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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Jan. 30 Beaux Richard, 29, 1200 block of Gregg, Eunice. Contempt. Brandon Kelly, 32, homeless, Eunice. Contempt. Aaron Guidry, 34, 500 block of Calcasieu Ave., Lake Arthur.

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. Friday, Jan. 30 There were 11 traffic stops from 7:11 a.m. until 11:10 p.m. Officer D. Lachney 4:10 a.m.

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 94. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Eunice with Pastor Tom McManus officiating.

Kenneth Ray Fontenot

Kenneth Ray Fontenot, age 71, was born on October 5, 1954, and passed away on January 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Father John Dugas serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Larry James Guidry

Larry James Guidry, age 73, passed away on January 29, 2026. Born on July 26, 1952, in Eunice. Larry later became a resident of Lafayette, La, where he spent his later years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:30 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. Friday, Jan. 30 Blaise Keith Crane, 31, 800 block of Verdunville Road, Franklin.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Thursday, Jan. 29 Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Aggravated 2nd degree battery. Francis Frank III, 49, 1700 block of East Maple, Eunice. Unauthorized entry, domestic abuse battery.

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, Jan. 29 There were two traffic stops from 5:37 p.m. until 7:33 p.m. Officer B. Wiles 4:06 a.m.

News notes

Ash Wednesday dinner sale set The St. Mathilda Knights of St. Peter Claver and The Ladies Auxiliary of St. Mathilda Catholic Church will have its annual Ash Wednesday Fish Fry Dinner fundraiser sale, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Bishop Ceaser Center, located at 800 East Laurel.

Linda Broussard Gaudin

Linda Broussard Gaudin, a devoted wife, wonderful mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026 with her husband at her side. Linda was born April 2, 1951 to Jules and Ernestine Broussard.