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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.

Eunice porch pirate sought

Eunice Police are asking for help in identifying an individual who was captured on video taking a package from a residence on the 500 block of West Vine Avenue, loading it in the rear of a vehicle, and driving off. The incident was reported at 1:24 p.m. on June 12.

Acadia Parish Sheriff: 8 arrested, 6 warrants issued in 4-wheeler, ATV thefts 

For the past 8 months, the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office has been working a high quantity of vehicle, 4-wheeler and ATV thefts within our parish. These crimes have occurred in various areas of the parish with a large number of these thefts occurring in the northeast portion of the parish.

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, June 13 Korey Soileau, 37, 500 block of Attales Road, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Emmanuel Sorcia, 24, 900 block of Rozas Road, Eunice. Probation violation.