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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, April 20 There were eight traffic stops from 2:22 p.m. until 1:57 a.m. Tuesday, April 21. Officer L.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, April 18 Shannon Bias, 57, 100 block of Crestview Loop, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish. Sunday, April 19 Brennon Cormier, 28, 1900 block of Duralde Hwy., Eunice.

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, April 21 Scott Anthony Olivier, 35, 100 block of Second Street, Krotz Springs. Public intimidation, disturbing the peace (3 counts).

Eunice News welcomes new editor

The Eunice News Publisher Darrell Guillory announced that Rebecca Chaisson has been named Managing Editor of The Eunice News. Chaisson brings with her over a decade of newspaper experience.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, April 17 There were four traffic stops from 9:41 p.m. until 11:51 p.m. Officer T. Frye 12:02 a.m.

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, April 18-Monday, April 20 Allen D. Guidroz, 61, 100 block of Bruner Street, Port Barre. Terrorizing (3 counts).

UPDATE: Escaped inmate killed in officer-involved shooting in Lafayette Parish

LAFAYETTE PARISH — In an update on Saturday’s officer-involved shooting in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana State Police Troop I confirmed the escaped inmate out of St. Landry Parish, Michael Vavasseur, was killed in the incident.

News notes

St. Francis Shrimp Poboy fundraiser set St. Franics School cheerleaders will hold a shrimp poboy sale fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 1 with pickup in front of St. Francis School. Tickets are $10 donation and will include a shrimp poboy and a bag of chips.

Deanna Thibodeaux

EUNICE – Deanna Thibodeaux, 83, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her life was a testament to hard work, devotion, and the simple joys that meant the most to her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St.

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, April 17 Rusty Dwight Tweedel, 46, 200 block of Mayor Carrier Street, Oberlin. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.