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At about 12:30 p.m. Thursday a two-vehicle wreck occurred at the intersection of La. 13 South and Sittig Road. A report from Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, said, “One vehicle traveling east attempting to cross over Hwy. 13 from Sittig Road onto Perchville Road struck a northbound vehicle on Hwy. 13. No injuries were reported.” (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

At about 12:30 p.m. Thursday a two-vehicle wreck occurred at the intersection of La. 13 South and Sittig Road. A report from Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, said, “One vehicle traveling east attempting to cross over Hwy. 13 from Sittig Road onto Perchville Road struck a northbound vehicle on Hwy. 13. No injuries were reported.” (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

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Wreck at La. 13 and Perchville Road

Rebecca Chaisson
Friday, October 20, 2023
At about 12:30 p.m. Thursday a two-vehicle wreck occurred at the intersection of La. 13 South and Sittig Road. A report from Eunice Police Chief Kyle LeBouef, said, “One vehicle traveling east attempting to cross over Hwy. 13 from Sittig Road onto Perchville Road struck a northbound vehicle on Hwy.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Friday, October 20, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Thursday, Oct. 19 Donica Fontenot, 60, 700 block of South 3rd, Eunice. Bench warrant. Juvenile, 17, Eunice. Disturbing the peace.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Friday, October 20, 2023
Thursday, Oct. 19 12:20 a.m. Caller reported a suspicious subject that was messing around vehicles. 12:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at the Walking Park. 7:44 a.m. Caller reported two stolen trailers from Southern Diesel in the 100 block of West Maple. 8:06 a.m.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Friday, October 20, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Friday, Oct. 20 Hunter Lynn Boone, 26, 200 block of Deville Road, Opelousas. Domestic abuse battery-strangulation, simple criminal damage to property, bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Driver killed in two-vehicle crash on La. 13 in Acadia Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A two-vehicle crash on La. 13 near Ellis Road in Acadia Parish claimed the life of 75-year-old Michael Myers of Iota, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. State Police stated they were notified of the crash at 5 p.m. Wednesday.

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Motorcyclist dies in single-vehicle crash in Evangeline Parish

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 19, 2023
A single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on La. 104 west of Lanse De Deshotel Road took the life of 64-year-old Russell John Armond Sr. of Mamou, according to a Louisiana State Police Troop I news release. State Police were notfied of the crash at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday.

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LSUE professor charged with rape, cyberstalking, filing false public records

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 19, 2023
LSUE professor charged with rape, cyberstalking, filing false public records The 50-year-old Eunice man has been charged with second-degree rape, cyberstalking and filing false public records, according to Police Chief Kyle LeBouef. Judson Eldridge, of Eunice, has been placedon administrative leave.

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Opelousas man sentenced to life in prison for raping child

Rebecca Chaisson
Thursday, October 19, 2023
An Opelousas man convicted of first-degree rape was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison, according to St. Landry Parish District Attorney Chad Pitre. Lee R. Jackson, 55, was convicted by a unanimous jury on Sept. 28 for the rape of child under 13 years old.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Thursday, Oct. 19 Judson Eldrege, 50, 100 block of Hill Street, Eunice. Second degree rape, filing or maintaining false public records, cyberstalking. Arrested by Eunice Police.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Wednesday, Oct. 18 12:54 a.m. Caller reported a possible intoxicated driver that is parked near the library on 2nd, and now leaving heading west on Park. 1:01 a.m. An active disturbance in the 1700 block of Amazon.