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Sheriff’s Crime Suppression Unit makes 24 arrests in 2 weeks

CROWLEY — The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Crime Suppression Unit continues efforts as they focus on crime in Acadia Parish, according to Sheriff K.P. Gibson.

Governor’s 6-day trip cost state $69K plus

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent $12,305 of state money on premium seating at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the Saints-Vikings football game in London last year. Nineteen people attended the game using public money.

Beef Cook-off draws a crowd

The 37th St. Landry Cattlemen’s Association Here’s the Beef Cook-off on was a success, said Jay Guidry, association president. “Very nice,” he said. “We had one of the biggest trail rides we’ve had in awhile with about 150 horses. We figured we had about 850 people come through the gate.

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections grow 6.8%

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections grew 6.8% or $1,013,739 to a first two months of the year total of $15,890,413 compared to February 2022’s total of $14,876,674. Sales tax collections in February totaled $6,912,428, up $560,999 or 8.8% over February 2022’s total.

Eunice hotel-motel tax proposed

A hotel-motel occupancy tax has been proposed for the City of Eunice. Mayor Scott Fontenot said the tax has been talked about for at least 10 years, but nothing has happened to make it a reality. At the city’s February Board of Aldermen meeting, a resolution was passed to support the tax.

Eunice Police radio dispatch logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. March 6 15:05 Wreck in front of the Post Office, Hwy. 190 and 3rd. No injuries, some road blockage. 15:26 Wreck in front of Central Middle, no injuries and some road blockage.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 7 Corey Columbus Vasseur, 44, 200 block of Acadia Street, Eunice. Simple battery. Kendall James Kegley, 50, 2200 block of Anthony Lane, Sulphur.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 8 Kristy L. Ledoux, 43, 100 block of Frisco Street, Port Barre. Domestic abuse battery (child endangerment). Arrested by Port Barre Police. Junior Lee Roy, 40, 77200 block of Ridgewood Drive, Maringouin.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. March 7 Brennon Anthony Milson, 30, 1100 block of Highway 182, Sunset. Bench warrant (4 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gregory Deomine Senegal, 48, 1100 block of N.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. March 6 August Carter, 26, 400 block of Acadia, Eunice. Probation warrant. Juvenile 16, Eunice. Possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less, violation of controlled dangerous substance. Jerod Guillory, 27, 100 block of College, Eunice.