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Sheriff: Man abducted woman in Lafayette, raped her

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A 21-year-old Opelousas man has been charged with raping a woman he met in Lafayette. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reports deputies received a call Oct. 2 in the Lawtell area reporting that a female victim had been beaten and raped.

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LDWF agents rescue lost hunter in St. Landry Parish

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Adam Einck aeinck@wlf.la.gov Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents successfully rescued a missing hunter from the Thistlethwaite Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Oct. 10 in St. Landry Parish. LDWF Agents were notified about a missing person on Oct.

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Murder-suicide investigated

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Acadia Parish Sheriff’s deputies dispatched just after 7 p.m. on October 12 on La. 367 (White Oak Highway) discovered two people deceased from gunshot wounds. According to the news release from Sheriff K.P. Gibson, the case is believed to be a murder / suicide.

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Early voting begins Friday

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Early voting for the Nov. 5 Presidential Election will be held from Friday to 29 with the exception of Sundays, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Due to ongoing construction in the courthouse in Opelousas, early voting in Opelousas will take place at the Delta Grand Theater.
Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

Jerry Devillier, right, was recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday in Lafayette. Presenting the certificate is John Sharp, assistant director for research at Center for Louisiana Studies, University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Devillier, 86, of Eunice, was described as the “...only one true Cajun harmonica player” during the ceremony. (Photos by Harlan Kirgan)

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Devillier honored as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
By Harlan Kirgan Editor Along the way to being honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer during Festivals Acadiens et Créoles on Saturday, Cajun harmonica player Jerry Devillier took command of the stage for about an hour during which he did what he has done for decades — entertain.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 14 Jessie Folse, 25, 100 block of Julia, Eunice. Dogs running at large. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Ty Thibodeaux, 26, 100 block of Habetz Loop, Rayne. Contempt of court.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 15 3:41 a.m. Caller in the 500 block of Acadian Village wants a subject to be removed from the property. Subject is banging around the residence. 3:57 a.m. Subject is leaving the property. 8:33 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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, Oct. 16 Obey Lee Leblanc, Jr., 51, 1400 block of Highway 356, Sunset. Negligent injuring, illegal use of weapons. Arrested by St.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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. 12-Tuesday, Oct. 15 Dalton J. Williams, 18, 100 block of Pointe Claire Avenue, Arnaudville.