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Eunice Police investigate shooting

Harlan Kirgan
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A man was wounded in the lower back in a shooting that occurred at about 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Dulles Street, according to Deputy Chief Jeremy Ivory. The victim was taken to Acadian Medical Center by a private vehicle before police arrived, he said.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, Sept. 13 Ralph Antonious Walker Jr., 37, 300 block of Summer Ridge Loop, Sunset. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Tuesday, Sept. 12 1:19 a.m. Caller in the 200 block of Mathilda said his brother is trying to kill him. 2:49 a.m.

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2 wounded in I-49 shooting

Harlan Kirgan
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a reported shooting on Interstate 49 on Sunday, according to Sheriff Bobby Guidroz. Guidroz said the shooting occurred at about 4:30 a.m. at mile marker 23 outside Opelousas.
Eunice Police Arrests

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Friday, Sept. 8 Matthew Muggridge, 23, 100 block of Pierce Road, Speedwell, TN. 2nd degree battery, remaining after forbidden, simple battery. Saturday, Sept. 9 Gino Papillion, 58, 200 block of Bernard, Eunice. 2nd degree battery, resisting an officer.
Eunice Police Radio log

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Sept. 8 12:08 a.m. Caller in the area of the 600 block of West Elm said there is someone in the home across the street and a subject stays upstairs, and no one else is supposed to be there. 12:17 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
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Sheba Ann Williams, 38, 100 block of Fleur Des Coteau, Opelousas. Hold for St. Martin Parish. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller
Monday, September 11, 2023
The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Sept. 9 - Sept. 11 Wayman E Abernathy, 59, 1900 block of Prairie Ronde Road, Opelousas. Simple battery. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Devin C Carriere, 27, 200 block of Rene Road, Bunkie.
Eunice firefighters responded to a trash fire at about 11:35 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of La. 13 north. Two firefighters, Jeremy Faulkner and Blake Smith, are dousing the fire near pens for chickens, ducks and dogs. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The city marshal cited the homeowner for illegal burning.” Brown offered a reminder that a burn ban is in place. Firefighters extinguished the trash fire in a few minutes. (Photo by Myra Miller)

Eunice firefighters responded to a trash fire at about 11:35 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of La. 13 north. Two firefighters, Jeremy Faulkner and Blake Smith, are dousing the fire near pens for chickens, ducks and dogs. Eunice Fire Chief Chaise Brown said, “The city marshal cited the homeowner for illegal burning.” Brown offered a reminder that a burn ban is in place. Firefighters extinguished the trash fire in a few minutes. (Photo by Myra Miller)

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Eunice firefighters respond to trash fire

Harlan Kirgan
Friday, September 8, 2023
Eunice firefighters responded to a trash fire at about 11:35 a.m. Thursday in the 1200 block of La. 13 north. Two firefighters, Jeremy Faulkner and Blake Smith, are dousing the fire near pens for chickens, ducks and dogs.