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St. Landry Parish burn ban lifted

Rebecca Chaisson

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Following a review of recent rainfall and guidance from the National Weather Service, which indicates that the present fire risk has dropped to below normal and is classified as "low," St. Landry Parish Government officially announces its decision to lift the parish-wide burn ban, effective Nov. 16.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Nov. 16 Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice. Possession of drug paraphernalia. Arrested by Eunice Police. Logan Jude Hebert, 25, 100 block of Threatt Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Angel Rico-Velazquez, 35, 5400 block of Frontage Road, Jenningss. Hit and run. Brandy Fontenot, 29, 1700 block of Tiger Lane, Mamou. Attempted carjacking, aggravated criminal damage to property.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 15 12:27 a.m. 911 caller said a subject is breathing but not responding. Call came from the 600 block of Lewis. 1:38 a.m. Caller said a subject on a bike in the driveway is yelling and screaming.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Saturday, Nov. 11 Tyler Fruge, 25, 30 block of Acadia, Eunice. Cruelty to animals, 4 counts, dogs at large, unlawful ownership of vicious dog, unlawful restraint of a dog, 4 counts. Sunday, Nov. 12 Jeramie Pitre, 46, 500 block of West Maple, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Nov. 14 12:48 a.m. 911 caller reported an active disturbance in the 300 block of West Bacciochi. 5:42 a.m. Caller said he is at the ATM at JD Bank and it appears to look like someone tried to pry it open.

The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening. The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event. From left, are Christian Walker, operator; Manny Sandoval, captain; Fire Chief Chaise Brown, Blake Smith, operator; Ben Brown, operator; and Jeremy Faulkner, captain. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan.

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Eunice firefighters hold fundraiser

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Eunice firefighters were seen at Eunice’s Fall Back Downtown event Thursday evening (Nov. 9). The union held a burgers fund raiser during the event.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Nov. 15 Jason James Daigle, 51, 700 block of Harold Street, Eunice. Bench warrant (2 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. John Reed Jr., 38, 200 block of Natalie Street, Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Monday, Nov. 13 7:05 a.m. Lobby with a subject. He wants to report tools stolen out of the back of his truck. 7:42 a.m. Caller in the 1200 block of Gregg said that someone cut the chain and stole her generator. 9:02 a.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Jeremy Martel, 39, 300 block of Elam Lanley Road, Kinder. Hold for Harris County, TX. Arrested by Eunice Police. Leonard Michael Ratican, IV, 42, 100 block of Miller Street, Sunset. Second degree murder.