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Trae’land Castille

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$5M bond set on Mamou Mardi Gras shooting suspect

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 21, 2025

Trae’land Castille, the suspect in the mass shooting that took place on Mardi Gras in Mamou, appeared in an Evangeline Parish courtroom for the first time on March 17. During the hearing in front of Judge Marcus L.

After the death of Brittany Fontenot signs like this one at the intersection of U.S. 190 and la. 95 appeared in the area. Evangeline Parish Sheriff Charles Guillory announced that Brittney’s husband, Ray Charles Fontenot Jr., is named in an arrest warrant issued Wednesday for one count of second-degree murder in her death. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)

Wife’s death once reported as a suicide is now a murder case

Rebecca Chaisson

Friday, March 21, 2025

For nearly two years the cause of Brittney Fontenot’s death has been the subject of investigation. There were reports of FBI agents, Louisiana State Police investigators and Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputies asking questions and conducting interviews.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 20, 2025

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, March 20 Michael Vaughn, 44, 1300 block of Hayward Street, Opelousas.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Thursday, March 20, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Wednesday March 19 There were 9 traffic stop between the hours of 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. Officer B.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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, March 19 Aaron Deyonta Berry, 30, 100 block of Lee Street, Opelousas.

Jullian Guillory Jr.

Eunice man arrested, accused of armed threats in Acadia Parish

Rebecca Chaisson

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a complaint of aggravated assault with a firearm on March 12 near Mallet Cove Loop near Eunice. The victim complained to a school bus driver about other children making threats to his children while riding the bus.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, March 18 Kevin Simpson, 48, 28 block of Ceceilia De, Forest Hill. Violation of a protective order.

Eunice Police Radio log

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Eunice Police Radio log

Myra Miller

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, March 18 There were 7 traffic stops beginning at 12:42 a.m. until 12:23 p.m. Officer A.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests report

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St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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. Tuesday, March 18 Dwayne Matthew Dupre, 38, 200 block of Guidry Road, Church Point. Bench warrant (3 counts). Arrested by St.

Eunice Police Arrests

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Eunice Police Arrests report

Myra Miller

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, March 17 Jarett Aguillard, 33, 200 block of West Maple, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Tuesday, March 18 Scott Lejeune, 53, 1200 block of Link Road, Branch.