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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, March 16 There was one traffic stop at 8:37 p.m. Officer C. Schexneider 7:12 a.m.

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, March 17 Darlene Necole Wooley, 44, 900 block of Cherry Street, Mamou. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Emma Bertrand LeDoux

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Emma Bertrand LeDoux announces her passing on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Ochsner American Legion Hospital in Jennings at the age of 89. A Rosary and Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, March 12 Bradley Derouen , 34, 19200 block of Hwy. 182, Bunkie. DWI, with child endangerment, driving under suspension, open container.

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. Friday, March 13 There were 15 traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 12:18 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Officer B.

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, March 14-Monday, March 16 Prescott Lydell Dargin, II, 30, 1100 block of Highway 182, Opelousa.

News notes

Evangeline Parish Tourist sponsors Easter Stravaganza Evangelism Parish Tourist Commission Easter Stravaganza will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28 at NW Railroad Avenue next to the Swamp Pop Museum in Ville Platte.

DOTD announces area road projects

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced the following area roadwork projects: • I-10 Eastbound at Exit 87 - LA 35 (Church Point, Rayne), Acadia Parish, Ramp Closures I-10 Eastbound Entrance and Exit Ramp at Exit 87 – LA 35 (Church Point, Rayne) will be closed on the...

Body identified

Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish is asking for the public’s assistance in the case of an unattended death. On Feb. 26, the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office began an investigation regarding a body found on Bayou Queue de Tortue.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives seize firearm, narcotics in area incident

A St. Landry Parish man has been arrested by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office on narcotics as well as a firearm charge.