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Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, June 21 12:08 a.m. Disturbance reported in the 100 block of Crestview. 9:21 a.m. Caller said that a subject is back in her home and is threatening to kill her and break all her stuff. 9:50 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 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, June 22-Monday, June 24 Amber Celeste Verrett, 36, 800 block of St. John Street, Arnaudville.
A mother who tossed her infant in a trash can is arrested after an altercation at Walmart Saturday

A mother who tossed her infant in a trash can is arrested after an altercation at Walmart Saturday

A mother arrested, accused of tossing her infant in a trashcan at Walmart

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 2024
A verbal altercation that took place at Walmart on Saturday involved a woman, Brionka Benjamin, 38, of Opelousas, who tossed her 6-month-old infant in a trash can. According to Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, “On June 22, at approximately 3:32 p.m.
News notes items

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 2024
City office hours changed Due to staffing shortage, the City of Eunice Gas/Sewer Billing Office and Permits/License Office will close for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Offices will continue to open at 8 a.m. and close at 5 p.m.
Jerry Dale Frazier, Sr.

Jerry Dale Frazier, Sr.

Jerry Dale Frazier, Sr.

Myra Miller
Monday, June 24, 2024
Jerry Dale Frazier, Sr. passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 67. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel of Basile with Reverend Mike Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, June 19 Jeremy Guidroz, 40, 1300 block of West Peach, Eunice. Burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, theft.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, June 20 2:09 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of Brenda said he believes he just watched a group of teenagers break into a neighbor’s vehicle. 8:10 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 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. Friday, June 21 Nathaniel Jermaine Martin, 48, 300 block of Gustave Street, Broussard. Criminal trespass, simple assault. Arrested by St.
The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant and hardy perennial that attracts bees and butterflies, making it a staple in any pollinator-friendly garden. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a vibrant and hardy perennial that attracts bees and butterflies, making it a staple in any pollinator-friendly garden. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Supporting pollinator populations with native plants

Myra Miller
Friday, June 21, 2024
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist In June, we celebrate National Pollinator Month in the U.S., honoring tiny but vital creatures and highlighting the significance of pollinator gardens and native plants in preserving our ecosystems.