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$1.2M project to replace bridge on Jesse B Road announced

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announces that beginning Feb. 1, construction will begin on a $1,203,879.80 project for the removal of the existing cross drain pipe and replacement with a bridge on Jesse B Road over Bayou Mallet in St. Landry Parish.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 24 Michael Craven, 30, 1400 block of Amazon, Eunice. Speeding, driver’s license suspension, revocation of license, windshield, view inward and outward, must be unobstructed tint, expired license plate, possession of marijuana, 14 grams or less.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 24 01:10 Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, northside, at Eunice High. 02:04 Shots fired near Zone 4. 02:43 Domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Hill.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 25 Willie Jones, 31, 1600 block of Amy Street, Ville Platte. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Jones, 37, 700 block of Richard Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 23 Ka’Dasha Gallow, 27, 300 block of E. Simcoe, Lafayette. Probation warrant. Demetrius Hebert 31, 1300 block of Darrel, Eunice. Domestic abuse with child endangerment. Eric Arabie, 34, 700 block of W. South Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Depart January 23 02:34 Subjects from Beulah Gardens incident earlier is requesting a standby while they attempt to locate their phone that was lost at Beulah Gardens during a fight.

Joseph Lawrence

VILLE PLATTE-Funeral services for Joseph Lawrence, 54, will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 11 a.m. with the visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Ville Platte, LA. Burial will be in Holy Family Catholic Church will officiate the funeral ceremony.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 24 Demetrius James Hebert, 31, 100 block of Lee Road, Eunice. Domestic Abuse Battery (Child Endangerment). Arrested by Eunice Police.

Kathy Marie Scully

Kathy Marie Scully passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at the age of 63. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 20 Joy Breaux, 41, homeless, Eunice. Bench warrant. Bryan Scott, 25, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Careless operation, aggravated assault, no drivers’ license, no insurance, criminal damage to property, 2 counts.