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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. Friday, March 13 Raheem Jamal Barnes, 39, 200 block of Crowne Parc Drive, Opelousas. Aggravated assault upon a dating partner.

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. Thursday, March 12 Tyrese Thomas, 24, 1000 block of E. South Street, Opelousas. Felon in possession of a firearm, domestic abuse aggravated battery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, March 11 Garrett Miller, 36, 300 block of E. Magnolia St., Eunice. Probation warrant. Jason Vargas, 40, 20 block of Bertie Carter Road, Forest Hill. Theft.

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. Wednesday, March 11 There were four traffic stops from 8:01 a.m. until 1:35 a.m. Thursday, March 12.

Paul Marshall Fontenot

Paul Marshall Fontenot, a beloved father and cherished friend, departed this life on March 10, 2026, at Opelousas General Hospital. A funeral service in his honor will be held on March 12, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home located at 121 S 6th St, Eunice, LA 70535.

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.

Sharon F. Fontenot

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Sharon F. Fontenot announces her passing on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the age of 81 with family and friends at her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

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, March 11 Jodi Renee Credeur, 36, 400 block of Roy Guidry Road, Church Point. Cruelty to juveniles. 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. Tuesday, March 10 There were seven traffic stops from 7:24 a.m. until 11:35 p.m. Officer Q. Doyle 12:45 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. Tuesday, March 10 Kenneth Ware, 83, 100 block of Savoie Dr., Eunice. Contempt.