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State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies continue to investigate a mobile home fire in Church Point that claimed the life of a child and injured her parents and a sibling. (State Fire Marshal photo)

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Fire claims the life girl, 4, in Church Point (updated)

Rebecca Chaisson

Monday, November 13, 2023

State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies continue to investigate a mobile home fire in Church Point that claimed the life of a child and injured her parents and a sibling. Around 10 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Monday, November 13, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Nov. 10-Monday, Nov. 13 Michael J. Major, 53, 1400 block of W. Grolee Street, Opelousas. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Herman Paul Chambers, Jr.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Monday, November 13, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Nov. 9 8:22 a.m. Caller said there has been a vehicle sitting at a four-way stop at Duck and Opal for about 20 minutes. 8:56 a.m. Disturbance at the 300 block of East Peach. 10:12 a.m.

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Tips sought in Rayne shooting

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, November 10, 2023

Rayne Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of North Chevis Street at about 8:30 p.m. Nov. 3. The suspects, who were on foot, fired countless rounds striking two victims in their late teens.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Javin Augustus, 24, 2100 block of Woodring, Lake Charles. Simple assault.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Nov. 8 5:17 a.m. Did a walk through at St. Edmund field. 7:16 a.m. Wreck reported at 8th and Hwy. 190, road blockage and no injuries. 8:21 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, November 9, 2023

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Nov. 9 Aaron Willie Williams Jr., 56, 2100 block of East Gauthier Road, Lake Charles. Probation hold. Arrested by Louisiana Probation and Parole.

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Murder-suicide victims identified

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz at 1:47 p.m. Monday the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Department received a phone call about a female who appeared to be deceased in the Sunset area. Patrol deputies responded to the scene, 2686 N.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's DARE officer Theme Ledee, right, is shown during a program at St. Edmund Elementary School in 2009. At left, seated, is Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. (File photo)

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Former DARE officer, TRIAD coordinator Theme Ledee dies in shooting

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Former St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office DARE and TRIAD officer Theme Ledee died in a shooting on Lee Garland Drive in the Opelousas area on Monday, according to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. At 4:05 p.m.

Frederick Bias Jr

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Sex offender arrested on Halloween with candy near kids

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

An convicted sex offender was arrested on Halloween after being found by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies with a bowl of candy in the presence of kids, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. According to Guidroz, “On March 3, 2007, Frederick Bias Jr.