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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. Tuesday, June 18 Lilly Spring Roy, 17, 500 block of Fontenot Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, June 17 Jonathan Richard, 42, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Resisting arrest, 2 counts.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, June 17 3:32 a.m. Caller from St. Anthony’s needs a subject to be removed. 5:01 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to a subject that said a co worker hit her. 8:16 a.m.

Hollie Danielle Matte Elkins

Hollie Danielle Matte Elkins passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 36. No Services have been planned at this time.

Joseph Raymond Coutee Jr.

EUNICE–Memorial services for Mr. Joseph Raymond Coutee, Jr., 81, will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. with the Rosary beginning at 10 a.m.. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice, LA. .

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, June 14-Monday, June 17 Dwayne Bryant, 38, 600 block of South Railroad Ave, Opelousas.

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, June 14 Jonathan Richard, 42, 1200 block of College Road, Eunice. Resisting, riding on roadways opposite of traffic. Saturday, June 15 John Roy, 47, 1400 block of 2nd, Elton.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, June 14 12:17 a.m. Two suspicious subjects reported near Maple and 7th. 6:49 a.m. 911 caller in the 500 block of West Elm said there was an attempted vehicle theft last night. 8:29 a.m.

News notes

Eunice city offices closed Wednesday Gov. Jeff Landry has declared Wednesday to be observed as the Juneteenth holiday. Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot has stated the City of Eunice shall follow the State of Louisiana and observe the Juneteenth Holiday on Wednesday.

James "Jamie" Francois

James “Jamie” Francois passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the age of 50. No Services have been planned at this time.