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Mary Lou Menard LeJeune

Mary Lou Menard LeJeune, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Quirk & Son Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

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, Feb. 10 Robin Jenkins, 52, 1500 block of N. Ryan St., Basile, Probation warrant. Damon Roberts, 33, 300 block of Lemelle St., Leonville. Battery on a dating partner.

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, Feb. 10 There were eight traffic stops from 7:07 a.m. until 11:25 p.m. Officer D. Allison 7:47 a.m.

Jennifer Ann Deshotel Ledet

Jennifer Ann Deshotel Ledet, age 55, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Father Sam Fontanta officiating. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery.

Eunice Police Radio log

Monday, Feb. 9 There were six traffic stops from 7 a.m. until 8:56 a.m. Officer M. Pitre 12:07 a.m. Emotional disturbed person in the area of South East and East Maple. Officer J. Medlin 10:24 a.m. Complaint in the 700 block of East Laurel. Officer M. Pitre 5:42 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, Feb. 10 Gary Walter Broussard, Jr., 30, 100 block of Doc Duhon Street, Lafayette.

Robert James Fontenot

Robert James Fontenot, age 66, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1959, in Mamou, La, and was a resident of Eunice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall of Eunice.

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, Feb. 3 Juvenile, 16, Eunice. Possession of marijuana. Jamarion Calloway, 18, 200 block of Rodney, Eunice. Possession of marijuana. Friday, Feb. 6 Juvenile, 15, Eunice.

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. Thursday, Feb. 5 There were 12 traffic stops from 7:19 a.m. until 8:21 p.m. Officer J. Medlin 1:38 p.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. Saturday, Feb. 7-Monday, Feb. 9 Don Carlonzo Oneal Rubin, 18, 500 block of Kim Drive, Opelousas. Simple burglary. Arrested by St.