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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, May 6 3:51 a.m. Caller said subjects are in a vehicle and has a fire at the City Lake. 4:13 a.m. 911 caller in the 700 block of Juanita said a subject is pulling on car doors. 6:49 a.m.

Gregory Calvin LaFleur

Gregory Calvin LaFleur passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the age of 53. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Fixing Medicaid fraud isn’t a total solution

In Sunday’s paper (May 5), there was an article by Steve Gardes that contained the following statement in reference to the proposed LA GATOR program: “School Choice therefore appears to be a priority that all state taxpayers want …” That is a false statement.

Judith Keyes Copeland

Judith Keyes Copeland passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the age of 92. So Services have been planned at this time.

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. Saturday, May 4-Monday, May 6 Rickey Lee Fontenot, 55, 100 block of Nicole Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St.

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, May 3 Eddie Lee McClain, 33, 5700 block of Perry Lane, Lake Charles. Possession of Schedule I. Marlon N. Villanueva Ramirez, 23, 6600 block of Harry Dr., Baton Rouge.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, May 3 12:16 a.m. Suspicious person near State Farm, West Laurel. 1:14 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park. 11:21 a.m. Wreck reported in the area of West Laurel and Nellie. No injuries, road blockage.

Sheriff says man ran over relative and then attacked with a fence post

A disturbance involving family members on May 2 has led to attempted murder charges being filed, according to a news release from Acadia Parish KP Gibson. During a disturbance, the suspect intentionally struck the family member with his vehicle, causing the victim to roll over the vehicle.

News notes

Prairie Acadian Cultural Center sets free events The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is holding two events off-site in May. Music at the Depot will feature a free performance by Sarah Jayde Williams at the Eunice Depot Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. May 11 at the Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C C Duson St.

Clifford Joseph Martel

Clifford Joseph Martel passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Charles Ortego officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.