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Views on abortion are split

A survey released Thursday suggests that Louisiana residents are split almost evenly over whether to maintain legal access to abortions.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 29 Tonnierck Thrron Hayes, 54, 200 block of Sidney Charles Road, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 27 Cody Lee Mayes, 23, 400 block of West Lasalle Street, Ville Platte. Contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, bench warrant. Paul S. Celestine, 18, 1500 block of Scott, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 28 01:09 Caller in the 200 block of Jennifer advised of a disturbance and advised subject is intoxicated. 02:14 Caller in the 600 block of West Elm advised that a person is knocking on her window.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's arrests

Arrests reported by the Acadia Parish sheriff include the following. April 26 Cory Deshotel, 34, Eunice. Detainer for Probation and Parole for extortion, arrest warrant for third-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile. Jermaine Cormier, 43, Iota. Enter/remain after being forbidden.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. April 28 Rikky Sebastian Dodge, 27, 200 block of Kennerson Road, Port Barre. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Shanta Thomas, 34, 100 block of Blake Street, Opelousas.

4 wanted

St. Landry Crime Stoppers and the Eunice City Marshals Office need your help in locating four wanted fugitives.  Jody Fontenot, 53, is a white male with a last known address of 2257 Oberlin Road in Mamou. He has outstanding traffic warrants and failure to appear for court.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. April 27 Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile. Juvenile, 16, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. April 27 01:41 Assisting St. Landry Parish sheriff at 24/7 with a fight. 04:49 Subject at Acadian Medical becoming violent with the staff. 08:18 Lobby complaint in reference to cyber crimes.

News notes

National Day of Prayer set May 5 GEMA will host the National Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at the Eunice City Hall. Bulb & Blossom meeting set Tuesday The Eunice Bulb and Blossom Club will have its next meeting on at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the home of April DeRouen, 621 S. 3rd Street.