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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Oct. 12 Tamarcus Leger Sam, 32, 900 block of Phillip Street, Opelousas. Violation of protective orders. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Jules J. Hill, II, 37, 100 block of Vita Lane, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Oct. 11 Geoffrey Picou, 44, 1200 block of Nile, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, no turn signal.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 11 4:36 a.m. 911 caller advised of an unknown medical alarm in the 300 block of North 4th. 5:18 a.m.

James Glenn Jorden

James Glenn Jorden, 69, of Sunnyside, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 2, 2023, at home. James was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Opelousas, La., to Billy Wayne Jorden and Glenora Jory Jorden. He graduated from Eunice (La.) High School and Louisiana State University, where he majored in theater.

News notes

Eunice Library closed temporarily The Eunice Public Library will be closed from Oct. 9 until Oct. 16 due to updates and renovations. There will be no late fees on books due. To volunteer to help with work projects, call Alison Duplechin, director, at 337-459-4497. Concealed carry class set Oct.

Linda Marcantel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Marcantel announces her passing on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 74.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Leeward Meche, 49, 6700 block of Mire Hwy., Church Point. Bench warrant. Kerey Vories, 22, 800 block of North 4th, Eunice. Bench warrant. Kage Aucoin, 21, 400 block of Acadia, Eunice. Theft, illegal carrying of weapons.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 10 6:40 a.m. Wreck at private property. 8:22 a.m. Report of a stop sign leaning at Nile and Vivian. 6:36 a.m. Lobby complaint in reference to subject making threats against his life. 8:36 a.m.

Pedestrian killed on La 95 south of Church Point on Sunday

A crash involving a pedestrian on La. 95 near La. 754, south of Church Point in Acadia Parish claimed the life of 38-year-old Tyler O. Roberts of Rayne. A Louisiana State Police Troop I news release stated it was notified of he wreck at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

Acadiana Junior High, High School Rodeo to return to St. Landry Parish Ag Arena

The Acadiana Junior High and High School Rodeo plans to return to St. Landry Parish on April 12 to 14 after an absence of over 15 years. The event will highlight the recent improvements at the St. Landry Ag Arena and St.