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Sheriff’s unit rammed in drug bust

A St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s vehicle was rammed by another vehicle as narcotics detective were in the process of making a drug bust. According to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the narcotics unit received information about a white female delivering crystal methamphetamine to a location in St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 7 Braylyn Kennerson, 18, 500 block of Hiram Street, Opelousas. Possession with intent to distribute Schedule I CDS. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Frank Sinclair, 53, 300 block of Pecan Grove Road, Scott.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 6 Timothy Fontenot, 27, 2200 block of Simoneaux Lane, Opelousas. Probation violation, hold. Elijah Malachi Williams, 100 block of Bee, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery, aggravated assault.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 6 06:52 Welfare check in the 400 block of South 2nd. 08:38 Lobby complaint. 11:13 Wreck in the area of North 2nd, no injuries. 11:50 Lobby complaint.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 6 William J. McBride, 54, 400 block of N. Bridge Street, Washington. Criminal damage to property, littering violation. Arrested by Washington Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 5 Cody Woodruff, 26, 100 block of Allison Loop, Eunice. Aggravated battery, theft, resisting an officer. Brandon Deshotel, 29, 300 block of Rue De Aime St., Ville Platte. Contempt of court. Eric Bourgeois, 45, 100 block of West Maple, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 5 00:10 St. Landry Parish Sheriff requesting assistance in the 100 block of Mill for attempting to locate a subject for domestic.

Mary Jane Stephens Chapman

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mary Jane Stephens Chapman announces her passing on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. June 2-June 5 Telemica Mayo, 44, 100 block of West Bellevue, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery. Arrested by Opelousas Police. Sidney Travis Coutee, 44, 6400 block of Pine Point Road, Ville Platte.

George Maitre

Eunice–It is with loving hearts that the family of George Albert Maitre announces his passing on Friday, June 2, 2023 at his residence at the age of 86. A Chapel Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home with Father Sam Fontana, officiating.