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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 22 Robert Jamal Green, 36, 2200 block of George Drive, Opelousas.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Oct. 21 Davy Jevon Dupree, 45, 5000 block of E. Old Spanish Trail, Jeanerette. DWI 2nd offense, possession of Schedule I CDS.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Oct. 20 Fernando Richard, 41, 600 block of N. Montauban Dr., Lafayette. Contractor fraud. Kaiden Lobrano, 20, 1000 block of North 4th, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, Oct. 20 There were 10 traffic stops from 8:19 a.m. until 11:56 p.m. Officer C. Schexneider 12:21 a.m.

Melvin "Bob" Fontenot

With heavy hearts the family announces the passing of Melvin “Bob” Fontenot, of New Boston, TX at the age of 91 on October 16, 2025 while in Hospice Care in Texarkana, TX. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Oct. 17 Patrick Guillory, 40, 800 block of West Walnut, Eunice. Probation warrant. Saturday, Oct. 18 Clayton Benoit, 58, 900 block of Williams, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, Oct. 17 There were 16 traffic stops from 9:19 a.m. until 12:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. Officer A.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Oct. 18-Monday, Oct. 20 Christopher Fitzgerald Duckless, 31, 600 block of Campground Road, Palmetto.

Gerald Adam Benoit

Gerald Adam Benoit passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

News notes

NAUW Breast Cancer Awareness Walk set The NAUW Eunice Branch will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. The walk will begin at Sister Chiquita Thomas’ residence, 621 Opal, in Eunice. Bring your own lawn chair.