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Brenda Lea Collins Sollars

Brenda Lea Collins Sollars passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 60. No Services have been planned at this time.

Kurt Bertrand

Basile-Kurt Bertrand, 62, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 05, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Following the service, Kurt will be laid to rest in the St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Oct. 3 Robert Thomas Barnwell, 27, 200 block of Beauxis Drive, Port Barre. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. John Earl McKenzie, 40, 800 block of S. Beulah Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Monday, Oct. 2 John McKenzie, 40, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, second degree battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Oct. 2 12:01 a.m. Caller in the 400 block of Sharon said there has been a loose dog and is sitting under window barking. 2:35 a.m. Caller said a subject is passed out in her vehicle. 9:31 a.m.

Donald Fruge

Donald Fruge passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 66. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Interment of his ashes will be at St. Augustine Cemetery at a later date.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Saturday, Sept.30-Monday, Oct. 2 Keandre Travon Johnson, 25, 1300 block of Sidney Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS, possession of schedule II CDS (2 counts), window tint violation.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 29 Demarquis Robinson, 28, 100 block of Townhomme Drive, Eunice. Resisting an officer. Saturday, Sept. 30 David Haworth, 36, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Possession of Schedule II, introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 29 12:27 a.m. Suspicious person near Aaron’s parking lot. 12:39 a.m. Two suspicious subjects at Super 1 Foods. 2:55 a.m.

Is your name on the list of those owed money?

In this week’s Eunice News, you’ll find a list of parish residents owed money by the state of Louisiana. The state currently has $1 billion it wants to return to its rightful owner, but first it has to locate those to whom money is owed, according to State Treasurer John M. Schroder Sr.