 counts, contempt of court, 2 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Dec. 10 2:20 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of East Maple said that a subject threw beer all over her car and cans are in her yard. 3:15 a.m. Vehicle theft at Beulah Gardens. 8:15 a.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. Monday, Dec. 9 Logan Daigle, 26, 100 block of June, Eunice. Bench warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Dec. 9 12:27 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of West Maple reported a possible structure fire. Eunice Fire department is paged out. 12:32 a.m. Correct address is in alley of the 700 block of South 6th.

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, Dec. 10 Kendrick Demone Savoie, Jr., 23, 900 block of Highway 3043, Opelousas.

Candice Lynn Atchison

Candice Lynn Atchison passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the age of 49. No Services have been planned at this time.

Patricia “Pat” Ann Leeper Pitre

Patricia “Pat” Ann Leeper Pitre passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 68. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, celebrant, Fr. Hampton Davis . Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Ville Platte.

Joey Vidrine

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Joey Vidrine announces his passing on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 49. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1 p.m.