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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
June 14
Johnathan Neil Simar, 29, 4300 block of Cole Gully Road, Branch. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

SLEMCO’s 85th Annual Meeting attracts thousands

The 2022 SLEMCO Annual Meeting attracted thousands of members to Lafayette’s Cajundome on Saturday, each hoping to win one of several valuable prizes. SLEMCO’s 2022 Annual Meeting grand-prize einner was Johnny Trahan Jr. of Lafayette.

Former LSUE basketball player missing after tubing in Idaho

Authorities are searching for a 21-year-old former LSUE basketball player from Lafourche Parish who went missing in an Idaho river near Boise after visiting the state for a trip, according to a report on WDSU’s website.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included.
June 13
00:48 Report of someone that broke into a home in the 1300 block of East Laurel.

Donald Ray Thibodeaux

Donald Ray Thibodeaux passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the age of 64. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Dennis Gotreaux officiating.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included.

Hayward Johnwell Jr.

EUNICE–On Wednesday, June 1, 2022, Hayward Johnwell, Jr, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away at the Opelousas General Hospital at the age of 78.