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Etouffee Cook-off sponsors sought The Eunice Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for the 37th Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off, scheduled to take place on March 23 at the Northwest Pavilion.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Feb. 13-Wednesday, Feb. 14 Donald Jack Gabriel, Jr., 45, 100 block of Louise Street, Grand Coteau. Violation of protective orders. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Feb. 10 Melvin Peters, 48, 400 block of North Mallet, Eunice. Possession of Schedule I, possession of drug parapharnalia. Monday, Feb. 12 Brandon Deshotel, 29, 300 block ofRue D Aimee, Ville Platte.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Feb. 13 12:05 a.m. Suspicious person in the 100 block of South Cane. 12:23 a.m. 911 caller in the 1400 block of West Vine said there is a disturbance going on. 12:40 a.m.

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Ortego

BASILE- It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patsy) Ann Ortego, who departed from us on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital in Sulphur, at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Feb. 9 Charles Jurles, 33, 1000 block of Necessity Lane, Basile. Disturbing the peace. Ashton Ashford, 19, 300 block of McManus, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Ethan Duplechain, 20, 4100 block ofJohnson Hwy., Eunice. Disturbing the peace.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Feb. 12 2:22 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of East Peach said someone broke into her bedroom window. Subject is not on the scene. 3:43 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to harassment. 5:11 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Feb. 10-Monday, Feb. 12 Shawn Frederick Murphy, 53, 1000 block of Perrys Lane, Opelousas.

Frederick "James" Carrier

Frederick “James” Carrier passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the age of 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow in St.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Feb. 9 12:11 a.m. Caller in the 700 block of Hill said she hears someone in her yard and possibly on the side of her home. 7:08 a.m. Ungovernable juvenile refusing to go to school in the 100 block of Natalie.