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Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 18 Rusty Dwight Tweedel, 42, 300 block of North Cane, Eunice. Bicycles are required headlights, resisting an officer, probation warrant. Priscilla Ceasar, 54, 100 block of Threatt, Eunice. Hit and run. Shawn Sittig, 42, 300 block of North Cane, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 18 01:03 Suspicious vehicle in the area of D & C. 02:38 Caller in the 900 block of West Vine advised of two suspicious subject running in the alleyway.

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Pro-Life Gala set for June 4 The New Life Pregnancy Center will have its annual Pro-Life Gala to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at the Northside Civic Center in Ville Platte. Tickets are $600 per table of eight.

If Louisiana bans abortion, will the state spend more money on pregnant people, children?

Government leaders are split on whether the possibility of an abortion ban in Louisiana should require the state to devote more money to services for pregnant people and vulnerable children. Gov.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 17 Quince H. Guidry, 49, 200 block of Janet Road, Eunice. Probation warrant. Juvenile, 14, Eunice. Disturbing the peace. Kevin Blanchard, 28, 800 block of Pitre Road, Ville Platte. Probation warrant. Stephanie M.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 17 00:14 Suspicious vehicle at the Rice Dryer on East Bacciochi and Chataignier. 06:54 Spoke to a subject in the 1400 block of Athabaska in reference to an incident from last night.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 18 Lance Watson, 45, 1600 block of W. Vine Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Travis N. Hebert, 54, 100 block of Cypress Road, Arnaudville.

St. Landry Crime Stoppers asks help locating 4 fugitives

St. Landry Crime Stoppers needs help in locating four fugitives wanted by the St. Landry Sheriff’s Office and the Eunice Police Department. Tristan Layne Higginbotham is a 26-year-old white male and is wanted by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office for domestic abuse battery.

Herman Hudson

Herman Hudson passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the age of 74. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bert Langley officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

After children found in van, woman faces cruelty charges

A 33-year-old woman was charged with three counts of cruelty to juveniles after her children were found in van parked in the 4200 block of Highway 357 in the Opelousas area, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. The St.