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Patience asked for garbage situation

Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot said garbage collection is the hottest topic in Eunice right now as he introduced Richard LeBouef, executive director of the St. Landry Parish Solid Waste Commission, at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. “No transition is easy,” LeBouef said.

Attempted manslaughter verdict upheld in Eunice shooting

The 3rd Court of Circuit Court of Appeal rejected John D. Pastorick’s appeal of his conviction for attempted manslaughter. The facts of the case stated that at about 2 a.m. on May 29, 2017, Pastorick shot 17-year-old K.W., who was spending the night with Pastorick’s 16-year-old granddaughter, E.C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 12 Clifton Augustine, Jr., 30, 1300 block of Leo Street, Opelousas.

Gertie Fontenot Arnold

Gertie Fontenot Arnold passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the age of 94. A Mass of Christian Burial details are pending. Burial will follow in Guillory Cemetery. At the request of family, visitation will be held from 11 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 11 George Martel, 54, 1500 block of West Magnolia, Eunice. Probation violation, hold. Gwen Faul, 45, 800 block of South Beulah, Eunice. Probation warrant.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. October 11 00:04 Down with a subject on a bike near 9th and Vine. 00:12 Caller from Acadian Medical reported a subject becoming violent with staff.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 8-October 11 Jeramie John Deville, 45, 500 block of Beverly Road, Opelousas. Simple battery, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. October 10 07:43 Caller in the 100 block of Acadia reported that a subject is on the property and he is not allowed.

Bonnie Guidry

ELTON–With the heaviest of hearts the family announces the passing of Bonnie Guidry on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in the comfort of her home with all four of her children by her side, at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at St.

John Carl Shaw

John Carl Shaw passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the age of 69. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating. Burial will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.