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Sales tax collections up in St. Landry Parish

Sales tax collections through August were up 4.2% compared to 2022, according to statistics released by the St. Landry Parish School Board tax division. The collections through August totaled $62,910,760, up $2,558,855 over the same period in 2022.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Ralph Antonious Walker Jr., 37, 300 block of Summer Ridge Loop, Sunset. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Sept. 12 1:19 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Mathilda said his brother is trying to kill him. 2:49 a.m.

Michael Brunet

EUNICE– It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Michael K. Brunet announces his passing on the evening of Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Basile Care Center at the age of 74. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

Sheriff: Man attacks wife, deputy while wearing an ankle monitor for 3 counts of attempted 2nd-degree murder

A 32-year-old Arnaudville man attacked his wife and then a deputy while being out on bond from Orleans Parish wearing an ankle monitor on three counts of attempted second-degree murder, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The arrest of Andre Paul Landrio, of the 900 block of La.

2 wounded in I-49 shooting

St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a reported shooting on Interstate 49 on Sunday, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Guidroz said the shooting occurred at about 4:30 a.m. at mile marker 23 outside Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 8 Matthew Muggridge, 23, 100 block of Pierce Road, Speedwell, TN. 2nd degree battery, remaining after forbidden, simple battery. Saturday, Sept. 9 Gino Papillion, 58, 200 block of Bernard, Eunice. 2nd degree battery, resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 8 12:08 a.m. Caller in the area of the 600 block of West Elm said there is someone in the home across the street and a subject stays upstairs, and no one else is supposed to be there. 12:17 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Sheba Ann Williams, 38, 100 block of Fleur Des Coteau, Opelousas. Hold for St. Martin Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

TRIAD workshop in Eunice on Wednesday

The TRIAD workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the VFW on U.S. 190 in Eunice. A lunch is served, with live music and door prizes from local merchants and healthcare providers.