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St. Landry Parish Sheriff asks for help locating an escaped inmate

Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz is asking for the public’s assistance in locating an escaped inmate. An inmate, Raymond Latrelle Howard, 33, of Opelousas, kicked out a window in the transport van while stopped at a red light. According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz, Just after 12 p.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. Friday, Sept. 20 Cheytika Pitre, 45, 1400 block of Ann, Eunice. Theft, resisting. Calvin Fontenot, 27, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Sept. 23 6:44 a.m. Reported to University Place in reference to a caller that said someone hit a fire hydrant. 7:08 a.m. Disturbance with a subject. 7:08 a.m. Disturbance between two subjects.

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, Sept. 24 Martha Eileen Rolls, 38, 200 block of Oak Lanes, Ragley. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Weldon Joseph Guillory

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Weldon Joseph Guillory announces his passing on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated at 10 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. Tuesday, Sept. 17 Grace Tentou, 25, 400 block of Sandy St., Ville Platte. Possession of marijuana. Friday, Sept. 20 Chris Janice, 43, 100 block of Bollich Road, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 20 3:38 a.m. Report of a vehicle in the ditch in front of City Barn. 5:22 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. Friday, Sept. 20-Monday, Sept. 23 Damien Scott Lahaye, 40, 200 block of Division Street, Krotz Springs. Domestic abuse battery.

Brenda Kay Lavergne

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Kay Lavergne, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who left this world Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years.

Marlene Simmons Richard

With heavy hearts, the family of Marlene Simmons Richard announces her peaceful passing on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Lafayette General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a remarkable 87 years, leaving an indelible mark on those she touched.