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Eleanora Mary LaFleur

Eleanora Mary LaFleur passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the age of 77. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Mathilda Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery.

Colleen Fraser Landreneau

Colleen Fraser Landreneau passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial (private) was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Fr. Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Beatrice “Bezzie” Sattler

EUNICE-It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Beatrice “Bezzie” Sattler announces her passing at the Opelousas General Hospital on January 29, 2024, at the age of 75. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Jan. 30 Kyrah Famone Offord, 52, 200 block of Harold Street. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Peter C. Collins, 32, 600 block of E. South Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Jan. 29 6:35 a.m. 911 caller has Acadian EMS en route to an unknown medical attention in the 400 block of East Ash. 8:14 a.

Robert “Bobby” James Matte

Robert “Bobby” James Matte passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at the age of 53. As per his wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. He will be dearly missed by his loved ones and friends. Those who knew him well, knew there was no challenge he wouldn’t meet, and excel at.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Jan. 27 Rebecca Crowder, 67, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, possession of drug paraphernalia. Horatio Roussell, 45, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Jan. 25 9:09 a.m. Report of a stalled vehicle in front of Burger King in the turning lane. 10:14 a.m. Caller in the 1100 block of East Laurel reported a cable hanging down in front of property. 12:13 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Jan. 27-Monday, Jan. 29 Tyson Carrier, 25, 400 block of East North Street, Opelousas.

Eunice man wanted after drug stash found

A Eunice man is sought in connection with a drug stash that included more than 3 pounds of crystal methamphetamine found at storage unit, according to St .Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz in a news release. Wanted is Charles Wesley Jr.