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Parish sales tax collections top $90M in 2022

St. Landry Parish sales tax collections rose to $90,142,152 in 2022, up 5.2% from collections in 2021. But there were signs sales tax revenue is slowing. In December, collections totaled $6,787,545, down 11.4% or $874,178 from November’s total of $7,661,723. The December collection total was down 3.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 10 Timothy W. Manuel, 57, 600 block of W. 6th, Oberlin. Driver’s license suspension, revocation of license, MVI sticker expired, expired license plate, evidence of compulsory motor vehicle liability secrurity in vehicle.

Eunice Police Radio Log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 10 01:38 Walmart manager reported subjects in a RV in the parking lot and said that camping in the parking lot wasn’t allowed, and wants them to leave. 07:17 Loose dog in the 1300 block of West Peach.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. January 11 Delanna Alicia Francis, 35, 100 block of Barbara Drive, Sunset. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Joshua Weathersby, 31, 1800 block of State Avenue, Ville Platte.

Ronnie J. Savoy

EUNICE–With heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Ronnie J. Savoy announces his passing on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in the comfort of his home at the age of 64. Services will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.

Youngsville man busted for $22.5K worth of meth

A Youngsville man was busted on Interstate 49 after about a half pound of methamphetamine was found in his vehicle on Dec. 15, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Meth valued at $23K seized in arrests

Crystal methamphetamine valued at $23,000 was seized in the arrest of two men on Dec. 15, according to a news release from St.Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz on Tuesday. St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office narcotics detectives attempted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Tundra on Dec. 15.

Opelousas man busted for esctasy pills

An undercover operation in St. Landry Parish resulted in the arrest of Frederick Antoine Savoie, 36, for having 162 esctasy pills and a handgun, according to a news release from St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Darrell Thibodeaux

EUNICE–With great sadness and heavy hearts the family of Darrell Thibodeaux announces his passing on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Eunice Manor Nursing Home at the age of 70. A Service will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Ramona “Sue” Irene Thibodeaux Kibodeaux

Ramona “Sue” Irene Thibodeaux Kibodeaux passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 66. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.