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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

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. Thursday, Jan. 29 Paul Craig Matte, 62, 100 block of Bruner Street, Port Barre. Home invasion, criminal damage to property, DWI.

Bengals’ Opening Weekend changed to Murray State

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

EUNICE– LSU Eunice Baseball will open the 2026 against Murray State College in a Friday doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. inside Bengal Stadium. The Bengals’ weekend plans changed after Dyersburg State CC had travel issues with the hazardous winter weather still affecting portions of the southeast.

News notes items

News notes

Myra Miller

Thursday, January 29, 2026

EMTL holds Spring Registration The Eunice Men’s Tennis League (EMTL) is currently holding its Spring 2026 tennis registration, which began Jan. 27 and will continue through Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. The EMTL season will begin on Feb. 23. There will be a Captain’s meeting on Feb. 18 at 5:30 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Fredrick Jermaine Jacko, 44, 600 block of E. Jefferson Street, Opelousas. DWI 1st offense. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Yancey Fontenot, left, Eunice Community Health Center director, with St. Landry Parish Council member Timothy Lejeune. Fontenot was presented with the annual President’s Award by St. Landry Parish President Jessie Bellard. (Photo by Bobby Ardoin)

State of the Parish

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Bobby Ardoin Eunice News Correspondent OPELOUSAS — A pair of St. Landry Parish government capital outlay projects scheduled for completion in 2026, will provide increased medical benefits for residents of the Eunice area, according to parish president Jessie Bellard.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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, Jan. 27 There were eight traffic stops from 4:58 a.m. until 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Officer D.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Jan. 26 Damian Boyett, 23, 200 block of Acadia, Eunice. Warrant for St. Landry Parish. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Chantel Berza, 34, 100 block of South Martin Luther King, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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, Jan. 26 There were five traffic stops from 11:19 a.m. until 1:48 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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. 24-Tuesday, Jan. 27 Carolyn Paige Greene, 29, 300 block of Sunflower Road, Opelousas. Battery of a dating partner. Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Monday, January 26, 2026

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Rachel Fink, 38, homeless, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Friday, Jan. 23 Tyler Fruge, 23, 500 block of Fuselier, Eunice.