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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. Saturday, Oct. 26-Monday, Oct. 28 Dianna Paige Viator, 37, 100 block of 9th Street, Mamou. Hold for Jefferson Parish. Arrested by St.

Earl Ray “Rickie” Ledoux

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Earl Ray “Rickie” Ledoux announces his passing on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 77. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at a later date at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Patti Savoy Belfour Fontenot

EUNICE-With heavy hearts, the family of Patti Savoy Belfour Fontenot announces her passing on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living in Lake Charles at the age of 73. In honor of Patti’s wishes, no services will be held.

James "Dudley" Hebert Sr.

IOTA-With heavy hearts, the family of James “Dudley” Hebert, Sr. announces his passing on October 25, 2024, at Camelot Brookside in Jennings at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota.

Richard Wayne Fontenot

Richard Wayne Fontenot passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 71. No Services have been planned at this time.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Oct. 24 Blake O’Quinn, 32, 1700 block of Quail Lane, Lake Charles. Expired MVI, Possession of drug parphernalia, possession of Schedule II.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 24 1:39 p.m. Caller in the 300 block of Mayers said someone stole his tires off of his scooter. 1:47 p.m. 911 caller in the 2100 block of West Dudley said an infant is choking. 1:51 p.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, Oct. 25 Elizabeth Bailey Franklin, 38, 200 block of Sandra Lee Road, Opelousas.

News notes

Speaker Johnson’s office to hold satellite office hours WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker Mike Johnson’s district staff will host satellite office hours throughout Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District to assist constituents who need assistance navigating federal agencies.

T. Carey Brinkman Jr.

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of T. Carey Brinkman, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who left this world Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 80, with loving family by his side.