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Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 26 07:22 Harassment reported in the 800 block of South Martin Luther King. 07:22 Report of a reckless driver.

Harold Landreneau

EUNICE-A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022, for Harold James Landreneau, age 93, with burial to follow in the Bellevue Memorial Park in Opelousas with Father Hampton Davis, Celebrant.

Donald Wayne Amy

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald Wayne Amy announces his sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his home near Richard. He was 75. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.

Human skull found in a vacant home

On Sunday, at 12:57 p.m. a human skull was found. Following the call in, the area was taped off and the coroner was notified. The property owner was notified and after speaking with the property owner, the Eunice Police Department released the scene shortly after 2 p.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. September 24-September 26 Dexter ONeal Hammond, Jr., 39, 700 block of Evergreen Lane, Opelousas. DWI 1st offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, bench warrant. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. September 23 Michael Duane Blount, 31, 100 block of Shady Acres, Eunice. Bench warrant. David Dotson, 44, 400 block of Stella Drive, Eunice. Attempted theft, aggravated assault, 2 counts, hit and run.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included. September 23 00:11 Someone may be in the area of the 600 block of Pearl. 00:59 Suspicious vehicle in the parking lot at Champagne’s.

News notes

KEB sets Fall Trash Bash on Oct. 22 On Saturday, Oct. 22, Keep Eunice Beautiful and the City of Eunice will hold a Fall Trash Bash where residents, clubs and associations, schools, churches, businesses, and residents of all ages will come together to clean up our city.

Doris B. Olivier

EUNICE–With the heaviest hearts and great sadness that the family of Doris B. Olivier announces her passing on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in the comfort of her home with loving family by her side at the age of 80.

Growing citrus in containers

By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter horticulturist Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures.