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Herman Fruge

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Herman Joseph Fruge announces his passing on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at The Crossing at Charity Hospice in Baton Rouge. He was 81. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022 at St.

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Benefit Rally for Rozas set Nov. 5 A “Rally for Rozas” will be held from 10 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Parc International, Lafayette. The benefit will be for Brian Rozas, a native of Eunice, and a Lafayette Police Officer who was seriously injured on Aug. 14 in downtown Lafayette.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. November 1 - November 2 Hubert Ray Fontenot, 31, 300 block of Perrotti Street, Eunice. Illegal use of dangerous weapons, possession of Schedule I CDS. Arrested by Eunice Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. November 1 02:51 Suspicious vehicle parked in the driveway in the 1100 block of West Ash. 07:33 Caller from Tri-Parish Electric reported a theft.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 31 Mikeo Hollier, 32, 1400 block of West Vine, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 31 01:39 Caller in the 600 block of South Beulah said his home was broken into.

Lenora F. Ortego

BASILE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lenora F. Ortego announces her passing on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Eunice Manor Nursing Home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

St. Landry Parish School Board member arrested

St. Landry Parish School Board Joshua Boudreaux has been arrested and charged in incident where he said he shot at a neighbor’s dog, but hit the neighbor, according to a news release from Sheriff Bobby Guidroz.

Former St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s major faces 4 new charges

Former St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s major Eliot Patrick Bertrand faces four new charges in addition to charges placed against him earlier in October. St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz stated in a news release that on Sept. 21, responded to a complaint of misappropriation of funds at the St.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 29 - October 31 Rita Jackson, 41, 600 block of Roosevelt Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Dwight Anthony Damond, 46, 400 block of Mill Street, Eunice.