Public Safety

Scorched railroad cars were found east of St. Mary Road on Thursday. The cause of the fire had not been determined as of Friday morning. (St. Landry Parish Government photos)

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Train fire cause unknown

Harlan Kirgan

Friday, October 11, 2024

A train car fire east of North St. Mary Road after 2 p.m. Thursday caused a flurry of action from first-responders. Thick black smoke came from rail cars on fires north of Acadian Medical Center.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 2024

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. Friday, Oct. 11 Donovan Fitzgerald Lafountain, 37, 500 block of Highway 178, Church Point.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Friday, October 11, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Oct. 10 12:31 a.m. Caller in the 1500 block of West Dudley reported a fight. 2:04 a.m. Noise complaint at Beulah Gardens. 8:24 a.m. Ungovernable juvenile in the 500 block of South 12th.. 8:47 a.m.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Oct. 9 Tray Ceasar, 33, 300 block of Ida, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery with child endangerment.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 9 6:40 a.m. Report of a stalled vehicle at the intersection of Peach and CC Duson. 7:22 a.m. Suspicious two subjects in a truck with a trailer dumping trash behind the Liberty. 7:50 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, October 10, 2024

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, Oct. 10 Keion Andrew Joseph Roy, 29, 400 block of W. Main Street, Bunkie. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St.

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Shooting victim identified

Harlan Kirgan

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The victim of an early Sunday morning shooting has been identified as Markies D. Leday, 34, of Lafayette. Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef said, “The investigation is still ongoing and we are continuing with interviewing several individuals and processing information.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Oct. 8 Cary Lejeune, 56, 1100 block of East Ardoin, Eunice. Contempt of court. Juvenile, 15, Eunice. Second degree battery. Juvenile, 14, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Oct. 8 2:08 a.m. Suspicious subject near Eisenhower and Magnolia. 7:15 a.m. Calller said her child was bit on the leg by a dog while waiting on the bus at the bus stop. 8:12 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

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. 9 Linda Boudoin, 60, 800 block of Raymond Street, Opelousas. Monetary instrument abuse. Arrested by Opelousas Police.