Monday, May 5
0642 One lawn mower stole from True Value found at Cane & Vine.
0734 Counterfeit currency, Walmart.
0812 Accident, 1300 block Gregg.
1003 Break-in, 300 block MacArthur.
1046 Alleged home improvement fraud, 400 block North St. Joseph.
May 5
Shawn Victor, 19, 141 Childs No. 7-D, domestic abuse battery, possession of marijuana, illegal use of CDS in presence of persons under 17.
Shanice Simms, 21, 141 Childs No. 7-D, disturbing the peace.
Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon announced the following narcotics arrests:
Arcenio Ned, 23, Eunice possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, aggravated flight, no driver’s license and no motor vehicle insurance.
The deadline to submit a nomination for Community Foundation of Acadiana's (CFA) fourth-annual Leaders In Philanthropy Awards is fast approaching! Submit your nominations by close-of-business, Wednesday, May 7.
Brandon Keena: Allegedly fire shot to break up fight
Two women fighting Saturday night for an as-yet-undetermined reason led the husband of one to allegedly fire a shot into the air trying to break it up, which it did. It also prompted a complaint to police.
And the couples weekend got worse on Sunday.
Police made it clear to a Mamie Street resident Sunday that her future NFL stars can’t practice their skills in the street.
Officers went to the address about 5:30 p.m. after a complaint about children playing in the street and causing traffic issues.
A rash of traffic accidents over the weekend included two instances of careless and reckless utility poles.
Police records four traffic accidents occurred on a clear Friday afternoon, with no serious injuries involved.
A routine traffic stop, if there is such a thing at 2 a.m., yield a large amount of what police suspect was synthetic marijuana Saturday.
Records indicate a vehicle was pulled over at 1:51 a.m. at the corner of C.C. Duson and Laurel in the heart of the city.
Grass-cutting season is about to shift into high gear and a thief or thieves decided Sunday night to get a jump on the competition.
May 2
Mona Janice, 48, 170 Armide, disturbing the peace.
Jason Minix, Grand Coteau, 34, second-degree battery.
Friday, May 2
0724 Accident, Walmart.
0751 Disturbance, Sherwin Williams.
1056 Disturbance, girlfriend trashed apartment, Sunrise Gardens.
1208 Ungovernable juvenile, 16, who is on probation, threatening mother; has knife; custodial agreement; North Vivian.
From files of The Eunice News:
May 1928
The New Era Publishing Company has received its charter from the state. Authorized capital stock is 250 shares at $100 per share. The board consists of M.V. Strother, Howard D. Strother and J.W. Fuselier.
MAMOU – In an impressive showing, Mamou earned a sweep over Eunice Monday in the season opener for both teams.
Dash cam footage of the shooting of the 6-year-old in Marksville.
Karla Bellon, left, and Michelle Brown shop Saturday at Gossip Boutique during the annual Noel on The Prairie.
The 17th annual Noel on the Prairie held Saturday and Sunday in Eunice drew many pre-holiday shoppers with 32 Eunice merchants offering customers discounts and sales. Above are shoppers at Holly’s Hobbies. (Photos by Myra Miller)
Irice Ann Darbonne Lavergne passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at the age of 73.
Burial will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.
