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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. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Stevie Adam Charlot, 51, 300 block of E. Briscoe Road, Church Point. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Arrested by St.

LSUE to honor Athletic Department Creators at Gala on Jan. 24

EUNICE – LSU Eunice Athletics will honor the foundation of its department during the Hall of Fame Gala set for January 24 inside the Dr. Anthony Mumphrey Center on the LSUE campus. The evening centered on supporting Bengal athletics begins at 5 p.m.

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, Jan. 13 There were five traffic stops from 6:44 p.m. until 9:20 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:21 a.m.

Pamela Kay Taylor Williams

Pamela Kay Taylor Williams, age 68, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 9 a.m. until noon at Quirk & Son Funeral Home. Cremation will follow.

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, Jan. 13 Mitchell Chad Vidrine, 49, 4300 block of Highway 104, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). 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, Jan. 12 There were 11 traffic stops from 6:46 a.m. until 9:49 p.m. Officer D. Broussard 12:35 a.m.

Scotty Christopher Lavergne

Scotty Christopher Lavergne passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 53. No Services have been planned at this time.

Jon Michael Courville

Jon Michael Courville, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Acadian Medical Center. Born on May 25, 1985, in Opelousas, Louisiana, Michael lived a life marked by dedication and passion, both in his career and personal endeavors. A Mass will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 1 p.m.

Russell James Marks

Russell James Marks passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the age of 70. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cory Elkins officiating.

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. 10-Monday, Jan. 12. Jody Holcomb, 54, 1500 block of W. Maple Avenue, Eunice. Aggravated assault with a firearm.