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Man charged with 275 counts of child sexual abuse material

Claudette Olivier

Friday, March 13, 2026

A Eunice man was arrested by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on charges of child sexual abuse material under the age of 13 and sexual abuse of an animal. On Thursday, March 6, agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested Jed M.

On Friday, March 6, the Eunice Police Department arrested Dwight Monday, 38, of Eunice, on several narcotics charges. The arrest was the result of a lengthy narcotics investigation into the alleged facilitation and distribution of synthetic marijuana within the city. (Submitted photo)

Local arrested on narcotics charges

Claudette Olivier

Friday, March 13, 2026

A Eunice man was arrested on several narcotics charges following the execution of a search warrant by the Eunice Police Department Narcotics Division As a result of the investigation and evidence recovered, Damian Dwight Monday, 38, of Eunice, was arrested and charged with distribution of synthetic...

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, March 13, 2026

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. Thursday, March 12 There were two traffic stops from 1:15 p.m. until 6:52 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 6:24 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, March 13, 2026

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, March 13 Raheem Jamal Barnes, 39, 200 block of Crowne Parc Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated assault upon a dating partner.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 12 Tyrese Thomas, 24, 1000 block of E. South Street, Opelousas. Felon in possession of a firearm, domestic abuse aggravated battery.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, March 11 Garrett Miller, 36, 300 block of E. Magnolia St., Eunice. Probation warrant. Jason Vargas, 40, 20 block of Bertie Carter Road, Forest Hill. Theft.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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 11 There were four traffic stops from 8:01 a.m. until 1:35 a.m. Thursday, March 12.

Paul Marshall Fontenot

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Paul Marshall Fontenot, a beloved father and cherished friend, departed this life on March 10, 2026, at Opelousas General Hospital. A funeral service in his honor will be held on March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home located at 121 S 6th St, Eunice, LA 70535.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Evangeline Parish Tourist sponsors Easter Stravaganza Evangelism Parish Tourist Commission Easter Stravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at NW Railroad Avenue next to the Swamp Pop Museum in Ville Platte.

Sharon F. Fontenot

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon F. Fontenot announces her passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 81 with family and friends at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.