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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. Thursday, Dec. 11 Danny Trey Deranger, III, 18, 900 block of East Street, Opelousas.

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. Wednesday, Dec. 10 There were 13 traffic stops from 7:15 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Officer S. Myers 1:03 a.m.

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Decorating contest announced. Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.

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, Dec. 10 Dajin Malik Cottrell, 29, 900 block of Rice Lane, Opelousas. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.

Betty Ann LeJeune Morgan

Betty Ann LeJeune Morgan, age 78, and a lifelong resident of Eunice, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel from 12 noon until 9 p.m. Cremation will follow.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Lexi St. Ann Willett, 24, 5100 block of Highland Road, Baton Rouge. Contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

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. Tuesday, Dec. 9 There were two traffic stops from 6:44 p.m. until 7:07 p.m. 1:54 a.m.

Barbara Ann Pelloquin

Barbara Ann Pelloquin, born on October 15, 1937, in Eunice, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Oaklane Nursing Home, surrounded by her beloved family. She was 88 years old. Friends and family are invited to honor her memory at a service at St.

John Collins Forbes

It is with saddened hearts that the family of John Collins Forbes announces his passing on November 9, 2025, due to complications from his heart condition.

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, Dec. 9 Robert Q. Hidalgo, 62, 1100 block of Charles Fisher Road, Opelousas. DWI, careless operation of a motor vehicle.