Louisiana State Police are aiming for zero.
State police urge everyone to ring in the new year with safety in mind as troopers statewide are stressing the importance of responsible behavior and safe practices with the ultimate goal of zero fatal crashes.
Monday, December 30
0914 Forgery reported at Brownie’s.
1221 Drug violation reported in the 400 block of North St. George; resulted in arrest.
1403 Traffic stop reported in the area of East Peach and MLK; resulted in arrest.
December 30
Oterraius S. Mason, 18, 250 Childs Street; illegal possession of stolen things.
Scotty O’Brian Soileau, 24, 1101 1st Street, Mamou; Bench warrant for trespassing, bench warrant for theft.
The annual audit of the Basile Housing Authority discovered about $4,600 missing from the rental income fund and the person allegedly responsible is paying it back, but keeping her job.
Friday, December 27
0016 Traffic stop reported in the area of South Cane and Hwy. 190; resulted in arrest.
0726 Simple burglary reported in the 600 block of South Park.
1528 Theft reported at Eunice Library; resulted in arrest.
December 27
Coleman Joseph Mouille, 19, 2131 West Magnolia Street; illegal possession of stolen things.
Nathan Brian Ardoin, 30, 1340 B&B Avenue; illegal possession of stolen things.
Corrina Anne Fontenot, age 42, 930 Hwy. 13, Eunice, LA, unauthorized removal of motor vehicle.
Justin Desormeaux, age 19, 153 Baggy’s Camp Rd., Opelousas, LA, simple burglary, theft.
Felony and misdemeanor charges against Eunice native and NFL rookie Tharold Simon have been dropped.
The prosecution advised district court that the matter was being nolle prossed due to insufficient evidence.
From files of The Eunice News:
December 1996
Lynn LeJeune is president of the newly organized Friends of the LSU Eunice Library. Other officers are Art Schroeder, treasurer, and Dr. Christina Vic, secretary.
If it’s an autograph, it’s a living.
Thursday, December 26
1029 Ungovernable child reported in the 1200 block of Goldman Street.
1218 Traffic crash reported on Hwy. 190.
1418 Traffic crash reported at 9th and West Laurel.
1841 Shoplifting reported at Walmart.
December 26
Juvenile, 15, 250 Goldman Street; simple battery of the infirm, resisting an officer.
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.
