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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. Tuesday, Feb. 3 There were three traffic stops from 7:24 a.m. until 5:08 p.m. Officer C. Godeaux 3:51 a.m.

Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus, 87 years of age, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family, Vernon was welcomed into heaven in perfect peace.

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, Feb. 3 Willie Price, 35, 300 block of Ave of the Acadians, Opelousas. Hold for Orange County, TX. Arrested by St.

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, Feb. 2 There were two traffic stops from 12:54 p.m. until 3:46 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 2:04 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, Jan. 31-Monday, Feb. 2 Cory James Tweedel, 37, 100 bock of Lumas Road, Church Point.

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, Jan. 30 Beaux Richard, 29, 1200 block of Gregg, Eunice. Contempt. Brandon Kelly, 32, homeless, Eunice. Contempt. Aaron Guidry, 34, 500 block of Calcasieu Ave., Lake Arthur.

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, Jan. 30 There were 11 traffic stops from 7:11 a.m. until 11:10 p.m. Officer D. Lachney 4:10 a.m.

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 94. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Eunice with Pastor Tom McManus officiating.

Kenneth Ray Fontenot

Kenneth Ray Fontenot, age 71, was born on October 5, 1954, and passed away on January 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Father John Dugas serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Larry James Guidry

Larry James Guidry, age 73, passed away on January 29, 2026. Born on July 26, 1952, in Eunice. Larry later became a resident of Lafayette, La, where he spent his later years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.